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New Photos, New Progress!

We’re excited to share the latest snapshots from the construction site of our new Red Apple K-8 STEAM School—slated to open in early 2026.

Exterior: The Red Apple School sign is officially up!

Interior Finishes: Bold colors are now popping in STEAM spaces and hallways, thanks to the skilled teams on-site.

Atria & Commons: Bright, open collaborative areas are starting to emerge—stay tuned for the full reveal!

We’re on track for completion in early 2026. Keep following us for more behind-the-scenes updates!

Red Apple Spirit Wear is now available until October 7:

https://allstarsportswear.chipply.com/REDAPPLELIONS/?action=viewall

Please read the Red Apple Update for important school-related information:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s_SN5ZylD3ZB1sciDNhSxO-Y_A4GsGT6ADYHdVso33E/edit?usp=sharing

We are looking forward to meeting new and returning families to our final Open House tonight at 914 Saint Patrick Street from 5 - 7 pm.

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!

"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

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.

Red Apple is proud to introduce our brand-new athletics mascot - a symbol of our school spirit, teamwork, and pride! Get ready to roar louder than ever before! #youbelonghere

#YouBelongHere

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

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

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

How much would an approved referendum impact your property taxes? Visit rusd.org/calculator to find out. #YouBelongHere VOTE April 1!

The April 1 election is just two weeks away. Visit rusd.org/referendum to review FAQs and voting information. #YouBelongHere VOTE April 1!

Vote April 1! #YouBelonghere

On April 1, 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 entire community. Have questions? Get answers at rusd.org/referendum or attend the Referendum Town Hall event, hosted by Racine Interfaith Coalition (716 College Ave.) on Tuesday, March 11 at 5:30 p.m. #YouBelongHere

In case you missed it, Kindergarten Enrollment Week is next week! https://conta.cc/4k17kZC

Attention parents! Kindergarten Enrollment Week is fast approaching! Learn more at rusd.org and mark your calendar so you are ready to register your 3, 4 and 5-year-olds for one of our excellent early learning programs. ¡Atención Padres! ¡La semana de Inscripciones se aproxima! Aprenda más en rusd.org y marque su calendario para que esté listo para inscribir a su pequeño de 3, 4, ó 5 años en uno de nuestros excelentes programas de aprendizaje temprano.