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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Part of the One91 Pathways journey, the Automotive Pathway allows students to gain skills relevant to industry standards and be well positioned for employment and/or further education after graduation. The program at BHS supports a future-ready employment base for the automotive industry.
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Information regarding the transition to distance learning Nov. 24 through Friday, Dec. 3.
Due to a surge of COVID-19 cases in our community and in our schools, we will be transitioning to distance learning for most students starting Wednesday, Nov. 24 and continuing through Friday, Dec. 3.
![BHS Preschool Lab has openings for spring 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1637271096/isd191org/rwhvepea3vvc5wrlgokj/preschoollab.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1637271096/isd191org/rwhvepea3vvc5wrlgokj/preschoollab.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1637271096/isd191org/rwhvepea3vvc5wrlgokj/preschoollab.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1637271096/isd191org/rwhvepea3vvc5wrlgokj/preschoollab.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1637271096/isd191org/rwhvepea3vvc5wrlgokj/preschoollab.jpg","width":1536}])
Preschool Lab is a course offered at Burnsville High School for preschool children from the community.
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The Vista View Elementary Girls on the Run Club finished its season with a 5K race at Normandale Community College on Nov. 13, a fitting accomplishment for their hard work all fall.
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District 191 will be presenting important information on English Learner education, additional opportunities for learning for families and students, and the ACCESS for ELs test.
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Superintendent Dr. Theresa Battle is fortunate enough to get to see inside schools every week, witnessing firsthand the brilliance of our students, the creativity and professionalism of our teachers, and the dedication of all our staff.
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Burnsville High School seniors Sami Bowlby and Zoie Dundon sign National Letters of Intent to play their sports at the Division I level.
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In the special election held Nov. 2, voters in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 elected Sue Said to fill the remainder of the Board of Education term vacated by Jen Holweger in late 2020.
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Rahn Elementary is focused on three values: curiosity, creativity and achievement. The school’s mission is for students to embrace their unique talents and strive to do great things.