Wisconsin Reading Corps has recently announced its need for tutors. Reading Corps is an evidence-based AmeriCorps program. They are dedicated to helping all children become strong readers. In the 2022 to 2023 school year, Wisconsin Reading Corps has doubled the number of reading tutors and has expanded into 149 schools in Wisconsin. Due to COVID-19 and in […]
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Racine County Community Resource Directory
The Racine County Eye has compiled a helpful Community Resource Directory to provide assistance when someone is in need of available resources. This directory contains resources such as emergency resources, abuse resources, advocacy support, consumer needs, education, employment help, food resources, financial assistance, healthcare, housing, parenting, mental health, transportation, and veteran services. Racine County is […]
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RUSD Board of Education April 25 Meeting Summary
RACINE – On April 25, the RUSD Board of Education held its monthly meeting. There were several recognitions, including new board members, several sports and contest winners, a $40,000 grant and more. RUSD Board of Education Welcomes New Members On April 25, the Board of Education welcomed two new Board members during a special Oath […]
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Racine Literacy Council Seeks Volunteers and Tutors, Informational Meeting May 11
The Racine Literacy Council is seeking volunteers and tutors. This nonprofit organization believes in opening the door to education. They achieve this by providing adult literacy programs in Racine County. Additionally, they work to raise community awareness of the importance and impact of literacy. For two hours a week, as a volunteer, you can provide educational assistance. […]
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Teacher Appreciation Week: 5 Ways to Make Teachers Feel Appreciated
Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated for a week every year to celebrate the work that teachers contribute to our community. Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated until May 6 this year. There is plenty of time to show your appreciation for the ones who have helped shape your mind and help you grow. Have a teacher […]
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Spring Commencement 2022 at University of Wisconsin-Parkside
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside has announced its Commencement Ceremony to recognize the academic achievements of the Spring 2022 graduating class. More than 500 graduates from UW-Parkside, Class of 2022, and their guests will be in attendance. Commencement held in two ceremonies Commencement will take place on Saturday, May 14, at the De Simone Arena, Sports […]
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Modesti Scores Boys’ Varsity Soccer Coach Position at The Prairie School
Michael Modesti began playing soccer at a young age. His days as a child were spent running up and down the fields at the Soccer Complex of Racine, also known as SCORe. His love for the game carried him to opportunities to play as a dual-sport athlete at Carthage College, 2001 Alford Park Drive in Kenosha, WI. […]
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Walden III Named a U.S. News Best High School
Walden High School – Walden III High School, a school in Racine Unified School District, and has been named a U.S. News Best High School. The U.S. News Best High Schools rankings include data on nearly 24,000 public high schools. The schools considered are from all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Of those […]
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Firebirds Champions Again
Senior Matt Slivinski helped the Carthage College Firebirds Men’s Volleyball team defend their national championship on April 23 in front of their home crowd. Slivinski had 18 kills in his final collegiate match as Carthage College won their second consecutive national championship in four sets (25-21, 25-22, 18-25, 25-22) over No. 1 ranked Springfield College. […]
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Graham Accepts Varsity Head Football Coach Position at Case High School
Case High School’s Varsity Football has appointed a new head coach. Anton Graham has accepted the position to take over and replace the previous coach, Bryan Shredl. This will be Graham’s first head coaching opportunity as a football coach for Racine Unified School District. He has years of experience under his belt as a coach […]
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Carthage Firebirds look to defend championship at home April 22
The Carthage Firebirds Men’s Volleyball team will have a chance to defend their National Championship on their home court this week. The Firebirds used a 3-0 sweep of Dominican to punch their ticket to the Division 3 Men’s Volleyball Final Four, which they will host in their home arena starting Friday at Tarble Arena. “We […]
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The Rita turns 10 at UW-Parkside
SOMERS – UW-Parkside is celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for the Arts and Humanities with “A Sunday at the Rita” on April 24, 2022. The event will take place from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., and will feature a performance by Parkside Range at 3 p.m. in Bedford Concert […]
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Firebirds advance to Elite Eight
Firebirds Zach Bulthuis and Matt Slivinski both posted double-digit kills as the Carthage College Men’s Volleyball Team notched their first win of NCAA tournament play. Bulthuis posted 12 kills, while Slivinski had 10 kills and six service aces as the Firebirds dispatched Mount Union in three sets to open up tournament play. “Zach was unreal […]
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Ripon College: Hansen to Perform in Jazz Ensemble on April 22
RIPON, WI – Ethan Hansen, class of 2023, of Franksville, Wisconsin, will be performing with the Ripon College Jazz Ensemble during their spring concert on Friday, April 22. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in Demmer Recital Hall, C.J. Rodman Center for the Arts. Admission is free and open to the public. Hansen is […]
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Celebrate Earth Day resumes at Gateway Technical College on April 23
Gateway Technical College is hosting its 14th annual Celebrate Earth Day event on April 23. The event will be held in person from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Gateway’s Kenosha Campus, 3520 30th Ave., and Gateway’s Elkhorn Campus, 400 County Road H. This popular celebration is open to the public. It provides a […]