RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
Monday, November 17:
- Sign up for your Wednesday club!
Tuesday, November 18:
Wednesday, November 19: WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE
- iTimes during Social Studies
- Club Time: MINUTE MADNESS! Bring your money!
Thursday, November 20:
- Wear PURPLE!
Friday, November 21:
- Activities and athletics grade check
- Gratitude Grams for sale at lunch for $1
- Care Clinic DENTAL CLINIC at RWHS! See details below to register!
Red Wing Public Schools invites students, families, staff, and community members to join us for the Flight Path 2030 Community Forum the evening of Dec. 9. This free event will highlight our district’s new five-year initiative to become a Center of Excellence in AI-Integrated Computing Education, supported through the generosity of RWHS alumnus Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian.
The evening will feature a fireside chat focused on the relevance of this initiative, offering Minnesota and national perspectives on preparing young people for a rapidly changing digital world. Attendees will learn about student opportunities, new course pathways, educator training, and how this initiative strengthens career and college readiness across all grade levels.
This event is open to the entire community. Registration is requested but not required.
Recruiter Visits to RWHS
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
- United States Marines: Wednesday, November 19
- RiseUp Red Wing: Wednesday, December 3
Good luck to our RWHS Make48 team heading to Make48 Season 9 Nationals this weekend! These young innovators soared through the Winona competition with their project SPILL BLOCK, a modular, recycled-rubber safety mat designed to prevent slip-and-fall accidents in workplaces and schools. Team members Tristan, Bentley, Gavin, and Piper (filling in for Seth) are ready to bring their A-game to Nationals! Let’s go, Wingers!
Lloyd, Derrick, Brandon, and Bear: You are amazing drummers and singers! I hope you are proud of yourselves as much as I am proud of you honoring our culture! Pidamayaye! -Holly
Shout out to Dustin and company! Cheers to a great conversation about top 5 favorite games and consoles! -Mr. Hovelson
Mrs. Kiefer's 7th Period Honors Language Arts: Shout out to Mrs. Kiefer's Honors Language Arts 7th period this week. Gotta say it's been most triumphant working with and witnessing these students' high school careers over the years! This week they wrote a complex in class essay and were all excellent for Mrs. Kiefer's sub! Their collective discipline during lock in moments have become common practice for everyone in 7th Period Honors Language Arts and a testament to the character they demonstrate daily! Thank you all for having each others backs and being such kind individuals! -Mr. Hovelson
Mr. Perau's 1st period: There have been a handful of top tier wordle performances at RWHS (shout out to 2022 aquaculture 36 wordles in a row!) However! Step aside 2022 world class because 2025 LEGENDS were forged this day in an absolute cinema performance from Peraus 1st period! Not only are these students top tier musicians but also decimated Dordle, Wordle/(Wordle colorblind/hard mode), and STRANDS for 47 minutes straight with 0 losses. On Wordle colorblind/hard mode alone, they had 20 straight! You need a word? =These ladies got you covered in seconds flat! SNAPS, CLAPS, and STOMPS all around! -Mr. Hovelson
Tate Hartman, Aaron Rodgers, and Isiah Whitman: These guys are great for a laugh and excellent students of basketball! Always awesome talk'n with Mr. Korby, Tate Hartman, Aaron Rodgers, and Isiah Whitman about potential Timberwolves trades, and today as well! One day I think we'll see these guys on ESPN giving us the lowdown of the sports world! -Mr. Hovelson
Mr. Bakers Volleyball class (2nd or 3rd period?): I apologize for not knowing which period Mr. Baker! But shout out to Mr. Baker and his volleyball class! Thank you for including me with some most excellent students and staff! That was totally fun and a great time today! -Mr. Hovelson
Thank you to ALL students for being so supportive of our Veterans Day program last week! The amount of amazing help we had on Thursday and Friday, as well as the respectful behavior during the program makes me really proud. We heard many comments about how great YOU were and how awesome it always is to have you be a part of this special community event. Way to go Wingers! - Bray
Concert Band, Ovation and Dakota Circle Singers: The music is my favorite part of the Veterans Day event each year. It adds so much for everyone attending, so THANK YOU for sharing not only your talents but your passion for music! -Bray
Winter Sports Registration is NOW OPEN!
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
Please reach out to Taylor Becker @ tebecker@rwps.org if you have any questions or concerns relative to registration.
Best,
Activities Director
Red Wing High School
Join the RWHS Speech Team!
Join Speech, Find Your… ...team ...friends ...confidence ...VOICE!
7th-12th Grade TBMS/RWHS, Tower View, St. John’s, 5RO, & RW Home School students are eligible to join the Speech Team!
RWHS Speech Team Information Meetings (you only need to attend one)
Interested 7th Graders should take the activities bus from TBMS to RWHS after school.
Tues, Nov. 18th: New Members Info Meeting RWHS H203, 4p-5p
Thurs, Nov. 20th: New Members Info Meeting RWHS H203, 4p-5p
13 Categories, Student-Driven Speech Choices, & Endless Possibilities!!!!
Season: December - April
Time Commitment: 30 Minute Scheduled Practice Each Week, 1 Hour of Independent Work (research, writing, memorizing, etc…) at Home, Various Team Workshops/Events, & 10 Competitive Tournaments in Feb, Mar & April (Most Occur on Saturdays from 6:45a - 5p)
Season Activity Passes/Game Tickets
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
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Flight Path 2030 Community Gathering on December 9
Red Wing Public Schools invites students, families, staff, and community members to join us for the Flight Path 2030 Community Gathering the evening of Dec. 9. This free event will introduce our district’s new five-year initiative to become a Center of Excellence in AI-Integrated Computing Education, supported through the generosity of RWHS alumnus Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian.
Attendees will learn about student opportunities, new course pathways, educator training, and how this initiative strengthens career and college readiness across all grade levels.
We encourage everyone to participate and help shape this exciting future together.
The Holiday Train is coming to Red Wing!
Like Santa, the CPKC Holiday Train will be coming to town in December! Celebrate the season with music performances by the American Authors and Pynk Beard, and help support the Red Wing Area Food Shelf.
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: Train arrives at 7:15 p.m. and departs at 7:45 p.m.
Come earlier for holiday music, hot drinks, and food trucks!
Location: Near Bay Point Park/Riverview Skyway Pedestrian Bridge. Parking available nearby.
Cost: Free! Food shelf donations appreciated.
