RWHS Student Newsletter

Monday, October 26: B day

• Reminder: sign up for your Wednesday activity!

Tuesday, October 27: A day

• Enrichment Schedule

• Manufacturing Field Trip, German CIS Field Trip and MLL Field Trip

• 7:30pm - National Honor Society Induction in Hovda Hall - all are welcome

• 👻Dress up for Halloween contest! Photos before school in locker bay
• 4th hour Kahoot!

Principal Joshua Fuchs

Assistant Principal Robin Pagel, grades 8,10,12

Assistant Principal Alison Terrell, grades 9, 11

Counselor Christina Frye (Last names A-K)

Counselor Clara Ballard (Last names L-Z)

Paul Hartmann, Activities Director

Nicole Bolduan, Assistant Director of Special Education

Carla Contla, Cultural Liaison and Interpreter

Mitch Skeen and Leah Ryan, Native American Liaisons

RWHS website

Registration for AP tests is open until October 28. The AP test is optional for students taking an AP course. Scores on an AP test can earn college credit or advanced placement; this 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 $65 per test, and testing will take place 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 in print.

Registration Link

Lindsay Woychek
District Assessment Coordinator

-Are you enlisted in a branch of the military? Let Mrs. Hanson or Mrs. Bray know so we can recognize you at our Veterans Day commemoration.

-Our annual Veterans Day event will be Friday, November 13th. Invite any Veterans or active Servicemembers to join us at 10am!

-Want to volunteer to set up on Thursday, November 12th or the morning of the event? Sign up HERE by October 30th.

Year one of Flight Path 2030 is complete, and Red Wing Public Schools is ready to keep building on this work for students!

Flight Path 2030 is Red Wing Public Schools’ five-year plan to help students build skills for the future before they graduate. Through 2030, RWPS will continue adding courses, teacher support, partnerships, and hands-on experiences connected to data, computing, artificial intelligence, and real-world problem solving.

This work helps Winger graduates build digital fluency, use technology responsibly, and prepare for the choices ahead.

We are grateful to Red Wing High School graduate Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian, whose five-year pledge is helping make Flight Path 2030 possible.

We are proud of the first year and excited to keep building for Red Wing students.

Read more about Flight Path 2030 on our website: https://fp2030.rwps.org/

One component of Flight Path 2030 is to encourage students to consider technology-related careers. Joining the NCWIT Aspirations in Computing or AiC is one way to explore opportunities and connect to state and national career networks.

All grades 9-12 students are eligible to join. Membership is free.

Right now AiC also is accepting applications to recognize students for their computing-related achievements and interests. The AiC Award application window is open through Oct. 27.

Flight Path 2030 is being built over five years, and the Year 1 annual report to the community is ready. As the work grows, we’ll continue sharing the courses, experiences, partnerships and people helping prepare Red Wing students for what comes next.

Know someone who should be following this work?
Open the newsletter and invite them to visit Flight Path 2030. If they wish to subscribe they can complete the contact form.

When you have time, check out the Youth-Led Goodhue County Health Hub Podcast! Goodhue Health Hub is a teen-created and teen-hosted podcast exploring health topics that matter to youth in Goodhue County, Minnesota. Each episode features a teen interviewing a trusted expert for honest conversations, credible information, and practical advice. The podcast is made possible by an AAP CATCH grant and the RiseUp Partnership. We have several Red Wing students who have participated in this awesome opportunity! Please consider sharing this with your peers!

• STUDENT dental clinic on Monday, November 2. Use the QR code below to register!

Good luck at STATE TENNIS this week, Lorilei Hartman!

This message serves as a reminder that the registration window for winter activities is NOW open @ www.gobound.com/mn/schools/redwing. 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.

Winter Practice Start Dates

October 26 - Musical

November 2 - Girls Hockey

November 11 - Out of Season Strength and Speed

November 16 - Boys Hockey, Girls Basketball

November 17 - Cheer

November 23 - Boys Basketball (Grades 9-12)

November 30 - Boys Swim and Dive, 7th and 8th Grade Boys Basketball

December TBD - Speech

Winter Sports PAC Meetings

Girls Hockey - 10/19

Girls Basketball - 11/5, 6pm, Cafeteria

Boys Hockey - 11/9, 7pm, RWHS IMC
Boys Swim and Dive - TBD

Boys Basketball - 12/1, 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.

The Red Wing High School Activities Department is excited to introduce Bound, our new all-in-one activities management platform designed to make it easier than ever for students, parents, fans, and community members to stay connected with Winger Activities.

Bound will serve as the central hub for activity registration, schedules, event tickets, communication, and much more. Whether you're registering your child for a sport, checking game times, purchasing tickets, or receiving important updates from coaches and advisors, Bound brings everything together in one convenient location.

What is Bound?

Bound is a web-based and mobile-friendly platform used by schools throughout the Midwest to streamline activity management and improve communication with families and communities. The system provides real-time information and easy access to the tools participants and spectators need throughout the school year.

Features of Bound

Online Registration

Families can complete activity registrations and required forms electronically, eliminating paperwork and making the registration process faster and more convenient.

Schedules and Calendars

Athletes, participants, and fans can view up-to-date schedules for all activities. Any schedule changes, postponements, or cancellations are updated immediately, ensuring everyone has access to the latest information.

Mobile App Access

The Bound app allows users to follow Red Wing Activities directly from their smartphone. Families can customize notifications and receive updates for the teams and activities they care about most.

Digital Ticketing - available @ www.gobound.com/mn/schools/redwing/tickets

Many events will utilize Bound's digital ticketing system, allowing spectators to purchase tickets online before arriving at the venue. This creates a faster and more efficient entry process on game day.

Red Wing (HVL) Ticket Prices -

Adults - $8, K-12 Students - $5, Senior Citizens (65 and above) - Free

Red Wing (Home) Season Pass Prices

Adult Yearly Pass - $75, Student Yearly Pass - $25, Household/Family Pass - $175

Improved Communication

Coaches, advisors, and activity staff can communicate directly with participants and families through the platform. Important announcements, reminders, and schedule updates can be delivered quickly and efficiently.

Activity Information in One Place

Bound serves as a single source for rosters, schedules, event information, registration materials, and other important activity-related resources.

While we wait for last year's yearbooks to arrive later this fall, we encourage you to consider buying this year's yearbook NOW for the lowest prices of the year!

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

Each session is hosted virtually on Zoom, and is interpreted into Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. We also offer a live Q&A, so come prepared to get all your important college-going questions answered! Review the schedule and register below.

All seniors must attend the Jostens cap & gown meeting on November 11th at 1:15 p.m.

Class of 2027!

Buckle up - your senior year is here!

Please use the QR code below to upload your senior picture. Be sure to spell your name as you want it to be in the yearbook.

Let Ms.Hanson know if you have any questions.

*If you need help getting senior pictures taken, contact Mrs. Bray. She is more than happy to take your senior pictures for free.

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

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Our Fall Catalog is live and ready for you to explore! Whether you're looking to learn a new skill, pick up a fun hobby, or keep the family active this season, we have a fantastic lineup of classes, activities, and programs waiting for you.

Popular spots fill up fast—don't wait to reserve your spot!

Browse the Catalog & Register Today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XYqcWxd-hyY3pQEpKKfCtnk5R3ukA0XX/view?usp=sharing

https://redwing.arux.app/

Need to set up your new online account? Make sure to complete your profile on the registration site before checking out for a smooth and easy registration process.

We can't wait to see you in class this fall!

Ages: Grades 8-12

Date: Friday, October 30

Time: Movie starts at 6:30pm (1 hr. 36 min. long) ending roughly 8:15pm

Location: Red Wing Cinema 8, 140 Tyler Rd N, Red Wing, MN 55066

Cost: Free

Description: A Halloween event for teens showing the movie Hocus Pocus in a reserved room at the Red Wing Cinema 8. There will be free popcorn and soda drinks for those attending.

This event is hosted by the STAR Team, Goodhue County Health & Human Services, and Common Ground in partnership with Red Wing Public Schools. This project is funded through a grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services in partnership with the Opioid Epidemic Response Advisory Council.

Registration: Please register prior to the event to assist in planning for event space, as there is a limit of 150 attendees.

Red Wing Sister Cities is now taking applications from Red Wing School District students, grades 8-11, who are interested in serving as ambassadors of Red Wing for the 2027 student exchange between Red Wing and Sister City in Ikata, Japan. They will choose six students to represent the city through an application and interview process.

More information on the exchange and the application can be found here: https://www.redwingmn.gov/482/Ikata-Exchange-Program

Deadline to apply is: October 30, 2026.

Student artists: this is for YOU!

The Sister Cities Commission invites students ages 12-18 to share their drawings, paintings, musical compositions, writings, or other artistic work for the Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS). The theme is "A Tapestry of Cultures and the Threads That Connect Us." The submission deadline is February 26, 2027, which gives students time to craft their creations. View YAAS details and contest guidelines.

The City of Red Wing and RiseUp Partnership are teaming up to give teens a voice on our four Red Wing advisory boards. View the flyer below for information.

November 2: Dental Clinic for students

November 5: End of Quarter 1

➡️November 5: Activities grade check

November 6: No school for students

November 9: No school for students

• Conferences

➡️November 13: Annual Veterans Day Commemoration (altered schedule)

➡️November 24: Activities grade check

November 25-27: No school for students and staff