Racine Unified School District -

We want our students in school every day, but this Friday is especially important. On the third Friday of each school year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction counts all students to determine how much funding each school will receive to provide a quality education. Help your school get critical funds to positively impact your child's future by making sure your child is in their classroom, and on time, Friday, Sept. 20. #YouBelongHere #AttendanceMatters

Case High School's Latino Student Union and The Spanish Center of Racine are hosting the second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, October 5th at Case. (7345 Washington Ave.)

Parents and guardians, you can now make student absence requests through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or mobile app. View the sheet below for step-by-step instructions. Please contact your school for questions related to attendance. Padres y Tutores: ahora pueden reportar las ausencias de sus estudiantes usando el Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus o la aplicación. Vea las instrucciones a continuación para saber cómo. Por favor comuníquese con su escuela si tiene preguntas sobre asistencia.

These Vikings had the opportunity to leave their mark as a permanent part of their new school! This beam will be used in the construction of the new Schulte K-8, which is scheduled to open Fall 2025. #YouBeamlongHere #YouBelongHere

We're sending an All-Star-sized THANK YOU to Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds for visiting Jerstad Agerholm K-8 and Gilmore Fine Arts K-8 this week! They shared the inspiration behind their new book Clutch Time: A Shot Clock Novel, the obstacles they overcame growing up and the importance of never giving up on dreams. Thank you both for spending time with our students and answering their questions! #YouBelongHere

Some of our district leaders took the opportunity to have school lunch at Park High School today. Totally Taco Max Snax Wedges (say that three times fast!) were a hit! #YouBelongHere

Some great news to start the school year with! All 11 RUSD high school academies are now nationally certified by the National Career Academy Coalition! We're not stopping there... our goal is to have all academies earn the 'Model of Distinction' certification, the highest possible grade. Two academies have already accomplished this feat, nine more to go! #YouBelongHere Read more here: https://shorturl.at/nhrMb

We have a new app to go along with our new website! Pick which schools you want to receive notifications for, check out upcoming event information, view breakfast and lunch menus and more. Download it from the App Store or Google Play here: https://uqr.to/1t5vu

Join our team as a substitute! Grab your resume and attend our hiring event Wed., Sept. 11 from 9-12 p.m. or 3-6 p.m. at the RUSD Administrative Services Campus (3109 Mount Pleasant St., Building 2). We’re hiring substitute teachers, educational assistants, clerical staff and even substitute building and grounds staff! We hope to see you there! Questions? michael.holden@rusd.org or 262.631.7117

What a great first week! From kindergarteners finding their first cubby to seniors' 'last first day of school', our students are ready to take on the year. Here are a few of our favorite moments from across RUSD this week. #YouBelongHere

If you attended Jerstad-Agerholm's ribbon cutting ceremony, you know how beautiful the renovations and new construction are. But did you know some of that work was done by an RUSD youth apprentice? Take a look at this story about Israel Hernandez, a construction pathway student at the Academies of Racine at Park. Israel is one of 16 students working on 2020 referendum projects across the district. #YouBelongHere https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/news/2024/08/20/high-school-students-build-their-futures-while-helping-build-new-schools--

Starbuck International K-8 School Phoenixes are ready to rise to the occasion at their amazing school! At last evening's ribbon cutting and open house, families had the chance to tour Starbuck's newly constructed and remodeled classrooms and new gymnasium. We can't wait to see you back on Tuesday for the first day of school! #YouBelongHere

Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 families took a look at their beautifully remodeled school and brand-new gym at last evening's ribbon cutting ceremony and open house! Jaguars will be back on the prowl when school starts on Tuesday! #YouBelongHere

With school starting on September 3, you'll soon see school buses returning to the roads. Here are two reminders for bus safety when you are driving around town. #YouBelongHere

This is un-BEE-lievable! Fratt Elementary had its first sighting of the federally endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee in their Pollinator Patch! While the primary goal of these patches is promoting water quality through native plants, the second mission is bringing awareness to/providing habitat for the Rusty. The Rusty's range has shrunk by almost 90% over the last 20 years and Wisconsin is the last hope for the conservation of this species. Check out the Root-Pike Watershed Initiative Network for more updates. #YouBEElongHere #YouBelongHere

How can the same information hit so differently? #YouBelongHere #BackToSchool

Looking for a great work-life balance? Get your resume ready and mark your calendar for our hiring event Wed., Sept. 11 from 9-12 p.m. or 3-6 p.m. We’re hiring substitute teachers, educational assistants, clerical staff and even substitute building and grounds staff! We hope to see you there!

While you've been watching the Olympics, we've had seven students competing in the AAU and USATF National Junior Olympics! Congratulations to Noah Payne, Jayden Payne, Nicholas Payne Jr., Miguel Rios, Taylnn Pinager, Eden Luchinske and Arianna Luchinske for qualifying and competing! #YouBelongHere

Can you believe it? Just one month until school starts! #youbelonghere

Congratulations to our Summer School Graduates! Your perseverance has paved the way for a brighter future. Keep shining and remember, this is just the beginning of your amazing journey. #YouBelongHere