Pajama Day Tomorrow
November 25, 2025
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5 months ago, KRISTIE CUSHMAN
Deadline approaching! The RUSD School Choice window closes Nov. 30! Don’t wait - visit rusd.org and apply today. // El periodo para escoger una Escuela de Preferencia termina pronto. Vaya a www.rusd.org y seleccione su escuela ahora. El tiempo se acaba.
5 months ago, Racine Unified School District
There is only one week left to apply for School Choice. The application window closes November 30! ⏰

Visit rusd.org/SchoolChoice to learn about our choice schools and apply online.

Please note, we will be closed November 26 - 28 for Thanksgiving Recess.
5 months ago, Racine Unified School District
One week left to apply for RUSD School Choice. Apply by November 30 at rusd.org/SchoolChoice

S.C. Johnson Elementary students recently visited River Bend Nature Center, providing Angel Martz and his mother, Melissa, with the opportunity to use one of three all-terrain wheelchairs RUSD has purchased for student accessibility on field trips. 🍁

Learn more about these all-terrain wheelchairs in the articles below:

The Journal Times
Racine County Eye
Spectrum News 1 Wisconsin at Gilmore Fine Arts K-8

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Angel Martz taking a tour of Riverbend Nature Center in a GRIT Freedom Chair.
A student holding a leaf up to the bright sky to see the structure of the leaf.
Angel Martz and his mother traversing a log pathway in a GRIT Freedom Chair.
A small group of students, learning about nature from a Riverbend Nature Center guide.
Angel Martz and his mother reading an educational sign at Riverbend Nature Center
Two Riverbend Nature Center employees giving students a lesson.
A student and a chaperone using a magnifying glass to view plants.
A student smiles as he looks at a leaf through a viewing window.
Three students run through the orange and brown leaves at Riverbend Nature Center
A group photo of students and parent attending a field trip at Riverbend Nature Center.

Still deciding? The RUSD School Choice window is open until Nov. 30. Make your choice today at rusd.org. // ?Aún no ha decidido? Solo puede rellenar una solicitud para Escuela de Preferencia hasta el 30 de nov. Aplique hoy en rusd.org

5 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Don't wait for the last minute to apply for School Choice. The application window closes November 30! ⏰

Visit rusd.org/SchoolChoice to get started.

Need assistance? This Friday (11/21), our enrollment team will be at the following locations:
Acelero Learning | 1032 Grand Ave. from 8-9AM
Acelero Learning | 1923 Green St. from 2-3PM

You can also visit our Welcome Center at 3109 Mt. Pleasant St. from 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday. NOTE: We will be closed for Thanksgiving Recess, Nov. 26-28.
5 months ago, Racine Unified School District
The School Choice Window Closes November 30. Apply now at rusd.org/SchoolChoice
Huge Shoutout to these amazing educators! Nominated by their peers for the resilient pursuit to serve our students! Ms. Ruth- Educational Assistant- Ms. Ruth goes above and beyond for not just the student she is assigned to, but any student that needs her help! She serves alongside Ms. Schutte in kindergarten to ensure her students get the best out of their days! Ms. Brunner- 2nd Grade Teacher- She has been an outstanding addition to our team this year! She has had many challenges through her way(much like all educators) and she has handled them with grit, resilience and passion! She love her students..and we love her! Thank you both for the amazing work you do here at SCJ! #KeepOnRowing
5 months ago, Joseph Wendt
Staff Recognition- Ms. McBride & Class
Ms. Brunner & Class
Staff Recognition- Ms. Brunner
Staff Recognition- Ms. McBride
We honor the men and women who have defended our freedoms! Thank you for your service!
5 months ago, Joseph Wendt
Happy Veterans Day!

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

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District
School Choice Enrollment Assistance Flyer - English (find dates and locations included in the main post)
School Choice Enrollment Assistance Flyer - Spanish (find dates and locations included in the main post)

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

6 months ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD 2025 School Choice graphic. Apply 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
6 months ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD Winter Coat Drive graphic

Before the second season of our 4th- and 5th-grade Evolution Soccer League can kick off, volunteer coaches are needed! ⚽️

If you are interested, click here to fill out a registration form.

Questions? Contact Osvaldo Anguiano | 262-631-7094 | osvaldo.anguiano@rusd.org

7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Volunteer Coaches needed for Evolution Soccer League
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

#YouBelongHere
Free food, book and backpack giveaways will be available while supplies last.
7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Teddy Bear Clinic at Family Empowerment Day
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.

#YouBelongHere 💪📚✨
7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Third Friday Count graphic (Friday, September 19)

Open the door to better communication with Rooms!

If you haven’t already signed up for Apptegy’s Rooms (our two-way communication tool for parents/guardians and teachers/school staff), watch for another invitation coming your way tomorrow! It will arrive via text from 20819 or email from accounts@thrillshare.com.

View our letter to parents and guardians here: https://tinyurl.com/49x947br

7 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Rooms app graphic
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!
9 months ago, Racine Unified School District
back-to-school schedule
"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
9 months ago, Racine Unified School District
School Supply Mode
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.
10 months ago, Racine Unified School District
RUSD App Graphic
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
about 1 year ago, Racine Unified School District
VOTE Today English graphic
VOTE Today Spanish graphic
#YouBelongHere
about 1 year ago, Racine Unified School District
TY for Voting English Graphic
TY for Voting Spanish Graphic