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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What local teachers want parents to know before the 2023-24 school year
RACINE, KENOSHA COUNTIES — To equip families with the knowledge to get back into the classroom without a hassle, our local teachers are offering their advice on how to have a school year that is nothing but smooth sailing. Educators play an enormous role in the development of youth, everywhere. Teachers grow to know their […]
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2023 8th Grade Transition Ceremony schedule for Racine Unified School District
RACINE — Racine Unified School District has officially announced the schedule for the 2023 Transition ceremonies for students in the 8th grade. 8th Grade Transition Ceremony The following schedule is as follows for the 2023 Transition Ceremonies: SchoolDateTimeLocationGifford SchoolJune 810 a.m. – noon8332 Northwestern Ave.Jerstad-Agerholm SchoolJune 81:45 p.m.3535 Lasalle St.(Drive-thru bridge ceremony)Gilmore Fine ArtsJune 99 […]
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Gifford School drive collects 1.5 tons of food
RACINE COUNTY — Students and staff at Gifford School, 8332 Northwestern Ave., collected more than 1.5 tons (3,052.8 lbs. to be exact) of food for a local food pantry in the school’s annual food drive. Gifford students loaded food items – ranging from ramen noodles to canned tuna to peanut butter – into vehicles Tuesday […]
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101-year-old WWII, Vietnam, other veterans recognized at Gifford School
RACINE — Dry eyes were sparse, and colors of red, white, and blue filled the auditorium on Nov. 10, 2022, at the annual Veterans Day Program event at Gifford School, 8332 Northwestern Ave. The annual Veterans Day celebration at Gifford Elementary School in Racine, Wis. honored dozens of veterans in attendance. – This year’s program […]