📚✨ Family Reading Quest! ✨📚
Join us for an exciting exploration of reading the whole family will enjoy!
🗓 April 9th (tomorrow)
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Gymnasium
Explore fun reading stations and enjoy dinner—all at the same time!
Don’t miss this adventure into the world of books! 📖🍽️
Join us for an exciting exploration of reading the whole family will enjoy!
🗓 April 9th (tomorrow)
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Gymnasium
Explore fun reading stations and enjoy dinner—all at the same time!
Don’t miss this adventure into the world of books! 📖🍽️
Reminder: Spring Break 🌸
Spring Break will run from March 30th through April 6th. We hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing break!
We look forward to welcoming students back on April 7th. See you then! 😊
📣 Black Hawk Elementary Screening Day Reminder!
Mark your calendars for May 12th! 🗓️
Here’s when to attend based on your last name:
🔹 A–M: 8:00–9:30 AM
🔹 N–Z: 9:30–11:00 AM
⏰ You’re welcome to arrive anytime within your assigned time slot.
📄 Important: If you haven’t already submitted the required documentation, please be sure to bring it with you to screening.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 😊
Mark your calendars for May 12th! 🗓️
Here’s when to attend based on your last name:
🔹 A–M: 8:00–9:30 AM
🔹 N–Z: 9:30–11:00 AM
⏰ You’re welcome to arrive anytime within your assigned time slot.
📄 Important: If you haven’t already submitted the required documentation, please be sure to bring it with you to screening.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there! 😊
Join us for the Title Schools Kindergarten Resource Fair on April 16 from 5:00–7:00 PM! 🎉
This is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten families to explore resources, meet staff, and learn how to support your child’s successful start to school across the RCAS district. We can’t wait to welcome you!
This is a great opportunity for incoming kindergarten families to explore resources, meet staff, and learn how to support your child’s successful start to school across the RCAS district. We can’t wait to welcome you!
🎒✨ Kindergarten Sign-Ups Open this Sunday March 1st! ✨🎒
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Kindergarten sign-ups will open this Sunday March 1st at 7:30 AM.
⏰ The registration link will become active at 7:30 AM sharp, so be sure to mark your calendar!
🔗 Please use the following link on that day to register:
https://tinyurl.com/26-27-KG-SIGNUPS
We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 🍎📚
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Kindergarten sign-ups will open this Sunday March 1st at 7:30 AM.
⏰ The registration link will become active at 7:30 AM sharp, so be sure to mark your calendar!
🔗 Please use the following link on that day to register:
https://tinyurl.com/26-27-KG-SIGNUPS
We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 🍎📚
📣 We Want to Hear From You, Parents!
There’s still time — but it ends today! ⏰
Your voice matters! 💬 As we continue working to provide the best possible experience for our students and families, we invite you to complete our Parent Survey.
Your feedback helps us:
✅ Improve communication
✅ Strengthen programs
✅ Better support our students
✅ Plan for the future
The survey only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a lasting impact!
📅 Deadline: TODAY
Thank you for being a valued part of our school community. Together, we grow stronger! 💙
There’s still time — but it ends today! ⏰
Your voice matters! 💬 As we continue working to provide the best possible experience for our students and families, we invite you to complete our Parent Survey.
Your feedback helps us:
✅ Improve communication
✅ Strengthen programs
✅ Better support our students
✅ Plan for the future
The survey only takes a few minutes, but your input makes a lasting impact!
📅 Deadline: TODAY
Thank you for being a valued part of our school community. Together, we grow stronger! 💙
🎒✨ Kindergarten Sign-Ups Open March 1st! ✨🎒
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Kindergarten sign-ups will open on March 1st at 7:30 AM.
⏰ The registration link will become active at 7:30 AM sharp, so be sure to mark your calendar!
🔗 Please use the following link on that day to register:
https://tinyurl.com/26-27-KG-SIGNUPS
We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 🍎📚
We’re excited to welcome our newest learners! Kindergarten sign-ups will open on March 1st at 7:30 AM.
⏰ The registration link will become active at 7:30 AM sharp, so be sure to mark your calendar!
🔗 Please use the following link on that day to register:
https://tinyurl.com/26-27-KG-SIGNUPS
We can’t wait to meet our future kindergarteners! 🍎📚
The Blood drive scheduled today 1/16/26 at Black Hawk Elementary has been cancelled for today. Please watch out for a reschedule date soon!
January's Feeding South Dakota Mobile food distribution schedule.
The McKinney-Vento team and Courtesy Subaru are partnering for a free coat event next Thursday, Jan. 15th at RCAA from 3:30-6:00pm.
📣 Title VI PAC Meeting Update
Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
Due to a lack of quorum, the PAC meeting scheduled for tomorrow night has been cancelled.
🗓 Next Meeting: January 21
📍 Location: Rapid City Alternative Academy
🍽 Meal: 5:30 PM
🕕 Call to Order: 6:00 PM
Thank you for your understanding, and we hope to see you in January!
Check out the Rapid City Area Schools November Newsletter!
https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
https://rcas.edurooms.com/engage/rapid-city-area-schools/newsletters/november-news
🎉🍿 School Food Drive Competition! 🍿🎉
We're kicking off our Non-Perishable Food Drive to help families in need — and we're adding a little friendly competition!
🥫 Bring in non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.) to support our local food pantry.
🏆 There will be two winning classes — one from Grades K–2 and one from Grades 3–5 — that collect the most items.
🍿 Each winning grade will celebrate with a Popcorn Party!
📅 Dates: November 10th through November 21st.
📍 Drop off location: Child's Classroom.
Let's work together to make a big difference in our community while having some fun! ❤️
We're kicking off our Non-Perishable Food Drive to help families in need — and we're adding a little friendly competition!
🥫 Bring in non-perishable food items (canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, etc.) to support our local food pantry.
🏆 There will be two winning classes — one from Grades K–2 and one from Grades 3–5 — that collect the most items.
🍿 Each winning grade will celebrate with a Popcorn Party!
📅 Dates: November 10th through November 21st.
📍 Drop off location: Child's Classroom.
Let's work together to make a big difference in our community while having some fun! ❤️
Spirit wear makes a great holiday gift! This week our spirit wear website has long sleeves and some sweatshirts on sale. Gift cards can also be purchased. All items ship quick and directly to you. Remember a portion of all sales are returned to our school as well! Here is the link to shop: https://blackhawkspiritwear.com
Happy Halloween! Yesterday our staff dressed up as minions and other characters from Despicable Me. 🎃
To celebrate the great boss that Mr. Whitney is, today the staff dressed up as Mr. Whitney! Thank you for all you do Mr. Whitney and happy bosses day!
Families of Black Hawk Elementary:
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night on 📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for a Math Quest Family Fun Night on 📅 Thursday, October 23, 2025 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Come enjoy math games, hands-on activities, and a light dinner as we celebrate learning, connection, and family time together. ➕➗🎲🍽️
We can’t wait to see you there!
This Friday October 3rd is Early Release. Black Hawk Elementary will release at 12:50.
Picture day is October 7th! Information will be coming home soon!
Gourd-geous news, everyone! 🎃
We're so excited to host a booth at The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival this Saturday! Come find the Rapid City Area Schools booth for free temporary tattoos, cool swag, and a chance to chat with us! We can't wait to see you there!
We're so excited to host a booth at The Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival this Saturday! Come find the Rapid City Area Schools booth for free temporary tattoos, cool swag, and a chance to chat with us! We can't wait to see you there!
