RWHS Student Newsletter

Monday, October 27: NO STUDENTS

• Professional Development/Work Day

• Sign up for your Wednesday club!

Tuesday, October 28: NO STUDENTS

• Conferences: 12:00 – 7:00 PM

Wednesday, October 29: WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

• iTimes during Math
• Halloween Kahoot during 4th hour
• RWHS Musical auditions after school (see info below)

Thursday, October 30:

• 👚Wear PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness Month👚

🎃Friday, October 31:

• 👻Halloween Costume Contest!🎃
• AP Test registration DUE!
• End of Quarter 1: Activities/Athletics grade check!
• RWHS Learning and Community Day!

• 8th Grade:

  • Morning: Half-day Restorative Practices training with MDE staff and RWHS teachers.

  • Afternoon: Special AI training session designed for 8th graders.

• Grades 9–12:
• Participate in a professional learning day led by our staff.

• This will serve as the launch of our AI Flight Path 2030 foundation. Join your RWHS staff for an interactive day of learning-in costumes!

Student Council has HALLOWEEN FUN planned for this week!

Wednesday - Halloween Kahoot during 4th hour

Thursday - Wear pink for Breast Cancer Awareness month:

• Wearing pink for breast cancer support is a practice that started with the Susan G. Komen Foundation in the early 1990s, which handed out pink ribbons at its Race for the Cure events. The color became a universal symbol for the cause, representing hope, femininity, and support, while also serving to raise awareness for early detection and prevention, promote funding for research, and show solidarity with those affected by the disease.

• Why wear pink

  • Symbol of support: Pink is a symbol of hope and solidarity for people with breast cancer, their families, and healthcare professionals.

  • Raising awareness: Wearing pink draws attention to breast cancer, encouraging important conversations about prevention, screening, and early detection.

  • Community and hope: Events like "Wear Pink" are a way to bring communities together to show unity and determination in the fight against breast cancer. It's a visible way to offer support to the individuals and families that are, or have been in the fight against breast cancer.

Friday - Halloween costume contest. We will still carry on the tradition of showing a slide show of pictures and having students vote. Voting will take place during lunches.

RWHS Hispanic Students United (HSU) invites the Red Wing High School community to add to the Día de Muertos ofrenda on display in the locker bay this week.

The students of Hispanic Students United set up an ofrenda in the locker bay and starting Monday, they want to encourage everyone to bring in photos to honor loved ones or pets that have passed. Mrs. Bray will also have a table outside of her classroom so that students can bring in a photo of a loved one or pet and write a letter to place on the ofrenda.

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

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

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

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
• MN National Guard: Monday, November 3
• University of MN - Morris: Wednesday, October 15
• Hamline University: Tuesday, November 11

The Greatest Generation refers to Americans born roughly between 1901 and 1927, who came of age during the Great Depression and fought in or contributed to World War II. This group is known for its resilience, thrift, and sacrifice, which shaped its character through hardship and wartime.

A display of biographies from Red Wing Veterans of this generation will be on display in the pods of RWHS through Veterans Day. Please respect these and take time to read!

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,

• 💓To Every Kiddo: I will miss you all terribly. I’ve cried many tears leaving you all. Each one of you has meant so much to me. Thank you for all the fun, the memories and the smiles. You have made me feel pretty special. Go Do Great Things and know I’m so proud of you! Love to you all! -Suzie Kline
• Mrs. Kiefer's students: In general, shout out to all of Mrs. Kiefer's students for carrying the torches of kindness, studious and triumphancy! I don't know where they get it but the amount of character and genuine inclusivity these students display towards their classmates/staff is what it's all about! All ya'll continue your bussin campaign of excellence! -Mr. H
• Beatrix Lahammer and Piper Ryan: They have done an amazing job organizing the big Southeast Division of Student Councils fall conference. They both hold elected positions in the division, and because of that we have the honor of hosting this large event. There will be 280 people from 14 schools attending. Piper and Beatrix have done great work promoting and communicating with all the schools about this, and I am so proud of them! -Mrs. Roschen
• Congrats to Red Wing's MAKE48 team of Seth Ziemer, Tristan Wilczynska, Bentley Ricks and Gavin Plath! They did an amazing job at the 48 hour competition filmed earlier this year that just recently aired on YouTube (see below). They will now travel to Nationals in a few months!

Watch the full episodes of the Fastenal Safety Challenge, a revolutionary innovation competition where inventors and makers come together to create innovative solutions to save lives. This MAKE48 invention competition challenged participants to use design thinking and problem-solving skills to develop groundbreaking prototypes for the manufacturing floor. From concept to reality, see how these innovators use hands-on learning in a prototyping lab at Minnesota State College Southeast to bring their ideas to life. It was the ultimate test of creativity, ingenuity, and product development, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the pursuit of safety and innovation.

Congrats to Red Wing's MAKE48 team of Seth Ziemer, Tristan Wilczynska, Bentley Ricks and Gavin Plath! They did an amazing job at the 48 hour competition filmed earlier this year that just recently aired on YouTube. They will now travel to Nationals in a few months!

This message simply serves as a reminder that the registration window for winter activities is NOW open @ www.gowingers.com. We encourage you to register early, so that coaches may begin contacting you and your child with important information relative to your activity.

Students MUST be registered, have their fee paid, and have a qualifying sports physical on file with our office - physicals are good for 3 years. As a general practice, it is recommended that students complete their physicals prior to their 7th and 10th grade seasons. Students do not need a physical if they are registering for the Musical or Speech.

Student accident insurance is available for purchase by visiting http://www.sas-mn.com

Winter Practice Start Dates

TBD - Cheer

Week of October 27 - Musical

October 27 - Girls Hockey

November 3 - 7th Grade Girls Basketball

November 10 - Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball, Out of Season Strength and Speed

November 17 - Boys Basketball

November 24 - Boys Swim and Dive

December TBD - Speech

January 5 - 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball

Winter Sports PAC Meetings

Girls Hockey - 10/20

Girls Basketball - 10/28, 7pm, Little Theater

Boys Hockey - 11/3, 6pm, RWHS IMC
Boys Swim and Dive - 11/4, 6:30pm, Room TBD

Boys Basketball - 11/12, 6:30pm, RWHS H109/H110

Please reach out to Taylor Becker @ tebecker@rwps.org if you have any questions or concerns relative to registration. Your coaches/advisors will be in communication regarding activity specific information, including preseason meetings.

Best,

Paul M. Hartmann

Activities Director

Red Wing High School

Tryouts for the high school musical, Once Upon a Mattress will be held on Wednesday, October 29, in the choir room. Prepare one minute of song and a one-minute monologue (preferably comedic).

Sign up for an audition time outside the choir room door. Questions? Ask Mr. Perau or Julie Martin julegalemartin@gmail.com.

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

Red Wing High School Student Council has two elected officers on the Southeast Division (SED) of Student Councils, which means we had the honor of hosting the SED Fall Conference. Juniors Beatrix Lahammer and Piper Ryan, who serve as the Vice President and Secretary, did an outstanding job of organizing this large event.

The event was held on October 24th, and there were 280 people who attended from fourteen different schools. The purpose of the event is to provide a space for student leaders to network and share ideas that they can bring back to their communities and schools.

At this event, the theme was Disney, so there were creative costumes, decorations, and Disney music. While students definitely had fun at this event with the theme and by participating in interactive activities, they also received a meaningful and relevant message about leadership from Charley Nelson. Charley is currently a swim and dive coach for RWHS. Formerly, he taught and coached here in Red Wing, and he worked for the Jostens Renaissance Program, organizing leadership programs in schools at the national level.

In addition to learning about characteristics of effective leaders, students participated in "Penny Wars" to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House. They raised $618, and some of the student leaders will visit the patients there and deliver the donation next week. Learning about leadership, networking with other student leaders, demonstrating their philanthropic spirit, and participating in interactive activities was the perfect combination for a very successful event; it was made even better thanks to the delicious donuts provided by Hanisch and pizza provided by Liberty's and Godfather's. Students left the event inspired with great ideas and a satisfied appetite!

• 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!

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.

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!

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.

If you or someone you know is looking for more information on the college and financial aid process, we are here to help! Join us between the weeks of October and November for a series of college and financial aid webinars created specifically for students and families to walk through components and steps of applying for college and financial aid.

Session date/times:
09/30/2025 @ 7pm – Explore College Options
10/07/2025 @ 7pm – Apply to College
10/14/2025 @ 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/21/2025 @ 7pm – FAFSA 101
10/28/2025 @ 7pm – Dream Act 101*
11/18/2025 @ 7pm – Scholarships 101

*This webinar session provides financial aid information for students in Minnesota who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. Students and families should choose either "FAFSA

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

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.

Access FAFSA here.

ATTENTION 2026 SENIORS: As your graduation date approaches, remember you must place your order on Parchment to get your final transcript sent to your colleges, jobs, internships, etc. In addition, you must click HOLD FOR GRADES when choosing the timing for it to go out, otherwise it won’t contain your Semester 2 grades or your updated GPA. These transcripts are free to you until July 1, 2026.

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!

Wednesday, November 5: Wednesday schedule

Wednesday, November 5: iTimes during Science

Friday, November 7: Altered schedule, Veterans Day Commemoration

Saturday, November 8: Free Family Fun Day with NASA at Goodhue County Historical Society

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

Wednesday, November 12: Wednesday schedule

Wednesday, November 12: iTimes during ELA

Wednesday, November 19: Wednesday schedule

Wednesday, November 19: iTimes during Social Studies

Friday, November 21: Activities and Athletics grade check

November 26, 27 & 28: No school for students and staff

Contact Us or Stay Connected With Us:

Phone: 651-385-4565

Email: cedrec@rwps.org

Website: www.rwps.org

𝑭𝒂𝒓𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓 𝑨𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 Wednesday (10/29)!

Get packs of fresh produce and frozen meats up to 40% off of retail price.

It is from 3-5pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church (435 W 7th St, Red Wing MN).

𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐧𝐨 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐝.

Save on groceries!

They accept cash, SNAP, or credit.

We’re looking for new instructors!

Do you have a special skill, hobby, or passion you’d love to share with the Red Wing community? Whether it’s art, fitness, cooking, or something totally unique — we’d love to hear from you!

Complete this short form to get started:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdBlCTz3JOWd9.../viewform

Col. Steve Babcock will give the keynote address for the 2025 Community Veterans Day Commemoration on Friday, Nov. 7. The public event will begin at 10 a.m. in the Red Wing High School gymnasium.

Colonel Babcock enlisted in the Minnesota Army National Guard in 2000, gaining his commission as a signal officer through ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2004. He has been on three deployments, four state emergency activations, and two overseas training events demonstrating a steadfast commitment to both state and national service.

“This annual event reminds our students to be grateful for the sacrifices made on their behalf,” Superintendent Bob Jaszczak said. “We encourage anyone in the community to join us in honoring the area’s veterans and active duty personnel.”

“This invitation is both humbling and meaningful,” Colonel Babcock said. “I look forward to sharing lessons from my years of service and helping our students see that leadership and sacrifice are timeless values. Connecting our youth with the veterans in our community ensures that legacy continues.”

He currently serves as the Army G6 for Minnesota Joint Forces HQ where he provides strategic leadership for the state military's IT, communication, and cyber capabilities. In his civilian capacity, he holds the position of director of network engineering at Optum, a division of UnitedHealth Group, where he focuses on the integration of acquired organizations.

Residents of Red Wing since 2007, he and Erkia, his wife of 20 years, have three children. He enjoys volunteering with Scouting America and attending his children’s sporting events. In addition, he serves on the American Legion Post 54 Executive Board in town, and he has several hobbies he tries to fit in when time allows.

The Veterans Day Commemoration is held the Friday before Veterans Day, which is always Nov. 11 – a Tuesday this year. There will be a military color guard. Red Wing High School Concert Band, Ovation, and Tinta Wita Singers will provide music and song.

All are welcome to attend. Please enter at the District Office, Door No. 36. Veterans and guests will be escorted to seating on the gymnasium floor. There is an elevator available.

The event is sponsored by Red Wing Public Schools, Minnesota State College Southeast, Red Wing American Legion Post 54 and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon of Hiawatha Valley.

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.