RACINE — A teen who said in a group chat he was going to bring a gun to school was tracked down Thursday and identified as a 15-year-old Horlick High School student. Sgt. Kristi Wilcox, of the Racine Police Department, said they were contacted by several concerned citizens and personnel from the Racine Unified School […]
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September is Suicide Prevention Month: 5 action steps to know
Finding solutions to a myriad of mental health issues – for people of all ages – is not just a one-month-a-year situation. It’s something that clearly needs to be addressed at different levels all year long. But it’s also not a bad thing to shine the spotlight on the problem, especially when it comes to […]
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2023-24 Homecoming games and dance schedule for Racine Unified
RACINE — The 2023-24 Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Homecoming games and dance schedules are now available. Students, parents, faculty, and community members can use the following schedule to plan their trips to their respective school’s homecoming football games and ensure all suits, ties, dresses and accessories are purchased before the big dances throughout the […]
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Racine Unified School Board filling 2 vacancies; application deadline Sept. 13
RACINE — The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) Board of Education is seeking to fill two School Board vacancies created by recent member resignations. The application deadline is Wednesday, Sept. 13. The vacancies were created by the resignations of Auntavia Jackson, who represented District 6, and Matthew Hanser, who represented District 8. Both members resigned […]
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Mount Pleasant road closures affecting school access start Sept. 5
MOUNT PLEASANT — A pair of temporary road closures here will affect access to schools at students return to school this week. Starting Tuesday (Sept. 5), Oakes Road will be closed to through traffic between 16th Street and Durand Avenue (Highway 11). Access to businesses, including the CNH Industrial farm equipment plant, will be maintained […]
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Book vending machine at Jefferson Lighthouse promotes literacy
RACINE —A not-so-average vending machine was recently installed at Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary School. It is now stocked and ready for the upcoming school year and promotes literacy. Unlike most vending machines, the one here at JLS, 1722 W. 6th St. in Racine, doesn’t store potato chips and fruit snacks; this vending machine is full of […]
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John Paul Pelej, 75, enjoyed competitive sailboat racing, fishing, cooking
Obituary for John Paul Pelej August 9, 1948 – August 9, 2023 At home with his loving wife by his side, John Paul Pelej passed away on his 75th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023. He was born in Chicago on Aug. 9, 1948, the son of the late Joseph and Libbie (née Krakora) Pelej. […]
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Donations sought for School Supply Drive for Knapp Elementary through Sept. 4
RACINE — The Racine Police Department is hosting a Back to School Supply Drive and donations are needed to provide supplies to local area students. The 16th Street Cop House, 1900 16th St., is collecting donations that will benefit students at Knapp Elementary. Donations are being accepted now until Sept. 4. School starts on Sept. 5 for Racine Unified […]
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Academies of Racine earn EVERFI Empowered Seal for 2022-23 school year
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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Racine Unified student apprenticeships to include educators
RACINE — Apprenticeships for students interested in education careers are coming this fall to the Racine Unified School District’s Academies of Racine. The apprenticeship program expansion means that students within the Education pathways at Case, Horlick and Park high schools will have the opportunity to work alongside teachers in K-8 classrooms as well as taking […]
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2023-24 Supply Lists for Racine Unified School District
RACINE — Racine Unified School District has released multiple school supply lists that pertain to the 2023-24 school year. View the supply lists according to the school in which your child attends as a way to prepare for the upcoming school year. School supply lists Bull Early Education Center (en español) Case High School (en […]
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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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Racine Unified reminds families to complete registration for 2023-24 school year
RACINE — The school year will be here before families know it. To prepare for the upcoming year, Racine Unified School District is urging all families to complete the annual registration forms for their students. The process is simple, according to RUSD, but a necessary step for families to ensure important student information is accurate […]
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Racine PTA Council awards 20 scholarships this year
RACINE — The Racine PTA Council recently awarded scholarships to 20 graduating seniors from Racine Unified School District (RUSD) high schools. Funds were donated by the council and its partnerships with individuals and organizations. The John Aceto Memorial Scholarship was presented to Lina Hemmig of J.I. Case High School. Hailey Barth, also of Case High […]
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LaVerna Jean Peppers-Williams, 70, taught at RUSD for almost 4 decades
Obituary for LaVerna Jean Peppers-Williams April 27, 1953 – June 12, 2023 LaVerna Jean Peppers-Williams, a retired schoolteacher and a lifelong resident of Racine, was called home unexpectedly by her Loving Savior on June 12. LaVerna was the daughter of the late Northern and Zenobia (nee: Horton) Peppers II. LaVerna Jean Peppers-Williams LaVerna was employed […]