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WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS! 🎉🎒
The hallways just weren't the same without you. We’ve missed your energy, your big ideas, and your everyday smiles.

Here’s to a brand new school year full of fresh starts, big breakthroughs, and awesome memories. We can’t wait to see all the incredible things you’ll accomplish this year!

Let’s make it a fantastic year! Drop a photo of your student’s first day in the comments below—we’d love to see those big smiles! 👇🎒 #BlackhawkPride #WelcomeBack
about 2 hours ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🎉 Welcome to the Team, New Support Staff! 🖤❤️

It takes an incredible team behind the scenes to keep our schools running smoothly, and we are thrilled to introduce our newest support staff members for the upcoming school year! We are lucky to have them in the Blackhawk family.

Please join us in giving a warm Baldwin-Woodville welcome to:
Front Row (L-R): John Shafer, Rachel Wold, Diane Guski, Alex Bruner, Debbie Erickson
Second Row (L-R): Grace Doane, Natalia Axtel, Jasmine Ortner, Cynthia Beamer, Kathrine Peabody, Ellen Ritland
Back Row (L-R): Noah Kearney, Taylor Laemmle, Mahayla Quast-Florez, Kandice Wheeler
(Not pictured: Dale Bohnert, Tyler Clark, Stacie Randall)

Drop a comment below to welcome our new support staff members to the BW District! ⬇️

#BWBlackhawks #BWCommunity #BWSupportStaff #WelcomeToBW #BackToSchool
about 18 hours ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🚌 BW Area School District Update: 2026–2027 In-Town Bus Stops! 📍

Attention Baldwin and Woodville families! Our Bus Garage Manager has updated the in-town bus stops for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year. Please review the link below to check pickup and drop-off locations for your students before the first day of school:

🔗 View In-Town Bus Stops: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pOItyt1fsWwtFDThuegELO4HsvnSrRz8/edit

⚠️ Please Note: This is a live document and is subject to change as adjustments are made leading up to the start of school.

If you have questions regarding routes or specific stops, please contact the Bus Garage directly. Let’s make it a safe, smooth, and successful school year! 🚌

#BWBlackhawks
1 day ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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📢 WE ARE HIRING: High School Guidance Administrative Assistant! 🔴⚫

The Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is looking for an organized, welcoming, and community-minded Administrative Assistant (210-day calendar) to join our High School Guidance Office team!

In this role, you’ll be a key point of contact for students, families, and staff, supporting our school counselors and helping keep our guidance office running smoothly throughout the school year.

Position Highlights:
Role: High School Guidance Administrative Assistant
Schedule: 210-Day Calendar
Location: Baldwin-Woodville High School

How to Apply:
View the full posting and submit your application on WECAN:
👉 https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/271969

Please help us spread the word by liking, commenting, or sharing this post with anyone in our community who would be a great fit! 🔴⚫
3 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🏐 WE ARE HIRING: 8th Grade Volleyball Coach! 🔴⚫

Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is looking for a passionate and dedicated coach to lead our 8th Grade Volleyball team this fall! Help shape, support, and mentor our student-athletes as they build fundamental skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Position Details:
Start Date: Wednesday, August 26th (practices start right after school)
Practice Schedule: 3:05 PM – 4:50 PM on scheduled school days
Stipend: $2,000

Check out the full season schedule to see upcoming competition dates:
👉 https://www.gobound.com/wi/wiaa/vb/2026-27/baldwinwoo/8th/schedule

How to Apply:
Apply directly on WECAN or send us a message if you are interested in joining our athletic program!
👉 https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/269428

Tag someone below who would make a great coach, or share this post to help us spread the word! Go Blackhawks! 🔴⚫
4 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS ARE BACK! 🏈

Break out the red and black because tonight is VARSITY FOOTBALL GAME NIGHT! 💥 Pack the stands and get ready to bring the noise!

Here is everything you need to know before heading out to support the Blackhawks:

⏰ Kickoff: 6:00 PM at Tomah
🎟️ Tickets & Admission: Tomah is CASHLESS! Grab your tickets in advance on Bound to skip the line. Credit/debit cards only at the gate.
https://tickets.gobound.com/tickets/events/h20260604043753862cdfa29d6cb8241/checkout

📺 Can't make the drive? Stream the game live from home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8RiWH5DiJo

Drop a hype message or your favorite game day GIF for our Seniors in the comments below!
#BlackhawkPride #BWBlackhawks

4 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Senior football players standing in the endzone of the football field.
A red background with a football that says GAME DAY
Senior football players leaning on the fence of the bleachers.

✏️ Back to School Ready! It’s time!

Open House is TODAY, Wednesday, August 19th, and we can’t wait to see all of our students and families back in the hallways! 🎒✨
To help you navigate the day smoothly, here is your official Open House Checklist:

🎒 Drop off those school supplies (and lighten that backpack for Day 1!)
📸 Smile big for school pictures
👋 Meet your teachers & tour the classrooms
🚌 Double-check bus routes & schedule details
🏷️ Tag your friends in the comments so nobody misses out!

⏰ Open House Schedules
Greenfield Elementary: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Viking Middle School & B-W High School: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

⚠️ Teacher Meal Break Pause: Classrooms will be briefly closed so our amazing staff can recharge!
Greenfield Pause: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Viking & High School Pause: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

We are looking forward to a fantastic school year! *If you are at Greenfield don't miss this cute photo opportunity near the front office!

6 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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Help Us Welcome Our Newest Team Members! 🍎✨

This past Tuesday, we were thrilled to welcome 11 new certified staff members to the Baldwin-Woodville family! While two couldn't make it for the photo, nine of these amazing educators gathered for a quick group picture. 📸

Please join us in giving a warm BW Welcome to:

BWHS ✨
Emma Schommer – Special Education Teacher
Nicole Vande Berg – Math Teacher
Ashley Knefelkamp – Health, Physical Education & Adaptive PE Teacher
Logan Figueroa – Technology Education Teacher
Morgan Rupakus-Keenlyne – ID Special Education Teacher
Amanda Sandor – EL/Spanish Teacher

VMS ✨
Riley Black – Math Teacher
Laura Kool – STEM Lab Teacher
Rachel Baker – 8th Grade ELA Teacher
Abigail Lerum – Math Teacher
Ingrid Lyberg – School Counselor

Drop a comment below to welcome them to our community!

11 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
Line of teachers smiling in front of the building.
📣 CALLING ALL BALDWIN-WOODVILLE CHEER ALUMNI! 📣
Did you know that Baldwin-Woodville Cheerleaders date all the way back to 1940? That’s 86 years of school spirit, pride, and tradition! 🔴⚪

It’s time to dust off those poms and come home! Join us as we celebrate generations of BW cheerleaders by taking the field together under the Friday night lights for this year’s home opener!

📅 Date: Friday, September 4th
⏰ Game Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: King Field @ BW High School

✨ What’s in Store:
📣 Perform the BW School Song
🎉 Take part in a special Halftime Performance
💃 Dance & Stunt opportunities
❤️ Honor BW's incredible cheer legacy
👕 Commemorative T-shirts will be available from St. Croix Custom Apparel

Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, we want YOU on the field with us!
Tag your stunt group and fellow cheer alumni in the comments below! 👇

👉 Sign up and get more info here: https://forms.gle/YAHHthFT5jNnwNtM6

#BWCheerAlumni #BWPride
12 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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📸 Picture Day is coming! 📸
Mark your calendars: Pictures will be taken on August 19th during Open House! ✨

Student galleries will be online to view and order 2–5 business days after Picture Day, so keep an eye out for a link from: 📩 no-reply@imagequix.com

Special Offer: If you order a Package or a BYOP bundle within 7 days of galleries going online, you'll receive a FREE Low-Resolution Digital Download—so don't forget to order! 🎉

✨ Visit the Cahill Studios website to check out their 100+ background options and great tips for preparing for Picture Day: n👉 https://cahillphotostudio.com/picture-day
13 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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Counting down the final days of summer pool fun! ☀️🏊‍♂️

Mark your calendars: August 22 will be the last day the pool is open before we close briefly to get the winter dome installed! 🛠️❄️ You’ve got two full weeks left to soak up the sun with us! 🏝️

A HUGE thank you to all of our amazing lifeguards and staff for making this season so fantastic. 🛟👏 We wish everyone heading off to school and college the absolute best this fall! 📚✨

Keep an eye on our website for updates on our official winter reopening dates!💙
18 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🎒 Ready for the New School Year? Skyward Forms Are Open!

Calling all parents and guardians! Annual Back-to-School Forms are now live in Skyward Family Access. Completing these required updates helps us ensure a safe, organized, and smooth start for everyone.

🌟 Perk Alert: As soon as your forms are submitted, you’ll unlock your child’s class schedule and teacher assignment!

Log in today to check this off your list. Thank you for partnering with us to kick off an amazing year!
19 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
NOW OPEN!
🎒 Attention Greenfield Community Partners & Youth Organizations!
Got a great program, sport, or resource for our 4K-5th graders? We want YOU at our upcoming Open House!

Event Details
When: August 19th from 11:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m.
Where: Greenfield Cafeteria

This is a fantastic opportunity to set up a table, connect directly with local families, and share what your organization has to offer—whether you represent youth sports, Scouts, the public library, or local enrichment programs.

How to Reserve Your Spot
Space in the cafeteria is limited! If you’d like to host an information booth, send an email to Matt Vande Berg at mvandeberg@bwsd.k12.wi.us to save your table today.

Let's work together to make this school year amazing for our kids! 🌟
20 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
ATTENDION COMMUNITY PARTNERS!

👋 Parents & Guardians — Get ready for the new school year!

Check out this quick guide to see how Rooms brings classroom communications into one central hub: 🔗 https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

📲 Next Steps: Download our official district app if you haven't already!

📌 Please note: Rooms inside the district app is now the official BW-endorsed tool for daily classroom messaging and replaces third-party apps like ClassDojo, Bloomz, or Remind. Teachers may still use Skyward and email for official records, grades, and direct outreach.

20 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🏆 A HISTORIC FIRST FOR BALDWIN-WOODVILLE! 🏆
We are thrilled to officially announce the inauguration of the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District Hall of Fame! Join us in celebrating our inaugural Class of 2026—a legendary group of athletes, coaches, distinguished alumni, and championship teams who have left an permanent mark on Baldwin-Woodville!

🏆Hall of Fame Class of 2026

Coaches & Athletes
Mary Kelm – Coach & Teacher
Jack King – Coach & Teacher
Jack Scholz – Coach & Teacher
Claire Stein – Coach, Teacher, & Athletic Director
Abby Klopp – Pitcher & 2012 State Softball Champion
Bob Wahlquist – First Wrestling & Individual State Champion in B-W history

Distinguished Alumni
Jen Burleigh-Bentz – Acclaimed Actor, Theater Performer, & Vocalist
Nathan Torgerson – Engineer & Innovator holding 110 US Patents

Teams:
🥇 1983 Boys Track Team – B-W’s 1st Boys State Champions!
James Sander, Curt Waldon, Frank Bjorkli, Chris Rodel, Peter Carlson. Mark Meyer, Barry Schaffner, Coach Don Nelson, Tom Aaby, Kerry Scholz, Asst. Coach Tom Schumacher

🥇 2012 Girls Softball Team – B-W’s 1st Girls State Champions!
Heidi Hinz, Katie Thompson, Shelby Weiske, Abby Klopp, Heather Bol, Hannah Borgeson, Coach Jason Klopp, Head Coach Rick Coltrain, Maria Keefer, Lindsay Veenendall, Haylie Noha, Emily Geurkink, Jordan Traxler, Cabrina Grunseth, Mackenzie Traxler, Maddie Bishop, Coach Tommy Thompson, Coach Jennifer Chapdelaine.

Schedule of Events
🗓️ Friday, Sept 18
5:30 PM – Tour of School & Facilities
Halftime – On-field introduction of the Hall of Fame Class of 2026!

🗓️ Saturday, Sept 19
5:30 PM – Dinner & Induction Ceremony at The Phoenix (Please note: The Induction Ceremony is by invite only).

🤝 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO PILLAR BANK
This exciting project wouldn't be possible without a incredibly generous donation from Pillar Bank! Thanks to their support, the BWHS lobby will soon feature an interactive electronic display housing all of our Hall of Fame inductees, historical records, past yearbooks, and rich school history for generations to come. We are deeply grateful for Pillar Bank’s commitment to our schools and community! ❤️🖤

21 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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Mark your calendars!
Open House is Wednesday, August 19th! 🗓️✨
We are so excited to welcome our students and families back into our buildings! Here is the schedule for each school:

🏫 Greenfield Elementary: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
🏫 Viking Middle School & B-W High School: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Teacher Meal Breaks (Classrooms will be closed during these times):
🍽️Greenfield: 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
🍽️Viking & High School: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM

We can’t wait to see everyone there!
21 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🎒 Community Event & Free School Supplies! 📚

Looking to stock up for the new school year? Our friends at The Village Church are giving away FREE school supplies for K–5 students during National Night Out at Millpond Park!

📅 Date: Tuesday, August 4
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (or until supplies run out)
📍 Location: Millpond Park
💵 Cost: 100% FREE

✨ Details: No income guidelines, sign-ups, or requirements needed. Supplies are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to head over early!

Thank you to The Village Church for supporting our students! 👋
22 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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🎒 ATTENTION BLACKHAWK FAMILIES!

As summer winds down, it’s time to start preparing for an amazing upcoming school year! Mark your calendars with these key dates to make sure your family is ready to go:

📝 August 6th: Back to School Forms Open
🏫 August 19th: Open House
🚀 August 25th: Smart Start — First Day for Grades K–6 & Grade 9
🚀 August 26th & 27th: Smart Start — ALL Students (Grades K–12)
🔔 September 1st: First Official Day of School
🎨 September 8th: First Day of 4K
🧸 September 14th: First Day of Early Childhood

Make sure to log in to complete your online forms starting August 6th, and drop by Open House on August 19th to meet teachers, get your school picture taken, and settle in for a great school year.
We can't wait to see all of our students back in the halls! ❤️🖤

#BWBlackhawks #BaldwinWoodville #BackToSchool #BWSD

22 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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Goodbye summer schedule, hello bleachers and concession stands! 🎟️🍿

Since everyone is asking, here are the official Fall Sports start dates so you can start planning your life (and laundry routine) accordingly:

🏆 HIGH SCHOOL (9–12)
• Aug 4: Football 🏈
• Aug 10: Girls Golf ⛳
• Aug 11: Girls Tennis 🎾
• Aug 17: Volleyball 🏐 | Cross Country 🏃 | Boys Soccer ⚽

🏆 MIDDLE SCHOOL (6–8)
• Aug 24: 7-8 Football 🏈 (Equipment handout @ 4:00 PM)
• Aug 26: 7-8 Volleyball 🏐 (After school)
• Aug 26: 6-8 Cross Country 🏃 (After school)

Tag a parent who needs this on their calendar! 👇📅
25 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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📣 Athletic Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2026 Season! 📣

If you have a student entering grades 6–12 participating in school-sponsored sports, it’s time to register! (Note: 6th grade is limited to Cross Country and Wrestling only. This does not apply to traveling or association teams.)

💻 How to Register
Head over to: gobound.com/wi/schools/baldwinwoo
Click "Registration" on the top menu bar.
Create your family account and select "Add a Registration."
Fill out the required details—make sure to select the correct grade and level!

Need help step-by-step?
🖥️ Computer Registration Guide
📱 Mobile App Registration Guide

🩺 Physicals & Forms
All registrations require completing an Alternate Year Form.

Physicals are required every two years. If your athlete is due for a new physical, upload it directly during registration, drop off a copy at the High School Office, or email it to jsell@bwsd.k12.wi.us.

Checklist to participate:
📌High School: $50 user fee, physical/alternate year card, concussion form, WIAA eligibility form, and co-curricular code form.
📌Middle School: $25 user fee, physical/alternate year card, concussion form, WIAA eligibility form, and co-curricular code form.

Questions? Reach out to our Team:
❓Jason Sell (Athletic Director): jsell@bwsd.k12.wi.us | 715-684-3321 ext. 4117
❓Rhonda Breeden (HS Athletic Secretary): rbreeden@bwsd.k12.wi.us | 715-684-3321 ext. 4145
❓Jodi Volgren (MS Admin Asst): jvolgren@bwsd.k12.wi.us | 715-698-2456 ext. 3101
26 days ago, Baldwin-Woodville Area School District
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