The Wayfinder Blog
We are a district of trailblazers. The Trailblazer is the first to break ground on their quest for discovery. Innovative and driven, the Trailblazer blazes new pathways to explore and learns from the world around them. The Wayfinder Blog is your trail map. It contains stories, features and resources about how we enable our students to blaze their own trails.
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![district 191 community of excellence awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1611000987/isd191org/n5vps6jc1kc7wg2gbqvy/coeaward.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1611000987/isd191org/n5vps6jc1kc7wg2gbqvy/coeaward.jpg","width":497}])
- Announcements
Fifteen Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 staff members are being recognized for their extraordinary contributions to the One91 community with 2025 Community of Excellence (COE) Awards.
![Allyson prepares food as part of the culinary Pathway at BHS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742230380/isd191org/yipuqhsggjnnrzg1gpcf/Allyson1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742230380/isd191org/yipuqhsggjnnrzg1gpcf/Allyson1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742230380/isd191org/yipuqhsggjnnrzg1gpcf/Allyson1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742230380/isd191org/yipuqhsggjnnrzg1gpcf/Allyson1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742230380/isd191org/yipuqhsggjnnrzg1gpcf/Allyson1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742230380/isd191org/yipuqhsggjnnrzg1gpcf/Allyson1.jpg","width":2048}])
- Pathways & Partnerships
As she works through her final months as a senior at Burnsville High School, Allyson Bergemann is focused on her goals of learning everything she can to prepare for college and a career in the culinary industry.
![Principal Jesus Sandoval]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742229520/isd191org/jhmpr5z6jz6skebsbr9n/_DSC155111.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742229520/isd191org/jhmpr5z6jz6skebsbr9n/_DSC155111.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742229520/isd191org/jhmpr5z6jz6skebsbr9n/_DSC155111.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742229520/isd191org/jhmpr5z6jz6skebsbr9n/_DSC155111.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742229520/isd191org/jhmpr5z6jz6skebsbr9n/_DSC155111.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1742229520/isd191org/jhmpr5z6jz6skebsbr9n/_DSC155111.jpg","width":2200}])
- Announcements
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 received three 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards from SUN Newspapers. Newspaper readers voted to determine the winners of the 15th-annual local awards.
![bersy chakiso, kamy michel and harmony mayes]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742240212/isd191org/h3gqzdhsgxnpabq43klf/ERMSHistoryDay_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742240212/isd191org/h3gqzdhsgxnpabq43klf/ERMSHistoryDay_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1742240212/isd191org/h3gqzdhsgxnpabq43klf/ERMSHistoryDay_1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1742240212/isd191org/h3gqzdhsgxnpabq43klf/ERMSHistoryDay_1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1742240212/isd191org/h3gqzdhsgxnpabq43klf/ERMSHistoryDay_1.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742240212/isd191org/h3gqzdhsgxnpabq43klf/ERMSHistoryDay_1.png","width":1920}])
- Announcements
In February, several students at Eagle Ridge Middle School participated in the regional National History Day competition held at Central Middle School in Eden Prairie. One project, “The Grimké Sisters,” by seventh graders Bersabeh “Bersy” Chakiso, Harmony Mayes and Kamyah Michel, advanced to state competition. The students chose to do an exhibit, which included a process paper and annotated bibliography.
![Superintendent Battle announces retirement after 2024-25 school year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1622642557/isd191org/kgebrksmznmkelz9jfmq/DistrictNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1622642557/isd191org/kgebrksmznmkelz9jfmq/DistrictNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1622642557/isd191org/kgebrksmznmkelz9jfmq/DistrictNews.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1622642557/isd191org/kgebrksmznmkelz9jfmq/DistrictNews.png","width":834}])
- Announcements
At the March 13 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Theresa Battle announced her intent to retire on June 30, 2025, at the end of the 2024-25 school year.
- Announcements
District 191 Superintendent Dr. Theresa Battle submitted her initial budget proposal for the 2025-26 school year to the Board of Education at its March 13 meeting. Members of the District 191 community are invited to review and provide feedback on the proposal.
![pam voigt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741717807/isd191org/alvguac46kdmkjuwnirb/_DSC4231.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741717807/isd191org/alvguac46kdmkjuwnirb/_DSC4231.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741717807/isd191org/alvguac46kdmkjuwnirb/_DSC4231.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741717807/isd191org/alvguac46kdmkjuwnirb/_DSC4231.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741717807/isd191org/alvguac46kdmkjuwnirb/_DSC4231.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741717807/isd191org/alvguac46kdmkjuwnirb/_DSC4231.jpg","width":2048}])
- Announcements
- Building Community
Pam Voigt, District 191 Community Education’s BrainPower in a Backpack coordinator, has been named a Civic Learning Week All Star.
![Lucas solders wires together at the Mraz center.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740507181/isd191org/rj44wwa9ghfqeqj6td41/DSC_7503.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740507181/isd191org/rj44wwa9ghfqeqj6td41/DSC_7503.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740507181/isd191org/rj44wwa9ghfqeqj6td41/DSC_7503.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740507181/isd191org/rj44wwa9ghfqeqj6td41/DSC_7503.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740507181/isd191org/rj44wwa9ghfqeqj6td41/DSC_7503.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740507181/isd191org/rj44wwa9ghfqeqj6td41/DSC_7503.png","width":2200}])
- Pathways & Partnerships
“I probably would have been a mechanical engineer if not for my experience at the Mraz. I hadn’t been around the electrical side and that experience is something I really enjoyed,” Lucas said.
![March 28 will be an early release day for most District 191 students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668198503/isd191org/ftoaaynxkfrrxj8efdts/DistrictNews.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668198503/isd191org/ftoaaynxkfrrxj8efdts/DistrictNews.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1668198503/isd191org/ftoaaynxkfrrxj8efdts/DistrictNews.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668198503/isd191org/ftoaaynxkfrrxj8efdts/DistrictNews.png","width":834}])
- Announcements
On Friday, March 28, District 191 will have an “Early Release” day. This means the school day will end 2.5 hours earlier than normal for all students in grades K-12 to provide time for teacher and staff professional development.
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![Jairo is gaining valuable experience in engineering and construction classes at BHS.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740506547/isd191org/mmbvi8ngqe5tvdf3bg2q/DSC_7536.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1740506547/isd191org/mmbvi8ngqe5tvdf3bg2q/DSC_7536.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1740506547/isd191org/mmbvi8ngqe5tvdf3bg2q/DSC_7536.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1740506547/isd191org/mmbvi8ngqe5tvdf3bg2q/DSC_7536.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1740506547/isd191org/mmbvi8ngqe5tvdf3bg2q/DSC_7536.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1740506547/isd191org/mmbvi8ngqe5tvdf3bg2q/DSC_7536.jpg","width":2200}])
Jairo Leana has spent his three years at Burnsville High School taking numerous classes in engineering and construction and gaining as broad of range of experiences as he can.
![samantha hoanglong headshot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739814214/isd191org/qw97yylxldz9tmayd4jr/SamanthaHoangLongheadshot.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739814214/isd191org/qw97yylxldz9tmayd4jr/SamanthaHoangLongheadshot.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739814214/isd191org/qw97yylxldz9tmayd4jr/SamanthaHoangLongheadshot.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739814214/isd191org/qw97yylxldz9tmayd4jr/SamanthaHoangLongheadshot.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739814214/isd191org/qw97yylxldz9tmayd4jr/SamanthaHoangLongheadshot.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1739814214/isd191org/qw97yylxldz9tmayd4jr/SamanthaHoangLongheadshot.jpg","width":2200}])
Follows the journey of BHS grad Samantha HoangLong and the experiences that helped foster a love for her community and a passion for storytelling.
The Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Board of Education unanimously appointed Tyler Sachse, a parent of District 191 students, to fill a vacant seat on the Board.
![Mesaiya Bettis and Josh Wastvedt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739477140/isd191org/hcw9gzevloqbzfja5tbf/IMG_71012.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739477140/isd191org/hcw9gzevloqbzfja5tbf/IMG_71012.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739477140/isd191org/hcw9gzevloqbzfja5tbf/IMG_71012.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739477140/isd191org/hcw9gzevloqbzfja5tbf/IMG_71012.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1739477140/isd191org/hcw9gzevloqbzfja5tbf/IMG_71012.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739477140/isd191org/hcw9gzevloqbzfja5tbf/IMG_71012.jpg","width":2048}])
Burnsville High School senior Mesaiya Bettis, a finalist for the Minnesota Gatorade Player of the Year and Ms. Baden Award, was named an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association and named to the 2024 Star Tribune All-Minnesota Volleyball team.
![Maggie Mayernik]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738696545/isd191org/rcjuexjkhmodfhhtkmes/Maggieedited_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738696545/isd191org/rcjuexjkhmodfhhtkmes/Maggieedited_1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738696545/isd191org/rcjuexjkhmodfhhtkmes/Maggieedited_1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738696545/isd191org/rcjuexjkhmodfhhtkmes/Maggieedited_1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738696545/isd191org/rcjuexjkhmodfhhtkmes/Maggieedited_1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738696545/isd191org/rcjuexjkhmodfhhtkmes/Maggieedited_1.jpg","width":2048}])
Burnsville High School teacher Maggie Mayernik is among the 142 teachers nominated for the 2025 Minnesota Teacher of the Year award.
![jane mcguire and mason pederson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738876029/isd191org/dmcn39on7n0y5957q2gk/Untitled-32.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738876029/isd191org/dmcn39on7n0y5957q2gk/Untitled-32.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738876029/isd191org/dmcn39on7n0y5957q2gk/Untitled-32.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738876029/isd191org/dmcn39on7n0y5957q2gk/Untitled-32.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738876029/isd191org/dmcn39on7n0y5957q2gk/Untitled-32.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738876029/isd191org/dmcn39on7n0y5957q2gk/Untitled-32.png","width":1920}])
Congratulations to seniors Jane McGuire and Mason Pederson, selected as this year's Triple "A" Award recipients at Burnsville High School.
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