The R.E.A.L. School (6-12) -

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

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 💪📚✨

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.

It's the Graduation Cap edition of #MasterpieceMonday! CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK, graduates! #YouBelongHere

R.E.A.L. School graduates receive diplomas. To read more, click on the article. https://journaltimes.com/news/local/education/article_52b62b10-a0a5-4463-bf82-1c511f8e2e50.html#tracking-source=mp-homepage

There’s still time to fill out your FAFSA. Meet with your counselor if you need assistance.

It’s a super quick W for anyone looking to go to a 4-year, 2-year or community college. Filling out the FAFSA takes like 30 minutes - and you’ll get a lifetime of benefits. Questions? See your school counselor. FAFSA link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Your future self will thank you (Them? Y’alls?) for completing the FAFSA. Less debt now = more “pizza time” later. Questions? See your school counselor. FAFSA link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Start your journey to higher education by filling out the FAFSA. FAFSA=Free Application for Federal Student Aid (or in other words PRECIOUS MONEY FOR COLLEGE). FAFSA link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Are you in your Applying For Financial Aid era? Scholarships, grants and loans are just a few clicks away! Go get your FREE MONEY and complete the FAFSA today! FAFSA link: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Your future, fast-tracked! Racine Unified students can now Direct Admit to 10 UW schools - no more applications! Learn more about the program here: https://www.rusd.org/article/1868854

Finding the FAFSA confusing? Or thinking, what the heck is the FAFSA? We got you! Swing into your high school counselor’s office for assistance completing the FAFSA and to secure your FREE MONEY to pay for college.

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

#YouBelongHere

Current sophomores and juniors, attend one of the three upcoming Youth Apprenticeship Spring Hiring Events! To register: Log into Xello, go to Surveys, select '2025 YA Spring Hiring Events.' All three events will be held at Roma Lodge, 7131 Spring St. from 2-5PM. Each event will focus on different career fields: April 8 - Business, Marketing, IT, Hospitality, Finance April 30 - Transportation, Manufacturing, Engineering, Construction May 14 - Healthcare, Education, Human Services