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
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District 191 Community Education will host two chess tournaments on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Diamondhead Education Center, its annual One91 student tournament as well as the Burnsville Club and Action tournament, which has individual, club and team divisions and is open to the public.
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At Nicollet Middle School, a visit to the media center means more than just checking out books. Classes visit the media center weekly for sessions with media specialist Nancy Meyer, who teaches students how to access helpful online resources.
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As she thinks about her future, Emma sees a plan for college that includes working as a CNA as she takes classes with the ultimate goal of becoming a registered nurse in a senior living facility or in hospice care.
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Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 Financial Controller Ballie Nash has earned the Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations.
District 191 residents will have the opportunity to comment on the district's proposed tax levy for 2025 as part of the annual Truth in Taxation meeting, scheduled for Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m.
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The Athletics Department at Burnsville High School is proud to announce that two student-athletes signed National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, Nov. 13, to play their respective sport at the collegiate level.
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When Azella Bartlett moved from Arkansas to Burnsville a few months ago, one of the first things she did was check what courses were available at Burnsville High School. Bartlett was pleased to find out she’d be able to start her sophomore year taking two classes focused on things she’s passionate about: Intro to Automotive and Welding.
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October is designated as "Manufacturing Month" by the U.S. government and industry organizations across the country. It's a time to highlight the importance of an industry that employs nearly 13 million American workers and accounts for more than 10 percent of the country's gross domestic product.
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Scott Froebe is among the less than one percent of high school seniors nationally who qualify as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Finalists will be announced in February.
Voters in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 approved renewal of a technology levy that will continue to provide about $4.6 million per year in tech-specific funding for the district’s schools.