Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256
May 24, 2026
Special workshop set for Thursday
The Red Wing School Board will meet twice this week: The regular board meeting will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 26. The board will hold a special workshop at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 28. Both will be in Red Wing High School J110.
May 26: The Student & School Showcase will feature the Tower View robotics team. Members recently returned from state competition. The business agenda will include:
A finance update.
A resolution to approve long-term maintenance bonds. Projects this summer will include the Prairie Island Arena roof as well as sections of the Twin Bluff Middle School roof.
May 28: The Early Childhood Advisory Committee presented its findings during the board’s May 12 workshop. Now board members will dig into the recommended priorities and discuss related financial considerations.
Tuesday’s board meeting will be livestreamed while Thursday’s special workshop will be recorded and posted on the RWPS YouTube channel. Find both agendas on the BoardBook.
By Philip Lockwood
Winger Flight Path Intern
On the furthest fringe of downtown, just a few yards away from the Mississippi Riverbank, Red Wing High School senior and artist Brayden Hanisch interns for the Red Wing Arts inside the train depot. Hanisch, a participant in the Wingers Flight Paths program, is exploring his interest in an art career.
Brayden’s interest in art began at a young age and has been supported by his parents since its inception. Whereas other painters may cite Monet or Pollock as their inspirations, Brayden finds his motivation in the songwriting of country music. Hank Williams and Randy Travis place at the top of his list. Looking at his works, you’d believe it. Many depict cowboys and outlaws and western landscapes. Many of them hang on the walls of downtown's Hanisch Bakery, which his father owns.
At his Red Wing Arts internship, his tasks at the Depot vary. Occasionally, he will help organize and set up art exhibits as old displays rotate out and new ones are brought in. But his primary project at the moment is planning a gallery that will take place in 2028. Brayden says he has noticed a growth in his communicative skills and a better understanding of business since he began his internship at Red Wing Arts. He will be bringing these skills with him to University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire where he plans to study business this fall.
Here are a sampling of classes coming up. To explore future options, including summer camps, click on the course catalog image.
YOUTH CLASSES
May 26: Printing with Nature, grades 2-4.
May 28: Printing with Nature, grades K-1.
June 3: Winger Swim School by Red Wing Swim Club, ages 4+.
ADULT CLASSES
May 25: Pre-Season Lap Swimming.
May 30: MN Permit to Carry Certification.
June 1: Beginner Spanish Boost.
June 2: Cooking Up Spanish: A Taste of Spanish Through Food.
Practical ChatGPT Training for Everyone.IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION
Red Wing Community Education Facebook
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Phone: 651-385-4565
High school students who will be in grades 9-12 this fall will have a new opportunity to explore the ethical application of artificial intelligence through the Mark Cuban Foundation AI Camp, coming to Red Wing for the first time. The camp is made possible through the generous support of Red Wing High School alum Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian, in partnership with Ignite and the Jones Family Foundation.
Who: Must be 13 at the time of the camp dates to participate
Student applications open: Aug. 1
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