Good luck to these five standout students from The Academies of Racine! They recently sat down with Don Rosen of WRJN to share their journey toward the SkillsUSA State Competition this April. We’re rooting for you!

Lucille Bitner-Case
Sophia Kress-Case
Brynlee Adelsen-Case
Alexander Ditter-Gifford
Landyn McCoy- Schulte
1 day ago, Racine Unified School District
Five Academies of Racine students who are heading to the SkillsUSA state competition in April, 2026.
Congratulations to Landyn on his 2nd place finish in the CO2 car race at the SkillsUSA competition this past Friday at the iMet Center.
4 days ago, Damon Jackson
2nd Place!
PTA Popcorn sale this Friday, February 20, 2026.
4 days ago, Damon Jackson
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Time is running out—don’t miss your final chance to fill out the RUSD 2026 Family Survey

This your opportunity to share what’s working and what can be improved.
Complete it now: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys

¡El tiempo se está acabando! No pierda su última oportunidad de completar la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026.

Esta es su oportunidad de compartir lo que está funcionando y lo que se puede mejorar.
Complétela ahora: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys

4 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Family Survey English
Family Survey Spanish
We're highlighting some beautiful #BlackHistoryMonth door decorations for this week's #MasterpieceMonday!
4 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Black History Month door decorations at RUSD schools
Competing at SkillsUSA takes dedication, technical skill, and teamwork. Walking away with medals in your first competition is something to be proud of. Way to represent and set the bar high!

Nice job, boys — keep up the great work! 💪🔥
7 days ago, Academies of Racine
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Please see these middle school CTE electives for the 2026-2027 school year.
7 days ago, Damon Jackson
Academy Electives
This week our 4th–6th grade students participated in an exciting, hands-on learning experience with The Hour of AI! 🎉💻

Students worked through breakout-style challenges to earn clues and unlock locks, finishing by using Chromebooks to code a micro:bit. Along the way, they learned what AI is, how it can help, what information is appropriate to share, and how to analyze AI-generated data.

This opportunity was made possible through a generous grant from Microsoft. We are incredibly grateful for their support and also want to thank our amazing RUSD staff who helped make this event a success!
8 days ago, Academies of Racine
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Hour of AI
Hour of AI
Hour of AI
Hour of AI
Hour of AI
Hour of AI
Hour of AI

Don’t miss your chance to be heard!

The RUSD 2026 Family Survey is your opportunity to share what’s working—and what can be better.
Complete it today: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys

¡No pierda su oportunidad de ser escuchado!

La Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 es su oportunidad para compartir lo que funciona y lo que puede mejorar.
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys


9 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Family Survey English
Family Survey Spanish

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

10 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Top 10 Tips2Protect for online safety.
Middle School students are hard at work in the brand-new wood shop, honing hands-on skills while building confidence and craftsmanship. Many are preparing for SkillsUSA, with a competition taking place next week, where their teamwork and technical abilities will be on full display. A standout project includes designing and building CO₂ cars, blending engineering, problem-solving, and woodworking into fast, fun creations.
15 days ago, Academies of Racine
New Wood Shop
New Wood Shop
New Wood Shop
New Wood Shop

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

15 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Family Survey English
Family Survey Spanish
The Read-A-Thon is taking place NOW! Please connect with your child's teacher for details.
22 days ago, Damon Jackson
READ!

Check out the latest updates, events and opportunities from RUSD in Inside Unified, the district's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jRnl4n

23 days ago, Racine Unified School District
Semester = officially wrapped… with frosting on top! 🧁🎉

Our culinary students went all out baking and decorating cupcakes, then put their skills to the ultimate test. Staff scored them on display, presentation, and—let’s be honest—the most important part: taste 😋 Sweet creations, big creativity, and a frosted finale to an amazing semester! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳✨
28 days ago, Academies of Racine
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
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Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
Cupcake Wars
What an inspiring day at the 13th Annual Girls Empowered by Math & Science (GEMS) Conference! 💫 Our eighth-grade girls discovered future STEM careers and engages in fun, hands-on lab experiences. It was exciting to see them learning, exploring, and imagining what’s possible in STEM! 🚀🔍
about 1 month ago, Academies of Racine
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The 13th Annual Girls Empowered by Math & Science (GEMS) Conference was amazing! Eighth graders from across RUSD learned about STEM-related careers and participated in interactive labs.

A huge THANK YOU to Girls Inc. of SE Wisconsin, PPG, SC Johnson - A Family Company, United Way of Racine County, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Educators Credit Union, Gateway Technical College, SAFE Haven of Racine, Racine American Association of University Women, Inclusivity, We Make T-Shirts, Women in Technology Wisconsin Inc., Community State Bank and Summit Credit Union for sponsoring and organizing this event for our students! #GEMScon #YouBelongHere
about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
Students from The R.E.A.L. School pose for a group photo at the GEMS Conference.
Two students setting up a solar power lab experiment.
A group of student presenters from Walden, posing for a photo with a robot they built.
A teacher helps a student measure a cockroach in a lap experiment.
A student assembling a pinwheel for a wind power lab experiment.
Keynote speaker, Temple Lester, speaks to the GEMS Conference attendees.
A panel of nine female college students answer questions asked by the GEMS Conference attendees.
Students in a classroom learning about solar power.

Please this flyer with information about an upcoming Park Poms Kiddie Clinic.

about 1 month ago, Damon Jackson
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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.

about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
The Passions Project 2026 nomination flyer. Nominaiton deadline: January 21, 2026. Nominations can be made at www.bit.ly/NominateEducator2026
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
about 1 month ago, Racine Unified School District
Disney Frozen: The Broadway Musical production poster