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!

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! 🖤❤️

Help us welcome (back) Noah Merritt to the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District!
Noah is a BW graduate who now joins us as an 8th Grade History Teacher at Viking Middle School. We’re excited to see him return and inspire students in the classroom with his passion for history.
Welcome back to BW, Noah! 🖤❤️

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







✨ Maggie Gray – President
✨ Mason Reid – Vice President
✨ Randi Magee – Secretary
Your Viking family is cheering you on! 🎉

🎉 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!

🎉📣 Viking Middle School Homecoming Week Dress-Up Days! 📣🎉
Show your school spirit September 22–26 with these fun themes:
❤️🤍💙 Monday: USA Day
🌺 Tuesday: Hawaiian / Beach Day
💗 Wednesday: Pink Out
🕶️ Thursday: Adam Sandler Day
🖤❤️ Friday: Blackhawk Spirit
Let’s make it a week full of fun and Blackhawk pride! 🖤❤️

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! 🎉

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! 🖤❤️

Join us at Viking Middle School (choir room) on Tues, Sep. 23rd - 6:30pm to learn all about the upcoming 2027 Washington, D.C. educational trip.
Discover how each traveler can qualify for a $500 Early Bird Scholarship—a great opportunity you won’t want to miss!
👉 Click here to RSVP: https://rsvp.worldclassrooms.com/inperson/33601020683?rsvp_id=33601020683
We look forward to seeing you there!


Join us in welcoming Jill Knaack, our new 8th Grade Math teacher at Viking Middle School! ✏️📐
Her journey with our students is just beginning, and we can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make.🖤

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!




✅ Order by October 3rd to get:
The lowest price of the year — just $20!
FREE activity icons added to your yearbook!
Don’t miss out, place your order today:
👉 https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09454050

As a school, we take this day to remind our students of the importance of unity, kindness, and caring for one another.❤️

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! 🖤

Help us give a warm welcome to Kendra Nesvold, our new 7th Grade Geography teacher at Viking Middle School! 🗺️📚
We’re excited to have her join the team and know she’ll make a great impact with our students. 🖤

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 are excited to welcome our new support staff to the Baldwin-Woodville Area School District! 🖤❤️
While many were missing from the photo, pictured here on the first staff day are:
👉 Krista Swanson- AP Clerk
👉 Mike Knaack- Special Education Paraprofessional
👉 Karen Apfelbeck- Counseling Office Clerical
👉 Brianne Warner- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
👉 Kristen Gossel- Food Service Worker
👀 Watch in the coming weeks as we share short bios to help you get to know each of them! #WeAreBW #BWBlackhawks #Welcome

Get your BW HoCo Short Sleeve T-Shirt for just $15!
👉 Order online here: BW HoCo T-Shirt
🗓 Order Deadline: September 12
📌 Select your teacher/grade level in the drop-down at checkout
📦 Pick-up in each school’s office on September 23
Let’s show our Blackhawk Pride for Homecoming Week! 🖤

