Blackhawk Events
IPA Blackhawk Region Welcome Social and First In-Person Meeting of the 2026-2027 School YearTuesday, August 25, 2026 5:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: board
location: Iron Tee Golf
address: 6909 Iron Tee Way
Bettendorf, IA 52722
In hopes of increasing participation, we are hosting our "Welcome Social and 1st Region Board Meeting" together on Tuesday, August 25th, at Iron Tee Golf, located at 6909 Iron Tee Way, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Golf, refreshments, and spirits will be provided. This is an opportunity to network with other administrators in our region as we start the 2026-2027 school year.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region MeetingTuesday, September 29, 2026 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom link provided. The agenda will be sent out to region members at least five days before the scheduled meeting.
Register Now IPA Annual Conference - Unlocking PotentialSunday, October 18, 2026 12:00:pm
type: Hybrid
category: pd
location: Peoria Civic Center
address: 201 SW Jefferson Ave
Peoria, IL 61602
IPA Blackhawk Region members are encouraged to attend the annual conference. Please use the link to register. Our region will host a joint social with two other regions during the conference. More details will be provided as we get closer to the conference.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region Holiday Social (TBD - QC Storm Game)Thursday, November 19, 2026 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Vibrant Arena at The Mark
address: 1201 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
We will be combining our November meeting with a holiday social. The plan is to attend a QC Storm game—more details to come after the schedule is posted.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region MeetingTuesday, January 26, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom link provided. The agenda will be sent out to region members at least five days before the scheduled meeting.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region MeetingTuesday, March 9, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This IPA Blackhawk Region Meeting will be held virtually using the Zoom link provided. The agenda will be sent out to region members at least five days before the scheduled meeting.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region Optional Meeting (Student Leadership/Awards Finalizing Details Meeting)Tuesday, April 6, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: studentRecognition
This meeting will be used to finalize the details for the IPA Blackhawk Region Student Leadership and Awards Breakfast scheduled for 4/16/2027.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region Student Leadership/Principal Awards BreakfastFriday, April 16, 2027 8:00:am
type: In-Person
category: studentRecognition
location: Vibrant at The Mark
address: 1201 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
This is our annual event where we recognize students in the highest grade levels across our school buildings in the region for demonstrating leadership and citizenship in their respective school communities. We also take this time to present the IPA awards to our local leaders for the year.
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Doors open at 8:00 AM.
The program will start at 8:30 with a breakfast buffet.
Keynote speaker at 9:15.
Awards presentation following.
Events end around 11:00 AM.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region Secretaries' Night Out Tuesday, April 20, 2027 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: staffRecognition
location: Old Oaks Winery
address: 10814 1st Street W
Milan, IL 61264
This evening is in honor of our local Administrative Assistants throughout the region. We encourage our local administrators to treat their secretaries to an evening at Old Oak Winery, complete with food, spirits, fellowship, fun, and door prizes, as a token of our appreciation for the work they do daily for everyone in our buildings.
** More specifics will be emailed to region building administrators in early 2027. We will be using the IPA online payment system this year, so that will be new.**
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region End of the Year SocialThursday, May 6, 2027 6:00:pm
type: In-Person
category: social
location: Riverbandits or Steamwheeler Game
We aim to host a family-friendly end-of-the-year social, so we are considering a River Bandits or Steamwheelers game during the first week of May. More details will be shared once we get one finalized. We are hoping this idea will increase membership participation as we close out the year.
Register Now IPA Blackhawk Region Annual Board MeetingTuesday, May 18, 2027 9:30:am
type: Virtual
category: board
This is our final meeting, which will serve as the annual board meeting. We will conduct the necessary elections and update and review the bylaws and goals. Also, begin planning for the 2027-2028 school year.
Register Now