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 […]
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Gun violence victim gets surprise graduation ceremony in hospital room
RACINE — Just days before what was meant to be Davion Robinson’s graduation day, he became a victim of gun violence. The senior had the intent to walk across the stage at Case High School, 7345 Washington Ave., with his fellow graduating class on June 2, but admission to the Trauma Center at Froedtert & the […]
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2023 graduation schedule for Racine Unified, other important dates
RACINE — The Racine Unified School District (RUSD) 2023 graduation schedule for high schools, as well as other important dates for the remainder of the school year, have been posted. Here is a look at what is happening for the rest of the 2022-23 school year and when. As a bonus, the first day of […]
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Top 25 looks at 2023 Racine Founder’s Rotary Post Prom
RACINE COUNTY — Promgoers at the 70th annual Racine Founder’s Rotary Post Prom brought the heat with their looks. Floor-length gowns stretched across the red carpet and made jaws drop. Endless amounts of attendees looked dapper in their suits and ties and formalwear. There was not a poorly dressed promgoer at post-prom, but from thousands […]
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15 sweet rides at 2023 Rotary Post Prom
The fun didn’t start at the 70th annual Racine Founder’s Rotary Post Prom, it actually began with how students got there: in the motorcade of sweet rides. High school seniors made their grand entries not only on the red carpet but also turned some heads on while making the procession from their respective schools to […]
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Back-to-back groundbreakings for Hammes Field, Starbuck School of Racine Unified on May 17-18
RACINE COUNTY — Racine Unified School District (RUSD) hosted back-to-back groundbreaking ceremonies to celebrate the start of construction at Hammes Field, 7345 Washington Ave., on May 18, and what will be Starbuck K8 International Baccalaureate World School, 1516 Ohio St., on May 19. RUSD faculty, staff, students, elected officials, community members, and project partners including […]
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Red Apple STEAM Fair 2023 in pictures
RACINE — On Thursday, May 11, 2023, the Red Apple STEAM Fair was in full force. Students displayed their Science and Engineering projects and community members had presentations. Here is a look in pictures. Red Apple STEAM Fair All photos courtesy of April Wiggins.
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Racine Unified Student Art Exhibition at RAM’s Wustum Museum runs May 3-27
RACINE —The annual Racine Unified Student Art Exhibition at RAM’s Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Ave., Racine, is back again. The art museum hosted an opening reception on April 30. During the event, attendees perused artwork crafted by local area school children while listening to live music performed by student musicians from RUSD. Student Art Exhibition run dates […]
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2 Racine students receive larger-than-life surprise from Bucks’ Beauchamp and Racine Police Department
RACINE — This upcoming Saturday will be a day that two students from Racine Unified School District (RUSD) will never forget. Maurice Bryant and Levar Carter will spend the day shopping, playing basketball, eating dinner, and enjoying a day with Milwaukee’s very own, MarJon Beauchamp of the Milwaukee Bucks. This day of bonding was made […]