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Thank you for considering the Beaver Dam Unified School District.  We are grounded in a mission to guide students and empower futures, and we are driven by a vision to lead the way in student growth and achievement. Our students have the opportunity to explore, learn, and grow in a variety of venues. Whether it is in a classroom or lab, on a stage, field of play, or virtually, we will prepare, nurture, differentiate, and stretch the learning of children to prepare them for their futures.  

Our district serves approximately 3,500 in grades Pre-K through 12 and includes: Beaver Dam High School, Beaver Dam Middle School, Don Smith Learning Academy and five elementary schools: Jefferson, Lincoln, Prairie View, Washington, and Wilson.

We have award-winning schools and teachers, including Kohl Fellowship recipients and National Board Certified teachers.

Our staff are highly qualified and 100% committed to the success of all students.

Academics

• We have a nationally recognized Advanced Placement program with over 18 comprehensive course offerings allowing students to earn college credit while still in high school.
• Technology is integrated into all of our classrooms and our High School and Middle School students have 1:1 technology through the use of Chromebooks.
• We offer robust STEM education, including Project Lead the Way courses.
• The high school partners with Moraine Park Technical College to offer Dual Credit Courses – Transcripted Credit.  Junior and Senior students may elect to be involved in courses where credit is granted at Moraine Park Technical College after successful completion of the course. 
• Our Agri-Science program offers a state-of-the-art greenhouse and labs, including a large animal lab. 
• We offer advanced and specialty Art & Design courses, including college-level courses.
• Business & Marketing students learn practical application by operating the school store.
• Our Music program offers students the opportunity to develop their talents through an array of instrumental and vocal courses in an acoustically-designed music suite.
• Technology & Engineering Education features an cutting-edge fabrication lab. We also partner with area businesses and manufacturers and the Dodge County Manufacturer’s Business Alliance.
• World Language offers students the opportunity to explore other cultures through our Spanish and German language courses. 
  • The High School German Language Program has participated in the student exchange German-American Partnership Program for nearly 40 years. It is the longest running exchange in the nation.

The Arts

• The High School Fall Musical has been nominated for multiple 2019 Jerry Awards, which is a Wisconsin High School Musical Awards Program that encourages, recognizes, and honors excellence in high school musical theater.
• Solo and Ensemble State-qualifying musicians consistently earn the highest rankings.
• Our annual Parade of Bands, String Fling, and All-District Choral Festival are highly popular events.

Activities

• The Beaver Dam FFA Chapter is one of the original charter chapters of the Wisconsin Association of FFA. The original charter dates back to 1929.
• We have award-winning Robotics Teams at the high school, middle school, and elementary school levels.
• We have a strong High School Mock Trial program that is a consistent state qualifier.
• Our Trapshooting team competes at the State and National level.

Athletics

• The High School received the WIAA Award of Excellence in 2016-17 and 2017-18. The award recognizes schools for their efforts and achievements in the areas of sportsmanship, ethics, integrity, leadership, and character.
• We have a successful High School Girl's Basketball Team with 3 consecutive state titles, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
• Our girls' hockey co-op has not only competed in the state tournament, but is also state-ranked.
• We have a successful state-ranked High School Girls' Hockey Co-op Program that has competed in the State Tournament.
• Many of our programs have won conference championships and there have been state-qualifiers in cross country, boys' and girls' golf, girls' and boys' tennis, track, and wrestling.
• Our Powerlifting teams have participated at the state and national levels.

Facilities

• Through a community-supported referendum, our High School received a complete remodel/renovation to become a state-of-the art facility with natural lighting throughout the building. 
  • Every classroom is new or remodeled, including state-of-the art agricultural, science, art, and culinary arts labs along with a cutting-edge technology education fabrication lab.
  • There are new student collaborative work spaces.
  • The music classrooms have been transformed into an acoustically-designed music suite that offers our instrumental and choral music students a top-notch place to share and develop their talents. 
  • The auditorium received a complete refresh for full accessibility and new seating.
  • The field house features a 200 meter indoor track, 5 stations/courts, 2 tournament-grade competition courts, and seats over 3,000 people.
• Our Middle School provides new STEM learning labs to engage learners in our growing STEM education programs.
• All of our buildings are equipped with safe, secure, and streamlined entry procedures, allowing staff to always know who is in our buildings and when.