Did you know that Wadewitz recently had a whole bunch of 100 year olds celebrating 100 days of school? Big shout out to Ms Laitinen 1st grade class for sharing. Also had to include one of our Star 3rd grade kiddos. Hopefully we have a little less gray hair tomorrow! #waddyway #wheredoestimego #1dayretirementhome #youbelonghere
1 day ago, Donald Katzer
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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
This week was the Racine Police Department's Love Week! Officer Hood has been surprising a staff member at each RUSD school with a Sunshine Award, flowers and a gift certificate. ❤❤❤ For the last four years, Love Week has recognized those who have made a major impact on our community. This year Wadewitz was able to recognize four staff members for the impact they have on our school community. Susan Wirshing, Stacey Karnowski, Anna Nielsen, and Celia Piper are the definition of love and compassion. It's impossible to think of those two words and not picture these extraordinary staff members. They are a huge part of what makes Wadewitz the place to be! Help me in congratulating these wonderful people! Happy Love Week and Happy Valentine's Day! #waddyway #youbelonghere #takemondayoff
7 days ago, Donald Katzer
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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
If you have a kinder student in Mrs. Prohaska's class, ask them about Friendship day in their class today. They celebrated by making these awesome "Friendship Bracelets" Super Cool! #Waddyway #youbelonghere #tswiftapproved
9 days ago, Donald Katzer
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PTA Popcorn "Friday" is tomorrow at school. 50 cents per bag with all proceeds going directly back to the PTA. Enjoy the yum yum popcorn tomorrow!
10 days ago, Donald Katzer

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.

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

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

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
Can't wait to see that snazzy bear at center court in our new gym. Gym floor painting is happening this week and we are one step closer to opening the new gym. Couldn't be more excited! Officially welcome to Wadewitz Waddy Bear!
about 2 months ago, Donald Katzer
Waddy Logo
Make it a new year's resolution to establish a read-aloud routine at home! Find some tips to get started at rusd.org/raisingreaders
about 2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
how many nights a week should you be reading? 6-7
Thank you to everyone at the Academies of Racine at William Horlick High School for the inviting 7 of our students to be part of your Winter Assembly! They loved participating in the 3 Legged Race and getting a special gift (Horlick Hat) from Santa! Lots of fun was had by all! Happy Holidays Everyone! Stay safe and see you in 2026!
2 months ago, Donald Katzer
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Thank you to everyone that joined us this week for our "Holiday Letters to Loved Ones" event. Famlies were able to get snacks and write letters to loved ones for the holidays. Students were also able to grab some books for some holiday break reading. All of this was made possible because of the efforts of our Title 1 staff. So thank you to all and Happy Holidays. And thank you to Ms. Smith for all the wonderful decorations.
2 months ago, Donald Katzer
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Hello Wadewitz Families- Just a reminder is that there is NO EXTENDED LEARNING on THURSDAY DEC. 18th, 2025.

Hola familias de Wadewitz: Solo para recordarles que NO habrá clases de aprendizaje extendido el jueves 18 de diciembre de 2025.
2 months ago, Donald Katzer
Join us next week for Winter Break Count Down Spirit Week at Wadewitz.

Monday Dec. 15th- Flannel Day!
Tuesday Dec. 16th- Wild about Break- Wear your favorite animal print!
Wednesday Dec. 17th- Waddy Wednesday- Wear school gear/ colors
Thursday Dec. 18th- Holiday Sweater Day- Wear your best festive sweater!
Friday Dec. 19th. - Everyones Favorite- Pajama Day!

¡Acompáñenos la próxima semana para la cuenta regresiva hacia las vacaciones de invierno en Wadewitz!

Lunes, 15 de diciembre: ¡Día de Franela!
Ponte tu camisa de franela favorita.
Martes, 16 de diciembre: Locos por las Vacaciones (Wild about Break)
¡Viste tu ropa con estampado de animal favorita!
Miércoles, 17 de diciembre: Miércoles de "Waddy"
Viste ropa de la escuela o los colores escolares.
Jueves, 18 de diciembre: Día del Suéter Festivo
¡Ponte tu mejor suéter festivo o navideño!
Viernes, 19 de diciembre: El Favorito de Todos... ¡Día de Pijamas!
¡Ven en tu pijama más cómoda!
2 months ago, Donald Katzer
Winter Break Count Down
We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to our incredible sponsors for supporting the RUSD 4th/5th-grade Evolution soccer program - and a special thanks to Chris Hilbert from Sound Decisions and Mike Malcer of Sports of All Sorts for providing RUSD team t-shirts for our players! ⚽️

Your generosity helps our students feel proud, united and supported on and off the field! We truly value your commitment to our youth and our community. 🏆
THANK YOU for making a difference! #YouBelongHere
2 months ago, Racine Unified School District
Ten colorful t-shrits, one for each of the our schools in the Evolution Soccer League.
Nine students, wearing their Evolution soccer league shirts, standing in front of a soccer goal.
Ten students wearing their Evolution soccer league shirts, standing in front of bleachers.
Popcorn sales this week will be on Thursday because students dont have school on Friday. Remember, each bag is 50 cents and money goes to our PTA.

Thanks everyone!
2 months ago, Donald Katzer