**Editor’s Note: This was submitted by Case High School Teacher Nancy Gibson J.I. Case High School in Racine, WI is one of just 76 schools across the U.S. selected for the 2016 Top Global Learning Schools award. Of all the public, private and charter schools in the nation, only 76 schools were given the award by […]
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Teens Facing Charges After Fight at School
Two teenage boys are facing charges after they got into a physical altercation at J.I. Case High School. Anthony Wright, 17, was charged Tuesday in Racine County Circuit Court with one misdemeanor count each of possession of a dangerous weapon at school, disorderly conduct and obstruction. If convicted, he faces up to 21 months in […]
Big things planned for Case H.S. Homecoming
J.I. Case High School is doing things up big this week for its 50th anniversary homecoming celebration. Scheduled events include fireworks, an alumni tailgate, a post-game bonfire and alumni open house. The school at 7345 Washington Ave., Mount Pleasant, is marking 50 years with special, limited edition apparel and its first-ever bobble head of mascot […]
Obituary: Eugene Nelson, 20 Year S.C. Johnson Employee
Eugene Alan Nelson, “Gene”, 63, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home. He was born in Racine, May 7, 1953, son of Richard and Jeanette (Nee: Hegeman) Nelson. Gene graduated from J.I Case High School “Class of 1971”. He was employed by S. C. Johnson at Waxdale for 37 years and was a […]
Excellence in Racine: 12 Student Golfers Named All-State Honorees
Congratulations are in order for 12 Racine Unified student golfers for being recognized as All-State Academic honorees. The Golf Coaches Association of Wisconsin named five students from William Horlick; six students from J.I. Case; and one student from Walden III high schools based on this criteria: A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.25 […]
Special Encore Performance June 18 #DarkSideoftheRainbow
The J.I. Case High School theater students will present a special encore performance June 18 of their student-written and performed play, #DarkSideoftheRainbow. After three students committed suicide at Horlick High School in just two years, the students saw an opportunity to highlight several issues they see in the community, so they wrote this original musical. The story gives […]
Grads Receive Over $5 Million in Scholarships
Congratulations are in order for members of the Racine Unified Class of 2016 for earning over $5 million in scholarships. J.I. Case Eagles leads the pack with almost $1.9 million in awards and are followed by: Washington Park = almost $1.6 million William Horlick = $1 million Walden III = $660,000 REAL School = $108,000 For […]
Excellence in Racine: 10 Full Inter-Baccalaureate Candidates
Congratulations are in order for 10 students who have braved the rigors of a full International Baccalaureate schedule to become full IB candidates. Students who complete a full IB Diploma often go onto college ahead of the rest of their incoming class with eligibility to skip some college classes, saving themselves (and their parents!) a […]
Obituary: Diana Zuniga
Diana G. Zuniga, 62, passed away unexpectedly Monday at her residence. She was born in Racine, Oct. 19, 1953, the third of eight children of the late Jesus and Margaret (Nee: Wensing) Zuniga. Diana graduated from J.I Case High School “Class of 1971”, attended Gateway Technical College and graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor of Science […]
Vote and Share: Case & Park Team Up for STEM Grants
Students at J.I. Case and Washington Park students are asking the entire Racine Unified community to vote for their healthy community walkway project for the chance to win either a $10,000 or a $5,000 grant through the Ford STEM Community Challenge: Building Sustainable Communities. Everyone can vote once per day through 5 p.m. Tuesday. Click […]
Substitute Teacher Accused of Sexual Contact with Students
Mount Pleasant police say a 28-year-old substitute teacher is behind bars facing multiple felonies for having inappropriate sexual contact with at least one student. The teacher has been booked into the Racine County Jail on felony counts of child enticement, sexual assault of a child by a school staff person, and exposing a child to […]
Excellence in Racine: Megan Larson is WISN’s February Top Teacher
WISN 12 News recently surprised Case High School teacher Megan Larson with the announcement that she is the news station’s February Top Teacher. Meteorologist Sally Severson surprised Larson with the news, telling her she was chosen because of how her students feel about her. “Her passion for teaching pushes her students to think beyond the […]
Case High School Teacher is WISN Top Teacher
It’s not official until the segment airs, but WISN 12 News surprised Ms. Larson at J.I. Case High School Thursday with the announcement that she is one of the news station’s top teachers. Racine County Eye will post the full video once it airs, but for now, enjoy this preview posted on the Racine Unified […]
Racine, Mount Pleasant PD Graduates 1st STOP Classes at Case & Park
Small groups of students at both J.I. Case and Washington Park High Schools are walking around with a new appreciation and understanding of what it takes to be an area police officer. Racine and Mount Pleasant police officers facilitated the first STOP program in Racine Unified this fall and recently “graduated” their first classes; three […]
Excellence in Racine: Unified Team Could Take Boys Basketball Conference
Eagles, Rebels and Panthers fans should all have something to cheer about during the boys basketball season. The J.I. Case High School Eagles finished last year in a three-way tie for first place in the Southeast Conference, making it to the division sectional where they lost by a point to West Allis Central, a story in […]
