Blackhawk & District 2 News Items

Don't forget - schools dismiss early each Tuesday!

Fabian Ramirez, a renowned anti-bullying speaker and drug prevention specialist, will share his message about how communities can “Decrease Bullying, Prevent Substance Abuse, and Increase Student Outcomes” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 17, at Fenton High School. 

I look forward to making 2024-2025 another fabulous school year! We have so much to celebrate already! Remember, TOGETHER we can do anything! #BSD2gether

Parents, please review this information with your children.

For the past 10 years, District 2 has provided classroom supplies for all students at an annual cost of about $80,000 to the District. It will continue to do so this year.

Eligible families will receive a $120 benefit card per student to help buy food during the summer through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new Summer Electronic Benefits (EBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks.

Congratulations to the 209 students who walked across the stage and into a new era in their academic pursuits during Blackhawk Middle School’s Eighth Grade Promotion Ceremony.

The BSD2 Board of Education has named Diana Vergara the new principal at Blackhawk Middle School. Ms. Vergara comes to District 2 from Shields Middle School on Chicago’s southwest side, where she has served for the past seven years as assistant principal.

Dr. Sameer Hinduja's informative presentation is available to watch online, along with a catalog of resources to help parents keep their children safe when they go online. Check it out!

During our April 30 parent information session on strengthening school safety, District and school administrators explained the programs in place to support the mental health and emotional well-being of our students. They also reviewed investments made to the physical security of our facilities and improvements made to our emergency response procedures.