Happy National School Counseling Week! This week, we celebrate the dedicated school counselors who help students grow, dream, and succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
From lending a listening ear to guiding future goals, school counselors are champions for student well-being and achievement.
Thank you for being the heart of our schools and making a lasting difference, one student at a time.
#SchoolCounselingWeek #ThankYouCounselors #SupportingStudents #FutureFocused #StudentSuccess #YouBelongHere
about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
National School Counseling week

For the third consecutive year, Walden junior Nia Terry has paintings on display at the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago! Nia's work is part of the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition and will be on display through April 19.

Read more about the exhibit here: https://tinyurl.com/2s4as5jz
Read The Journal Times article here: https://tinyurl.com/3jyvzz3v

#MasterpieceMonday #BlackHistoryMonth #YouBelongHere

about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
Photo of Nia Terry
"A Man, A Boy",  painting by Nia Terry.
"Marvin", a painting by Nia Terry.
"Grillz", a paiting by Nia Terry.

Check out the latest updates, events and opportunities from RUSD in Inside Unified, the district's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jRnl4n

about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
CONGRATULATIONS to Ms. Tonya Wilson of Julian Thomas Elementary School! She was recognized with the Teacher Impact Award from the Urban League of Racine and Kenosha for her outstanding impact in education! 👏👏👏 #YouBelongHere
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Ms. Tonya Wilson of Julian Thomas Elementary School, giving her award acceptance speech.
A Congratulations graphic of Ms. Tonya Wilson for the award given to her by the Urban League of Racine & Kenosha.

RUSD families—your voice matters! The 2026 RUSD Family Survey is now open. Share your thoughts to help shape our schools, programs, and support services.
Take the survey today:https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys

Familias de RUSD – Su voz nos importa
La encuesta familiar del 2026 ya está disponible. Comparte sus ideas para ayudarnos a formar nuestras escuelas, programas y servicios de apoyo.
Completela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys

about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Family Survey English
Family Survey Spanish

Attention graduating seniors who intend to pursue a CAREER IN TEACHING. The application for the 2026 Racine Area Retired Educators Association (RAREA) $2,000 Scholarship is now available at https://forms.gle/DHFNpH2PJF3eCREd7

Applications are due March 15.
Full details are available at https://aptg.co/dZ493J
Questions? Contact Chris Jamieson at cjamies@gmail.com

about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
2026 Racine Area Retired Educators Association Scholarship graphic. A graduation cap sits on top of a stack of books, with rolled diploma next to it.

Feel the love this Valentine’s Day and enter to win a themed basket! All you have to do is fill out this form!

about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Valentines give away
THANK YOU to the families and community members who joined us in celebrating our students' work at this year's MLK Art and Essay Event! It was a beautiful showcase of student voices, creativity, and the lasting impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Special thanks to our Gifted and Advanced Department for coordinating the event.
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Three students holding their awards at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
A student posing for a photo with her award, with her siblings.
A student standing next to their essay at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
A student holding their award at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
A student holding their award at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
Two students holding their awards at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
A student holding their award at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
A student holding their award and posing with a parent or teacher at this year's MLK Art and Essay awards show.
The 13th Annual Girls Empowered by Math & Science (GEMS) Conference was amazing! Eighth graders from across RUSD learned about STEM-related careers and participated in interactive labs.

A huge THANK YOU to Girls Inc. of SE Wisconsin, PPG, SC Johnson - A Family Company, United Way of Racine County, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Educators Credit Union, Gateway Technical College, SAFE Haven of Racine, Racine American Association of University Women, Inclusivity, We Make T-Shirts, Women in Technology Wisconsin Inc., Community State Bank and Summit Credit Union for sponsoring and organizing this event for our students! #GEMScon #YouBelongHere
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Students from The R.E.A.L. School pose for a group photo at the GEMS Conference.
Two students setting up a solar power lab experiment.
A group of student presenters from Walden, posing for a photo with a robot they built.
A teacher helps a student measure a cockroach in a lap experiment.
A student assembling a pinwheel for a wind power lab experiment.
Keynote speaker, Temple Lester, speaks to the GEMS Conference attendees.
A panel of nine female college students answer questions asked by the GEMS Conference attendees.
Students in a classroom learning about solar power.
Don't miss the opportunity to win the Holiday and New Years Basket. Winners will be selected tomorrow.
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Last Chance

We invite you to help us identify the educators whose stories should be told. Nominate a colleague, or yourself, for The Passions Project 2026!

Nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/mwwhbtvs

Your nomination ensures that the authentic voices and experiences of our staff are represented and celebrated. Together, these narratives will shine a light on the humanity, commitment and passion within our school community.

Learn more about The Passions Movement at www.thepassionsmovement.com

THE PASSIONS PROJECT, spearheaded by Racine Educators United (and with support from the NEA CAPE Grant) is designed to uplift educator voices, celebrate the power of public education and help our community better understand the incredible work happening in our schools every day. Through this initiative, we hope to highlight the dedication, diversity and resilience that define Racine’s educators with a visual storytelling series that will feature 10 public school educators and the mentors who shaped them. Each story will be brought to life through professional portraits and video interviews.

2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
The Passions Project 2026 nomination flyer. Nominaiton deadline: January 21, 2026. Nominations can be made at www.bit.ly/NominateEducator2026
Mrs. Redmer's middle school social studies class at Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 turned theory into practice when they opened a Paper Product Marketplace. 📃💌📈

As part of an economics lesson, the students became entrepreneurs by designing products, setting prices, creating storefronts and marketing their ideas while responding to supply and demand, incentives and consumer choice in real-time.

From squishy 6-7's to colorful jellyfish, creativity was on full display! #YouBelongHere
2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
A female student holds up a blue paper jellyfish she created.
After extensive market research, it was found that "squishy 6-7s" had potential to be a top selling product. A male student sells one of his handmade "squishy 6-7s" to another male student.
Principal Jacobsmeier buys not one, but TWO paper tacos.
A male student folds paper airplanes for his marketplace.
A female student handcrafts a product for her marketplace.
Purple, blue, pink and red handmade paper jellyfish.
A male student cuts a sheet of yellow construction paper.
Handmade paper "snacks" on sale for $2 each.
A female student sells a yellow paper jellyfish she made to a male student.
An assortment of colorful, handmande paper shooting stars.
Horlick Theater Arts announces Young Performer Auditions for Frozen: The Broadway Musical! ❄️⛄️ Students in grades 3–8 are invited to audition and participate in this magical theatrical experience.

Full information and application here: https://tinyurl.com/2ap97cs8

Auditions will be conducted via the application and video audition linked above, allowing young performers to showcase their talents from home. Interested students must complete the audition application and submit their video by January 20.

Frozen: The Broadway Musical celebrates love, courage, and self-discovery, and Horlick Theater Arts looks forward to welcoming a new generation of performers to the stage.

For questions or additional information, please contact Director Kate Kowbel at katherine.kowbel@rusd.org
2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Disney Frozen: The Broadway Musical production poster

RUSD juniors and seniors... want to earn while you learn? 💰🧠

Take part in the Youth Apprenticeship program and gain valuable out-of-the-classroom professional experience while getting paid!

Interested? Take a look at these current Youth Apprenticeship opportunities: https://tinyurl.com/y9jysp53

2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
A student learning how to repair a piston in an engine.
CONGRATULATIONS to our Middle School Girls Basketball Blue and Green Division winners! 🏀🏆🏆

Blue Division: Walden III/Goodland Montessori
Green Division: Gilmore Fine Arts K-8

#YouBelongHere
2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Middle School Girls Basketball Blue Division Winners - Walden/Goodland team photo
Middle School Girls Basketball Green Division Winners - Gilmore Fine Arts team photo

Protect your child from the flu. Flu activity remains very high across Wisconsin, and cases among children continue to rise.

Pillar Health Racine Clinic’s walk-in Pediatric Flu Clinic is happening
Wednesday, January 7
3:00–6:00 pm
Julian Thomas Elementary School, Door 3

No appointment is needed. If your child still needs a flu shot, do not wait. This is a simple way to help protect your family and our community.

Questions? Call (262) 771-0035.

2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Walk-in Flu Shot clinic at Julian Thomas Elementary (Door 3), Wednesday, January 7 from 3 - 6 PM
Walk-in Flu Shot clinic at Julian Thomas Elementary (Door 3), Wednesday, January 7 from 3 - 6 PM

Happy New Year, students! We'll see you back in class on January 5! Have a safe and happy start to the new year!
#YouBelongHere
Mitchell School families, please note there is NO SCHOOL for 4K - 5th-grade students on January 5th.

2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Happy New Year! Class resumes on January 5!
Make it a new year's resolution to establish a read-aloud routine at home! Find some tips to get started at rusd.org/raisingreaders
2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
how many nights a week should you be reading? 6-7

What better way to start off the year than a New Years inspired basket? Fill out this form to be entered in to win!

2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
New Years Giveaway

Fill out this from to be entered into Holiday Giveaway!! Form can be found here

3 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Holiday Giveaway