Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256
Dec. 17, 2023
Office hours limited during winter break
All offices will be closed Dec. 25, 26, 29 and Jan. 1 for the holidays.
Here are program and building details during winter break:
Kids Junction
Located at the Sunnyside location only, Kids Junction will be in session 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 26-29.
District Office
Open 8 a.m. to noon and by appointment only in the afternoons of Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Dec. 28.
Community Education & Recreation
Staff are available by phone on Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Dec. 28, at 651-385-4565 or by appointment.
Red Wing High School
Open noon to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, and Thursday, Dec. 28. Closed in the mornings.
Custodians will be on duty for scheduled events.
Twin Bluff Middle School
Closed.
Burnside Elementary School
Closed.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Closed.
Colvill Family Center
Closed.
Look for the new district e-newsletter in the new year!
Our Schools
Twin Bluff Middle School
One snow scoop at a time
Brenna Babcock and Brik Glover compete in the "Let it Snow" event during the TBMS assembly.
Photo: Wookiya. Grade 6 student Elana Sanford taught students how to say generosity in Dakota during our Winger Pride Assembly.
Twin Bluff calendar
Friday, Dec. 22: Winter Fun Day.
Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Winter break.
Student hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
Important information and links:
Twin Bluff Middle School December newsletter
Phone: 651-385-4530
Attendance: 651-385-4550 or tbmsattendance@rwps.org
Sunnyside Elementary School
Book time is a good time
The more you read, the more you learn! Sunnyside students are making gains every day in literacy.
Monday, Dec. 18: Dental Clinic.
Festive Socks & Hats Day.
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Winter Whiteout Day.
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Festive Wear Day.
Thursday, Dec. 21: Comfy Cozy Day.
Friday, Dec. 22: Flannel Friday.
Dec. 25-Jan.1: Winter break.
Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Important information and links:
Phone: 651-385-4570
Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org
Kids Junction: 651-385-4587
Red Wing High School
Photo: Into the Woods students are finishing up small bookshelves. They will be on display outside the woodshop as students finish up this week.
RWHS calendar
Monday, Dec. 18: Pajama Day.
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Tropical vs Tundra Day.
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Color Contest: Grade 8 yellow; Grade 9 purple, Grade 10 blue, Grade 11 green, Grade 12 red; staff plaid.
Holiday movie night, 7 p.m., Hovda Hall.
Thursday, Dec. 21: Winter Wonderland Whiteout Day.
Friday, Dec. 22: Ugly Sweater Day.
Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Winter break.
Student hours: 8:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
Important information and links:
RWHS Student newsletter, Dec. 18-24
Office: 651-385-4700
Attendance: 651-385-4660 or rwhsattendance@rwps.org
Burnside Elementary School
Winter solstice is upon us
Mark your calendar: Winter begins Dec. 21 and the final school day before winter break is Dec. 22. Burnside students are ready!
Burnside calendar
Monday, Dec. 18: Festive Socks and Hat Day.
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Winter White Out Day.
Wednesday, Dec. 20: Festive Wear Day.
Thursday, Dec. 21: Flannel Day.
Friday, Dec. 22: Pajama Day.
Holiday celebrations.
Dec. 25-Jan.1: Winter break.
Important information and links:
Burnside Bulletin for December
Phone: 651-385-4700
Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org
Kids Junction: 651-385-4709
Colvill Family Center
We are helpers!
Miss Sam and Miss Julie's 4-year-old students show off their winter elves craft!
Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Winter break.
Student hours:
8:45-11:15 a.m. morning.
12:15-2:45 p.m. afternoon.
8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. full day.
Important links and information:
Colvill webpage: Find the Early Childhood Family Education brochure here.
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 651-385-8000
Community Education & Recreation
Have your child dance into the new year
Upcoming Youth Classes:
Sunday, Jan. 7, Learn to Skate, 2:15-3:30 p.m., 9 day program.
Tuesday, Jan. 9, Intro to Jazz and Hip Hop, ages 7+, 4:30-5:15 p.m., 6 day program.
Wednesday, Jan. 10, Intro to Ballet, Tap, Jazz, class for ages 3-4: 4:15-5 p.m., class for ages 5-6: 5-5:45 p.m., 6 day program.
Thursday, Jan. 10, Bears in Sweaters, grades 2-4, 2-3:30 p.m., 1 day program.
Upcoming Adult Classes:
Thursday Jan. 4, Parks After Dark Hiking Series, 5-6 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20, Beginning Bee Keeping, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
NEW CLASS CATALOG COMING
Watch for our new winter/spring catalog in your mailbox after the first of the year. January classes will include:
Youth:
Swim School by Red Wing Swim Club, ages 4+.
Winter Soccer, K-grade 6.
Adult:
Birthfit
Adult Open Swim.
Women’s Self-defense, ages 12+.
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 651-385-4565
District News
School Board assessing costly mandates
Red Wing School Board will meet Monday to review a host of unfunded state mandates the district will face in 2024 and beyond.
The Minnesota School Boards Association's legislative initiatives include lobbying for dedicated funds to support such recent laws as science of reading training, reading curriculum and more. Superintendent Martina Wagner and Director of Finance & Operations Lisa Rider will highlight some of the mandates that are expected to hurt Red Wing Public Schools' budgets.
The workshop will begin at 5 p.m. Dec. 18 in Red Wing High School J110. The agenda also includes:
- Exploring SiteLogIQ's services. The company would help Red Wing Public Schools take an integrated look at buildings and programming. This is related to the ongoing discussion on what to do with grade configurations and Jefferson School.
- Beginning the process to update the district's mission statement.
The regular board meeting will follow, but start no earlier than 6 p.m. The agenda includes:
Approval of the 2022-2023 audit.
- Breakfast with the Board.
- National Honor Society student leaders will discuss the program including Red Wing chapter's community service effort.
District calendar
Monday, Dec. 18: School Board, 5 p.m. workshop, 6 p.m. regular meeting, Red Wing High School.
Tuesday, Dec. 19: Agenda/Personnel Committee, 9 a.m., District Office.
Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Winter break.
Jan. 2: School Board organizational meeting, Red Wing High School. The time has yet to be determined.
Important links & information:
District Office
2451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Red Wing, MN 55066
Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. (See holiday hours listed above)
Phone: 651-385-4500
Website: www.rwps.org
About our district
Red Wing Public Schools strives to provide an innovating and meaningful educational experience that fosters curiosity; pursues and applies best practices; embraces diversity by respectfully engaging all students, families, and staff; and connects and partners with our community. We serve pre-K through grade 12.
Website: www.rwps.org
Location: 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive, Red Wing, MN, USA
Phone: (651) 385-4500