CONGRATULATIONS to our Best of Racine County 2025 winners!
Gifford School won for Best Public School - Elementary and Best Public School - Middle AND Trish Howard of Red Apple School won for Best Educational Support/Tutoring. 🏆🏆🏆
Favorites also include:
Case and Horlick | Best Public School - High School
Walden III | Best Public School - Middle School
Red Apple School | Best Public School - Elementary School
Hannah Carls of Red Apple School | Best Teacher
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View all the winners here:
https://journaltimes.com/exclu.../readerschoice/ballot-2025/
Gifford School won for Best Public School - Elementary and Best Public School - Middle AND Trish Howard of Red Apple School won for Best Educational Support/Tutoring. 🏆🏆🏆
Favorites also include:
Case and Horlick | Best Public School - High School
Walden III | Best Public School - Middle School
Red Apple School | Best Public School - Elementary School
Hannah Carls of Red Apple School | Best Teacher
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
View all the winners here:
https://journaltimes.com/exclu.../readerschoice/ballot-2025/
🏐 Boys Volleyball Recap 🏐
Our boys volleyball team battled hard tonight, taking the match to a full three sets. Although we came up short, the team showed grit, teamwork, and determination from start to finish.
They fought for every point, supported one another, and demonstrated great growth on the court. We’re proud of their effort and resilience!
On to the next match—keep working hard, boys! 💪🔥
Do Good with Chipotle - Support Red Apple on Wednesday, November 19, from 4-8 pm at 5720 Washington Ave.
🐺💨 The Big Bad Wolf Paid a Visit! 💨🐺
Our K and 4th grade buddies had a blustery surprise today when the Big Bad Wolf came to test their houses! Students worked together to build strong, sturdy creations—and put the Wolf to the test. Spoiler alert: teamwork and creativity won the day! 🏠✨
What a fun way to practice problem-solving, collaboration, and a little imagination! #BuddyTime #BigBadWolf #TeamworkAndFun #CreativeKids #YouBelongHere
Please review important details about the upcoming winter concerts for grades K-5.
Check out this amazing story about Red Apple honoring our Veterans, including our own Mr. Chen.
https://racinecountyeye.com/2025/11/11/red-apple-students-honor-veterans/
🏐 Red Apple Middle School Volleyball Season is Underway! 🏐
Our team kicked off the season with heart, hustle, and teamwork! 🙌 Although we came up just short — losing 2 sets to 1 — the boys showed incredible effort, sportsmanship, and determination from the first serve to the last volley. 💪❤️
We’re proud of their energy and teamwork — this is just the beginning of a great season ahead! Go Red Apple! 🍎🔥 #RedApplePride #VolleyballSeason #Teamwork
📣 Reminder: McTeacher’s Night’ Fundraiser Tonight!
When: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Where: McDonald's at 3037 Douglas Ave
What: Our teachers will be serving and greeting guests — come say hi and help raise funds!
Bring cash for Apple Pie Tips!
Save the Dates for the K-2 and 3-5 Holiday Concerts on December 2, 2025, and December 3, 2025.
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
Nov. 14
Acelero Learning on Grand Ave. from 8-9 AM
Acelero Learning on Green St. from 2-3 PM
Nov. 21
Acelero Learning on Grand Ave. from 8-9AM
Acelero Learning on Green St. from 2-3PM
School Choice information and applications can be found at rusd.org/schoolchoice
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
Red Apple PTA is sponsoring a Food Drive. The classroom that has the most donations before Thanksgiving will receive a pizza party! Students should bring their donations to the classroom so teachers can keep track of their donation totals.
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
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
If you know families and friends who are interested in enrolling next year at Red Apple, please share these events with them to help them learn more about our school.
Every year, Racine Unified School District (RUSD) gives families the opportunity to choose the school that best fits their child’s interests, learning style, and goals.
This year, the School Choice Application Window for the 2026-27 school year is Nov. 1-30, 2025. So - don't delay and check out our schools during District Discovery Days!
You'll be able to explore our learning environments, learn about each school's unique programs, and speak directly with principals and teachers so you can make an informed choice! Plus, you might even get to snag a cup of joe and a donut.
PTA Fundraiser Pick Up begins tomorrow at 3:00 PM. Please enter through door #15, located by the gym.
Students with large orders must come to the gym before the end of the school day. We will be set up by 3:00 PM if they wish to arrive early. Otherwise, they should come before picking up their child.
Students who have 5 items or fewer will be allowed to take their orders home. It will be their responsibility to check their child's backpack and refrigerate items if necessary.
For more information, visit https://mary.choice-products.com/Home/DisplayPromoEmail?email=promo4&contractId=32340
Students with large orders must come to the gym before the end of the school day. We will be set up by 3:00 PM if they wish to arrive early. Otherwise, they should come before picking up their child.
Students who have 5 items or fewer will be allowed to take their orders home. It will be their responsibility to check their child's backpack and refrigerate items if necessary.
For more information, visit https://mary.choice-products.com/Home/DisplayPromoEmail?email=promo4&contractId=32340
Please review the latest edition of the Red Apple Update:
Red Apple 4th graders welcomed former Milwaukee Brewers bullpen catcher and coach Marcus Hanel last week! ⚾️
Hanel, a Horlick High School graduate, shared his story about growing up in Racine, the importance of being active and maintaining good grades through your school years.
THANK YOU, 'KOOS'! #YouBelongHere
Hanel, a Horlick High School graduate, shared his story about growing up in Racine, the importance of being active and maintaining good grades through your school years.
THANK YOU, 'KOOS'! #YouBelongHere
Please check your email for the latest edition of the Red Apple Update
The PTA fundraiser ends today. If your child did not bring the packet in today, please bring tomorrow so there isn't a delay in shipping.
https://mary.choice-products.com/Home/DisplayPromoEmail?email=promo3&contractId=32340