Rutherford E-News
Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, September 4th, and Monday, September 7th, in observance of Labor Day.
Students will enjoy a four-day weekend and will return to school on Tuesday, September 8th. We hope everyone has a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Labor Day weekend!
Mark your calendar for this FREE, family-friendly event on Friday, Sept. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Stillwater Area High School. All ages are invited to join us for traditional carnival games and activities, prizes, inflatables, and food trucks just before the football game.
Volunteers are needed to help out with games. Sign up online.
Support our student athletes and performers all year long!
Buy & store tickets for sporting events (Download the free app)
Watch select games live
Follow your favorite teams & players
Buy a 2026-27 pass and save! Just $50 for students and $75 for adults. Valid for all home regular season contests, except hockey.
Buy and store tickets for choir, band, orchestra and theatre
Tickets go live one month prior to each performance.
Plan ahead and check out our Fine Arts Calendar
Community Education has fun classes to keep kids learning and engaged when the school day ends. And the best part? They’re all right here at Rutherford! From art and STEM to sports and theatre and there’s something for everyone.
Capture the Flag
Cosmic Creators Lab
Gym Games & Relays
Grandmasters of Chess
Jr Crime Scene Detectives
Jr STEM Club
Obstacle Course - Adventure Quest
Sew Much Fun
Slime, Sparkles, & Science
Theatre - Madagascar Kids
Your child’s school pictures are now available! To view them online, please log in to your account at mylifetouch.com. If you don’t have an account yet, you can create one using your email address. You’ll need your student’s ID number or their portrait id and access code EVTTRTWX6 to locate their photos.
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, October 6, from 8:45–11:45 a.m.
If your student needs a retake, please make sure they are ready during this time. We look forward to capturing their smiles!
Looking for some Rutherford spirit gear? Our new online store is now open!
There are sizes and styles for everyone, so grab something for the whole family and show your Rutherford pride!
🛍️ Orders are open now through Monday, 8/31.
💙 $2 from every purchase will be donated to the Rutherford PTA!
📦 Orders can be picked up at Heritage Embroidery, just in time for Stillwater Homecoming!
👉 Shop the Rutherford Spirit Store:
https://design.hedusa.com/rutherfordpta/shop/products/all?page=1
We’re kicking off the school year with our Back to School Bash, and we can’t wait to celebrate with our Rutherford families!
🌟 Kindergarten Playdate — 5:00 PM
Kindergarten families only! Join us on the small playground in front of the school for a special kindergarten playdate before the Back to School Bash begins. It’s a great chance for kindergarteners and their families to meet some new friends!
🎈 Back to School Bash — 5:30–7:00 PM
All Rutherford students and their families are invited!
Come enjoy a fun family night featuring:
🏰 Bounce houses
🎈 Balloon artists
🖌️ Face painting
✨ Tattoos
🌮 Food trucks
And more!
Festivities will take place in the bus parking lot, big playground, and fields, weather permitting.
☔ Rain or shine! If we have inclement weather, we’ll move the party indoors.
🙋 Volunteers Needed!
We need volunteers to help set up this fun event! If you’re able to lend a hand, please check out the volunteer opportunities at the link below:
Rutherford - All: Back to School Bash
📍 Rutherford Elementary
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
🎒 Kindergarten playdate begins at 5:00 PM
Looking to get involved this year? Want to meet new parents and staff or learn more about what the PTA does for Rutherford Elementary?
Join us for our first meeting of the year to learn more about the PTA and what we have in store!
Kids are always welcome to attend and can stay occupied with our maker carts.
📍 Rutherford Elementary
📅 Tuesday, September 1st
🕓 4–5 PM
Connect with us
Email: comments@stillwaterschools.org
Website: rutherford.stillwaterschools.org
Location: 115 Rutherford Road, Stillwater, MN 55082
Phone: 651-351-6400