We have been informed by the bus company the Bus 9 will not arrive at school until 20 minuets past 3:54. Thank you
🎃👻 Gifford Halloween Parade Information For our Families🐊🧡💜
🎃 PARADE DETAILS
📅 Wednesday, October 28 for student viewing only
👻 Participants: Grades 4K–2nd
🐊 Our 4K students will lead the parade this year!
🧡 COSTUME REMINDERS
• Costumes must be school-appropriate for a 4K–8 learning environment.
• No blood, weapons, toy weapons, or items that could be used as weapons are permitted.
🍂 A NOTE FOR PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS
Parade viewing is for students only. Parents or guardians INVITED by teachers to assist with Halloween or fall festivities in classrooms must be WINGS approved.
Thank you for helping us make this a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our Gifford Gators! 💚🐊🎃
#GiffordGators #GatorPride #HalloweenParade #GiffordSchool
🎃 PARADE DETAILS
📅 Wednesday, October 28 for student viewing only
👻 Participants: Grades 4K–2nd
🐊 Our 4K students will lead the parade this year!
🧡 COSTUME REMINDERS
• Costumes must be school-appropriate for a 4K–8 learning environment.
• No blood, weapons, toy weapons, or items that could be used as weapons are permitted.
🍂 A NOTE FOR PARENTS & VOLUNTEERS
Parade viewing is for students only. Parents or guardians INVITED by teachers to assist with Halloween or fall festivities in classrooms must be WINGS approved.
Thank you for helping us make this a fun, safe, and memorable celebration for our Gifford Gators! 💚🐊🎃
#GiffordGators #GatorPride #HalloweenParade #GiffordSchool
Dear Gifford Parents and Guardians,
As we work together to keep our school community healthy, please review the attached guidelines on when to keep your child home from school.
Students should remain home if they have a fever of 100°F or higher, vomiting, diarrhea, difficulty breathing, a severe cough or congestion, a quickly spreading rash, or any illness that interferes with learning. Students may return when their condition improves and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication.
Please also ensure your emergency contact information is up to date in Infinite Campus so we can reach you if your child becomes ill or injured at school.
Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff healthy and safe!
Sincerely,
Gifford School Nursing Staff
Subject: 🥋 After-School Tae Kwon Do Program – Registration Now Open!
Dear Gifford Families,
Looking for a fun way for your child to build confidence, focus, discipline, and respect? We are excited to offer an After-School Tae Kwon Do Program for students ages 7–12!
Students will learn basic Tae Kwon Do techniques and physical skills while developing concentration, following directions, setting goals, and working through challenges—all in a fun and encouraging environment. Gifford After School Program
🥋 Program Details:
- 5-week program
- Thursdays, October 22–November 19
- 3:50–4:30 PM
- Ages 7–12
- $50 per child
- No experience necessary
- Students meet in the foyer near the main office
And there's an exciting opportunity to finish the program with a Tae Kwon Do graduation! Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate what they've learned and even break a board at Chay's Tae Kwon Do. Gifford After School Program
Ready to enroll? Scan the QR code on the attached flyer to register.
For questions, contact Chay's Tae Kwon Do at 262-633-7090 or chaystkdadam@gmail.com.
We hope your child will join us for this fun opportunity to build confidence, learn discipline, and have fun! 🥋
🎅🎄 Gifford School’s Breakfast with Santa is BACK! 🎄🎅
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our Gifford families and community! ❤️
Bring the kiddos, gather your family, and join us for a magical morning filled with holiday fun, delicious breakfast, and a visit with the big guy himself!
✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:
📸 FREE pictures with Santa starting at 8:30 AM!
🥞 A delicious breakfast with Santa! (MUST PURCHASE BREAKFAST TICKETS IN ADVANCE)
🎨 Holiday crafts and fun activities
🍪 Cookies by the pound
☕ Hot Cocoa Bar
🎁 Local vendors and shopping
🎶 Case High School Carolers
💌 Bring a letter to Santa or create one at our craft tables! Our helper elves will make sure every letter gets delivered straight to Santa himself!
🎟️ Tickets for Breakfast are just $15 per person! (MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE)
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY, and quantities are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute! Get your tickets today and make this a special holiday memory for your family.
📲 Purchase breakfast tickets here:
https://racine.revtrak.net/fundraising/gifford-breakfast-with-santa/#/list
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
Breakfast from 8am-11am
📍 Gifford School
8332 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI
Every ticket helps support our school community, and we are so excited to bring this special event back for another year!
Tag your friends, share this post, and make it a holiday tradition! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎅❤️
#GiffordSchool #BreakfastWithSanta #RacineWI #HolidayMagic #FamilyFun #SupportOurSchool #ChristmasAtGifford
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our Gifford families and community! ❤️
Bring the kiddos, gather your family, and join us for a magical morning filled with holiday fun, delicious breakfast, and a visit with the big guy himself!
✨ Here’s what’s waiting for you:
📸 FREE pictures with Santa starting at 8:30 AM!
🥞 A delicious breakfast with Santa! (MUST PURCHASE BREAKFAST TICKETS IN ADVANCE)
🎨 Holiday crafts and fun activities
🍪 Cookies by the pound
☕ Hot Cocoa Bar
🎁 Local vendors and shopping
🎶 Case High School Carolers
💌 Bring a letter to Santa or create one at our craft tables! Our helper elves will make sure every letter gets delivered straight to Santa himself!
🎟️ Tickets for Breakfast are just $15 per person! (MUST BE PURCHASED IN ADVANCE)
Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY, and quantities are limited, so don’t wait until the last minute! Get your tickets today and make this a special holiday memory for your family.
📲 Purchase breakfast tickets here:
https://racine.revtrak.net/fundraising/gifford-breakfast-with-santa/#/list
📅 Saturday, December 12, 2026
Breakfast from 8am-11am
📍 Gifford School
8332 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI
Every ticket helps support our school community, and we are so excited to bring this special event back for another year!
Tag your friends, share this post, and make it a holiday tradition! We can’t wait to see you there! 🎅❤️
#GiffordSchool #BreakfastWithSanta #RacineWI #HolidayMagic #FamilyFun #SupportOurSchool #ChristmasAtGifford
🎃👻 THE COUNTDOWN TO CANDY IS ON! 👻🎃
Get ready for a spooktacular night with Gators Curtain Call Boosters at Gifford School ! 🧡🖤
Join us for our Trunk or Treat on October 23rd from 5:15–7:00 PM for a night full of Halloween fun, candy, costumes, and community!
🍬 All participants must decorate a "trunk" to participate.
All adults handing out candy must be WINGS approved
Fill out the 2026-2027 school year WINGS application here:
English: https://orders.theorsusgroup.com/c/p/unsolicited_portal?guid=5eyxqK8h4EzGKrIvinqpcdIZy9rpZM4I
Spanish: https://orders.theorsusgroup.com/c/p/unsolicited_portal?guid=4G5dxsX2bsbPCmKISRojDsk5BhwdJdIY
🎃 Decorate your trunk and get ready to hand out treats! (please bring 200+ pieces)
👻 Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy the fun!
📅 October 23rd | 5:15–7:00 PM
Grab your costumes, bring your Halloween spirit, and come join the fun! Let's make this a frightfully fantastic night for our Gator family! 🦅⚽
#AORGifford #TrunkOrTreat #GiffordGators #HalloweenFun #CommunityStrong
Get ready for a spooktacular night with Gators Curtain Call Boosters at Gifford School ! 🧡🖤
Join us for our Trunk or Treat on October 23rd from 5:15–7:00 PM for a night full of Halloween fun, candy, costumes, and community!
🍬 All participants must decorate a "trunk" to participate.
All adults handing out candy must be WINGS approved
Fill out the 2026-2027 school year WINGS application here:
English: https://orders.theorsusgroup.com/c/p/unsolicited_portal?guid=5eyxqK8h4EzGKrIvinqpcdIZy9rpZM4I
Spanish: https://orders.theorsusgroup.com/c/p/unsolicited_portal?guid=4G5dxsX2bsbPCmKISRojDsk5BhwdJdIY
🎃 Decorate your trunk and get ready to hand out treats! (please bring 200+ pieces)
👻 Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy the fun!
📅 October 23rd | 5:15–7:00 PM
Grab your costumes, bring your Halloween spirit, and come join the fun! Let's make this a frightfully fantastic night for our Gator family! 🦅⚽
#AORGifford #TrunkOrTreat #GiffordGators #HalloweenFun #CommunityStrong
Clifford wanted to send out a reminder that tomorrow September 24 is picture day at Gifford. Clifford is looking forward to seeing all the students bright smiles.
🌈 NOW ENROLLING AT TLC AT GIFFORD! 🌈
Looking for a safe, nurturing, and engaging place for your little one to learn and grow? 💜💗
TLC All Day 3K Program provides young learners with developmentally appropriate, play-based learning in a caring environment where children can build confidence, friendships, and a love of learning! 🧸📚✨
💜 PROGRAM FEATURES:
✔️ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✔️ Play-based learning
✔️ All-day 3K program
✔️ A safe and nurturing environment
✔️ Engaging, experienced teachers
🎉 Enrollment is happening now! Give your child the opportunity to learn, explore, play, and grow with us!
📞 262-995-3167
📧 hpsap48@gmail.com
👉 Contact us today to learn more and enroll!
#TLCAtGifford #AllDay3K #3KEnrollment #NowEnrolling #EarlyLearning #PlayBasedLearning #LearningThroughPlay #Preschool #GiffordSchool #RacineFamilies #EarlyChildhoodEducation 💜
Looking for a safe, nurturing, and engaging place for your little one to learn and grow? 💜💗
TLC All Day 3K Program provides young learners with developmentally appropriate, play-based learning in a caring environment where children can build confidence, friendships, and a love of learning! 🧸📚✨
💜 PROGRAM FEATURES:
✔️ Developmentally appropriate curriculum
✔️ Play-based learning
✔️ All-day 3K program
✔️ A safe and nurturing environment
✔️ Engaging, experienced teachers
🎉 Enrollment is happening now! Give your child the opportunity to learn, explore, play, and grow with us!
📞 262-995-3167
📧 hpsap48@gmail.com
👉 Contact us today to learn more and enroll!
#TLCAtGifford #AllDay3K #3KEnrollment #NowEnrolling #EarlyLearning #PlayBasedLearning #LearningThroughPlay #Preschool #GiffordSchool #RacineFamilies #EarlyChildhoodEducation 💜
Picture Day is coming on September 24, 2026!
We look forward to see all of our students with their best smiles.
We look forward to see all of our students with their best smiles.
If you would like to help out with picture day please use this Sign Up Genius. Staff and students appreciate your help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544A5AB22A4F58-65598162-92426
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0544A5AB22A4F58-65598162-92426
We are proud to announce that 6th-graders Aubrey and Isabella of The Academies of Racine at Gifford School have each won a $5,000 prize to be deposited into a college savings plan of their choice from EVERFI's MassMutual Foundation FutureSmart Contest!
Mrs. Hendrix's class submitted essays to the contest last school year, and winners were selected in July.
Congratulations, Aubrey and Isabella!
School starts September 1 - make sure you're ready! Check out this important Back-to-School information.
Starting school doesn't have to be scary. From A to Z and everything in between, we have everything you need to know about sending your child to kindergarten all in one place!
PTA is offering easy school supply shoping for next school year. Orders need to be place by July 1st.
Good Afternoon,
In preparation for our Summer Meals program, which will kick off on June 23 with Summer School, we would like you to help us communicate with our families on where they can find meals for their children this summer.
New this Summer
We are happy to announce that we will be offering Grab-and-Go Meals on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Gifford School.
This drive-thru service is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and children must be present to receive a week's worth of meals, including 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
Below you will find information you can easily share with your families via email and on social media. Would you please take the time to:
Share this information electronically with your families
Share with the community via social media
Display the posters in a location visible to the public (windows near the main entrance or on the door). Posters will be delivered via IMC Mail on 6/10/26.
Share with your staff
Include a notice on their school marquee/sign, if possible
RUSD Summer Meal Program - Community Meal Sites
June 23 - July 30, 2026
Meals available to ALL children ages 18 and under.
Children DO NOT need to be enrolled in RUSD to receive meals.
Lunch Only Served at these Locations Monday - Thursday
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Enter via the Main Entrance & Proceed to Cafeteria
New meal service for 2026
Meals to Go - Receive Breakfast & Lunch for 7 days
Children MUST be present
June 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Wednesday Only
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Contact: RUSD Food Service - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
Programa de RUSD: Alimentos de Verano – Sitios Comunitarios
23 de junio - 30 de julio, 2026
Alimentos disponibles para TODO niño de 18 años y menor
NO tienen que estar inscritos en RUSD para recibir alimentos.
Solo se sirve almuerzo en estos sitios lunes - jueves
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Entre por la puerta principal y diríjase a la cafetería
Nuevo Servicio de Alimentos para 2026
Comidas para Llevar – Reciba desayuno y almuerzo para 7 días
Los niños TIENEN que estar presentes
24 de junio y 1, 8, 15, 22 y 29 de julio Solo los miércoles
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
¿Preguntas? Dpto. de Alimentos RUSD - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
In preparation for our Summer Meals program, which will kick off on June 23 with Summer School, we would like you to help us communicate with our families on where they can find meals for their children this summer.
New this Summer
We are happy to announce that we will be offering Grab-and-Go Meals on Wednesday mornings from 8:30 am to 10:00 am at Gifford School.
This drive-thru service is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and children must be present to receive a week's worth of meals, including 7 breakfasts and 7 lunches.
Below you will find information you can easily share with your families via email and on social media. Would you please take the time to:
Share this information electronically with your families
Share with the community via social media
Display the posters in a location visible to the public (windows near the main entrance or on the door). Posters will be delivered via IMC Mail on 6/10/26.
Share with your staff
Include a notice on their school marquee/sign, if possible
RUSD Summer Meal Program - Community Meal Sites
June 23 - July 30, 2026
Meals available to ALL children ages 18 and under.
Children DO NOT need to be enrolled in RUSD to receive meals.
Lunch Only Served at these Locations Monday - Thursday
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Enter via the Main Entrance & Proceed to Cafeteria
New meal service for 2026
Meals to Go - Receive Breakfast & Lunch for 7 days
Children MUST be present
June 24th, July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Wednesday Only
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
Contact: RUSD Food Service - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
Programa de RUSD: Alimentos de Verano – Sitios Comunitarios
23 de junio - 30 de julio, 2026
Alimentos disponibles para TODO niño de 18 años y menor
NO tienen que estar inscritos en RUSD para recibir alimentos.
Solo se sirve almuerzo en estos sitios lunes - jueves
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 3535 LaSalle Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Julian Thomas Elementary 930 Martin Luther King 12:00-12:30 PM
Mitchell K-8 2701 Drexel Ave 12:00-12:30 PM
Schulte K-8 8515 Westminster Drive 12:00-12:30 PM
Starbuck International K-8 1516 Ohio Street 12:00-12:30 PM
Entre por la puerta principal y diríjase a la cafetería
Nuevo Servicio de Alimentos para 2026
Comidas para Llevar – Reciba desayuno y almuerzo para 7 días
Los niños TIENEN que estar presentes
24 de junio y 1, 8, 15, 22 y 29 de julio Solo los miércoles
Gifford School 8332 Northwestern Ave 8:30 - 10:00 AM
¿Preguntas? Dpto. de Alimentos RUSD - 262-631-7070
Email: food.service@rusd.org
Upcoming opportunities for your child!
Starbuck Cheer will be hosting two camps this summer at Starbuck and Mitchell:
• Starbuck: July 13th-16th 12pm-4pm
• Mitchell: July 20th-23rd 12pm-4pm
The camps are open to any current 5th-7th grade students interested in cheerleading. We are still accepting registration forms and would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with students who may be interested. Below I have attached a flyer with all of the information, including a QR code for registration.
~AND~
Come PLAY BALL the Milwaukee Brewers for this FREE event!
Where: Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am (Check In Begins at 8:00 am)
Come join Brewers Alumni, local high school baseball athletes, and experienced baseball coaches for a fun-filled day of engaging, skill-building activities—plus the chance to take photos with mascots—designed for children ages 5 to 12!
Parents are welcome to sit back and enjoy the action from the stands during each session.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so don’t miss out! Be sure to bring a water bottle and glove. Register here.
Starbuck Cheer will be hosting two camps this summer at Starbuck and Mitchell:
• Starbuck: July 13th-16th 12pm-4pm
• Mitchell: July 20th-23rd 12pm-4pm
The camps are open to any current 5th-7th grade students interested in cheerleading. We are still accepting registration forms and would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with students who may be interested. Below I have attached a flyer with all of the information, including a QR code for registration.
~AND~
Come PLAY BALL the Milwaukee Brewers for this FREE event!
Where: Baran Park, 2600 S. Chase Avenue, Milwaukee, WI
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Time: 9:00 am-11:00 am (Check In Begins at 8:00 am)
Come join Brewers Alumni, local high school baseball athletes, and experienced baseball coaches for a fun-filled day of engaging, skill-building activities—plus the chance to take photos with mascots—designed for children ages 5 to 12!
Parents are welcome to sit back and enjoy the action from the stands during each session.
Pre-registration is required and space is limited, so don’t miss out! Be sure to bring a water bottle and glove. Register here.
Hey Gifford Parents, let's end the 2025-2026 school year with some fun. Volunteers are needed to supervise the bounce houses throughout Field Day on June 11th.
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0545A4AB2CA3F49-64181930-endofyear#/
Please review the available slots and click on the button to sign up for one or multiple time slots. Events like these are only possible because of dedicated volunteers, and we truly appreciate your help in making this a special day for our students.
Check in at the Main Office 15 minutes prior to your scheduled slot time.
Must be WINGS approved: https://www.rusd.org/page/get-involved (Apply here if you have not yet done so this school year)
This week, hundreds of students at Mitchell, Olympia Brown, Gifford, Schulte and Jerstad-Agerholm celebrated the completion of Everfi's Financial Literacy courses with Educators Credit Union!
Students showed off their financial knowledge with a series of games that highlighted their ability to make smart money decisions. To make things better, 82% of these students completed BOTH Everfi courses. 🎉
THANK YOU to Everfi, Educators Credit Union and the volunteers who made this program possible for our students. #YouBelongHere
Students showed off their financial knowledge with a series of games that highlighted their ability to make smart money decisions. To make things better, 82% of these students completed BOTH Everfi courses. 🎉
THANK YOU to Everfi, Educators Credit Union and the volunteers who made this program possible for our students. #YouBelongHere
As reading scores in Wisconsin continue to decline, we have made noticeable gains at Racine Unified!
A renewed focus on early literacy has put our change in Reading Achievement on an upward trajectory for 3rd-8th-grade students since 2023. During that same time, the average of similar districts has fallen and leveled off.
Attention Gifford families with students grades 2-5!
Hello RUSD Families,
The JI Case Boys Soccer Booster Club, Inc. is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two, week-long coed soccer summer camps for students who were 2nd through 5th grade students in the 2025.2026 school year.
These camps will be player-led, with support, supervision, and guidance provided by adult coaches and parent volunteers. The cost is $150 per week, per student, which includes a camp t-shirt and daily lunch. There are limited spots open each week, so sign up soon to ensure your spot.
As this camp also serves as a fundraiser for the program, we are unfortunately unable to offer scholarships at this time.
The camp theme, “Big Goals Start Here,” reflects our commitment to helping young athletes stay active, build skills, and grow their love for the game this summer.
We look forward to a fun and rewarding experience for all participants.
Regards,
The Case Boys Soccer Booster Club
Hello RUSD Families,
The JI Case Boys Soccer Booster Club, Inc. is pleased to announce that we will be hosting two, week-long coed soccer summer camps for students who were 2nd through 5th grade students in the 2025.2026 school year.
These camps will be player-led, with support, supervision, and guidance provided by adult coaches and parent volunteers. The cost is $150 per week, per student, which includes a camp t-shirt and daily lunch. There are limited spots open each week, so sign up soon to ensure your spot.
As this camp also serves as a fundraiser for the program, we are unfortunately unable to offer scholarships at this time.
The camp theme, “Big Goals Start Here,” reflects our commitment to helping young athletes stay active, build skills, and grow their love for the game this summer.
We look forward to a fun and rewarding experience for all participants.
Regards,
The Case Boys Soccer Booster Club
