Communications
The District 191 Communications Office provides strategic communications and community engagement planning for the district and is responsible for producing public relations materials including brochures, newsletters, videos, photographs and more.
The Communications Office is also responsible for maintaining the district's website and acts as liaison to Burnsville Community Television.
District News
![burnsville high school hall of fame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695394168/isd191org/kfqhingyigomnzulbggd/halloffame2023.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695394168/isd191org/kfqhingyigomnzulbggd/halloffame2023.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695394168/isd191org/kfqhingyigomnzulbggd/halloffame2023.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695394168/isd191org/kfqhingyigomnzulbggd/halloffame2023.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695394168/isd191org/kfqhingyigomnzulbggd/halloffame2023.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695394168/isd191org/kfqhingyigomnzulbggd/halloffame2023.jpg","width":2200}])
Burnsville High School will honor five former students, a retired coach and a state champion team when it inducts its Hall of Fame Class of 2023 in October.
![shuai sheng welcomes students at the reception desk of One91 School for Adults]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1694789978/isd191org/rlc5qs79a1ygcb4vujbm/ABE2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1694789978/isd191org/rlc5qs79a1ygcb4vujbm/ABE2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1694789978/isd191org/rlc5qs79a1ygcb4vujbm/ABE2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1694789978/isd191org/rlc5qs79a1ygcb4vujbm/ABE2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1694789978/isd191org/rlc5qs79a1ygcb4vujbm/ABE2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1694789978/isd191org/rlc5qs79a1ygcb4vujbm/ABE2.jpg","width":2200}])
Sheng is now helping give other adult learners the same opportunities as an administrative assistant for the Adult Basic Education program.
![preschooler playing on the playground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1684777318/isd191org/yrdcx7htjhnlqfyv3jyy/preschoollabbhs.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1684777318/isd191org/yrdcx7htjhnlqfyv3jyy/preschoollabbhs.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1684777318/isd191org/yrdcx7htjhnlqfyv3jyy/preschoollabbhs.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1684777318/isd191org/yrdcx7htjhnlqfyv3jyy/preschoollabbhs.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1684777318/isd191org/yrdcx7htjhnlqfyv3jyy/preschoollabbhs.jpg","width":1493}])
Preschool Lab will run in two sessions: October 9 through January 9, and March through May. Classes are held on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:50-11:20 a.m. or 9:50 a.m.-1:35 p.m. The cost is $20 per session.
![Historic legislative session brings opportunities, challenges for school districts]([{"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}])
In 2023, in an effort to make public schools work better for everyone, leaders in the Minnesota State Legislature made it clear that education was a top priority and that they intended to take big steps, not little ones. They made good on that intention, and the results will have significant impacts on districts across the state, including Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191.
![student choosing a side of fruit at lunchtime]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1685043279/isd191org/j44yl9icw7byzaxtlszq/IMG_82082.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1685043279/isd191org/j44yl9icw7byzaxtlszq/IMG_82082.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1685043279/isd191org/j44yl9icw7byzaxtlszq/IMG_82082.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1685043279/isd191org/j44yl9icw7byzaxtlszq/IMG_82082.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1685043279/isd191org/j44yl9icw7byzaxtlszq/IMG_82082.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1685043279/isd191org/j44yl9icw7byzaxtlszq/IMG_82082.jpg","width":2200}])
Even though meals are free for most students, District 191 asks all families to complete the Alternate Application for Educational Benefits. By filling out the Alternate Application for Educational Benefits, families may qualify for additional benefits such as reduced or waived athletic and activities fees, reduced transportation fees, discounts on internet service, emergency food benefits, and more.
![Elementary students gets off the bus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1689862800/isd191org/uzu91ldbleavtwgtjgo3/DSC_96961.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1689862800/isd191org/uzu91ldbleavtwgtjgo3/DSC_96961.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1689862800/isd191org/uzu91ldbleavtwgtjgo3/DSC_96961.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1689862800/isd191org/uzu91ldbleavtwgtjgo3/DSC_96961.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1689862800/isd191org/uzu91ldbleavtwgtjgo3/DSC_96961.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1689862800/isd191org/uzu91ldbleavtwgtjgo3/DSC_96961.jpg","width":2200}])
Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! We are so excited to welcome students back to school. The first day of school for most students is Tuesday, Sept. 5.
![Ryan Mokandu helping in a summer school class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690561314/isd191org/f82yzsyfrjfjqadnum8n/Ryan1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690561314/isd191org/f82yzsyfrjfjqadnum8n/Ryan1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690561314/isd191org/f82yzsyfrjfjqadnum8n/Ryan1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690561314/isd191org/f82yzsyfrjfjqadnum8n/Ryan1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1690561314/isd191org/f82yzsyfrjfjqadnum8n/Ryan1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1690561314/isd191org/f82yzsyfrjfjqadnum8n/Ryan1.jpg","width":2200}])
Learn how Ryan Mokandu, Burnsville High School Class of 2020, explored his options and found his passion for teaching young learners.
![Staff and community partners participate in One91 Profile of a Learner discussion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1690473073/isd191org/fxew84edz5hfstu7mfsw/DSC_00471.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1690473073/isd191org/fxew84edz5hfstu7mfsw/DSC_00471.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1690473073/isd191org/fxew84edz5hfstu7mfsw/DSC_00471.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1690473073/isd191org/fxew84edz5hfstu7mfsw/DSC_00471.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1690473073/isd191org/fxew84edz5hfstu7mfsw/DSC_00471.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1690473073/isd191org/fxew84edz5hfstu7mfsw/DSC_00471.jpg","width":2200}])
Building on the strong foundation of the district’s Pathways model, the One91 profile will show students where they are going and give them tools to choose for themselves how to get there depending on their chosen path and passions
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All District 191 students in grades 9-12 will be required to opt-in (register) to receive bus transportation to and from school. This change will help the school district create more efficient bus routes, ensuring students get to school as quickly as possible.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 has received an award for financial reporting from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE), Division of School Finance.