Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Red Wing Public Schools on June 3 honored staff members who retired during the 2025-2026 academic year. Pictured (from left) are John Bina, band teacher, five years; Tina Grinager, registrar/counseling/special education secretary, 31 years; Charlene Dudley, special education paraprofessional, six years; Jim Morrison, social studies teacher, 33 years; Janean Robert, science teacher, 29 years; Jodi Barlow, 37 years, early childhood special education; and Doug Barlow, 31 years, industrial technology. Missing: Jill Cody, elementary educator, 26 years; Kelly Hassemer, multi-language learner teacher, 19 years; and Dawn Wettern, community education director, 36 years.

Red Wing Public Schools will switch to summer hours beginning this week. From June 8-Aug. 14, 2026, general business hours for the District Office and Community Education & Recreation will be:

• 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

• 8 a.m. to noon Friday.

Other hours will be:

Kids Junction -- 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday, operating out of Twin Bluff this summer.

Twin Bluff Middle School – 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.

Red Wing High School -- 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 7:30 a.m. to noon Friday.

Burnside Elementary, Colvill Family Center, Sunnyside Elementary and Tower View Alternative High School offices will be closed those weeks. People may direct any questions regarding these buildings to the District Office, 651-385-4500.

Community Education & Recreation has a busy summer ahead. Sign up for a class or camp today. For more classes and details, click on the summer catalog cover.

YOUTH CLASSES & CAMPS

June 10: Winger Volleyball Beginner Summer Clinic, grades 3-8.

Dance Camp, ages 3-6.

Football Practice, grades 7-12.

Coach Pitch Blitzball League, ages 5-7.

Junior Golf Lessons, ages 6-13.

June 13: Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

June 15: Separation Basketball Camp, grades K-8.

Young Peoples' Summer Theatre Intensive, grades 4-12.

Paws, Claws, and Art, ages 6-8.

Strength and Speed, grades 8-12

Boys Soccer Training, grades 7-12.

Spanish Sports & Games Summer Camp: Vamos a Ganar! (Let's Win!)

June 16: Strength and Speed, grade 7.

Beginner Tennis. grades 3-5.

Intermediate Tennis. grades 6-12.

Fundamentals of Chess, grades 4-8.

Making Comic Books, grades 5-12.

Wiffle Ball League, grades 2-7.

Advanced Tennis.

June 17: Hamster Wheel Hustle at Colvill.

ADULT CLASSES

June 12: Beat the Heat IP Chicken Burrito Bowls.

June 13: Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

June 16: Easy Appetizers.

June 18: ChatGPT Powerhouse: Advanced Tips!

June 20: Summer Entertaining with Mediterranean Mezze

June 24: Driver's Education Permit Test (Class D Knowledge Test).

Summer Vocal Lesson Studio, ages 13 +.

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

Owen Runquist explained during his Winger Flight Paths presentation Wednesday, June 3, that his time with Smith Heating & Air helped him consolidate plans to attend technology college this fall. After earning his HVAC certification, he hopes to start his professional career with Smith, right here in Red Wing.

By Philip Lockwood

Flight Paths Intern

As the school year draws to a close, the 2026 Winger Flight Paths spring internship program meets its end. For the past four months, students have gained valuable on-the-job experience, explored possible career paths, and made professional connections, all thanks to the hard work and dedication of Flight Paths instructor Mick Wendland.

Last week, students headed to the Little Theatre to share the presentations covering their experiences. Before this grand finale commences, we asked several participants some questions about their internships, what they learned, and how the experience has shaped their future goals.

From their responses, we have compiled a list: 3 Reasons to do the Internship Program.

Develops professional skills

Through workplace repetition and consistently attending professional environments, the students credited their internship placements with helping prepare them for professional life. Many spoke on how frequently engaging in workplace conversation dramatically increased their communication skills, and how a structured work schedule helped them.

Austin Hosfeld, who interned at the ADM plant among other placements, had this to say: “It helps you build professional skills like time management, accountability, and communication skills. It also gave me insight into what I might be doing in my future career.”

Explores and validates career interests

The internship program provides a unique opportunity for students to test the waters of their interests. Many students found that their placements either strengthened their desire to pursue a particular career or helped them identify new opportunities better aligned with their goals — something that can otherwise take years of college coursework and thousands of dollars in tuition to discover.

Abby Schmaltz, who was placed in a plethora of local sites ranging from Red Wing Credit Union to Treasure Island, said Winger Flight Paths helped her “realize that specific aspects of business interested me more than others.

Builds Professional Relationships

The internship program also allows students to build meaningful professional relationships with those already working in their fields of interest. Unlike a classroom setting, internships place students directly alongside professionals, allowing those students to become familiar faces in the workplaces and establish connections that may prove valuable as they continue their education and enter the workforce.

Seth Malyon completed many rotations within the medical field. "I gained a lot of professional experience and practice being able to talk to highly respected individuals, and the connections I made will prepare me well for my career in the medical field,” he said.

The Red Wing School Board will continue its preschool, building-needs and finance discussions during a workshop at 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in high school room J110. The board is expected to direct Superintendent Bob Jaszczak to submit a “review and comment” regarding a potential bond referendum to the Minnesota Department of Education.

In addition, Finance Director Chris Muhvich will present how a capital levy could help with growing technology and curriculum needs.

The meeting will be recorded and posted Wednesday on the RWPS YouTube channel.

Find the full agenda on the BoardBook.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, June 8: District Office begins summer hours -- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays, 8 a.m. to noon Fridays.

Tuesday, June 9: School Board workshop, 5 p.m., RWHS J110.

Friday, June 19: Juneteenth, buildings closed.

Tuesday, June 23: School Board meeting, 5 p.m., RWHS J110.

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

Look for the next district newsletter in early July.

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