Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

The Flight Path 2030 team recognizes biology teacher Anne Rohn for being selected to participate in a Research Education for Teachers (RET) Fellowship this past summer.

The RET AI fellowship is an innovative program developed by the Mayo Clinic aimed at connecting researchers with local teachers who are interested in integrating lessons on artificial intelligence applications in health care and to support teachers in designing classroom curriculum around emerging science and technology. Fellows were paired with a mentor to gain hands-on experience in AI-related health care research and develop curriculum in collaboration with Mayo Clinic education experts.

Ms. Rohn brought this experience back to RWPS, designing a unit that highlights how AI can be integrated into research and the scientific method. In her unit, biology students learned how to develop strong prompts for AI tools, which is a key step in using AI.

Students evaluated the outputs generated by AI sources and compared those outputs to traditional primary and secondary sources of information. Students integrated the use of AI tools in some of their own experimental design processes and examined potential applications of the tools as well as ethical concerns.

Looking ahead, Ms. Rohn is excited to expand these learning opportunities, helping both students and staff develop skills to thoughtfully and responsibly engage with AI.

The District Advisory Council is looking for members for the 2025-26 school year. DAC's are designed to provide feedback and input on instruction, assessment, programming, and on the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness report. The RWPS District Advisory Council will meet four times during the school year: Oct. 23, Dec. 18, Feb. 19, and April 16 from 4:15-5:15 p.m.

If interested, please fill out this form.

October school menus

Red Wing High School will present "The Rainbow Fish" for the fall play. Performances will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 9-11, as well as 3:30 p.m. Oct. 11. This production is suitable for all ages.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 6: Student flu vaccination clinic (preregistration required).

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Picture retakes.

Wednesday, Oct. 8: Class of 2026 mandatory cap & gown meeting, 1:20 p.m.

Club Day.

Thursday, Oct. 9: "The Rainbow Fish" play, 6:30 p.m., Little Theater.

Friday, Oct. 10: "The Rainbow Fish" play, 6:30 p.m., Little Theater.

Saturday, Oct. 11: "The Rainbow Fish" play, 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Little Theater.

Monday, Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples Day.

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Guest artist in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day.

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Hispanic Heritage assembly.

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 16-17: MEA, no school.

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION

Student Newsletter Oct. 6-10

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpage: Red Wing High School

Might college be in your future? Learn the ins and outs of the application process by attending the College Planning Series Oct. 7 webinar.

The series continues to run Tuesday evenings through Nov. 18 and is intended for current high school students. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong. Each session will begin at 7 p.m.

Dates and topics are:

Oct. 7 — Apply to College
Oct. 14 — Understand Financial Aid
Oct. 21 — FAFSA 101
Oct. 28 — Dream Act 101
Nov. 18 — Scholarships 101

Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered during the event by higher education experts. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended).

These sessions are offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. Register at bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries.

Students bond in nature

Tower View Mystery Fall Retreat took students to Frontenac State Park. Staff try to hold this event yearly around homecoming. Everyone takes a trip (students don't know where) and hike, participate in team/group bonding activities, and eat together.

TOWER VIEW CALENDAR

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 16-17: MEA, no school.

Important links and information

Tower View webpage

154 Tower View Drive

Office: 651-388-8963

Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

They're got positive moves

Twin Bluff Middle School dance club members stepped up -- in more dances than one -- during Friday's PBIS assembly. That stands for positive behavior interventions and support.

TWIN BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Student flu vaccination clinic.

Friday, Oct. 10: CARE Clinic.

Monday, Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples Day program.

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 16-17: MEA, no school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Twin Bluff Newsletter: October

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4530

Twin Bluff webpage

A great day! Aŋpétu wašté

Perry Fernands leads a third grade Dakota immersion class. Students made their lunch choices in Dakota, did their numbers, colors and morning meeting in Dakota. "And it was amazing," Principal Jen Grove said.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Oct. 5-11: Fire Safety Week.

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Student flu vaccination clinic.

Wednesday, Oct. 8: Bus Stop and Walk.

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Bus Stop and Walk.

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 16-17: MEA, no school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Burnside Newsletter: October

Student hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

Change is fun

The first day of October resulted in the first playground switch of the year. Students are excited to play on different equipment. See more photos on the Sunnyside Facebook page.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Oct. 5-11: Fire Safety Week.

Wednesday, Oct. 8: Bus Stop and Walk.

Thursday, Oct. 9: Grade 1 vision/hearing screening.

Monday, Oct. 13: The Magic of Kindness assembly.

Tuesday, Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples Day assembly.

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Picture Day.

Bus Stop and Walk.

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 16-17: MEA, no school.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Sunnyside Newsletter: October.

Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

Feeding monsters, flexing fingers

The 4-year-olds' class fed some hungry monsters to practice fine motor skills. See more photos on the Colvill Facebook page.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 6: Picture day.

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Picture day.

Thursday, Oct. 9: Early childhood screening by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.

Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m., registration required.

Friday, Oct. 10: Nurturing Nest, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Thursday, Oct. 23: Early childhood screening by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.

Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m., registration required.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-8000

Colvill webpage

Take advantage of lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education & Recreation. We have several new classes this fall as well as people's favorites. Click the catalog cover to browse this season's options.

UPCOMING YOUTH CLASSES

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Bubble Wand, grades K-1.

Thursday, Oct. 9: Try It - On the Wheel, ages 15 +.

Red Wing Community Men's Chorus, ages 14+.

Sunday, Oct. 11: Learn to Skate, ages 3+.

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

Friday, Oct. 24: Minnesota Starwatch Party, ages 6 +.

Tuesday, Oct. 28: Pumpkin Pool Party, ages 4+ w/adult.

Monday, Nov. 3: Driver's Education Classroom 6:30-8:30 a.m.

Boys & Girls Basketball Skills Training, grades 4-6.

Boys & Girls Basketball Skills Training, grades 7-8.

Friday, Nov. 7: Hamster Wheel Hustle, ages 7+.

Friday, Dec 12: Transportation to Welch, ages 10+.

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Easy German.

Thursday, Oct 9: Red Wing Community Men's Chorus, ages 14+.

Hauntings & History of the Emerald Isle.

Monday, Oct. 13: Jewelry Making - Necklace & Earring Set.

Wednesday, Oct. 15: Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

Wednesday, Oct 29: Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League

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

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples Day.

Tuesday, Oct. 14: School Board workshop, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room J110.

Thursday-Friday, Oct. 16-17: No school.

Monday, Oct. 20: School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room 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

School Board meeting recordings

District policies (On the School Board webpage)

Employment opportunities

Handbooks

Newsletters for 2025-2026

About our district

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

Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256