Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256
Dec. 14, 2025
WE HAVE RESCHEDULED FOR JAN. 12
Red Wing Public Schools has rescheduled the Flight Path 2030 Community Forum to Jan. 12, 2026. Postponed due to harsh winter weather, this special event will delve into our district's five-year journey to become a Center of Excellence in AI-Integrated Computing Education — and we want you to be part of it.
- Who should attend: Students, parents, staff, admin, partners, and community members — you!
- What to expect: The evening kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in Hovda Hall with an engaging fireside chat featuring two inspiring experts — Jennifer Rosato, director of the Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education at the University of Minnesota; and Hannah Weissman, manager of Strategic Initiatives at Data Science 4 Everyone (DS4E) based at the University of Chicago
- When and where: Red Wing High School doors open at 5 p.m., with the program beginning at 5:30 p.m. followed by great conversation with fellow community members. We will have a make-your-own snack bar in the cafeteria.
- Why come? This forum marks the beginning of an important community conversation about Flight Path 2030 — our vision that every Winger will graduate digitally fluent, ethically grounded, and future-ready. Come discover why this initiative matters and how it's already creating new opportunities for Red Wing students.
- What if it winter strikes again? We will shift to a virtual option.
We'd be delighted to see you there! Registrations are encouraged but no required. RSVP today via the button below or email communications@rwps.org.
Red Wing Public Schools is now accepting applications for summer STEM opportunities through the Milwaukee School of Engineering.
Through the generosity of Dwight and Dian Diercks, our students in grades 9-10-11 have the opportunity to apply for scholarships to attend summer programs at MSOE -- free of charge, including Amtrak fare to and from Milwaukee's Intermodal Station. These scholarships are part of Flight Path 2030, our long-term commitment to ensuring every student is prepared for success in computing, data, and artificial intelligence.
Scholarships make it possible for students — regardless of background or circumstance — to explore advanced topics, gain hands-on experience, and build confidence in college-level settings. Applications are due Jan. 16, 2026. Click the link button below to learn more and apply.
Early childhood screening provides the best opportunity for any health or developmental concerns to be found early. The sooner a child gets screened, the quicker early intervention can occur to help the child get on track.
Screening is required for entrance in Minnesota’s public schools and must take place between age 3 and kindergarten. While you may think fall 2026 is far away, kindergarten registration starts in February.
Please call 651-385-8000 to sign up for a screening date/time for your child. Screening is offered monthly at Colvill Family Center throughout the school year. Dates are:
- Jan. 8 and 22
- Feb. 5 & 19
- March 12
- April 9 and 23
- May 14
Screening is a quick, no-cost check of a child's vision and hearing, height and weight, immunization record and a review of health care coverage. Screeners also look for risk factors that may impact learning, such as use of large and small muscles, thinking, language and speaking skills. The screening includes a parent/guardian report of social-emotional development and a summary meeting.
COLVILL CALENDAR
Friday, Dec. 12: Nurturing Nest, 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Tuesday, Dec. 16: Self-care On the Go: Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Kid.
Wednesday, Dec. 17: Understanding Challenging Behaviors in Young Children.
Friday, Dec. 19: Final day before winter break.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 651-385-8000
Webpage: Colvill Family Center
Red Wing School Board members will hold the annual Truth-in-Taxation hearing, set the 2026 levy and approve the 2024-2025 audit. The business meeting will start at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in Red Wing High School room J110.
The Truth-in-Taxation hearing will take place at 6 p.m. Minnesota's local governments hold these hearing to provide a formal venue for taxpayers to ask questions, comment on proposed budget increases, and voice their opinions on how their tax dollars are being spent. The district's portion of the Goodhue County property tax levy has been dropping by approximately $200,000 a year as enrollment declines and therefore per-pupil, vote-approved tax revenues do, too.
The business meeting will be livestreamed. Find the agenda on the BoardBook.
Look for the 2026 winter/spring Community Education & Recreation catalog arriving in your mailbox as the new year begins!
Registration for Driver's Education classes in 2026 will open Dec. 15. Visit www.rwps.org and click on Community Education & Recreation, then Driver's Education.
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
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