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.
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.
For 5th and 8th Grade Families:
Please plan to attend one of the three upcoming sessions to learn more about this important experience for your child. Your support and understanding make the Exhibition and Community Project more meaningful and exciting for them. Thank you for being a vital partner in this important learning journey.
Please plan to attend one of the three upcoming sessions to learn more about this important experience for your child. Your support and understanding make the Exhibition and Community Project more meaningful and exciting for them. Thank you for being a vital partner in this important learning journey.
Families - All fall school pictures taken are now available to view online. Please go online to choose which School Picture will appear in your Yearbook/Composite.*
To view and select your photo, look for an email sent to you by “Visual Image Photography”, or go to vipis.com to search for your gallery. (A student ID number may be required.) If you have any questions or cannot find your images, please contact VIP at support@vipis.com.
*Your deadline to make your yearbook picture selection is Sunday November 30th (after which VIP will choose a picture for you.) There is no deadline to order photo packages.
📣 Early Pickup Reminder at Starbuck International K-8
To keep students safe and avoid disruptions during the busiest part of our school day, please follow our end-of-day pickup procedures:
🕝 If you need to pick up your child after 2:50 PM, please call the office before 2:30 PM.
This allows us time to locate your student and have them ready.
🚫 If you call or arrive after 2:30 PM, you will need to wait until regular dismissal.
Students and staff are transitioning across the building at this time, and retrieval is not possible.
📚 From 2:50–3:35, PYP students are in Specials, middle school is finishing essential instruction, and staff are preparing for dismissal. Pulling students during this time is disruptive and unsafe.
⚠️ Early pickups should only happen in true emergencies, even for middle school students, as they miss critical end-of-day learning.
Thank you for helping us keep routines safe and smooth for all learners!
Watch Us Rise!
To keep students safe and avoid disruptions during the busiest part of our school day, please follow our end-of-day pickup procedures:
🕝 If you need to pick up your child after 2:50 PM, please call the office before 2:30 PM.
This allows us time to locate your student and have them ready.
🚫 If you call or arrive after 2:30 PM, you will need to wait until regular dismissal.
Students and staff are transitioning across the building at this time, and retrieval is not possible.
📚 From 2:50–3:35, PYP students are in Specials, middle school is finishing essential instruction, and staff are preparing for dismissal. Pulling students during this time is disruptive and unsafe.
⚠️ Early pickups should only happen in true emergencies, even for middle school students, as they miss critical end-of-day learning.
Thank you for helping us keep routines safe and smooth for all learners!
Watch Us Rise!
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
Good evening, Starbuck families!
There is NO PM Extended Learning this week on Wednesday, November 19, and next week on Monday and Tuesday.
However, there WILL be AM programs on those days.
We wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Buenas noches, familias de Starbuck!
No habrá Extended Learning por la tarde (PM) esta semana el miércoles 19 de noviembre, ni la próxima semana el lunes y martes.
Sin embargo, sí habrá programas por la mañana (AM) en esos días.
¡Les deseamos a usted y a su familia un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!
There is NO PM Extended Learning this week on Wednesday, November 19, and next week on Monday and Tuesday.
However, there WILL be AM programs on those days.
We wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!
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Buenas noches, familias de Starbuck!
No habrá Extended Learning por la tarde (PM) esta semana el miércoles 19 de noviembre, ni la próxima semana el lunes y martes.
Sin embargo, sí habrá programas por la mañana (AM) en esos días.
¡Les deseamos a usted y a su familia un Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias!
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.
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.
PTSA meeting
Wednesday November 19th at 5:30pm.
Please use this link to join!
https://meet.google.com/jei-qwgb-dfv
Wednesday November 19th at 5:30pm.
Please use this link to join!
https://meet.google.com/jei-qwgb-dfv
Dine and Donate!
Today November 18th from 4-8 pm at Qdoba
6035 W Durand Ave Mount Pleasant.
Scan the QR code in restaurant or use the code in the flyer below during online sales.
Today November 18th from 4-8 pm at Qdoba
6035 W Durand Ave Mount Pleasant.
Scan the QR code in restaurant or use the code in the flyer below during online sales.
Joining the PTSA is one of the simplest and most meaningful ways families can strengthen our school community. When you join, you help provide resources that enrich classrooms, support student well-being, fund engaging learning experiences, and celebrate our children’s growth. Your involvement—whether through membership, volunteering, or simply staying informed—directly enhances opportunities for every student. Middle school students can also be members!
Tonight’s the night! 🎉
Don’t forget to join us for the Case Academy Showcase Open House TODAY from 5:00–7:00 PM at Case High School!
✅ Explore our Academies & pathways
✅ Meet teachers, staff, and current students
✅ Learn about classes, clubs, and future opportunities
✅ Ask questions and start planning for next year
Bring the whole family and come see what it means to be a Case Eagle! 🦅💚💛
Don’t forget to join us for the Case Academy Showcase Open House TODAY from 5:00–7:00 PM at Case High School!
✅ Explore our Academies & pathways
✅ Meet teachers, staff, and current students
✅ Learn about classes, clubs, and future opportunities
✅ Ask questions and start planning for next year
Bring the whole family and come see what it means to be a Case Eagle! 🦅💚💛
📸 Picture Make-Up Day is this Wednesday, November 12!
Students who missed the first picture day will have their photos taken.
If your child already had pictures taken but you’d like a re-take, please contact their homeroom teacher or the main office before Wednesday. Sstudents cannot retake without prior parent communication.
You can also view and order photos from the first picture day at www.vipis.com
🎃📚 Congratulations to our Scary Story Contest winners! Ten talented students were recognized for their creativity and got to meet author Rory Graves and receive an autographed copy of Haunted Racine! 👻🦅 #StarbuckStrong #WatchUsRise #YoungAuthors #IBLearners
November 10-14th we will be collecting food to help our Starbuck Families in need!
Bring in non-perishable food items or money donations to your homeroom classes throughout the week. Money donations will be used to sponsor a family or supplement donation bags/boxes.
The Homeroom that brings in the most food/Money will be rewarded! PYP Classroom winner earns extra recess.
MYP homeroom winner earns a choice of: first to get food during lunch, recess, or popcorn.
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
Spirit Week brought our community together through creativity, awareness, and fun! From celebrating individually to supporting breast cancer awareness and ending with Halloween smiles-our learners truly showed balance and caring. ❤️🎃
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
🍁 Fall Conferences Next Week! 🍁
It’s that time of year again — Fall Conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7! Please review the schedule carefully:
📚 School Schedule:
Grades K–5: No school on Thursday or Friday.
Grades 6–12: Regular school day on Thursday; no school on Friday.
🗓️ Conference Times:
PYP (Grades K–5): Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
MYP (Grades 6–8): Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–7:40 p.m.
PYP & MYP: Friday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
✅ Sign up for your conference time here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOpclyA3o-JyUtNYgTSQVqrArIxYyPWKXZ6fuMW95DI/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating your students’ progress!
It’s that time of year again — Fall Conferences are coming up on Thursday, November 6 and Friday, November 7! Please review the schedule carefully:
📚 School Schedule:
Grades K–5: No school on Thursday or Friday.
Grades 6–12: Regular school day on Thursday; no school on Friday.
🗓️ Conference Times:
PYP (Grades K–5): Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
MYP (Grades 6–8): Thursday, 4:30 p.m.–7:40 p.m.
PYP & MYP: Friday, 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
✅ Sign up for your conference time here:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kOpclyA3o-JyUtNYgTSQVqrArIxYyPWKXZ6fuMW95DI/edit?usp=sharing
We look forward to connecting with our families and celebrating your students’ progress!
⭐️ Safety Drill Update ⭐️
Today our students and staff took part in our ALICE safety drill (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). During the drill, everyone practiced locking down, staying out of sight, and safely evacuating the building under staff supervision.
Our students did an excellent job staying calm and following directions. These practices help ensure that everyone at Starbuck knows what to do to stay safe in an emergency.
Today our students and staff took part in our ALICE safety drill (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate). During the drill, everyone practiced locking down, staying out of sight, and safely evacuating the building under staff supervision.
Our students did an excellent job staying calm and following directions. These practices help ensure that everyone at Starbuck knows what to do to stay safe in an emergency.