S.C. Johnson Elementary -

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

Acelero Learning - 1923 Green St.
Fri., Nov. 14, 8 - 9 AM and 2 - 3 PM

Acelero Learning - 1032 Grand Ave.
Fri., Nov. 21 8 - 9 AM and 2 - 3 PM

School Choice information and applications can be found at rusd.org/schoolchoice

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

Back by paw-pular demand... the Aurora Health Care Teddy Bear Clinic will be at Family Empowerment Day! 🐾 Students, bring your friend along for a check-up and then enjoy the rest of the activities, free food and fun!

Saturday, September 27 from 10am - 1pm at Case High School

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Free food, book and backpack giveaways will be available while supplies last.

Attendance is vital for student learning, but attendance for Third Friday Count is especially important! This Friday, student attendance directly impacts the funding our schools receive for the entire year.

✅ Parents, make sure your child is in class on Friday, September 19.

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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.

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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