Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Winger Carla Contla has been Red Wing Public Schools' cultural liaison since January 2025. She graduated from Red Wing High School in 2021.

Coming from the CARE Clinic where she helped people schedule appointments or handle insurance, Carla Contla today works directly with young people attending Red Wing Public Schools. As the cultural liaison, she spends time at Colvill Family Center, Twin Bluff Middle School, Red Wing High School and Tower View Alternative High School as well as helping online students.

“When students tell me their story, I love to hear their experiences,” the RWHS 2021 graduate said.

Please describe your work. What does a typical day look like?

Every day looks different, that’s what I like the most, I usually start the day checking emails and, if I have a meeting, I get ready for it. I help students if they need it.

In addition, I translate documents from English to Spanish for the district and, when bad weather results in school closures, I record the Spanish portion of the “snow day” phone and email message.

What is your favorite part of the job?

My favorite part is that I can talk with the students, and I get to know them. They are very funny and I really enjoy talking with them.

How do you spend your free time outside of school?

I like to explore new places, try new food. I have a son. He is 2 years old, so I love to show him the world/ He keeps me very busy every day.

What can you cook to perfection? Are you willing to share the recipe?

I love to cook, I usually cook Mexican food. My favorite dish is chilaquiles. Very easy to make: It’s basically salsa with chips, topped with queso fresco and sour cream. You can also add protein like chicken, steak or eggs.

The salsa could be red or green. I love green salsa and this is how I make it: You are going to need 5 tomatillos and 2-3 jalapeños, it depends how spicy you want it.

1. Boiled tomatillos and jalapeños

2. Add the boiled tomatillos and jalapeño peppers to your blender, along with the onion and a clove of garlic.

And salsa is READY!!

The aiEDU grant is the launchpad for the broader strategy envisioned in the district’s Flight Plan 2030, a multi-year initiative to ensure that Wingers graduate digitally fluent, ethically grounded, and workforce-ready.

The District Advisory Council is looking for members for the 2025-26 school year. DAC's are designed to provide feedback and input on instruction, assessment, programming, and on the Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness report. The RWPS District Advisory Council will meet four times during the school year: Oct. 23, Dec. 18, Feb. 19, and April 16 from 4:15-5:15 p.m.

If interested, please fill out this form.

We encourage all Red Wing area residents and alumni -- near and far -- to attend RWPS events but especially during Homecoming 2025. The varsity schedule is:

Sept. 22: Girls tennis, 4:30 p.m.

Sept. 23: Girls tennis, 4:30 p.m.

Boys soccer, 7 p.m.

Sept. 25: Cross country invitational, 4 p.m.

Volleyball, 7:15 p.m.

Sept. 26: Football, 7 p.m.

Sept. 27: Boys soccer noon.

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.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tuesday, Sept. 16: FastBridge testing in math classes.

Wednesday, Sept. 17: Club time.

Friday, Sept. 19: Art classes periods 1-3 field trip.

Sept. 22-26: Homecoming Week

Monday, Sept. 22: Pajama Day.

Senior Sunrise, 7:50 a.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Tropical Day.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Neon Day.

Powderpuff and volleyball, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Color Day (wear your grade's color)

Late Night Downtown Red Wing Homecoming, 4-7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 26: Winger Spirit Day.

Activities grade check.

Tailgating, 5-7 p.m.

Football, 7 p.m., with dance to follow.

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION

Student Newsletter Sept. 15-19

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekdays.

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpage: Red Wing High School

TOWER VIEW CALENDAR

Sept. 22-26: Homecoming week.

Monday, Sept. 22: Pajama Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Tropical Day.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Neon Day.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Favorite Color Day.

Friday, Sept. 26: Winger Spirit Day.

Important links and information

Tower View webpage

154 Tower View Drive

Office: 651-388-8963

Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Seventh grader Regina Wittenberg was ready and felt supported for competition! The high school girls varsity soccer team came and decorated the girls JV lockers when they had a home game Thursday. Go Wingers!

TWIN BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Sept. 22-26: Homecoming week.

Monday, Sept. 22: Pajama Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Tropical Day.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Neon Day.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Class Colors Day (Grade 5 green, grade 6 red, grade 7 blue, staff purple)

Friday, Sept. 26: Spirit Wear.

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Picture day.

Friday, Oct. 3: Leaders Dance, 6-8 p.m.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Twin Bluff Newsletter: September

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4530

Twin Bluff webpage

Sept. 9 was bus safety day at Burnside. Students learned how to use the emergency exit and be safe while riding to and from school -- whether that's something they do daily or only on field trips.

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, Tasha Schuh of Ellsworth, Wis., and her husband, Doug, will come to Burnside to share a message titled “Building Your Brave,” which teaches students to overcome their fears, choose a positive attitude, and the importance of kindness. Tasha is an inspirational speaker who equips students and educators to be resilient for their mental and emotional health.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Monday, Sept. 15: Club's Choice kickoff.

Tuesday, Sept. 16: Tasha Schuh presents "Build Your Brave."

Sept. 22-26: Homecoming Week.

Monday, Sept. 22: Pajama Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Neon Day.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Winger Pride Day.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Favorite Color Day

Friday, Sept. 26: Inside Out Day.

Sept. 30: Club's Choice orders due.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Burnside Newsletter: September

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

Did you know that using a Hula Hoop benefits students in several ways. At Sunnyside, students are gaining coordination, balance, core strength, and agility during physical education.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Monday, Sept. 15: Club's Choice kickoff.

Thursday, Sept. 18: Bus safety.

Sept. 22-26: Homecoming Week.

Monday, Sept. 22: Pajama Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Neon Day.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Winger Pride Day.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Favorite Color Day

Friday, Sept. 26: Inside Out Day.

Sept. 30: Club's Choice orders due.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Sunnyside Newsletter: September.

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

Little Wingers preschoolers have had a busy full week of school.

Are you looking for a spot for your pre-kindergarten kids to release their energy? Upcoming ECFE Open Gym nights are scheduled 5:30-7 p.m. Sept. 25, Oct. 9 and Oct, 23. Call Colvill at 651-385-8000 to sign up, and get additional information.

ECFE is going to Frontenac State Park for a Nature Explorer's program on Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to noon. You and your pre-kindergarten child(ren) can join us. Call Colvill to get more information and to sign up.

Are you a new mom looking for support & connection? Drop in for ECFE's Nurturing Nest on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to noon. We'll have baby weigh-in's and an open space for mothering questions!. We can't wait to meet you and your little one.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Homecoming Sept. 22-26

Monday, Sept. 22: Pajama Day.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Neon Day.

Wednesday, Sept. 24: Winger Pride Day.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Favorite Color Day

Friday, Sept. 26: Inside Out Day.

Monday, Sept. 29: Early childhood screening by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.

Monday, Oct. 6: Picture day.

Tuesday, Oct. 7: Picture day.

Thursday, Oct. 9: Early childhood screening by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.

Thursday, Oct. 23: Early childhood screening by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-8000

Colvill webpage

Take advantage of lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education & Recreation. We have several new classes this fall as well as people's favorites. Click the catalog cover to browse this season's options.

UPCOMING YOUTH CLASSES

Wednesday, Sept 17: K9 Cookies Creations, Gr. 3-8.

Thursday, Sept. 18: Silly Monsters in Clay, grades K-1.

Tuesday, Sept. 23: Tween Art Adventures, ages 9-13.

Sunnyside After School Fun- Acorn Craft & Snack, grades K-1.

Wednesday, Sept 24: Intro to Horses at Lost Creek Ranch, ages 7-16.

Thursday, Sept. 25: Intro to Horses at Lost Creek Ranch, ages 7-16.

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES

Monday, Sept. 22: Prepping for the Pause: Simple, Feel-Good Tricks to Shine Through. Menopause!

Wednesday, Sept 24: Therapeutic Chair Yoga.

Yoga for Balance and Strength.

Basic Home Repair & DIY Hacks.

Friday, Sept. 26: Ramen Revival: Transforming a Pantry Staple into a Gourmet Feast!

MN Permit to Carry Certification.

Saturday, Sept 27: Back Alley Tour.

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

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Sept 22-26: Homecoming Week.

Monday, Sept. 22: School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., RWHS room J110.

Tuesday, Sept. 30: Deadline to register for District Chromebook Care Plan.

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

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