The Student Expulsion Prevention Project (StEPP) is expanding to the Racine Unified School District this fall, thanks to a grant from the State Bar of Wisconsin and Forward Community Investments. StEPP is a pilot project created by the State Public Defender (SPD) to help dismantle the school-to-prison pipeline for all students, but particularly for students […]
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Racine Unified School Calendar 2019-20: First Day Of School
RACINE COUNTY, WI — The first day of school in Racine for the 2019-20 school year is September 3 — and whether you and the kids are looking forward to the new school year or are dreading the end of summer, you’ll want to mark the date on your calendar ASAP. The Racine Unified School […]
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Racine PTA Council Announces 2019 Scholarships and Awards Winners
The Racine PTA Council awarded scholarships and other special honors at its annual Scholarship and Awards banquet, held May 6 at Roma Lodge. The Council is made up of and represents members of the PTA/PTSA organizations at most Racine Unified School District schools. Twenty-three graduating seniors each received scholarships, sponsored by the Council, its member […]
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Junior League of Racine Announces 2019 Volunteerism in the Racine Community Scholarship Winner
Talia Brach, a Horlick High School graduate, has been named the 2019 Junior League of Racine Volunteerism in the Racine Community scholarship winner for her commitment to a wide variety of organizations throughout Racine County. Talia has served as the chair of her school’s blood drive for three years, is a member of Horlick’s National […]
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RUSD esports Team Competes at State Competition
RUSD’s esports teams competed at the state tournament in Fond du Lac this past weekend. They didn’t take home any state titles but Horlick’s Overwatch team placed 2nd while two Park High School students made it to the Final Four for Super Smash Bros. Case High School’s League of Legends team also made it to […]
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RUSD freshmen students SEE their future during career expo
Racine Unified School District freshmen from Case, Horlick, Park, Walden and The R.E.A.L. School had the opportunity recently to engage with more than 50 local employers during the SEE Your Future Expo. The expo, held at Gateway’s iMet Center and Fountain Hall, offered employers the chance to connect and teach students about career opportunities available […]
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Kenneth Wagner touched many lives through teaching
Kenneth Wagner, 93, passed away on Sunday morning at his residence. He was born on February 1, 1925 in Waterloo, Iowa to Richard and Bessie (nee Johnson). He had two older brothers, Robert and Roger. Even though Ken grew up during the depression, his parents tried to shield him from its more serious negative effects. […]
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Oliver Hopkins Proudly Served In The United States Navy
Oliver Nelson Hopkins, 85, passed away on Tuesday at Azura Memory Care in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. He was born in Hamilton Ontario, Canada on October 4, 1932, the son of the late Eva (Nee: Soubier) and Oliver Nelson Hopkins Sr. Oliver received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University and Masters at UW-Milwaukee in […]
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Patricia Krizmanich Loved To Shop
Surrounded by her loving family, Patricia “Pat” Ann Krizmanich, 77, passed away on Saturday at her residence. Pat was born in Racine on July 4, 1940, the daughter of the late Nels and Esther (Nee: Higgins) Andersen. Pat attended William Horlick High School. On May 16, 1959 she was united in marriage to George R. […]
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Leah Shovers Was A Pioneer Of Special Education Programs At RUSD
Leah Shovers, 88, passed away on Monday at her residence in Encinitas, California. She was born in Woodstock, Illinois on October 26, 1929, the daughter of the late William and Sonia (Nee: Michnovitch) Woolf. Leah graduated from University of Iowa with a degree in Speech Therapy. She was employed by Racine Unified School System (RUSD) […]
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Obituary: Beverly Zurawski Lived Life To Its Fullest
Beverly Grace Zurawski, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday at Ascension All Saints Hospital. Beverly was born in Milwaukee on August 3, 1934, the daughter of the late Arthur and Grace (nee: Kotvis) Mackey. On July 10, 1954 she was united in marriage to Walter Zurawski in Racine. Walter preceded her in death on November […]