RACINE COUNTY — In April 2020, the Racine community voted and approved a referendum that will fund the work of Racine Unified School District’s (RUSD) Long-Range Facilities Master Plan. “From brand new schools to additions and renovations, we are excited to continue our commitment to positively impact every school over the next several years,” said […]
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Local technology deserts: Racine Public Library’s Techmobile helping to bridge the gap
RACINE — Closing the gap on technology deserts – the ability to have consistent, working internet services for everyone – continues to be a common struggle throughout the United States. Areas of Racine and the surrounding communities certainly aren’t immune to these situations. The term “technology deserts” has become a buzzword, and while Wisconsin doesn’t […]
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State of the City: Mayor Mason praises Evers, ARPA funding
RACINE – Mayor Cory Mason, delivering his annual State of the City address on Tuesday evening, was effusive in his praise to Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers and the funding the city has received through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). “This is the 16th year I have had the privilege to represent the City […]
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“Spring is in the Hair” Hosted by RUSD and United Way Huge Success
“Spring is in the Hair!” On Tuesday, student barbers and stylists from Gateway Technical College provided free haircuts and simple styles to students at Julian Thomas Elementary School. The event helped provide confidence and gave families access to hygiene resources. “Spring is in the Hair” was made possible thanks to Racine Unified’s partnership with the […]
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Halloween Costume Drive at Julian Thomas Elementary
What to do with those Halloween costumes of years gone by? Donate them! Julian Thomas Elementary School is having a Halloween Costume Drive that will benefit the Community Schools in Racine. Leigh Ann Martinez is employed at United Way of Racine as the Community School Coordinator for Julian Thomas Elementary School. The school had a […]
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City, RUSD, and AMI Health Partner to Bring Vaccine Clinics to School Events
RACINE– Today, Mayor Cory Mason and RUSD Superintendent Dr. Eric Gallien announced a partnership to help provide more equitable access to the COVID-19 vaccine for students and families at upcoming school events with the support of AMI Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS). AMI Health, which currently operates the vaccine clinic at […]
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Legislature Special Session Includes Racine Health Center Funding
RACINE – The Wisconsin Legislature is called into a Special Session next Tuesday that includes expanding the BadgerCare health program and funding more than 50 initiatives around the state, including $53 million for a permanent Racine Community Health Center. Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, signed an executive order earlier this week introducing the Special Session […]