Please check your email for reminders about upcoming professional learning days, transportation, and the first day of school in the new building.
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
Join us for our orientation celebration! Here's the details!
Parents and guardians, we want to hear from YOU!
Your feedback in the RUSD 2026 Family Survey helps us build better schools for every student. It only takes a few minutes!
Take the survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡Padres y tutores, queremos saber SU opinión!
Sus comentarios en la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 nos ayudan a construir mejores escuelas para todos los estudiantes. ¡Solo toma unos minutos!
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
Join us for Red Apple's last event at the old building on St. Patrick Street!
Our PTA would appreciate help with concessions.
Here's the link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/vjDyAtF
We're excited to make our last celebration one to remember - hope to see you there!
Entry is free - all students must be accompanied by an adult. There will be cash concessions - hot dogs, chips, drinks.
Our PTA would appreciate help with concessions.
Here's the link to sign up: https://signup.com/go/vjDyAtF
We're excited to make our last celebration one to remember - hope to see you there!
Entry is free - all students must be accompanied by an adult. There will be cash concessions - hot dogs, chips, drinks.
Check out the latest updates, events and opportunities from RUSD in Inside Unified, the district's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jRnl4n
Red Apple keeps rolling! 🍎🦁
A strong 36–21 victory pushes the Lions to 3–0 on the season. Great effort, teamwork, and energy from start to finish. This group is locked in—keep the momentum going! 💪🏽🔥
OH. MY. GOODNESS. 🔥🦁🍎
The Red Apple Lions survive and THRIVE in an overtime THRILLER, taking down the competition 49–43 to move to 2–0 on the season!
Heart. Hustle. OVERTIME HEROICS.
This team does not quit. 💪🏀🔥
#RedAppleLions #OvertimeWin #2And0 #LionsPride #BuiltDifferent
🚀🤖 Third Grade Robotics in Action! 🤖🚀
Our 3rd-grade students coded and ran Edison Robots, and the excitement was real! Students used problem-solving skills, teamwork, and perseverance to bring their code to life and watch their robots move. It was amazing to see their focus, creativity, and pride as they tested, adjusted, and celebrated their success. Way to go, 3rd-grade coders! 👏 #STEAM #YouBelongHere
Our 3rd-grade students coded and ran Edison Robots, and the excitement was real! Students used problem-solving skills, teamwork, and perseverance to bring their code to life and watch their robots move. It was amazing to see their focus, creativity, and pride as they tested, adjusted, and celebrated their success. Way to go, 3rd-grade coders! 👏 #STEAM #YouBelongHere
🏀🍎 HISTORY MADE! 🍎🏀
The Red Apple Lions tipped off the middle school basketball season with a historic first win as a team! The energy, teamwork, and determination on the court were incredible to watch. This is just the beginning—way to set the tone for the season, Lions! 🦁👏
#RedAppleLions #FirstWin #MiddleSchoolBasketball #Teamwork #SeasonOpener
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.
Horlick Theater Arts announces Young Performer Auditions for Frozen: The Broadway Musical! ❄️⛄️ Students in grades 3–8 are invited to audition and participate in this magical theatrical experience.
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
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
Make it a new year's resolution to establish a read-aloud routine at home! Find some tips to get started at rusd.org/raisingreaders
Please check your e-mail for important information in the Red Apple Update regarding our move to the new building on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to our incredible sponsors for supporting the RUSD 4th/5th-grade Evolution soccer program - and a special thanks to Chris Hilbert from Sound Decisions and Mike Malcer of Sports of All Sorts for providing RUSD team t-shirts for our players! ⚽️
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
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
🦉🔍 7th Grade Scientists at Work!
Our 7th graders had an exciting hands-on science experience today as they dissected owl pellets! Students worked together to investigate bones, study food chains, and make real-world connections to our ecosystems.
They were fully engaged, curious, and a little grossed out—the perfect recipe for great learning! 😄
Huge shout-out to Dr. Wahl for creating such meaningful, memorable lessons. Proud of our young scientists! 🧪✨
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.
🎁 Thank You, Red Apple PTA! 🍎💚
A huge thank you to our amazing Red Apple PTA for bringing the Holiday Shop to our school and giving our students a fun, meaningful opportunity to pick out gifts for the special people in their lives. Watching their excitement and joy has been truly heartwarming!
✨ Reminder: The last day for students to purchase gifts is tomorrow!
Thank you, PTA, for always supporting our students, our staff, and our school community! ❤️🎄
🏐 FIRST WIN OF THE SEASON! 🦁
Congratulations to our Red Apple Lions volleyball team on earning their first victory of the year! 🎉 The growth, determination, and teamwork this group has shown all season truly paid off tonight.
Every practice, every rally, and every improvement led to this moment—and we couldn’t be more proud of their effort and heart. ❤️
Way to go, Lions! Keep building, keep believing, and keep playing with pride! 💪🏐🦁
