About Us
Blackhawk Middle School is a place where students are known, supported and celebrated. From the moment families walk through our doors, they feel the sense of belonging that defines our school community. Our guiding motto is Pride, Character and Sportsmanship. It shapes everything we do, both inside and outside the classroom.
Our Core Values
Pride
- Taking ownership of learning and striving to improve
- Respecting school spaces and the Blackhawk community
- Celebrating achievements and showing Eagle pride
Character
- Doing the right thing, even when it’s difficult
- Treating others with kindness, empathy and respect
- Taking responsibility and learning from mistakes
Sportsmanship
- Showing respect to others in all settings
- Winning with humility and losing with dignity
- Encouraging others and managing emotions positively
Leaders of the Week
Blackhawk Middle School’s Leaders of the Week program recognizes students who demonstrate the Schools of Success competencies and embody the Portrait of a Connector, being Skilled, Experienced, Prepared and Connected.
How students are selected:
- Grade-level teacher teams collaboratively choose recipients
- Students are recognized for positive leadership, character and growth
Student recognition includes:
- Photo taken and featured in Blackhawk Morning Announcements
- Certificate and small prize
- Lunch line pass for first-in-line privileges
Annual Awards
Quarterly Honor Roll Breakfast
Students who earn honor roll are recognized each quarter, celebrating their academic achievements in a special breakfast gathering.
Top 10% Recognition
At the end of the year, students in the top 10% of the honor roll are honored for their consistent excellence throughout the year.
Mathias Award
Each year, one boy and one girl 8th grader are selected for the Mathias Award, recognizing the students who best demonstrate pride, character and sportsmanship throughout their three years at Blackhawk. Recipients are chosen by staff and voted on by the entire school community.
Academic Awards Night
This event celebrates students who make honor roll and those in the top 10% of each class. Teachers select the top 10% in every subject and students receive certificates of achievement. Due to its size, the ceremony is hosted at Snider High School.
Academics
Teaming & Collaborative Support
Our building is structured around grade-level teams, with two teams per grade level. This model creates a smaller learning environment where teachers know students well and work closely together. Teacher teams meet weekly to collaborate on student progress, interventions and enrichment, ensuring every student receives targeted support.
Supporting High Ability Learners
Approximately 26% of Blackhawk students are identified as High Ability. We intentionally design learning experiences that encourage creativity, critical thinking and challenge within the core curriculum. For students who are both High Ability and have an IEP (Individualized Education Program), teams collaborate to provide individualized services that support areas of need while continuing to nurture areas of strength.
School Leadership Team
Our School Leadership Team regularly examines the diverse profiles of High Ability learners and works to identify effective instructional strategies. This ongoing collaboration helps ensure that all students are engaged, supported and challenged in the classroom.
Staff Dedication
Rockstars
The Rockstars recognition program celebrates staff members who exemplify the Portrait of a Connector competencies. Teachers and staff are nominated by their peers, with unlimited nominations highlighting the many ways they support students and colleagues.
Nominations are shared by reading the “why” behind each recognition and all honorees are celebrated in both the family newsletter and staff newsletter, ensuring every Rockstar is recognized and appreciated.
Unique Opportunities
Drama Program
Blackhawk’s Drama Program offers students opportunities to perform on stage through both plays and musicals. Last year’s productions included the musical Mary Poppins and the play Alienated. Students continue to showcase their talents with a spring musical each year.
Future City
Future City is a project-based engineering education program that challenges middle-school students to imagine, design and build cities of the future. Teams learn about the use the engineering design process to address civic and social issues. In 2025, students one 1st place in the regional competition allowing them to travel to Washington, DC where they competed in the International Future City competition!
Dance Team
The Blackhawk Dance Team performs at school events, including halftime shows and competes in dance competitions. Team members also serve the community by performing at local nursing homes, sharing their talents beyond the school walls.
