Today, our students in the EBSC and FASC classrooms enjoyed a very special visit from a certified police K-9 trained in support and community engagement. 🐶💙

The visit gave students a chance to learn about the role of police dogs, build positive connections, and experience calm, supportive interactions in a fun and meaningful way. Smiles were everywhere as students asked questions, practiced gentle interactions, and made a new four-legged friend!

We are grateful for our community partners who help create safe, engaging, and memorable experiences for our students. Thank you to the Caledonia Police Department and Rosie for making today extra special! 👮‍♂️🐾
6 days ago, KATHLEEN ROHDE
Students at Jerstad K-8 had a visit from Rosie the support dog from the Caledonia Police.
Students at Jerstad K-8 had a visit from Rosie the support dog from the Caledonia Police.
Students at Jerstad K-8 had a visit from Rosie the support dog from the Caledonia Police.
Students at Jerstad K-8 had a visit from Rosie the support dog from the Caledonia Police.
Yesterday, in Ms. Bilotta’s 6th-grade Social Studies class, learning about economics stopped being abstract and became very real.

Over the past few weeks, students studied basic economic principles like supply, demand, opportunity cost, imports/exports, and tariffs. They were then challenged to apply that learning by creating a business. Each student designed and produced 12 paper products at home.

On Market Day, December 18th, students became buyers and sellers. They set up storefronts, analyzed demand, adjusted prices, and made decisions in real time as they sold their products to classmates. Some products sold out quickly. Others did not. Every outcome led to decisions, reflection, and learning.

We are proud of the hard work, creativity, and persistence these students showed throughout the Paper Product Marketplace.

6 days ago, KATHLEEN ROHDE
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Sixth grade students' paper products storefronts
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Students purchasing items from their classmates' storefronts.
Paper flowers created by a student

Students, see how you stack up at the 2026 Wisconsin Winter Stackup cup stacking competition at Olympia Brown School!

Saturday, January 24 at 8 AM. 2115 5 1/2 Mile Road.

Compete in Individual, Doubles or Relay competitions.

Register here for this official World Sport Stacking Association event. $20 registration fee.

20 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Wisconsin Winter Stackup '26 flyer. Event details in original post.

University of Wisconsin-Parkside is offering a free 'Hour of AI' workshop for middle school students on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult chaperone.

Spots are limited, sign up at
https://uwparkside.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0vaIzgr87shse3Q

Please send questions to parksideworks@uwp.edu

24 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Hour of AI flyer. (Date and time information included in original post)

Last call! Time’s almost up to apply for a school other than your boundary school. Don’t miss out. Apply for school choice by midnight tonight! https://www.rusd.org/page/school-choice // Última llamada! El tiempo se acaba para solicitar asistir a una escuela que no sea la que le corresponde por domicilio. No deje pasar esta oportunidad. Entregue su solicitud hoy antes de medianoche. https://www.rusd.org/page/school-choice


25 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Apply for RUSD School Choice by Midnight, November 30. rusd.org/SchoolChoice
Deadline approaching! The RUSD School Choice window closes Nov. 30! Don’t wait - visit rusd.org and apply today. // El periodo para escoger una Escuela de Preferencia termina pronto. Vaya a www.rusd.org y seleccione su escuela ahora. El tiempo se acaba.
about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
There is only one week left to apply for School Choice. The application window closes November 30! ⏰

Visit rusd.org/SchoolChoice to learn about our choice schools and apply online.

Please note, we will be closed November 26 - 28 for Thanksgiving Recess.
about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
One week left to apply for RUSD School Choice. Apply by November 30 at rusd.org/SchoolChoice

Students from our Academies of Racine Middle School Prototyping/Engineering classes went to Gateway Technical College's SC Johnson iMET yesterday to experience careers and programs related to what they are learning in class.

Students explored coding, robotics, virtual reality, the Industrial Internet of Things, Esports and more! #YouBelongHere

about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
A student mimics the motions of a four-legged robot.
A group of students listening to an instructor talk about robotics.
A student using a welding simulator with the help of an instructor.
Two students and an instructor use a keyboard to program a robot with coding.
An esports coach shows two students how to play a game.
A group of students tour a robotics classroom.
Several students learn about esports and play a video game against each other.
A student practicing with a welding simulator.

Still deciding? The RUSD School Choice window is open until Nov. 30. Make your choice today at rusd.org. // ?Aún no ha decidido? Solo puede rellenar una solicitud para Escuela de Preferencia hasta el 30 de nov. Aplique hoy en rusd.org

about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
Don't wait for the last minute to apply for School Choice. The application window closes November 30! ⏰

Visit rusd.org/SchoolChoice to get started.

Need assistance? This Friday (11/21), our enrollment team will be at the following locations:
Acelero Learning | 1032 Grand Ave. from 8-9AM
Acelero Learning | 1923 Green St. from 2-3PM

You can also visit our Welcome Center at 3109 Mt. Pleasant St. from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday. NOTE: We will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess, Nov. 26-28.
about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
The School Choice Window Closes November 30. Apply now at rusd.org/SchoolChoice

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

about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
School Choice Enrollment Assistance Flyer - English (find dates and locations included in the main post)
School Choice Enrollment Assistance Flyer - Spanish (find dates and locations included in the main post)

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

about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD 2025 School Choice graphic. Apply at rusd.org/SchoolChoice
As temperatures begin to drop, our Families in Transition (FIT) program is collecting coats to keep students in need warm this winter. ❄️
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
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD Winter Coat Drive graphic
Students at several of our schools signed the Student Pledge Against Gun Violence for yesterday's Day of National Concern.

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
2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Day of National Concern, students signing pledge
Day of National Concern, volunteers
Day of National Concern, students signing pledge
Day of National Concern, students signing pledge
Lunchtime was extra fun today thanks to our friends from Aramark Food Services! They surprised our students with chef hats and stickers — turning our cafeteria into a mini cooking crew! 🎉 The students had a blast serving up smiles and showing off their chef style.

The smiles and laughter made lunch a little brighter — thank you, Aramark, for helping make healthy eating fun! 🧑‍🍳💛🖤

#JAAllDay #YouBelongHere
2 months ago, Kristen Vaughn
Lunch @ the Academies of Racine - Jerstad Elementary
Lunch @ the Academies of Racine - Jerstad Elementary
Lunch @ the Academies of Racine - Jerstad Elementary
Lunch @ the Academies of Racine - Jerstad Elementary
Lunch @ the Academies of Racine - Jerstad Elementary
📸 Tomorrow, October 8, is School Picture Day! Make sure your student comes ready to smile!

📸 ¡Mañana, 8 de octubre, es el Día de las fotos escolares! ¡Asegúrese de que su estudiante venga listo para sonreír!
3 months ago, Francesca Carini
picture
picturesp
THANK YOU to all the community organizations that shared their passion, knowledge and expertise with our 8th graders at this year's Impact Your Community Expo! Students learned how each organization makes a difference for the greater Racine community. #YouBelongHere
3 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker
Impact Your Community Expo guest speaker

Before the second season of our 4th- and 5th-grade Evolution Soccer League can kick off, volunteer coaches are needed! ⚽️

If you are interested, click here to fill out a registration form.

Questions? Contact Osvaldo Anguiano | 262-631-7094 | osvaldo.anguiano@rusd.org

3 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Volunteer Coaches needed for Evolution Soccer League
Back by paw-pular demand... the Aurora Health Care Teddy Bear Clinic will be at Family Empowerment Day! 🐾 Students, bring your friend along for a check-up and then enjoy the rest of the activities, free food and fun!

Saturday, September 27 from 10am - 1pm at Case High School

#YouBelongHere
Free food, book and backpack giveaways will be available while supplies last.
3 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Teddy Bear Clinic at Family Empowerment Day
Attendance is vital for student learning, but attendance for Third Friday Count is especially important! This Friday, student attendance directly impacts the funding our schools receive for the entire year.

✅ Parents, make sure your child is in class on Friday, September 19.

#YouBelongHere 💪📚✨
3 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Third Friday Count graphic (Friday, September 19)