Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256
Aug. 17, 2025
Back-to-school basics
Cheer for our students throughout 2025-2026
Your phone can be your ticket!
We encourage all Red Wing area residents and alumni -- near and far -- to attend RWPS events. By doing so we show students that we value and support them. You no longer need a paper pass if you purchase a digital activity pass, good for events taking place in our buildings. Click and pay using the button below.
- Adult Passes – $75
- K-12 Student Passes – $25
- Senior Citizen (60+) – free
Senior citizens may pick up a free paper pass at Red Wing High School.
Consider Chromebook Care for 2025-2026
Damage to district-issued Chromebooks kept our Technology Team busy during the 2024-2025 school year:
- They made 597 repairs across the district
- Decommissioned 80 devices for various reasons, including 21 due to student damage.
- Issued 280 fines, with about a third of them to cover lost cords and to recoup the lost devices when students leave the district.
Students are responsible for loss and damage to their Chromebook, so families must pay for cracked or broken screens, spills, broken keys and more. There is a protection play to help with that, but enrollment is required by Sept. 30. The annual cost is $15 for one device and $30 for two of more devices.
Learn more by reading the Student & Parent Handbook. Enroll by clicking the button below.
Supplementary student insurance available
Because medical costs can be expensive, Red Wing Public Schools provides families the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance through Student Assurance Services Inc. This is strictly voluntary.
This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primarily for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options, and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year.
Please review the short video link above as well as the forms linked below regarding student accident insurance. if you have any questions about this coverage, please contact Student Assurance Services directly at 800-328-2739.
United Way helps to meet supply demand
United Way of Goodhue, Wabasha & Pierce Counties will again hold a school supply event for students. We appreciate the many individuals, community organizations and businesses that make this day possible. Mark your calendar for 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, to pick up a filled backpack for your child. We'll see you at the Elks!
Apply now for Educational Benefits
Complete your application now or at a school open house
District leaders highly recommend that all families complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Although an application is no longer required to receive one breakfast and one lunch free of charge every school day, completing the paperwork still benefits qualifying families and the district. Your help in completing these forms will make a big difference. The application form is available online through SchoolCafe in English and Spanish.
Re-enrollment necessary for students after a hiatus
If your child enrolled and attended classes last year in another district – including 5RiversOnline – but plans to return to Red Wing Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year, you must re-enroll that child with RWPS Student Services. Note: This is a state requirement.
Find the enrollment forms online or pick up a packet at the District Office, 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive, Door 36. For information, contact Melinda Johnson at majohnson@rwps.org or 651-385-4520.
Our Schools
Red Wing High School
Find something you love and do it
RWHS featured at Career Day
Shanaya Wells, president of the Native American Student Association (NASA), and Red Wing High School Principal Joshua Fuchs delivered the keynote addresses at Prairie Island Indian Community's second annual Career Day on Tuesday, Aug. 12. They spoke about the importance of education, connections and preparing future leaders.
"We can build our confidence and resilience by exploring new things," Mr. Fuchs said. "Get out there. Get out into the community. Make sure you explore things you like. Find out things you don't like." He added, "I can assure you that if you find a career that you love, it will not be hard to go to work every single day."
Shanaya detailed some of the activities NASA offered at the high school last year. They haven't done it alone. "We have these amazing people who always have our backs," Shanaya said, listing off family, school administrators and Prairie Island school liaisons -- who will double in number for the 2025-2026 school year.
"I'm just really thankful for this community, for the things they do for us young ones, so we can shoot to have the careers we want and make our dreams come true."
Events planned to prepare students for Day 1
Classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 2, but first Red Wing High School will hold an orientation and open house to help students prepare.
Grade 8 orientation
Eighth graders will get the lay of the land Aug. 20 with help from 11th and 12th graders in SOAR -- Success, Opportunity, Achievement and Recognition. The orientation will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m.
Grades 8-9-10-11-12
Red Wing High School will have an open house on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from noon to 7 p.m. Jostens will be at school for students in grades 8-12 to get their school picture taken for the yearbook and the school ID.
RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR
Tuesday, Aug. 19: School supply event, 4-7 p.m., Elks Club.
Wednesday, Aug. 20: Grade 8 orientation.
Tuesday, Aug. 26: Open house and photo day, 11 a.m. to noon, 1-7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of school.
Officer hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.
Phone: 651-385-4700
Webpage: Red Wing High School
Tower View Alternative High School
Back-to-school activities are Aug. 26
Tower View will have an open house 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (lunch break for staff noon to 1 p.m.) Tuesday, Aug. 26. School pictures should be taken at the high school on this day.
TOWER VIEW CALENDAR
Tuesday, Aug. 19: School supply event, 4-7 p.m., Elks Club.
Thursday, Aug. 21: Teachers report.
Tuesday, Aug. 26: Open house 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (staff lunch break is noon to 1 p.m. ) School pictures will be taken at the high school on this day.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of school.
Important links and information
154 Tower View Drive
Office: 651-388-8963
Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Twin Bluff Middle School
Drop by the open house Tuesday, Aug. 26
Twin Bluff Middle School will hold an open house from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26. Students will be able to pick up their schedules and deposit money into their lunch accounts. We will also be asking families to complete their student information sheets so we have current information.
TWIN BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR
Tuesday, Aug. 19: School supply event, 4-7 p.m., Elks Club.
Tuesday, Aug. 26: Open house/mini conferences.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of school.
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 651-385-4530
Burnside Elementary School
Welcome! It's time to meet your teacher
Burnside’s Back-to-School event will take place Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Look for information in your child’s classroom placement letter arriving mid-August and sign up for a 15-minute welcome conference with your child’s teacher. Once you know your teacher's name, use the button below.
Hey, fourth graders!
We need volunteers to help new students coming to our Back-to-School event. Please contact Mrs. Grove at jpgrove@rwps.org or 651-4700 to sign up.
BURNSIDE CALENDAR
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Back-to-School event, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of classes.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS
Student hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org
Phone: 651-385-4700
Kids Junction: 651-385-4709
Webpage: Burnside Elementary School
Sunnyside Elementary School
Meet your teacher! Schedule an appointment
Sunnyside’s Back-to-School event will take place Wednesday, Aug. 27, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Look for information in your child’s classroom placement letter arriving mid-August and sign up for a 15-minute conference with your child’s teacher. Use the button below.
Don't wait to register for kindergarten
Congratulations, you have a child eligible to start kindergarten in September 2025! If you haven't completed the registration process, doing so now is imperative.
Find the enrollment forms online or pick up a packet at the District Office, 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive, Door No. 36. Enrollment forms are available:
For more information, call 651-385-4520 or email districtstudentsupport@rwps.org.
SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR
Tuesday, Aug. 19: School supply event, 4-7 p.m., Elks Club.
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Back-to-School event, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of classes for grade 1 and half of kindergarten.
Wednesday, Sept. 3: First day of classes for half of kindergarten.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS
Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.
Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org
Phone: 651-385-4570
Kids Junction: 651-385-4587
Webpage: Sunnyside webpage
Colvill Family Center
Teachers are ready to meet their students
Colvill Family Center will hold Meet the Teacher events on Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Tuesday, Sept. 4. Meet the Teacher is by appointment; families will receive information on how to schedule a one-on-one meeting.
COLVILL CALENDAR
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Meet the Teacher appointments.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: Meet the Teacher appointments.
Thursday, Sept. 4: Classes begin.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 651-385-8000
For information, call 651-385-8000 and leave a message. Staff will return your call at the earliest convenience.
Community Education & Recreation
Registration open for youth sports offerings
Summer classes and camps are wrapping up, which means the fall course catalog is coming soon. In the meantime, Community Education & Recreation's sports leagues are taking registrations:
Youth Flag Football, grades K-6.
District news
DISTRICT CALENDAR
Thursday, Aug. 21: Teachers report.
Monday, Aug. 25: School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., RWHS room J110. A quorum of School Board members may be present.
Wednesday, Aug. 27: Agenda/Personnel Committee, 3:30 p.m., District Office.
Monday, Sept. 1: Labor Day.
Tuesday, Sept. 2: First day of school grades 1-12 and half of kindergarten.
Wednesday, Sept. 3: First day of school for half of kindergarten.
Important links & information:
District Office
2451 Eagle Ridge Drive
Red Wing, MN 55066
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays.
Phone: 651-385-4500
Website: www.rwps.org
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