Upcoming Events
District Announcements
5th Grade Student in Penguins Commercial
As the Stanley Cup excitement spreads through Pittsburgh, one of our fifth grade students is helping to cheer on the Pens to bring the Stanley Cup back to the 'burgh! Click below to view the Children's Hospital Penguins commercial. Ryan Heckathorn is featured in this commercial. He is in a clip towards the end of the commercial in a grey Adidas t-shirt. Great job Ryan and let's go Pens!
Click here to watch the commercial.
BHS K.E.Y. Club Make A Wish Foundation Raffle
The BHS K.E.Y. Club is holding its annual raffle to benefit the Make A Wish Foundation. The items being raffled are pictured left: Pittsburgh Steelers Assortment of 12 Terrible Towels, 3’ x 5’ banner, ball cap, scarf, beach towel, license plate, magnet and face tattoos in a Steeler bag. The cost of the tickets is $1 each or 6 for $5. Drawing will be held at 7:45 am on June 7 on the BHS TV announcements. Tickets will be available for purchase in each of the school building offices or by contacting Mrs. Oravitz at oravitzb@bsd.k12.pa.us
Chesapeake Energy's "Discovering Tomorrow's Leaders"
Three students from Blackhawk were recognized in Chesapeake Energy's "Discovering Tomorrow's Leaders" program for being leaders at school, at home, and in the community. They were Rachel Denny (12th grade), Eric Racan (12th grade), and Mia Bartoles (5th grade). They were among 8 students recognized in Beaver County. Each student won 3 iPad minis for their school and were recognized at a banquet on April 23. The following video was created by Chesapeake Energy and was presented at the banquet. Congratulations to these outstanding students!
Click here to watch this video.
Click here to watch this video.
Camp Invention is back!
Blackhawk will be hosting the Camp Invention program again this summer. The program is called "Geo-Quest" and it will be held at Blackhawk Intermediate School from June 24-28, 2013. It is available to students that will be entering grades 1-6. For more information and registration details, please click on the link below.
Please click here to view an informational flyer about the Camp Invention program.
Please click here to view an informational flyer about the Camp Invention program.
Blackhawk will implement BYOT in 2013-14 School Year
Blackhawk will implement a BYOT initiative (Bring Your Own Technology) at Highland Middle School and will pilot this initiative at Blackhawk High School beginning in the 2013-14 school year. Bring your own technology will allow students to use their own personal technology devices to support their learning during instruction. Click on the link below to view a FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document regarding this initiative.
Please click here to view the BYOT FAQ document.
Please click here to view the BYOT FAQ document.
3rd Annual BSD Swim Team Splash Off
The 3rd Annual BSD Swim Team Splash Off event will be held on Friday May 31 from 6:00-8:00PM. This event is special, because current and former BSD Swim Team members, coaches, and Blackhawk teachers all compete! For more information, please click here.
