About Blackduck high school
Blackduck High School: Providing Quality Education in Blackduck, MN
Welcome to Blackduck Public Schools, home of the Blackduck High School. We are a public school district located in the beautiful city of Blackduck, Minnesota. Our mission is to provide quality education to our students and prepare them for their future endeavors.
At Blackduck High School, we believe that every student has the potential to succeed. That's why we offer a wide range of academic programs and extracurricular activities that cater to different interests and learning styles. Our dedicated faculty members are committed to providing personalized attention and support to each student.
Academic Programs
We offer a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as English, math, science, social studies, and foreign languages. In addition, we have specialized programs in areas such as business education, agriculture education, family & consumer sciences (FACS), industrial technology (shop), music education (band/choir), physical education (PE), special education services (SPED) and more.
Our academic programs are designed to challenge students academically while also providing them with practical skills they can use in their future careers or further studies.
Extracurricular Activities
At Blackduck High School, we believe that extracurricular activities play an important role in shaping our students' character and helping them develop leadership skills. That's why we offer a wide range of clubs and organizations for our students to join.
Our extracurricular activities include sports teams such as football, basketball volleyball wrestling track & field cross country golf softball baseball dance team cheerleading trap shooting archery fishing club robotics club drama club speech team knowledge bowl FFA FCCLA NHS Student Council Yearbook Club Art Club Music Club Spanish Club French Club German Club Chinese Culture Club Diversity & Inclusion Committee Environmental Science Team Math League Science Olympiad Robotics Team FIRST Tech Challenge Debate Team Mock Trial Model UN Quiz Bowl Knowledge Bowl Speech Team and more.
Our sports teams have a long history of success, and our students have won numerous awards and accolades in various competitions. Our clubs and organizations provide opportunities for students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and make lifelong friendships.
Facilities
We take pride in our state-of-the-art facilities that provide a safe and comfortable learning environment for our students. Our campus includes modern classrooms, science labs, computer labs, music rooms, art rooms gymnasiums weight room wrestling room locker rooms football field track baseball field softball field tennis courts trap shooting range archery range playgrounds walking trails outdoor classroom spaces greenhouse gardens community education center auditorium cafeteria library media center technology integration specialist office counseling office health services office administrative offices transportation department maintenance department custodial staff offices bus garage storage areas parking lots security cameras fire alarms sprinkler systems emergency lighting systems intercom system PA system wireless internet access Chromebooks iPads Smartboards projectors document cameras printers copiers scanners fax machines telephones email accounts online gradebook software Infinite Campus Google Classroom Schoology Zoom Microsoft Teams Remind App SeeSaw App Canvas App Flipgrid App Kahoot Quizlet Edpuzzle Padlet Pear Deck Nearpod Newsela BrainPop Code.org Scratch Tynker Typing Club MobyMax IXL Learning A-Z Raz-Kids Epic Books Sora Overdrive Gale Databases ProQuest Databases EBSCOhost Databases World Book Online Encyclopedia Britannica Online NoodleTools Citation Maker Turnitin Plagiarism Checker Grammarly Writing Assistant CollegeBoard SAT Prep ACT Academy Khan Academy Duolingo Rosetta Stone Mango Languages Lexia Core5 Reading Plus Accelerated Reader (AR) STAR Reading & Math Assessments MAP Growth Assessments FASTBridge Assessments NWEA MAP Testing ACT Aspire Testing PSAT/NMSQT Testing AP Exams WorkKeys Testing Accuplacer Placement Tests PSEO Dual Enrollment Opportunities Career & Technical Education (CTE) Pathways and more.
Our facilities are regularly maintained and upgraded to ensure that they meet the highest standards of safety and functionality. We also have a team of dedicated custodial staff who work tirelessly to keep our campus clean and well-maintained.
Community Involvement
We believe that education is a collaborative effort between the school, students, parents, and the community. That's why we encourage community involvement in our school activities and events.
We have an active Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) that works closely with our faculty members to support our students' academic and extracurricular activities. Our PTO organizes fundraisers, volunteer opportunities, parent-teacher conferences, teacher appreciation events, student recognition programs, family fun nights & more.
We also partner with local businesses and organizations to provide internship opportunities for our students. These partnerships help our students gain real-world experience in their chosen fields while also contributing to the local economy.
Conclusion
At Blackduck High School, we are committed to providing quality education that prepares our students for success in their future endeavors. Our comprehensive curriculum, extracurricular activities, state-of-the-art facilities & community involvement make us one of the best public schools in Minnesota. We invite you to join us on this journey towards excellence!