Racine Educators United (REU), the professional union representing Racine Unified School District (RUSD) teachers, educational assistants, psychologists, nurses and social workers, has issued a series of recommendations to help reduce staff turnover and “better meet the needs of students,” according to an REU news release. The plan was presented at Monday’s RUSD Board of Education […]
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RUSD Aquatic Center Pool Update
On Wednesday, another advancement took place at the Racine Unified School District Aquatic Center. The facility is currently under construction, just west of J. I. Case High School, at 7543 Washington Ave. (Highway 20). The pool has been filled, and with that, the center is one step closer to being open. RUSD announced the update […]
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REAL School Student Wins Tech-Prize Idea Competition
Malea Pina, a 13-year-old student at the REAL School in Racine, partook in the Visioning a Greater Racine’s Tech-Prize contest. Pina won the top prize in the student portion of the contest. Pina proposed an app idea that would essentially focus on peer-to-peer homework help. Her app is, essentially, a strong resolution to getting help […]
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Shevokas earns spot on 2021 Monmouth College football team
Casey Shevokas of Union Grove has earned a spot on the Monmouth College Fighting Scots football team. The Fighting Scots are an NCAA Division III school and are currently enjoying a four-game winning streak. The team will look to extend their streak against Cornell College for the Homecoming game on Oct. 23. The annual Bronze […]
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EverGreen Academy announces free meals for all students
EverGreen Academy is offering free meals for all of its students for the 2021-2022 school year. The free meal program is part of the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). While free and reduced-price lunch applications are not necessary to participate in this program, families are still encouraged to […]
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RUSD COVID-19 School-Based Testing Program
Racine Unified School District is participating in a federally funded COVID-19 testing program. The program is available for students in Kindergarten through 12th grade. The implementation of this program will add additional protection for students, staff, and families. By identifying cases early and preventing the spread of COVID-19 the program will make Racine Unified Schools […]
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RUSD Announces 2021 SEE Your Future Expo
Racine Unified School District’s Academies of Racine is hosting a 2021 SEE Your Future Expo. The expo allows freshmen to experience career-related, hands-on demonstrations and engage in activities in a broad variety of careers. These experiences that will take place at the SEE Your Future Expo will help to forge a relevant link between what […]
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Former Franklin School Bricks For Sale
Racine Unified School District is selling bricks from Franklin School. Community members are welcome to purchase a piece of Racine’s history. The school was built in the 19th-century using cream city bricks in 1870. Franklin School was remodeled in 1899 and later expanded in 1921. Most recently, this building housed Walden III middle and high […]
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Jefferson Lighthouse Earns National Blue Ribbon Award
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School, 1722 W 6th St., has earned a National Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education. Jefferson Lighthouse is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme School. Their mission is to create students who are “internationally-minded learners inquire, collaborate, and take action.” Since 1982, “the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes […]
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TutorMe Donates $100,000 in Tutoring Services to Racine Unified School District
TutorMe, the online tutoring solution of the future, announced today that after a nationwide call for applicants, the team selected Racine Unified School District (RUSD) in Wisconsin to receive $100,000 worth of tutoring services. This donation provides the students of Racine Unified free 24/7 access to live tutors in more than 300 subjects to support […]
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School Bus Safety for Drivers and Students
It’s officially that time of year again; school is back in session. Many students in Racine County rely on buses as a form of transportation. As people commute to work, school, and around town, keeping bus safety in mind is essential. Wisconsin’s law says that drivers must stop for school buses with flashing red lights. […]
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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 […]
Racine Unified School District ESSER Funding Meeting
The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) is applying for federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) funding to support recovery from impacts due to the COVID-19 pandemic and we are asking for your input on how best to utilize these funds to meet the needs of our RUSD students and families. We have truly […]
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RUSD Meal Prices To Remain Stable For 2021-22
RACINE – The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) will not increase meal prices for students in the 2021-22 school year despite higher food and labor costs incurred by its meal contractor. The RUSD Board of Education earlier this week approved year three of its five-year food management services contract with Aramark Education Services. As allowed […]
