RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
This Week at RWHS
Monday, June 1:
- Regular schedule, no finals
Tuesday, June 2:
- Finals for hours 1, 3, 5 and 7
Wednesday, June 3:
- Finals for hours 2, 4 and 6
- 7:30 choir concert
Thursday, June 4:
- Last day of school, Finals make-up day
Friday, June 5:
- Graduation for RWHS Class of 2026, 7pm in Sonju Gymnasium
ABC Countdown to SUMMER!
Information for RWHS students
RWHS Administration
Our Administration is available for student and family needs:
Assistant Principal Robin Pagel, grades 9 & 11
Assistant Principal Mandy Stokes, grades 8, 10 & 12
RWHS Counselors
Ms. Frye: Students with last names starting with A-K
- CLICK HERE to make an appointment with Ms. Frye
Mrs. Clara Ballard: L-Z Students with last names starting with L-Z
- CLICK HERE to make an appointment with Mrs. Ballard
Other Student & Family Supports
Paul Hartmann, Activities Director
Nicole Bolduan, Assistant Director of Special Education
Carla Contla, Cultural Liaison and Interpreter
- ¡Bienvenido! Por favor contáctenos directamente para asistencia en español.
- 651-385-4607
Mitch Skeen and Leah Ryan, Native American Liaisons
StudentVUE
Struggling with your StudentVUE password? Is your account disabled?
Email Mrs. Borgschatz and she will help you out!
RWHS Daily Schedule
RWHS Class of 2026
Graduation Day timeline for Seniors
June 5:
9:30 a.m. Senior Breakfast at the RWHS, catered by PicNick’s
10:30 a.m. Senior photo in gymnasium, and graduation walk-through (Mandatory for all graduates walking).
6:15 p.m. Seniors arrive at the high school cafeteria.7 p.m. Commencement.
A decision will be made on Wednesday, June 3 in regards to the Commencement ceremony location. Senior families, please be checking your email this week!
TO DO: IMC returns
Congratulations! The IMC staff wishes you all the best on your future endeavors in this next chapter of your life!
As you finish up you can return these items anytime:
- Textbooks
- Novels
- Chromebooks
- Chromebook bag *
- Chromebook charger *
*Make sure your name is on the bag or charger if not returned with your Chromebook.
TO DO: Save any important files from Google
Seniors: remember that your school Google account does not stay active forever! Start reviewing and saving or transferring any important files!
TO DO: Order your official transcript ASAP
ATTENTION SENIORS: Now is the time to log onto/create your account at Parchment.com and order your official final transcripts, which will be delivered the week following graduation. These transcripts are free to you until June 30, only. Please note, you must select HOLD FOR GRADES when choosing when to send so they don't go out before your final grades are applied.
TO DO: Attending college? Complete the FAFSA!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid portal is now open and is due no later than June 30, 2026. Completion is required to receive tuition assistance at post-secondary institutions.
TO DO: Purchase Senior Grad Party tickets!
Each year an awesome committee of community members coordinates a fantastic graduation party for the RWHS Seniors. This event is supported by community members and businesses. IT'S YOUR TURN, CLASS OF OF 2026! Stop by Mrs. Borgschatz's office with cash or check and buy your ticket TODAY!
Student Reminders
AP Studio Art Mini-Exhibits
Stop by the display cases across from Hovda Hall to view the mini-exhibits presented by students from the AP Studio Art classes. They each will choose an exhibit theme and select works to include. These will change weekly throughout the remainder of the school year.
This week's artist: Brodie Weinmeyer and Ayla Steffey
Safety Reminders
If you have any questions about our Standard Response Protocols, please see the photo below, or go to https://iloveuguys.org/The-Standard-Response-Protocol.html.
Activities Office
Choir Concert Date Change
RWHS Choirs will push our final 10th-12th grade choir concert back to Wednesday, June 3rd (originally scheduled for 5/27). The concert is at 7:30 PM in Hovda Hall, and we will once again do a pre-concert recital starting at 6:00 PM with some selected Solo/Ensemble performances. Thank you in advance for your flexibility, adjusting your schedules, and planning for this change.
MMEA All-State Choir
Huge congratulations to these four students for being selected to the MMEA All-State Choir program! These fantastic musicians were selected through a very tough audition process, and will represent RWHS at a summer camp at Concordia College in Moorhead, and in a concert in February at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis. From L to R: Finley Kamps (Alto 1, SATB), Brindley Schull (Alto 1, SATB), Silas Perau (Tenor 1, TTBB), Clare Guse (Alto 2, SSAA).
Share your photos with the Yearbook Team!
Use the QR Code below to upload pictures from RWHS events with our Yearbook Team! Tag the photos!
Save the Date: Juneteenth!
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell! Hosted by the Red Wing High School Black Student Union (BSU), in partnership with RiseUp Partnership, this annual event brings the community together to celebrate freedom, culture, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive space for all. This fun, free day includes food, music, and activities for all ages. VOLUNTEER AT JUNETEENTH!
When: Friday, June 19, 2026, from 2 - 6 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Central Park Bandshell
What to Expect:
Free meal and snacks for attendees
DJ and music
Black-owned business vendor tents
Barber shop experience
Face painting and family-friendly activities
Dunk tank
Tie-dye shirt station
Congratulations to our 2026 SOAR Students of the Year!
Congratulations to this year's SOAR Art Contest winners!
Student Health
Goodhue County Health and Human Services: Speaking Cannabis
Goodhue County Health and Human Services is part of an 11-county SE-MN regional educational awareness effort called Speaking of Cannabis. The focus of “Speaking of Cannabis” is offering tools for caregivers to have a conversation about cannabis with youth and young adults. There are resources about how to talk with youth, cannabis and brain health, responsible storage practices, and more. View facts, conversation tips, resources, and more: https://www.speakingofcannabis.org?utm_source=MNDH&utm_medium=Email
RWHS Food Pantry
RWHS families: This is a friendly reminder that our RWHS Food Pantry is stocked and ready for you to access! Please contact Bethany Borgschatz or Nurse Vikki LeClaire and they will help you out!
Want to QUIT VAPING?
My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It's YOUR LIFE and we're here to help you live it YOUR WAY. If you’re a teen between 13–17 and you want help quitting vaping, smoking or using other commercial tobacco products, this completely free and confidential program is for you. Talk or text with coaches and get other resources to help you when you are ready to quit nicotine. From practicing how to say “no” to tips for managing stress and peer pressure, we can help. Worried about weight gain or additional anxiety? Our coaches can get you through the rough spots. Do you have a friend struggling with smoking or vaping? Let them know we’re here to help.
Quit Partner is Minnesota’s free way to quit nicotine, including smoking, vaping and chewing. We can support your quit with one-on-one coaching and other helpful tools. Whenever you need us, we’re here to help 24/7.
Transportation Services
For questions regarding route changes, address changes and waivers:
Red Wing Transportation Department
651-385-4795, option 3
transportation@rwps.org
For questions regarding a bus or bus driver or FirstView App:
First Student Transit
714 Bench Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-8244
Community Opportunities for Students
Colvill Aquatic Center
Colvill Aquatic Center is open noon to 6 p.m. daily. Daily admission is $8 but there are season pass options available.
Summer Reading Challenge at the Red Wing Public Library
Teen Volunteers Needed at the Red Wing Public Library
We need your help to make summer at the library a success! Teens entering grade 7 and up can join our summer volunteer crew. Volunteers help library staff with children's summer reading events and can sign up for one, a few, or all of them! All volunteer hours will be tracked for NHS, merit badges, or any other volunteer programs.
Click here to sign up.
City Government Opportunities for Students
High-school-age students can now take an even more active role in their local government.
The Red Wing City Council recently approved a one-year pilot program that adds student voting members to several City advisory boards and commissions. This initiative gives young people a real voice in local decision-making while helping them build leadership, communication, and community engagement skills.
We are currently recruiting students in grades 9 and up to apply for positions on boards including:
- Arts & Culture Commission
- Sustainability Commission
- Human Rights Commission
- Sister Cities Commission
- Sheldon Theatre Board
- Library Board of Trustees
Students selected for voting seats will receive:
- A $15/hour stipend through RiseUp Partnership
- Leadership and public speaking training
- Transportation support through Dial-a-Ride
- Hands-on experience shaping their community
Applications are open now for a June 2026 start date. Apply for a voting seat today.
Red Wing Pride: June 20, 2026
This fun and welcoming event features arts and crafts, music, and the fan-favorite red carpet walk — all centered around celebrating authenticity and building a community where everyone belongs. VOLUNTEER FOR PRIDE
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12 - 4 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Central Park Bandshell
What to Expect:
Arts and crafts activities for all ages
Music and entertainment
The fan-favorite Red Carpet Walk (at 3 p.m.)
Opportunities to connect with community members and resources
Red Wing Public Schools Foundation
Looking for a way to support our RWPS students and staff? Want to honor a graduate or a retiring RWPS staff member? Consider donating to the RWPSF! 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 https://redwingschools.org/how-to-donate/.
Upcoming Dates at RWHS
September 1, 2026: First day of school for students!
Community Offerings
NEW Community Ed Catalog
Classes are LIVE and ready to register. Don’t wait—spots fill quickly!
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