Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Veterans attending the Community Veterans Day Observance Nov. 7 at Red Wing High School had letters from Twin Bluff Middle School seventh graders placed on the chairs. Several veterans sent letters in return. One of those is featured here.

By Kim Mann

Grade 7 Social Studies Teacher

For many years, seventh grade students at Twin Bluff Middle School have created Veterans Day cards to honor those who have served our country. In the early years, before the community program at Red Wing High School began, the cards were sent to the Veterans Hospital in Minneapolis. Today, every card is given directly to veterans in the local community, making the experience even more personal and meaningful.

I am always brought to tears by the heartfelt messages the students create for our local veterans.

Before the project begins, students watch videos of veterans receiving cards or meeting the students who made them. Throughout the process, I share stories from past years, including letters sent back by veterans as well as personal experiences from growing up watching my dad shake hands with fellow veterans and say, “Welcome home, Brother.”

Many students are often shocked to learn that Vietnam War veterans did not receive a proper welcome home. These stories leave a lasting impact and make the act of creating the cards even more meaningful.

This project is incredibly meaningful to me as a teacher. I hope the students remember the experience and carry that respect and gratitude forward.

Through these cards, Twin Bluff students are learning to honor veterans while making a lasting impact on their community.

The Thanksgiving break will run Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28. Students will not have school those dates. All offices will be closed Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Hours on Wednesday will be:

District Office: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (regular hours)

Community Education: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (regular hours)

Twin Bluff Middle School: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Red Wing High School: 8 a.m. to noon.

CLOSED ALL THREE DAYS:

Burnside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School
Colvill Family Center
Tower View Alternative High School

We wish you a safe and enjoyable break.

Red Wing Public Schools’ Portrait of a Winger Graduate describes the knowledge, skills, and mindsets we aim to cultivate in every learner. A Red Wing graduate is prepared to navigate a changing world as a:

Critical thinker
Effective communicator
Collaborative and inclusive leader
Resilient and self-directed learner
Community-connected and globally aware citizen
AI-ready and technologically literate innovator
Creative and curious explorer

The Flight Path 2030 initiative strengthens this vision by expanding opportunities in computing, data literacy, problem-solving, and real-world learning across all grade levels. Through new courses, hands-on experiences, and partnerships, students will build the skills needed to thrive in college, career, and life — while learning to use technology thoughtfully, responsibly, and creatively.

Learn more about the initiative by registering to attend the FP2030 Community Forum on Dec. 9.

Register for the Flight Path 2030 Community Forum

November school menus

Another year, another round of skating

There may not be snow on the ground yet, but Dani DeWitt's grade 8 physical education classes are making snow on the ice.

CALENDAR

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Club Day.

Friday, Nov. 21: CARE dental clinic (by appointment).

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION

RWHS Student Newsletter Nov. 17-21

RWHS Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpages: Red Wing High School and and Class of 2026

The final college planning webinar for 2025 will be "Scholarships 101" held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Students who attend the session will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship. The session is offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. Register at bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries.

Tower View Candle Company is a start-to-finish operation. Current manufacturing focuses on holiday products, but candles are available throughout the year.

The Tower View Alternative High School Work Experience Department’s small business class runs a soy-based candle business. Students create a business plan, market their products, sell them and then donate the proceeds. This year's profits will go to the CARE Clinic, which provides medical, dental, and mental health services to low-income, uninsured, or underinsured residents in Goodhue and Wabasha counties.

There are more than a dozen fragrances, and each half-pint candle is $7. Learn more here.

CALENDAR

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION

Webpages: Tower View and Class of 2026

Tower View Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Phone: 651-388-8963

CALENDAR

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION

Webpages: Tower View and Class of 2026

Tower View Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Phone: 651-388-8963

The band played

The dancers danced

The choir sang

Twin Bluff Middle School combined a salute to veterans with the PBIS assembly. PBIS stands for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports -- the framework for our school culture.

TWIN BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Friday, Nov. 21: Student of the Month Celebration.

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Trimester 1 ends.

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Twin Bluff Newsletter: November

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4530

Twin Bluff webpage

What a supernova experience

Third graders visited the Rochester Mayo High School Planetarium this week. This trip is made possible through a grant from the Red Wing Public Schools Foundation. The RWPSF was established in 1995 to enhance the experience of Red Wing students and continues to do so because of generous donor support. To donate, please go to RedWingSchools.org/how-to-donate.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Grade 4 concert, 1 p.m. (Albers, Diercks, Goettl).

Thursday, Nov. 20: Grade 4 concert, 1 p.m., (Buratti, Schneider, Wenstrom).

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Grade 2 to Minnesota Zoo.

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Burnside Newsletter: November

Student hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

A consistent morning routine sets the tone for a day of learning and activity. When students arrive at school late, they miss important educational instruction in literacy and math.

Elementary students who arrive up to 60 minutes late for a school day are marked tardy. After 60 minutes, however, students will be marked as absent for the morning because of how much core instruction they have missed.

At Burnside Elementary, a half-day absence will be marked for any student arriving at 8:30 a.m. or after, and at Sunnyside Elementary a half-day absence will be marked for any student arriving at 8:45 a.m. and after.

We've got the beat!

P.E. teacher Mr.. Johnson and music teacher Amy Cavagnetto combine music and physical education through drums alive! Students simultaneously strengthened their endurance and rhythmic skills.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Monday, Nov. 24: Kindergarten Grandparents' Day (Johnson, Marklevits, McDonnell, & Richardson).

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Kindergarten Grandparents' Day (Kelly, Plonsky, & Prigge).

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Sunnyside Newsletter: November.

Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

Connecting with Little Wingers

Red Wing Police officers recently visited with students, who learned about safety and had time to look inside department vehicles.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: No school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-8000

Webpage: Colvill Family Center

UPCOMING YOUTH CLASSES

Monday, Nov. 17: The Child's Play Theatre -Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures, grades 1-8.

Tuesday, Nov. 18: Sunnyside After School Fun- Thanksgiving Craft & Snack, grades K-1.

Crochet Basics, ages 15+.

Saturday, Nov. 22: Young Engineers, ages 6-11.

Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Driver's Education Permit Test (Class D Knowledge Test).

Tuesday, Dec. 2: Crochet with a Buddy - Adult & Child Class.

Thursday, Dec 4: After School Floor Hockey, grades K-1.

Saturday, Dec. 6: Open Swim & Gym.

Friday, Dec 12: Transportation to Welch, ages 10+.

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES

Saturday, Nov. 22: Fused Glass Elegant Large Tree Ornament.

Flashy Wire Wrapped Fused Glass Stars .

Classic Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments.

Gnome Holiday Ornaments.

Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

Classic Holiday Fused Glass Plate or Bowl.

Thursday, Dec. 4: Watercolor Holiday Cards.

Friday, Dec. 5: Winter Wonderland Monster Cookies & Stuffed NYC Cookies Workshop!

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION
Community Education webpage

Red Wing Community Education Facebook

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Phone: 651-385-4565

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, Nov. 24: School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room J110.

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving break; no school.

IMPORTANT LINKS & INFORMATION:

District Office

2451 Eagle Ridge Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.

Phone: 651-385-4500

Website: www.rwps.org

Flight Path 2030 webpage

School Board meeting recordings

District policies (On the School Board webpage)

Employment opportunities

Handbooks

Newsletters for 2025-2026

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

Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256