RWHS Student Newsletter

Monday, October 6:

• SIGN UP FOR YOUR WEDNESDAY CLUB! Check your email!

• Flu and Covid Vaccination Clinic during lunches (preregistered students)

Tuesday, October 7:

• Picture retakes
• If you did NOT have your photo taken during Open House, you MUST have it taken today and retakes will not be available. If you DID have it taken, but want retakes, this is your opportunity. RWHS School Code for Jostens website is FE73225.

Wednesday, October 8: WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

• iTimes during Science
• Jostens Senior Meeting at 1:20pm- ALL members of the Class of 2026 should be present!

Thursday, October 9:

• Fall Play at 6:30pm

Friday, October 10:

• Fall Play at 6:30pm

Weekend:

• Fall Play at 3:30pm and 6:30pm

Monday, October 13: Normal daily schedule

• Indigenous Peoples' Day

• In honor of Indigenous Peoples Day, we will host a guest author speaking with students Tuesday, October 14.
• Red Wing Public Schools is proud to welcome Jessie Taken Alive-Rencountre, a Hunkpapa Lakota author and educator from Standing Rock. Jessie’s work centers on healing, identity, and the power of storytelling.
• This presentation will take place immediately after lunch, at 1:00

Wednesday, October 15: altered daily schedule

• Hispanic Students United has organized a culminating event for Hispanic Heritage Month.

• • Columbia Live dancers performing and teaching traditional dance

  • Guest Speaker: Rosa Tock

  • Additional visiting artists and cultural presenters

  • Student-led reflections and learning opportunities

• Assembly at 10:10 AM.
• The day will end with club time before we head into MEA break.
• Athletic/Activities Grade Check

October 16 & 17: Fall Break, No School

RWHS office: (651) 385 - 4600

RWHS website

651-385-4660 (attendance)

Email for RWHS attendance line

Our Administration is available for student and family needs:

Principal Joshua Fuchs

Assistant Principal Robin Pagel, grades 9 & 11

Assistant Principal Mandy Stokes, grades 8, 10 & 12

Intérprete en Español
¡Bienvenido! Por favor contáctenos directamente para asistencia en español.
Carla Contla
651-385-4607

We are welcoming two new counselors to RWHS this year!

Ms. Frye: Students with last names starting with A-K

Mrs. Clara Ballard: L-Z Students with last names starting with L-Z

Paul Hartmann, Activities Director

Nicole Bolduan, Assistant Director of Special Education

Carla Contla, Cultural Liaison and Interpreter

Mitch Skeen and Leah Ryan, Native American Liaisons

Struggling with your StudentVUE password? Is your account disabled?

Email Mrs. Borgschatz and she will help you out!

The following colleges will be visiting students during lunches at RWHS:

• College Promise: Every Wednesday
• UW-River Falls: Monday, October 6
• MN National Guard: Tuesday, October 7
• Goodhue County Toward Zero Deaths Safe Driving: Friday, October 10
• University of MN - Morris: Wednesday, October 15

Just a reminder that registration for AP tests is open until October 31. The AP test is optional when taking an AP course. Scores on an AP test can earn college credit or advanced placement, ths link lets you see the credit policy by college. A few AP classes are also concurrent enrollment with Southeast, as noted in the registration. The cost is $55 per test, and testing will be in May. If you qualify for Educational Benefits, that fee is waived, please reach out to me, and I will assist with registration. All AP tests are digital and will be taken on Chromebooks; a few are hybrid, with part of the test digital and part print.

Registration Link

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Emily Seefeldt

Director of Teaching & Learning/District Assessment Coordinator

Did you know that a gender split persists among computer scientists? Data shows that the imbalance currently is 79% male to 21% female in the field.

One component of Flight Path 2030 is to encourage students to consider technology-related careers. The National Center for Women & Information Technology AiC opens pathways into technology careers, celebrating students’ technical aspirations and connecting them to a national network for success. All students interested in computing, engineering, or technology — and who want to support peers facing gender-based barriers — gain immediate access to resources, mentors, peers, scholarship opportunities, and awards.

The AiC Award application window is open now through Oct. 28. Check it out here,

Please take time to review the RWHS Student Handbook! It includes information about missing work, test retakes and more.

• Dakota Language Program: Every day we strive to educate, motivate, and succeed as one. - Wakinyan Wanbli
• Boys' soccer team: Since my own little guy has joined the C-squad, I've enjoyed staying late while he ball boys for you! Congratulations on so many hard-fought games; I'm really proud of you and getting the chance to see you do another amazing thing really cheered me up on some of the more difficult days! Definitely going to try to get myself back to school to see more of my beloved past, present, and future students shine in their co-curricular activities! -Mrs. Kiefer
• Malicih: Thanks for being so proactive! I hope you have a good adventure! I appreciate how thoughtful you are. -Mrs. Kiefer
• Student Council: Thanks for all your work putting Homecoming together. It was a GREAT week!! -Mrs. Mikkelson
• Ms. Roschen, Holden Graham, Ms. Stokes, Mr. Fuchs, Ms. Ballard, Ms. Frye, & Mr. Jaszczak: Thanks for working the dance and a marathon day on Friday, over 16 hours, to make it a great Homecoming Day!! Holden, way to work right up to your 18th birthday! I hope you got to sleep in on Saturday!! -Mrs. Mikkelson
• Maddie Melsness, Piper Ryan, Eva Wardle, Miley Clemens, Hallie Johnson, Annie Reinitz, Samantha Bloom, Nora Hanson, Clare Guse, Reagan Schulz, Izzy Guetzlaff, Cody Roschen, and Tristan Wilczynska. : There were many Student Council members who helped make Homecoming a huge success! However, I wanted to give a special shout-out to some individuals, who gave a special effort for our school and community! -Mrs. Roschen
• RWHS Clubs and Club Leaders: Great job for showing school spirit by participating in the pep fest parade and/or the tailgating experience! Thank you to the following clubs for displaying your Winger Pride: 10-12 Student Council, 8-9 Student Council, BSU, Photography Club, Performing Arts Club (PAC), FFA, NASA, HOSA, GSA, Key Club. -Mrs. Roschen
• Thanks to all of our RWHS Clubs and Activities for making Wednesdays so fun!

Thank you to our RWHS Student Council for planning and implementing a FANTASTIC Homecoming week for our school community!

Use the QR Code below to upload pictures from RWHS events with our Yearbook Team! Tag the photos!

• There are no more free family/student/staff passes. We recommend you consider purchasing an annual activity pass, that will give you access to all home events. Download the GoFan app!

• Adults - $75

• District Staff - $30

• K-12 Student - $25

• 60+ and Red Wing resident - Free

• Single Game Tickets - Adults $10; Students $6

Yearbooks from last school year will be in later this fall, so stay tuned to pick those up.

Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook! The price goes up as the year goes on, so order early!

Want to be on the Yearbook team to create the 2025-2026 Yearbook? Contact Mrs. Hanson!

Interested in the government, leadership, or making a difference? Then Youth in Government (YIG) is for you! YIG gives students the opportunity to travel to the Minnesota Capitol Building and take part in a mock government, such as writing bills, debating issues, fighting court cases, journalism, and so much more! It is an excellent way to develop leadership and social skills, as well as to make friends from all around the state. Red Wing's next YIG meeting is October 7, in J110 at 7pm. It is an excellent opportunity to learn what YIG is all about. Hope to see you there!

Save the Date! The Student Flu Shot Clinic will be held at RWHS on October 6th during lunches.

Homeland Health will offer student flu vaccination clinics Oct. 6 and 7 at Red Wing Public Schools. If you are interested, sign your student up https://www.cognitoforms.com/.../GoodhueCountyHHSFluCOVID...

• Children without health insurance may qualify to receive flu vaccination at no charge. A $20 donation per vaccine is requested. This does not affect your ability to receive a vaccine.

• The cost for persons who chose to pay privately is:

Standard Flu Shot $45; FluMist (if available) $50; Senior Dose $75

Homeland Health accepts the following insurances and will bill your health plan: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, PrimeWest, America’s PPO, HealthPartners, South Country Health Care, Cigna Medica and United Healthcare

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.

For questions regarding route changes, address changes and waivers:

Red Wing Transportation Department
651-385-4795
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

SENIORS! It's your year! Please continue to check the webpage for the RWHS Class of 2026 for important announcements, meetings and deadlines throughout your Senior Year.

ALL members of the Class of 2026 should be present!

WATCH HERE!!

Our contact information is:

Email: paul.moe@jostens.com

Phone/Text: (507) 282-5373

This fall, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC's The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are offering webinars for Minnesota students and families as they prepare for the college-going process. The first is Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Register are https://mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocollege/students/attend-virtual-event

Seniors! If you are intending to ask a staff member for a Letter of Recommendation it would be kind of you to ask in person. It would then be helpful to follow up with an email that thanks the recommender for helping you, and gives them information about yourself that they could include in their letter. Include your activities, jobs, honors or recognitions and future goals. Make sure you give your recommenders plenty of time to complete this before deadlines. Follow up with a thank you note!

Explore Your Future with a visit to one or more of your state colleges and universities during Minnesota State Month.

October is College Knowledge Month in Minnesota and to celebrate, the colleges and universities of Minnesota State are waiving their undergraduate application fees for the entire month AND there are no essays required for applications.

That's what we call Minnesota State Month!

Minnesota State Month is a great time to explore the 33 colleges and universities that make up Minnesota State. Special campus visit events are planned at many of the Minnesota State campuses during the MEA break October 16-17, but you can also visit any other time during the month too. Just contact the colleges or universities you want to visit from the list below.

Minnesota State Month makes the application process stress-free for you. Apply for FREE (undergraduates only) to one or more of the 26 colleges and seven state universities at any time during the month and remember, we don't require an application essay—it’s a great way to save a few bucks and save on the stress!

Get started on your journey to your dream career during Minnesota State Month!

All Minnesota State colleges and universities are waiving their undergraduate application fee for the entire month of October.

• Check out our campuses and programs.
• Learn about Minnesota's new FREE college program, the North Star Promise Scholarship.
• Read about the Minnesota State Promise—our commitment to you!

If you are an RWHS or Towerview Senior and have NOT yet signed the Commitment to Graduate canvas, stop into the office, ask Holly for a marker, and ADD YOUR NAME!

When you're ready, send the Yearbook Team your Senior Photo for the 2025-2026 Yearbook! Use the QR code to submit.

Monday, October 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day assembly

Wednesday, October 15: Hispanic Heritage Assembly

Wednesday, October 15: Athletic/Activities Grade Check

October 16 & 17: Fall Break, No School

Tuesday, October 21: PSAT exam for registered Juniors

Thursday, October 23: Senior Graduation Order DEADLINE!

October 27 & 28: No School for Students

October 28: Fall Conferences at RWHS, 12-7:00pm

Friday, October 31: End of Quarter 1

Friday, October 31: Schoolwide Learning & Community Day

Friday, October 31: Athletic/Activities Grade Check

Friday, October 31: AP test registration DUE

Monday, November 10: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Banquet

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend Fall Conferences to meet with teachers, review student progress, and explore student work completed so far this school year.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Discuss your student’s academic growth and classroom performance

• Address any questions or concerns with teachers directly

• Learn more about ways to support your student at home

In addition Principal Fuchs will host two brief Question & Answer sessions focused on our AI Flight Path 2030 initiative — Red Wing High School’s five-year plan for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance learning, creativity, and equity. There will be a more in depth event around our Flight Path 2030 work with the community on December 9th.

• 3:00 pm
• 6:00 pm

Throughout the evening, families can also connect with:

• School counselors for academic and post-secondary planning

• Community providers and partners offering student and family supports

• Additional resource tables highlighting programs and opportunities available through Red Wing Public Schools

We look forward to seeing all of our families for this important evening of collaboration and connection.

We have a very special day planned for Friday, October 31, focused on building community and establishing a shared foundation for future learning across all grade levels.

8th Grade: Restorative Practices & Community Building

The Minnesota Department of Education Restorative Practices Team will be joining us to lead our 8th grade students and their teachers through Restorative Practices and Community Building in a half day experience.

This experience will focus on:

• Building stronger connections and relationships among peers and staff

• Developing positive ways to handle conflict and communication challenges

• Strengthening classroom community and belonging

These lessons connect directly to the 8th Grade Success Class standards and align with our commitment to helping students thrive both socially and academically.

During the second session, 8th graders will participate in foundational sessions introducing our AI Flight Path 2030 framework.

Contact Us or Stay Connected With Us:

Phone: 651-385-4565

Email: cedrec@rwps.org

Website: www.rwps.org

The past three years the Red Wing Sister Cities Commission has sent students and chaperones to our Sister City in Ikata, Japan for FREE! We are now seeking applications for students to travel for the Summer 2026 trip! Applications are due December 5 at 11 a.m., with interviews to be scheduled between December 8-13 and selections to be finalized on December 17.