RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
Native American Heritage Month SPIRIT WEEK!
We encourage RWPS students AND our Red Wing community members to dress for each day to share in pride and connection.
Monday, November 10: MMIR Day
Tuesday, November 11: Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Day
Wednesday, November 12: Beaded Jewelry/Moccasin Day
Thursday, November 13: Four Directions Day
Friday, November 14: Orange Shirt Day
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
- Flenard Millsap: Math teacher extraordinaire in the making! Flenard was asked to solve and explain a math solution for class. He walked his class through how and why and gave the best advice EVER, "Make sure you read the problem!" He continued to lead his peers the entire class period, it was most excellent!!! -Mrs. Rodgers
- Thank you Onyx Fox and Aleah McCauley for helping out with the middle school musical, Matilda JR. Your willingness to help out is very much appreciated! -Julie Martin
- Eddie Knight: Eddie, I am so proud of you for caring enough to come to conferences to strengthen, create and nurture connections with your teachers. YOU got this! -Mrs. Rodgers
- Students in the Musical: You all have been working so hard already. Thank you for coming in strong. -Brunkhorst, Martin, and Perau
- 8th grade Art students: Thanks for the great job on your Veterans Day posters and your tree projects! You're doing a fantastic job! -Bray
- Kylie, Katelyn, Annie, Miranda, Olivia, Emily, Francesca, Josie, Emily, Reagan, Miley and anyone I forgot: YOU ARE AWESOME! Thanks for helping us get set up for the Veterans Day program in record time! -Bray
- All RWHS Students: THANK YOU for a fun and exciting Ai learning day and community building day!
RWHS CNA students
RWHS Musicians
Dakota Circle Singers
Cheer Club
Scouts, CAP, Sea Cadets
Student Council
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.
Mon, Nov. 10th: Returners’ Meeting RWHS H203, 4p-5p
Wed, Nov. 12th: Returners’ Meeting RWHS H203, 4p-5p
Thur, Nov. 13th: New Members Info Meeting RWHS H203, 4p-5p
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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Online College-Prep Webinars for Families
This fall, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC's The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are offering webinars for Minnesota students and families as they prepare for the college-going process. The first is Tuesday, Sept. 30.
If you or someone you know is looking for more information on the college and financial aid process, we are here to help! Join us between the weeks of October and November for a series of college and financial aid webinars created specifically for students and families to walk through components and steps of applying for college and financial aid.
Session date/times:
09/30/2025 @ 7pm – Explore College Options
10/07/2025 @ 7pm – Apply to College
10/14/2025 @ 7pm – Understand Financial Aid
10/21/2025 @ 7pm – FAFSA 101
10/28/2025 @ 7pm – Dream Act 101*
11/18/2025 @ 7pm – Scholarships 101
*This webinar session provides financial aid information for students in Minnesota who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. Students and families should choose either "FAFSA
Register are https://mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocollege/students/attend-virtual-event
