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

Acelero Learning - 1923 Green St.
Fri., Nov. 14, 8 - 9 AM and 2 - 3 PM

Acelero Learning - 1032 Grand Ave.
Fri., Nov. 21 8 - 9 AM and 2 - 3 PM

School Choice information and applications can be found at rusd.org/schoolchoice
4 days 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

5 days 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
9 days ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD Winter Coat Drive graphic
THANK YOU to K-9 Stella, her handler Investigator LaCombe and fellow members of the Racine County Sheriffs Office for visiting some of our 5th graders at Julian Thomas Elementary School this morning! Students learned how Stella is trained to locate electronic devices and also received a lesson on how to be safe when playing games online. 🐕‍🦺🐾 #YouBelongHere
19 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella
Racine County Sheriffs office visit to Julian Thomas Elementary with K-9 Stella

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

23 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Telemundo Wisconsin interview photo

Picture Day

Say "Tornado" everyone! 
Who: Julian Thomas Elementary
When: Thursday, October 9

Get ready for the big day!

Your school picture day will be held on October 9th. Afterwards, you’ll receive an email when your images are ready to view online. Or, you can search for them at vipis.com shortly after photos are taken. You’ll be able to select your image for your yearbook/composite (please remember to do so before it’s selected for you), and place your online order. All orders will be delivered to your home. If you need further assistance, contact VIP at support@vipis.com


about 1 month ago, SHANAY ANDERSON
No School today 10/2 and tomorrow 10/3
Have a great weekend!

AP
about 1 month ago, SHANAY ANDERSON

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

about 1 month 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.
about 2 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 💪📚✨
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Third Friday Count graphic (Friday, September 19)

Open the door to better communication with Rooms!

If you haven’t already signed up for Apptegy’s Rooms (our two-way communication tool for parents/guardians and teachers/school staff), watch for another invitation coming your way tomorrow! It will arrive via text from 20819 or email from accounts@thrillshare.com.

View our letter to parents and guardians here: https://tinyurl.com/49x947br

about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Rooms app graphic
We are counting down the days until our students return to school! Check out these important upcoming dates:

🗓️Aug. 15: 2025-26 schedules and other info released in Infinite Campus Parent Portal
🚌Aug. 25: Last day to update your address to ensure busing on first day of school (changes made after this date may take up to 8 days)
🏫Aug. 28: Open House (check your school’s website for additional information)
🍎Sept. 2: First day of school (Grades 1-12) / Parent Orientation Day (3K, 4K, 5K, PCOC)
🍎Sept. 3: First day of school (3K, 4K, 5K PCOC) for students with last names A-L
🍎Sept. 4: First day of school (3K, 4K, 5K, PCOC) for students with last names M-Z
🍎Sept. 5: All 3K, 4K, 5K and PCOC students attend

Questions? Check out our Back-to-School guide and watch for additional information coming from your child’s school soon!
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¡Estamos en el conteo regresivo para el Regreso a Clases! Dele un vistazo a estas fechas importantes:
🗓️Agto. 15: Las asignaciones de salón y otra información estarán disponibles en el Portal para Padres de Infinite Campus
🚌Agto. 25: Último día para hacer cambios de domicilio y asegurar su transporte para el primer día de clases (cambios hechos después de esta fecha pueden tardar hasta 8 días)
🏫Agto. 28: Visita Escolar/Open House (revise la página web de su escuela para más detalles)
🍎Sept. 2: Primer día de clases (grados 1-12) / Orientación para Padres de 3K, 4K, 5K, PCOC
🍎Sept. 3: Primer día de clases (3K, 4K, 5K, PCOC) para estudiantes con apellido de A-L
🍎Sept. 4: Primer día de clases (3K, 4K, 5K, PCOC) para estudiantes con apellido de M-Z
🍎Sept. 5: Todos los niños en (3K, 4K, 5K, PCOC) asisten

¿Preguntas? ¡Revise esta Guía de Regreso a Clases y esté al pendiente por más información que será enviada por la escuela de su estudiante!
3 months ago, Racine Unified School District
back-to-school schedule
"What IS the deal with summer? One minute you're at a barbecue, the next you're buying notebooks like it's some kind of school-supply apocalypse!" 📝🌭
We're halfway through summer, folks. HALF. That means it's time to take a break from pool floats and popsicles and start perusing sales for pocket folders and pencil cases. Find your school's supply list here: rusd.org/supplylists
4 months ago, Racine Unified School District
School Supply Mode
Be ready for next school year with the RUSD App. Catch up with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything RUSD, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app! Search for Racine Unified School District in the App Store or on Google Play.
4 months ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD App Graphic
Free. Food. Check out the flyers for details and to find a distribution site near you! 🍎🥪
5 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Looking for a delicious meal? We'll be serving free summer meals for all kids and teens 18 years and younger Monday-Thursday, June 24-July 31. No prior registration is needed. Children can just show up, hangout and enjoy a free healthy meal! Join us at one of our many locations:  Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 3535 LaSalle St.  Julian Thomas Elementary Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 930 Martin Luther King. Dr.  Knapp Elementary Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 2701 17th St.  Starbuck International K-8 Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 1516 Ohio St.  George Bray YMCA Breakfast (Mon.-Fri.): 7-9am Lunch (Mon.-Thurs.): 12-1pm Address: 924 Center St.  Due to USDA regulations, all meals must be consumed on site and are only for kids and teens 18 years of age or younger. For more information, please contact RUSD Food Service at 262.631.7070.
Looking for a delicious meal? We'll be serving free summer meals for all kids and teens 18 years and younger Monday-Thursday, June 24-July 31. No prior registration is needed. Children can just show up, hangout and enjoy a free healthy meal! Join us at one of our many locations:  Jerstad-Agerholm K-8 Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 3535 LaSalle St.  Julian Thomas Elementary Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 930 Martin Luther King. Dr.  Knapp Elementary Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 2701 17th St.  Starbuck International K-8 Lunch: 12-12:30pm Address: 1516 Ohio St.  George Bray YMCA Breakfast (Mon.-Fri.): 7-9am Lunch (Mon.-Thurs.): 12-1pm Address: 924 Center St.  Due to USDA regulations, all meals must be consumed on site and are only for kids and teens 18 years of age or younger. For more information, please contact RUSD Food Service at 262.631.7070.
Polls are open today from 7 AM - 8 PM. If you need help locating your polling place, visit myvote.wi.gov To learn more about the RUSD Referendum, visit rusd.org/referendum #YouBelongHere
7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
VOTE Today English graphic
VOTE Today Spanish graphic
#YouBelongHere
7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
TY for Voting English Graphic
TY for Voting Spanish Graphic
Tomorrow, the residents of the Racine Unified School District will be asked to vote on a proposed operational referendum that will impact our schools, our students and the entire community. If approved, this referendum will protect class sizes and vital programs, attract and retain high-quality teachers and staff, and invest in the safety and security of our schools. To learn more, visit rusd.org/referendum
7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
VOTE Tomorrow Graphic English
VOTE Tomorrow Graphic Spanish
A successful referendum will allow RUSD to keep the momentum going for increased state report card scores, climbing reading scores and a graduation rate that's at a 15-year high. VOTE Tuesday, April 1! #YouBelongHere
8 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Referendum Post 5 English graphic
Referendum Post 5 Spanish graphic
How much would an approved referendum impact your property taxes? Visit rusd.org/calculator to find out. #YouBelongHere VOTE April 1!
8 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Referendum Info 4 Eng
Referendum Info 4 Eng