RACINE — This holiday season Horlick High School’s Vocal Music Department is transporting back to the year 1588 through their 46th annual Renaissance Feast. Students are calling on the community to embark on this musical journey with them through the opulent court of Queen Elizabeth I. This year’s event will be held at The DeKoven […]
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Academies of Racine earn EVERFI Empowered Seal for 2022-23 school year
RACINE — The Academies of Racine were implemented in middle schools throughout Racine Unified School District during the 2022-23 school year and just before the 2023-24 school year begins, the district was awarded an EVERFI Empowered Seal. With 17,862 students, the district was named the largest school district to earn the seal in the state […]
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Racine Unified student apprenticeships to include educators
RACINE — Apprenticeships for students interested in education careers are coming this fall to the Racine Unified School District’s Academies of Racine. The apprenticeship program expansion means that students within the Education pathways at Case, Horlick and Park high schools will have the opportunity to work alongside teachers in K-8 classrooms as well as taking […]
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Gun violence victim gets surprise graduation ceremony in hospital room
RACINE — Just days before what was meant to be Davion Robinson’s graduation day, he became a victim of gun violence. The senior had the intent to walk across the stage at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave., with his fellow graduating class on June 2, but admission to the Trauma Center at Froedtert & the […]
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1st annual Racine Chili Bowl names Case High School as champion
RACINE — The 1st annual Racine Firefighters vs. the Academies of Racine Chili Bowl kicked off on Dec. 15. Participants came ready to win, but only one chili could be named the best. Case High School culinary students took home that accolade. The chili bowl was judged by community leaders and personalities from around the […]
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6 Academies of Racine receive model certification from the National Career Academy Coalition
Six high schools within Racine Unified School District’s Academies of Racine have received model certification from the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC). This organization is the certifying body for Career Academies and the founders of the method. RUSD’s academies are the first in Racine County and in Wisconsin to receive the certification. They are also […]