Gifford School has held Veterans Day celebrations for the last 23 years, with this year's program being led by the school's 6th graders. This year's theme focused on the army's upcoming 250th anniversary.
Activities included 4th graders singing the Armed Forces Medley, artwork displays, research projects, veteran family member visits and guest speakers, including Donald Jung, who spoke with students about his life in the army during the Korean War. #YouBelongHere
Do you need assistance applying for RUSD's School Choice? Our enrollment team will be at the following locations to help with School Choice Applications and to answer any questions you have.
S.C. Johnson Elementary - 2420 Kentucky St.
Tues., Nov. 4, 4 - 5 PM
The BEE Center - 815 DeKoven Ave.
Fri., Nov. 7, 8 AM - Noon
Nov. 14
Acelero Learning on Grand Ave. from 8-9 AM
Acelero Learning on Green St. from 2-3 PM
Nov. 21
Acelero Learning on Grand Ave. from 8-9AM
Acelero Learning on Green St. from 2-3PM
School Choice information and applications can be found at rusd.org/schoolchoice
Gifford middle school classes competed against each other by reading at home and having an adult sign off on their minutes. The trophy and lunch celebration went to Mrs. Gildenstern's 5A class! #YouBelongHere
The School Choice window for the 2026-27 school year is NOW OPEN! If you'd like to apply for enrollment at a school other than your boundary area school, please complete the School Choice enrollment application at rusd.org/schoolchoice by November 30.
Not sure what school to apply to? Check out any one of our amazing options during District Discovery Days! Visit rusd.org/ddd for a list of school events. #YouBelongHere
From helping students navigate emotions to creating safe and supportive school environments, school psychologists are true champions of student success.
Let’s give a big THANK YOU to the school psychologists who help make our schools stronger, safer, and more compassionate every day!
#SchoolPsychologyWeek #ThankYouSchoolPsychologists #MentalHealthMatters #SupportStudents #StrongerTogether #YouBelongHere
Congratulations to Cale Elcano of Case and Landon Franke of Walden III/Horlick on qualifying for the State Cross Country Championships! 💚💛💜🤍❤️🩶 #YouBelongHere
Horlick Theater Arts proudly presents Radium Girls, D.W. Gregory’s critically acclaimed drama based on the true story of young women who fought for justice after being poisoned by the very company they worked for.
Performances will take place November 7th - 9th.
Showtimes and tickets are available at rusd.org/tickets
Key components of this program include building independence by using public transportation to the DeKoven Center and gaining kitchen safety, food preparation and cleanliness skills.
We're excited to watch this group grow this school year!
#YouBelongHere
Check out this story on Case High School’s SRO Officer Ben and the support he gives to our students! #YouBelongHere
WTMJ 4 News feature
Filling out your FAFSA? You have a chance to win a senior or graduation photo session! There will be five winners total, with one winner from Case, Horlick, Park, REAL and Walden III. 🎓
Details and entry form
Questions can be sent to lizeth.brito@career2cradle.org
Gently used and new winter coats can be dropped off at our Welcome Center at 3109 Mount Pleasant St., Building 1.
Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm, through December 1
Please consider donating! 💙💚
Questions? Contact alicia.mojica@rusd.org
To conclude Hispanic Heritage Month, we'd like to highlight this mother/daughter duo. 📗📘 Ms. Rivera, a Dual Language teacher at Julian Thomas Elementary School, wrote this bilingual book and her daughter, Rocio, a student at Gilmore Fine Arts K-8, put her artistic skills to work illustrating this story.
Check out this interview they did in Spanish for Telemundo Wisconsin, introducing The Best of Me for You.
https://telemundowi.com/news/madre-e-hija-de-racine-crean-un-libro-bilingue-que-celebra-el-amor-y-el-aprendizaje
Since 1996, over 10 million students have signed the pledge, sending an important message: gun violence is neither inevitable nor a force against which young people are powerless.
🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡 #YouBelongHere
Learn more about Day of National Concern at www.pledge.org
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These Olympia Brown School students were overflowing with excitement during their visit this week. 🌊
Hanel, a Horlick High School graduate, shared his story about growing up in Racine, the importance of being active and maintaining good grades through your school years.
THANK YOU, 'KOOS'! #YouBelongHere
