RACINE — The Racine Unified School District has been undergoing construction in its schools and facilities thanks to 2020 referendum funds. The construction is in accordance with RUSD’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan.
A March 11 newsletter details the most recent updates, including dates for five groundbreaking ceremonies.
Hammes Field: new turf, other renovations
Anticipated changes to Case High School’s Hammes Field include renovations, a new turf field and softball field improvements, according to the newsletter. Completion is expected by Spring 2024.
By July 2023, the previous turf was fully taken out.
See the full presentation of changes to be made here.
Horlick High School: 1928 wing renovations, new locker rooms
Improvements to Horlick High School’s facilities include modernization of learning spaces, updates to security, new girls’ varsity locker rooms, accessibility improvements and renovations in the 1928 wing, according to the newsletter.
Completion is expected by Fall 2025.
A kick-off event will be held at 10:30 a.m. on May 8 at Horlick High School.
See the latest architectural designs here.
Jerstad-Agerholm K-8: new playground, gym addition
Updates to Jerstad-Agerholm School include general renovations, the addition of a gym, updates to security, accessibility improvements and a new playground. Completion is expected by Fall 2024.
The most recent progress photos come from February of this year, which showcases a mural and renovated bathroom stalls.
See the full presentation here.
Mitchell K-8: May 2 groundbreaking ceremony
The first on the list of groundbreaking ceremonies comes from Mitchell K-8. Anticipated changes at Mitchell include the modernization of learning spaces, accessibility improvements, a new gym and infrastructure improvements, according to the newsletter. Completion is expected by Summer 2025.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. on May 2 at 2701 Drexel Ave.
See the full project breakdown for Mitchell School below.
Olympia Brown K-8: new cafeteria and kitchen addition, security updates
Olympia Brown School has the second groundbreaking ceremony for the district. Changes will include a new middle school addition, new gym addition, new cafeteria and kitchen addition, infrastructure improvements and updates to security, according to the newsletter. Completion is expected by Fall 2025.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on April 10 at 2115 5 1/2 Mile Road.
View the official rendered designs here.
Red Apple K-8 STEAM School: April 16 groundbreaking ceremony
Red Apple hosts the third of the groundbreaking ceremonies. The newsletter reads, “A brand new Red Apple K-8 STEAM School will be built on the Franklin (old Walden III) site.” Completion of this project is expected by Fall 2025.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. on April 16 at 955 10th St.
The latest architectural designs for Red Apple Elementary can be viewed here.
Schulte K-8: April 9 groundbreaking ceremony
The fourth ceremony comes from Schulte. The newsletter reads, “A brand new Schulte K-8 school will be built next to the current Schulte Elementary School.” Completion is expected by Fall 2025.
A groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 9 a.m. on April 9 at 8515 Westminster Drive in Sturtevant.
View the full presentation of Schulte’s updates and plans here.
S.C. Johnson Elementary: new music, art and STEAM rooms
Finally, SC Johnson will host the fifth and final groundbreaking ceremony during this wave of construction throughout the district. Improvements to be made at S.C. Johnson Elementary School include modernization of learning spaces, updates to security, new gym addition, accessibility updates, infrastructure improvements and new rooms for music, art and STEAM.
Completion is expected by Fall 2025.
A groundbreaking ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. on May 1 at 2420 Kentucky St.
The presentation of S.C. Johnson’s architectural updates and renders can be viewed here.
Starbuck K-8 IB School: Jefferson Lighthouse and West Ridge’s new home
The newsletter reads, “New construction will create a K-8 International Baccalaureate school. Jefferson Lighthouse and West Ridge IB students will move to the Starbuck K-8 Campus in Fall 2024.”
See the full presentation regarding Starbuck here.
The Long-Range Facilities Master Plan
RUSD’s website explains how the Long-Range Facilities Master Plan came to be.
“In April 2020, the Racine community voted to support a referendum that will impact every school and every student in RUSD,” the website reads. “The referendum will fund the projects planned through the district’s Long-Range Facilities Master Plan.”
The school district is using a three-pronged approach for this plan, according to the website. Those prongs are as follows:
- Strong academics
- Resources aligned with their vision
- Excellent learning environment
“We are grateful for the community’s support and ready to get to work,” the website reads.
Read more about the master plan here. For further information, email info@rusd.org.
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