RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
Monday, January 26:
Tuesday, January 27:
Wednesday, January 28:
- Club time schedule
- iTimes during math
- 10th and 11th grade registration meeting during club time!
Thursday, January 29:
Friday, January 30:
Registration Information
It's time to start thinking about registering for classes for the 2026-2027 school year!
8th grade: Now - 1/30
- This is being done during the 8th grade Success class with Sam and counselors.
10th -11th grades:
- On 1/28 there will be a 10-11 grade meeting in Hovda Hall for all students during club time
- Registration is open for them from 1/28-2/4.
9th grade:
- Counselors are going into 9th grade ELA classes for registration presentations
- Registration is open for them from 2/2-2/6.
WE NEED YOU! 4th grade Kindness Retreat leaders needed!
Burnside is in need of 9-12th grade high school students who would like to be a small group leader at the Youth Frontiers Kindness Retreat for fourth graders on February 25 and 26th. The retreat will be held at Minnesota State College Southeast and students will need their own transportation to and from.
The small group leader would need to:
- arrive 45 minutes before the retreat (like 7:30)
- lead small groups (biggest responsibility). Need to be able to communicate well, keep conversations going and help students listen and share respectfully
- help control the crowd
- participate, have fun, and encourage
Please email Principal Fuchs if you are interested! Thank you for considering!
Recruiter Visits to RWHS
The following colleges will be visiting students during lunches at RWHS:
- Red Wing College Promise: Every Wednesday
- February 25: University of Northwestern
- All of the Dakota Language classes: They are a group of motivated learners who will continue to speak Dakota in every setting, not only strengthening Tribal Sovereignty but building a better future for all. - Derek Walking Eagle
- Larri Gabriel: Celebrating your successes this year. - Mrs. Jasin
- Stella Johnson: Shout out to Stella's Pinnacle ball pin production during 6th period P.E.! Stella showed up and showed out with 5 dang great catches/outs in the game today! Needless to say the clinic was in session! -Mr. H
- Vivian Amador Castillo: I see how your kindness and generosity empower everyone around you! -Mrs. Jasin
- Hockey Day Minnesota Staff & Athletes: Shout out to Hockey Day Minnesota staff and athletes at Prairie Island Arena! That entire experience was so positive and awesome! We’ll see you at State!!!!(just a hunch!) GO WING! -Mr. H
- Kristel Garcia: Your presence in our classes brings a lot of determination and fun for all of us. -Mrs. Jasin
- Christina Lagunes: You are a determined and helpful student and a very important part of my days because you always make us laugh. -Mrs. Jasin
- Boys Basketball athletes & RWHS Staff: Shout out to boys basketball athletes who ball out and everyone who make those games possible! Each game I have been to has been such a blast! This is a great group to witness so turn it up to ELEVEN at the games! -Mr.H
- Devon Larsin: Thanks for working so hard in class and for bringing so much laughter to my days! -Bray
- RWHS hockey program: All ya’ll are spirited competitors, exceptional human beings and make it a blast holler’n all the root’n toot’n cheers for the home team! GO WING! -Mr. H
- Shout out to Owen Jasin! Owen has been an excellent and a core positive component to any classroom! Combining his sense of humor and a hardy amount of inclusivity Owen unleashes a triumphant amount of positivity! Thank you Owen! -Mr. H
- Shout out to Tommy Lexvold! Tommy continues his positivity campaign each year giving hardy “hello how are yah’s” in the hallways and talk’n shop about the sports realm! Tommy’s contributions continue to be a common occurrence towards students and staff creating exactly what staff needs! Your efforts towards a triumphant high school experience are integral and valued! Thank you Tommy! -Mr. H
- Mr. Baker's 1st Semester, 3rd Period Class: Shout out to Mr. Baker’s 3rd Period last semester and the awesome Can Jam matches! The battles were fierce! -Mr. H
- Ayreon Walker: Thank you for always taking extra time to make sure my classroom is cleaned up after class. I appreciate it! -Mrs. Bray
- Girls Basketball Team: This past week was a fun week to really see you all shine! You played hard and had fun! Thanks to the starters for being an awesome bench after a stellar first half versus Albert Lea and a shout-out to the younger girls for getting after it during the second half! You've had an awesome season and your fans can't wait to see the rest of it! -Bray
NEW! Winger Watch!
Want to know what's going on after school at RWHS each day this week? Check out Winger Watch on the RWPS main webpage! You can also download the Activity Scheduler app to easily find the schedule for your favorite RWHS teams!
Save the Date: Spring Dental Clinic
Red Wing Care Clinic will be having the spring dental clinic at RWHS on MONDAY, APRIL 13TH. Save the date and register by clicking on the flyers below!
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Local Scholarship Applications Are Open!
Numerous scholarships are available to RWHS seniors through various community organizations.
Apply using our Google form linked below.
Due: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.
On Wednesday, Jan. 21, seniors may attend a Q&A session during club time (1:24-1:54 p.m.)
NEW Community Ed Catalog
Classes are LIVE and ready to register. Don’t wait—spots fill quickly!
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
Sister Cities Young Artist & Author Showcase 2026
The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual art contest that encourages youth worldwide to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, poetry, photography, and music. Red Wing Sister Cities Commission is happy to host this contest once again for local winners, of which the first place winner will advance in the competition.
The 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase, invites youth from around the world to express their creativity through the theme “Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow.”
This year’s theme invites young artists and authors to raise their voices during a historic moment as the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding, and Sister Cities International honors 70 years of building global friendships and cultural understanding. It reflects the ongoing journey from the country’s founding ideals toward a more interconnected, peaceful world.
Open to artists, writers, photographers, and musicians aged 12–18, the Showcase provides a unique platform to explore how creativity can unite communities, celebrate shared humanity, and envision a better future. Submissions are accepted across various mediums, including visual art, essays, poetry, photography, and music.
By participating in this inspiring competition, young creators will have the opportunity to share their vision of a world where today’s voices shape tomorrow’s global community. Winning entries will be featured across Sister Cities International’s global network, inspiring people and partnerships around the world.
