Rush Creek News

Feb. 27, 2026

February is Rush Creek's Read-A-Thon. We are asking families to record their child’s minutes on the slips we provide. Please remind students that slips must include the student's full name, teacher, total minutes read and a parent signature to be counted. The last day to turn in slips is Monday, March 2nd.

Happy Reading!

?? Did you know ??

Sometimes the first symptom of a strep infection in children is headache or upset stomach & vomiting!

Rush Creek has seen increased positive Strep cases in recent weeks.

Please report any positive test result of contagious illness to the school nurse.

Your family’s privacy is protected throughout the reporting process.

Thank you for your cooperation and communication.

Happy Handwashing!!

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 is a reminder that Wednesday, March 5th is the last day to check our school’s Lost & Found.

All unclaimed items will be donated after this date. We encourage you and your child to take a few minutes to look through the Lost & Found to retrieve any missing jackets, water bottles, mittens, or other personal belongings.

There will be no school on Friday, March 6th. School resume on Monday, March 9th.

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.