The Facilities Department of the Blackhawk School District is dedicated to providing safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environments across all district properties. The department oversees the management and operation of four school buildings within a five-mile radius, totaling approximately 500,000 square feet of interior space. Located on the same property as Blackhawk High School at 500 Blackhawk Road in Beaver Falls, the department is led by Director of Facilities, Darrin Fleischman, and is staffed by 21 custodians and 5 maintenance employees.

In addition to daily maintenance, the department is responsible for managing around 1,500 maintenance requests annually, as well as the upkeep of extensive infrastructure, including 28 rooftop HVAC units, 4 chillers, 4 boiler plants, 581,000 square feet of parking lot, 6 baseball/softball fields, 5 tennis courts, a swimming pool, and a lighted stadium with track and artificial turf.

Buildings Overview

• Blackhawk High School
  Built: 1972
  Size: 210,000 sq. ft.
  Land: 64.56 acres
  Address: 500 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Highland Middle School
  Built: 1957
  Size: 137,409 sq. ft.
  Land: 31.03 acres
  Address: 402 Shenango Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Blackhawk Intermediate School
  Built: 1939
  Size: 94,300 sq. ft.
  Land: 7.47 acres
  Address: 635 Shenango Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

• Patterson Primary School
  Built: 1969
  Size: 21,600 sq. ft.
  Land: 7.85 acres
  Address: 701 Darlington Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010

The Facilities Department plays a vital role in supporting the district’s educational mission by ensuring all spaces are optimized for student learning, safety, and community use.