UPDATE 3:00 p.m.: Mount Pleasant Police Sgt. Eric Giese has clarified that while the shooting of 16-year-old Zysean Golden may have been gang-related, only the assailant, Tyrese G. Love, is known to be gang-affiliated. The victim, Golden, does not have any known gang activity. ORIGINAL STORY: MOUNT PLEASANT – A 19-year-old Racine man is in […]
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Cops ‘N Kids Extended Learning hours open for enrollment through 6th grade
RACINE — A partnership between Cops ‘N Kids Reading Center and Racine Unified School District offers the opportunity for students to participate in extended learning enrichment. Students can gain access to free tutors if they are between three years of age and the 6th grade. Additional learning services are available for children who are between […]
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UPDATE: Witnesses say 16-year-old shot outside Horlick Field after football game
UPDATE 8:14 a.m. Sept. 10: Officials with the Racine Police Department confirmed Saturday morning that a 16-year-old girl was shot in the leg. Officers providing extra attention at the Horlick football game heard the shots and ran toward High Street and Blake Avenue. They found the girl laying on the sidewalk after being shot in […]
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State adds 14 new pathways to Youth Apprenticeship offerings
MADISON – The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD) and Gov. Tony Evers’ office announced this week that the state’s high school juniors and seniors will now have 14 new occupational pathways for Youth Apprenticeship. “We have to make sure our kids have apprenticeship opportunities and different pathways to get the jobs and skills training […]
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Racine County: 10 stories you may have missed this week
RACINE COUNTY — The start of September kicked off this week and the news was flying off the press. Children are back in school. The fall season is upon us. Events are in full swing. You name it, it’s happening in Racine. Perhaps, you may have missed what’s happened this week. If you’re someone who […]
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PHOTOS: 2022 first day of school
Students in Southeastern Wisconsin are back to school for another year. Children across Racine and Kenosha counties and beyond have been preparing for this day. Now it’s finally here. Their backpacks are loaded, lunches are packed and these children are on their way to a great year. While it may still feel like summer outside, […]
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Educator at Knapp kicks off school year with “It’s about that time” video
Educator Monique McKnight is preparing for her 28th school year with Racine Unified School District. To add a little pep to her student’s steps, for the 2022-23 school year, she’s taken to TikTok to get them hyped. Her own take on Lizzo’s hit song, “About Damn Time” is a catchy tune to fit the start […]
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The R.E.A.L. School’s 2022-23 extracurricular activities
The R.E.A.L. School is a smaller school within RUSD. While opportunities for students to join extracurriculars outside of the classroom may not be as large as in other schools, they still enhance a child’s education. Are you a high school student at The R.E.A.L. School? Check out what’s offered: Extracurricular activities at The R.E.A.L. School […]
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Walden III School’s 2022-23 extracurricular activities
Walden III is RUSD’s smallest school within the RUSD, but there’s no shortage of ways to get involved at the school or within the district. Unlike most schools, Walden III has a different approach to playing sports and clubs available. Nonetheless, if you attend their high school, joining their extracurricular activities is possible. Check out […]
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Park High School’s 2022-23 extracurricular activities
Park High School’s Panthers are on the prowl, coming up on a new school year. With a fresh start, it’s the perfect time to try something new or to add to the list of activities you are participating in. The school is located at 1901 12th St. What team are you looking to join? Should […]
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Case High School’s 2022-23 extracurricular activities
If you’re a Case High School Eagle getting ready to soar into the school year, it’s best you know what’s happening at your nest. Case High School is located at 7345 Washington Ave. The public school within RUSD offers a variety of activities to meet the interests of all students. Interested in joining a team […]
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Free bus tracking app for RUSD families, district encourages use
As Racine Unified School District students gear up for the school year, they are encouraged to engage with the tools to help them succeed, like a free bus tracking app that is now available for the district. RUSD is encouraging students, parents and guardians to download the FirstView® app. The app is designed to help […]
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RYDE Racine partners with RUSD, Gateway for student transportation for 2022-23 school year
RACINE – Students of both Racine Unified School District and Gateway Technical College will have another option for transportation to and from school once again this year. The City of Racine’s public transportation system, RYDE Racine, is back providing transportation to the public schools after an almost two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Racine […]
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Annual registration for RUSD open until Aug. 31
All students who will be attending Racine Unified School District must complete the annual registration. The district is implementing new registration this year for returning and new students. Registration is open now until Aug. 31. It includes and verifies contact information, student health information and fees. How to register Annual registration can be completed by […]
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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 […]