Due to the extreme cold warning issued by the National Weather Service, all schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 21. This day will be made up on Monday, Feb. 17 in place of the winter break day. Thank you for your understanding and stay warm.

Tonight, the RUSD Board of Education approved placing a referendum on the April 1 ballot. The proposed 5-year, $190 million non-recurring referendum would: - Prevent cutting programs like the Academies of Racine and protect smaller class sizes - Attract and retain excellent teachers and staff who are essential for delivering high-quality education - Invest in the safety and security of our schools This referendum is needed because for more than a decade state funding has fallen short, and more and more districts are forced to pass referendums to balance budgets. Want to know more? Visit www.rusd.org/referendum. ----- Esta tarde la Mesa Directiva de Educación de RUSD aprobó incluir un referendo en la boleta de votación del 1 de abril. El referendo presentado es por 5 años y $190 millones, no recurrente, y serviría para: - Prevenir el recorte de programas como las Academias de Racine y proteger el tamaño de los salones - Atraer y retener maestros y personal de excelente calidad quienes son esenciales para dar una educación de alta calidad - Invertir en la seguridad y protección de nuestras escuelas. Este referendo se necesita porque por más de una década, el financiamiento estatal se ha quedado corto y más y más distritos se ven obligados a pasar un referendo para balancear sus presupuestos. ¿Quiere saber más? Viste www.rusd.org/referendum.

This classroom door at Jerstad-Agerholm is baking spirits bright!

See you next year!

A combination of snow and wind will hit our area right in the heart of after-school bussing today, likely creating slick roads and reduced visibility. Our bus drivers will be cautious (as always) but please know students may be late arriving home.

Amy Hernandez Maack, Music Teacher at The Academies of Racine at Gifford and Jerstad-Agerholm sang the National Anthem for the Marquette Golden Eagles on Saturday at Fiserv Forum! Marquette University was honoring Native American Heritage Month this last day of November and Amy is an enrolled member of the Lipan Apache Tribe. #YouBelongHere

The days are getting shorter, the sun is shining less and these seasonal changes can definitely take a toll on our mental health. The good news is, there are ways to curb not only the winter blues, but also promote mental wellness all year round. RUSD Parent University invites you to learn more about mental health at all ages, discover resources and ask questions about this important health topic at our next virtual session that you can join here: https://meet.google.com/rks-faeo-zgx. It’s taking place Thursday, Dec. 12 from 6 - 7 p.m. We hope to see you there!

For the second year in a row, RUSD has improved its report card score - this year by 3.5 points. This score is just one of many signs of growth and achievement in results across the district. Click here to learn more: https://www.rusd.org/article/1883297

📚✨ The Scholastic Book Fair is Here! ✨📚 Jerstad-Agerholm is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair from November 18–22! 🛍️ Details: Students can shop during the school day. Students can purchase books and goodies with money (cash). Parents are invited to shop on Wednesday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21, from 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to find books your child will love and inspire their love of reading!

🦃 Jerstad-Agerholm School Thanksgiving Food Drive 🦃 Date: November 11 - 19 Help us support families in need this Thanksgiving by donating canned and boxed goods! Suggested items include canned vegetables, soups, pasta, rice, and other non-perishables. See the flyer. Thank you for helping us make a difference ! 💛🖤 #JA-AllDay #ThanksgivingFoodDrive

Learn how to master your money and build your personal wealth when Parent University Presents: Financial Planning. This session will cover budgeting, saving, investing, debt management and more to help you secure your future. Plus, free pizza will be provided! We hope to see you Wednesday, November 6 from 6-7 p.m. at Julian Thomas Elementary School (930 Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.). Register here: https://bit.ly/3YkwwAd

Did you see the latest Inside Unified? Don't miss out on the latest news, events and more from the Racine Unified School District! English: https://conta.cc/404744o Spanish: https://conta.cc/40atIIu

Join us next Thursday, October 24th 4:30-6pm for our annual parent meeting!

Are you ready to go on an educational exploration? We invite you to join us for District Discovery Day, Sat., Dec. 7 at Case High School where you can journey through all the opportunities your public school district has to offer so you can find the perfect fit for your child - and have some fun along the way! Learn more here: https://www.rusd.org/article/1815194

📸 Picture Day Reminder 📸 Picture Day is this Wednesday, October 9! Be sure to check your email or the flyer for all the information you need. No paper forms will be sent home this year, so don’t forget to order online. Photos will be mailed directly to your home once purchased. Let’s get ready for Picture Day! 🐾 #JerstadAgerholm

We are seeking volunteer coaches for our 4th/5th grade soccer league. The league will start in January. To sign up visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt2vR3tl1Fgm-XsOsftimcaQmksjfA_0f5HCZBPWBQCyTDeQ/viewform Questions? Contact Osvaldo Anguiano at osvaldo.anguiano@rusd.org

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

📚✨ Exciting Author Visit at Jerstad-Agerholm School! ✨📚 We are thrilled to welcome Caron Butler and Justin A. Reynolds to Jerstad-Agerholm School on Tuesday, September 10th for a special assembly for grades 4-8! They will be speaking to our students, sharing their inspiring stories, and following up with a book signing! Students will also have the opportunity to meet Caron Butler and get an autographed copy of his book! Book Signing Opportunity: To get your book signed, please purchase a copy by Tuesday. CASH ONLY at the school.

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

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--