❤️🖤Congratulations to the 2025 Baldwin-Woodville Homecoming Court!
The court was crowned last night during the BWSD Bonfire, a great way to kick off Homecoming 2025! 🔥✨
👑 Pictured are the Senior Court, along with the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Attendants.
BACK ROW (L to R): Trever Murdock, Landon Veenendaal, Broden Everts, Dane Veenendall, Mason Melland, J.T. Dachel, Adam Meier
FRONT ROW (L to R): Bethany Nilssen, Shannon Fritts, Linnea Freer, Queen Miley Smith, Alexis Cook-Bowen, Aubry Baron, Addison Rasmussen
We also captured an amazing drone view of the bonfire. What a night to remember! ❤️
#BWPride #Homecoming2025
The court was crowned last night during the BWSD Bonfire, a great way to kick off Homecoming 2025! 🔥✨
👑 Pictured are the Senior Court, along with the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman Attendants.
BACK ROW (L to R): Trever Murdock, Landon Veenendaal, Broden Everts, Dane Veenendall, Mason Melland, J.T. Dachel, Adam Meier
FRONT ROW (L to R): Bethany Nilssen, Shannon Fritts, Linnea Freer, Queen Miley Smith, Alexis Cook-Bowen, Aubry Baron, Addison Rasmussen
We also captured an amazing drone view of the bonfire. What a night to remember! ❤️
#BWPride #Homecoming2025
IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK! 🎉
Throwback to Fall of 2005 — 20 YEARS AGO! ✨
The style 👖, the music 🎶, the flip phones 📱, and the memories 📼… who’s feeling nostalgic? 🖤❤️
Tag your classmates and friends who were there! #BWHSHoco2025 #Throwback2005
Throwback to Fall of 2005 — 20 YEARS AGO! ✨
The style 👖, the music 🎶, the flip phones 📱, and the memories 📼… who’s feeling nostalgic? 🖤❤️
Tag your classmates and friends who were there! #BWHSHoco2025 #Throwback2005
🚨 We’re hiring! 🚨
Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is looking for an IT Systems Specialist to join our team.
💻 Apply today through WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/247200
#NowHiring #ITJobs #BWCommunity
Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is looking for an IT Systems Specialist to join our team.
💻 Apply today through WECAN: https://wecan.waspa.org/Vacancy/247200
#NowHiring #ITJobs #BWCommunity
🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟
From intern to teacher, help us welcome Jacob Scheffler to Baldwin-Woodville High School!
Jacob is now a Technology Education Teacher after interning with BW last year. We’re excited to see him step into this role and bring fresh energy and ideas to the program.
Welcome to BW, Jacob! 🖤❤️
From intern to teacher, help us welcome Jacob Scheffler to Baldwin-Woodville High School!
Jacob is now a Technology Education Teacher after interning with BW last year. We’re excited to see him step into this role and bring fresh energy and ideas to the program.
Welcome to BW, Jacob! 🖤❤️
COMMENDED STUDENTS IN THE
2026 NATIONAL MERIT@ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The principal, J.R. Dachel, of Baldwin-Woodville Area School District announced today that Michiah George has been named (a) Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMS), which conducts the program, will be
presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
"Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. '"These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."
2026 NATIONAL MERIT@ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
The principal, J.R. Dachel, of Baldwin-Woodville Area School District announced today that Michiah George has been named (a) Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program. A Letter of Commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMS), which conducts the program, will be
presented by the principal to this scholastically talented senior.
About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2026 competition for National Merit Scholarship awards, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 students who entered the 2026 competition by taking the 2024 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
"Those being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success," commented a spokesperson for NMSC. '"These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success."
IT’S HOMECOMING WEEK! 🎉
Throwback to Fall of 2015..
Pep fest energy, coronation night, and our King & Queen! 👑🖤❤️
Anyone else remember this day? 📸
Throwback to Fall of 2015..
Pep fest energy, coronation night, and our King & Queen! 👑🖤❤️
Anyone else remember this day? 📸
⭐️ Today we honor a very special milestone — 15 years of service with the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District! For a decade and a half, these dedicated staff members have given their time, talent, and passion to support our students, families, and community. ❤️🖤
Please join us in recognizing our 15-year honorees:
Angie Albrightson
Kari Campbell
Kirk Van Someren
👏 Congratulations, and thank you for your incredible commitment to BW!
Please join us in recognizing our 15-year honorees:
Angie Albrightson
Kari Campbell
Kirk Van Someren
👏 Congratulations, and thank you for your incredible commitment to BW!
🎉🏈 Homecoming 2025 🖤❤️
New This Year!
We’re excited to announce a Homecoming Parade as part of this year’s celebration!
📍 Parade Route
The parade will begin at Creamery Park, travel down Main Street, continue through the Greenfield and HS bus loops, and conclude at King Field.
👨👩👧👦 Spectator Information
Community members and parents are encouraged to watch from Main Street or near the bus loop by the west end of the HS parking lot.
🎶 Pep Fest
A pep fest will be held at King Field immediately after the parade.
🏈 Homecoming Game
Join us at 7:00 p.m. at King Field as the Blackhawks take on the Ellsworth Panthers!
Let’s come together to celebrate Homecoming 2025 and show our Blackhawk pride! 🖤❤️
New This Year!
We’re excited to announce a Homecoming Parade as part of this year’s celebration!
📍 Parade Route
The parade will begin at Creamery Park, travel down Main Street, continue through the Greenfield and HS bus loops, and conclude at King Field.
👨👩👧👦 Spectator Information
Community members and parents are encouraged to watch from Main Street or near the bus loop by the west end of the HS parking lot.
🎶 Pep Fest
A pep fest will be held at King Field immediately after the parade.
🏈 Homecoming Game
Join us at 7:00 p.m. at King Field as the Blackhawks take on the Ellsworth Panthers!
Let’s come together to celebrate Homecoming 2025 and show our Blackhawk pride! 🖤❤️
❤️🤍💙 Honoring Our Heroes ❤️🤍💙
The Baldwin-Woodville High School Show Choir performed a heartfelt tribute at the Village of Baldwin’s 9/11 Anniversary Event, honoring our local first responders.
A special thank you to our talented student performers: Frankie Willink, Salem Tumax, Juliana Oberg, Lou Willink, Mikayla Moats, and Emma Soderberg.
The Baldwin-Woodville High School Show Choir performed a heartfelt tribute at the Village of Baldwin’s 9/11 Anniversary Event, honoring our local first responders.
A special thank you to our talented student performers: Frankie Willink, Salem Tumax, Juliana Oberg, Lou Willink, Mikayla Moats, and Emma Soderberg.
📚Read with a Blackhawk!
Our BWHS student-athletes had a special time sharing their love of reading with elementary students. It was a great opportunity for our younger Blackhawks to hear stories read by their role models while building community across our schools. 🖤
#BWPride #ReadWithABlackhawk
Our BWHS student-athletes had a special time sharing their love of reading with elementary students. It was a great opportunity for our younger Blackhawks to hear stories read by their role models while building community across our schools. 🖤
#BWPride #ReadWithABlackhawk
🎉 This year, we celebrate a remarkable milestone, 10 years of service with the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District!
A decade of dedication, care, and commitment to our students and community is truly something to be proud of. Thank you for all the ways you make BW stronger each day. ❤️🖤
Erin Northup
Molly Johnston
Kirsten Lindquist
Morgan Trunkel
Traci Hable
Collette Earley
Carley LaFavor
Ann Paster
Mary Staiger
Susan Werner
👏 Congratulations, and thank you for 10 amazing years!
🎓 College Planning Night 🎓
Junior and Senior parents and students are invited to attend College Planning Night on Monday, October 13th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville High School.
This event will provide valuable information and resources to help families prepare for life after high school. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and start planning for the future!
📍 Location: Baldwin-Woodville High School
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 13th
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Junior and Senior parents and students are invited to attend College Planning Night on Monday, October 13th, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Baldwin-Woodville High School.
This event will provide valuable information and resources to help families prepare for life after high school. Don’t miss this opportunity to get your questions answered and start planning for the future!
📍 Location: Baldwin-Woodville High School
🗓️ Date: Monday, October 13th
⏰ Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟
Please help us congratulate and welcome Jodi Engler to her new role at Baldwin-Woodville!
Jodi has been a valued part of our district for several years, serving as both a substitute and a paraprofessional. We’re excited to now have her as a High School Special Education Teacher.
We’re so glad to have you continue your journey with BW, Jodi! 🖤❤️
Please help us congratulate and welcome Jodi Engler to her new role at Baldwin-Woodville!
Jodi has been a valued part of our district for several years, serving as both a substitute and a paraprofessional. We’re excited to now have her as a High School Special Education Teacher.
We’re so glad to have you continue your journey with BW, Jodi! 🖤❤️
🎶🌮 Support BW Bands at Rancho Loco! 🌮🎶
Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd from 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Rancho Loco for a delicious way to support the BW Bands!
👉 Rancho Loco will generously donate 25% of your entire purchase to BW Bands when you present the attached flyer.
🍽️ Both dine-in and takeout orders qualify!
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Rancho Loco
📝 Reminder: You MUST bring a printed copy of the flyer and present it with your order.
Thank you for supporting our students and music program — we hope to see you there! 🎺🥁
Join us on Tuesday, September 23rd from 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. at Rancho Loco for a delicious way to support the BW Bands!
👉 Rancho Loco will generously donate 25% of your entire purchase to BW Bands when you present the attached flyer.
🍽️ Both dine-in and takeout orders qualify!
📅 Date: Tuesday, September 23rd
⏰ Time: 11:00 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Rancho Loco
📝 Reminder: You MUST bring a printed copy of the flyer and present it with your order.
Thank you for supporting our students and music program — we hope to see you there! 🎺🥁
✨ Thank you to our incredible staff members who are celebrating five years of service with the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District during the 2024–2025 school year! ✨ We are grateful for your dedication to our students, families, and community. Your commitment makes a difference every single day. ❤️🖤
Honorees include:
Rachel Douglas
Denise Klundt
Nate Palmer
Melody Wiinamaki
April Fouks
Thad Kamm
Troy Kamm
Kim Lindquist
Edward Lyons (not pictured)
Michelle Stevens
Katie Wolski
Please join us in congratulating and thanking them for their service to BW! 🎉
🌟 Employee Spotlight 🌟
Help us welcome Mara Schommer to the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District!
Mara is a BW graduate who now returns as an Elementary Special Education Teacher and C-Team Volleyball Coach. We’re thrilled to see her bring her passion and experience back to our community, both in the classroom and on the court.
Welcome back to BW, Mara! 🖤❤️
Help us welcome Mara Schommer to the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District!
Mara is a BW graduate who now returns as an Elementary Special Education Teacher and C-Team Volleyball Coach. We’re thrilled to see her bring her passion and experience back to our community, both in the classroom and on the court.
Welcome back to BW, Mara! 🖤❤️
📚 Read with a Blackhawk is BACK! 🏈
BWHS Football players visited Greenfield Elementary last Friday to read in classrooms. This tradition is always a highlight for both students and staff . This is a great way to celebrate reading and connect with our Blackhawk role models!
🖤 Go Blackhawks!
BWHS Football players visited Greenfield Elementary last Friday to read in classrooms. This tradition is always a highlight for both students and staff . This is a great way to celebrate reading and connect with our Blackhawk role models!
🖤 Go Blackhawks!
Today, on Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the bravery of the first responders who answered the call that day. We also reflect on the strength and resilience shown by communities across our nation.
As a school, we take this day to remind our students of the importance of unity, kindness, and caring for one another.❤️
As a school, we take this day to remind our students of the importance of unity, kindness, and caring for one another.❤️
🍎 We’re Hiring in Food Service! 🍎
The Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Food Service team. We currently have openings for:
✅ Food Service Scanner
✅ Food Service Worker
✅ Food Service Substitutes (help us expand our sub list!)
If you’re interested, please apply through WECAN or reach out directly to our Food Service Director, Amy Gunsallus, at 📧 agunsallus@bwsd.k12.wi.us
Come be part of a team that makes a difference every day for our students! 🖤
The Baldwin-Woodville Area School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our Food Service team. We currently have openings for:
✅ Food Service Scanner
✅ Food Service Worker
✅ Food Service Substitutes (help us expand our sub list!)
If you’re interested, please apply through WECAN or reach out directly to our Food Service Director, Amy Gunsallus, at 📧 agunsallus@bwsd.k12.wi.us
Come be part of a team that makes a difference every day for our students! 🖤
📢 Parents & Caregivers — check this out!
We’ve attached a document with free, virtual classes designed to support you in everyday parenting and your child’s mental health. These sessions cover practical tools, helpful strategies, and expert insights you can use at home.
Take a look at the attached flyer for details and registration info. 💻✨
We’ve attached a document with free, virtual classes designed to support you in everyday parenting and your child’s mental health. These sessions cover practical tools, helpful strategies, and expert insights you can use at home.
Take a look at the attached flyer for details and registration info. 💻✨
