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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 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.
- The high school offers students opportunities to earn college credits through the Early College Credit Program (ECCP), Start College Now (SCN), Cooperative Academic Partnership Program (CAPP), and College Credit in High School (CCIHS).
- The Academic and Career Plan assists students with exploring career options.
- 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
- High School Drama Club offers students an opportunity to particpate in the Fall Musical and Spring Play.
- The Middle School Drama and Theatre Club provides students the opportunity to pursue their dramatic side through acting games, improv activities, and monologue practice.
- 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 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 has been a multiple recipient of the WIAA Award of Excellence. 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.
- 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 in 2018 to become a state-of-the art facility.
- 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.
- Jefferson Elementary School was rennovated in 2020 to add a large inviting commons area, update the gym, library, and learning spaces.
- All of our buildings are equipped with safe, secure, and streamlined entry procedures, allowing staff to always know who is in our buildings.
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