We invite you to help us identify the educators whose stories should be told. Nominate a colleague, or yourself, for The Passions Project 2026!
Nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/mwwhbtvs
Your nomination ensures that the authentic voices and experiences of our staff are represented and celebrated. Together, these narratives will shine a light on the humanity, commitment and passion within our school community.
Learn more about The Passions Movement at www.thepassionsmovement.com
THE PASSIONS PROJECT, spearheaded by Racine Educators United (and with support from the NEA CAPE Grant) is designed to uplift educator voices, celebrate the power of public education and help our community better understand the incredible work happening in our schools every day. Through this initiative, we hope to highlight the dedication, diversity and resilience that define Racine’s educators with a visual storytelling series that will feature 10 public school educators and the mentors who shaped them. Each story will be brought to life through professional portraits and video interviews.
Full information and application here: https://tinyurl.com/2ap97cs8
Auditions will be conducted via the application and video audition linked above, allowing young performers to showcase their talents from home. Interested students must complete the audition application and submit their video by January 20.
Frozen: The Broadway Musical celebrates love, courage, and self-discovery, and Horlick Theater Arts looks forward to welcoming a new generation of performers to the stage.
For questions or additional information, please contact Director Kate Kowbel at katherine.kowbel@rusd.org
TONIGHT! Come enjoy dinner and have some fun at Chuck E. Cheese on December 16th from 3 pm - 9 pm! 20 % of all sales will come back to the school to help support our Community Nights.
Winter Break
Your generosity helps our students feel proud, united and supported on and off the field! We truly value your commitment to our youth and our community. 🏆
THANK YOU for making a difference! #YouBelongHere
Monday 12/15 - Merry Monday (wear red and green)
Tuesday 12/16 - Grinch Day (wear green or grinch)
Wednesday 12/17 - Blizzard Day (wear white)
Thursday 12/18 - Candy Cane Lane (wear red & white or Stripes)
Friday 12/19 - Polar Express (wear cozy clothing)
1. Go to vipis.com
2. Click view & order photos
3. Type in your school name
4. Click Order Now on the yearbook button
* You will receive an email confirmation when your order is complete
Professional Learning Day for Staff
2 for $1.00
On sale December 8th–17th
Spread some holiday cheer!
Send a candy cane gram to a friend, sibling, or staff member. Each gram includes a candy cane.
Candy Cane Grams will be delivered to classrooms on December 18th.
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.
and Tanzania Boutique
Saturday, December 6th
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Living Faith Lutheran Church
2915 Wright Ave. Racine
December 9th | 5:30–7:00 PM
Please RSVP by Friday at 3:00 PM:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1l7iZbfIPtXmVv1gu1dW0rTrBymthiQIm9B7C-UJA3Fo/edit
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
Refreshed Faith Foundation and The Main Project are providing FREE Thanksgiving Day dinners.
Meals will be available for pickup or delivery from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM at:
1014 State Street
Racine, WI 53405
To reserve a meal, call 262-221-3910 or sign up using the QR code on the flyer.
Today from 8:30–11:30 AM
Knapp Elementary School
2701 17th Street
Racine, WI 53405
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.
November 24th or 25th (Monday or Tuesday)
