Rush Creek News

March 9, 2026

Each class will have its photo taken on Wednesday, March 11th.

At the end of th school year, every student will receive a complimentary memory book that includes the class photo.

It's that time of year when we begin thinking about next year's classroom placement. A number of variables are taken into consideration in order to create a balanced classroom that will meet student needs. If you feel there are any unique factors the school may not know about your student, please complete and return this form in a sealed envelope to the office by Monday, April 10, 2026.

Muddy season is here! Please consider keeping a clean set of clothes in your child’s backpack.

Please return borrowed laundry items after they have been washed.

Please call the nurse before donating any clothing items to the health office. Storage space is limited. Thanks!

If you visit our buildings during the school day, you’ll notice a new Raptor Visitor Check-In iPad at the front office. This updated system was implemented at Rush Creek this week as part of a district-wide effort to better support safety and security across our buildings.

Two ways that visitors are able to utilize this new system

1. NEW: Visitors can utilize the Raptor Safe app. This app can be downloaded for free through your phone’s app store. Families can set up an account, and then each time they visit can open the app and use the iPad to scan a personalized QR code located in the app for a faster check in. After following the prompts, a badge will then print with your photo, name, date, time, and visit location. Visitors must wear the badge at all times inside the building.

2. Visitors can scan a drivers license or Minnesota state ID using the iPad camera. After scanning, visitors will follow prompts on the iPad to select their destination inside the building. Following the prompts will produce a badge to wear.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe.

This continues to be a very trying time in our community. Many of our families and colleagues are dealing with immense feelings of fear and anxiety due to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) action taking place. Our foremost priority during this time, as always, is to create safe and secure learning environments, and to provide meaningful education to each and every student in our community.

Our district and school teams have put many plans into place to ensure the continuation of this opportunity for all of our students. Please refer to our dedicated website for the most up-to-date information, including on topics like learning options, meals and safety/security procedures.