This Friday, March 6, 2026, our PTSA is hosting a Popcorn Day to raise funds for the 8th-grade Washington, DC trip!
Popcorn will be sold for $1 per bag.
📍 Middle School students can purchase during their WIN class.
Let’s come together to support our students and help make their Washington, DC trip possible! Every dollar counts. 💙
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🍿 ¡Día de Palomitas! 🍿
Este viernes 6 de marzo de 2026, nuestra PTSA está organizando un día de palomitas para recaudar fondos para el viaje de octavo grado a Washington, DC!
Las palomitas costarán $1 por bolsa.
📍 Los estudiantes de secundaria podrán comprar durante su clase WIN.
¡Apoyemos a nuestros estudiantes! Cada dólar cuenta. 💙
The FAST Program from Focus on Community will be starting Thursday, March 12th from 4:30-8pm. The program help build a stronger family unit. It will offer dinner, family time, and social time. If interested or would like more information, please call Lisa Avila at 262-977-0148.
The Family Literacy Program from Racine Literacy Council is a family learning program on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30pm to assist parents in subjects such as English language learning, basic computer skills, job and leadership skills, and basic adult education while students get homework help. If interested, please contact Julia Arntson at jarntson@racineliteracy.com or 262-632-9495
If a flyer is needed for either program, please contact the main office.
Students solved breakout-style challenges to unlock clues before coding a micro:bit. Along the way, they explored what AI is, how it can help, what information is safe to share, and how to evaluate AI-generated data.
This experience was made possible by a generous grant from Microsoft. We’re grateful for their support and for our amazing RUSD staff who helped make it a success!
A big thank you to Business World Wisconsin for hosting us and providing such an engaging, real-world learning experience!
They explored key concepts like marketing, financing, products, entrepreneurship, consumers, and the importance of customer reviews, while hearing real-world insights from DeSario Turner, owner of Smoothie King, about what it truly takes to run a successful business. A special thank you to Ms. Turner for sharing his experiences and inspiring our students through entrepreneurship and leadership! To top it all off, students even enjoyed a delicious smoothie afterward! 🥤
We’re proud of our students for engaging, asking thoughtful questions, and taking steps toward becoming future business leaders! 🚀
Big thank you to DJ Smith and Grind Season for the inspiration and hands-on experience! 💪🏾🔥
Students recognized them for making learning Relevant, Engaging, and Authentic every day. Thank you both for inspiring our students and bringing lessons to life! 👏
Time is running out—don’t miss your final chance to fill out the RUSD 2026 Family Survey
This your opportunity to share what’s working and what can be improved.
Complete it now: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡El tiempo se está acabando! No pierda su última oportunidad de completar la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026.
Esta es su oportunidad de compartir lo que está funcionando y lo que se puede mejorar.
Complétela ahora: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
Today our 8th graders connected with local organizations and learned about important community issues at our Impact Your Community Expo!
Thank you to United Way, Focus on Community, FEE, BeLEAF, and the Hospitality Center for making it a meaningful and inspiring day! 💙🌟
Don’t miss your chance to be heard!
The RUSD 2026 Family Survey is your opportunity to share what’s working—and what can be better.
Complete it today: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡No pierda su oportunidad de ser escuchado!
La Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 es su oportunidad para compartir lo que funciona y lo que puede mejorar.
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
A huge thank you to our community mentors for investing their time and wisdom into the next generation! 👏✨
Please note the date has changed:
Black History Night: Taste of Africa is on February 11th from 5:30 to 7pm. Kick off Black History Month with a showcase of African cultures through trivia, art, and student performance. Follow the link to register:
tinyurl.com/MitchellBHM26
The Museum of Science and Industry really sparked their curiosity, and now they’re eager to try more experiments. Who knows… maybe future NASA scientists in the making! 👩🚀👨🚀✨
Today is Internet Safety Day. Child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is a horrific crime that targets some of the most vulnerable people in our communities — children and teens. Resources for education, prevention and intervention of CSEA can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect
If you know of an incident, you can report it at the bottom of any Know2Protect webpage, by calling 988 for crisis support or 911 for an emergency.
The attached list provides ten steps you can take to prevent CSEA and create a safe digital experience for your child.
Additional information can be found here:
Youth Teams Internet Safety https://aptg.co/Shjgf-
Online Threats https://aptg.co/NSy-5q
Sexually and Financially Motivated Sextortion https://aptg.co/Bk1B95
In our continuous celebration of Black History Month here at Mitchell, next week is Black History SPIRIT WEEK!!
Check out what our themes are here:
Monday, 2/9: Black is Beautiful: It's a BLACK OUT! Wear all Black!
Tuesday, 2/10: It's the message for me: Wear shirts with positive messages or African-inspired attire.
Wednesday, 2/11: Pan-African Pride: Wear red, black, and green to celebrate the colors of the Pan-African flag.
Thursday, 2/12: Shades of Melanin: Wear different shades of brown
Friday, 2/13: Dress to Impress: Wear your Sunday best or your best Drip!
