RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
❄️February 17-21: SNOW WEEK and FFA WEEK!❄️
Monday, February 16: No School for Students
Tuesday, February 17:
- PAJAMA DAY
- 2nd hour music trivia
Wednesday, February 18: Club time schedule
- BARBIE vs KEN dress up day
- iTimes during Social Studies
- FFA Petting Zoo
- Karaoke during Club Time
- 6:30-8pm volleyball
Thursday, February 19:
- OLYMPIC SPIRIT dress up day! Wear Team USA gear, support your favorite country, wear jerseys or sports gear!
- 12:10ct Taylor Heise and Team USA play for GOLD!
- Rock-paper-scissors competition during the day
Friday, February 20: altered schedule
Snow Week altered schedule for Pepfest!
COLOR WARS dress up day!
Weekend:
- Saturday: Snow week semi-formal, 7-9:30pm
Recruiter Visits to RWHS
The following colleges will be visiting students during lunches at RWHS:
- Red Wing College Promise: Every Wednesday
- RiseUp: Every other Wednesday (Feb. 4 & 18)
- February 19: United States Marines
- February 25: University of Northwestern
- March 10: Red Wing Royal Ambassadors
- March 24: Minnesota State-Mankato
- April 10: Red Wing Royal Ambassadors
- Kalynn Hince: Here's the deal, SHE is worthy, amazing, and brilliant and as an 8th grader may struggle with peer pressure and all of the above, but gurl, you SHOW up! and THAT is 80% of success!!! You got this Kalynn! and you have WICKED Silent Ball Skills! Happy Birthday Kalynn, I am so dang glad you were born! -Mrs. Rodgers
- Mr. Blahnik’s Classes: Thank you to Mr Blahnik’s classes semester 1 and 2 who welcomed me into the classroom. I had such an amazing 6 weeks and am going to miss seeing each of you every day! Your patience while I learned alongside you was so appreciated :) -Ms. Lily
- Girls Basketball: Keep up the amazing work! It's been so fun to watch the "Iron 6" plow through their opponents and to witness the energy and commitment of the support coming from the bench. You've all represented RWHS so well and I can't wait to watch you in post-season play! I'm proud of you all! -Bray
- Tristan Wilczynska: Congrats to Tristan who qualified for STATE in High School Math League! The competition is March 16th. Way to go Tristan!!! -Mrs. Mikkelson
Save the Date: Spring Dental Clinic
Red Wing Care Clinic will be having the spring dental clinic at RWHS on MONDAY, APRIL 13TH. Save the date and register by clicking on the flyers below!
Want to QUIT VAPING?
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Local Scholarship Applications DUE FRIDAY at 3pm!!
The Local Scholarship Application is due THIS Friday, February 20th at 3pm! Make sure you've checked your emails for updates and that you are saving/submitting your applications so you don't lose progress.
Reach out to Bethany Borgschatz (baborgschatz@rwps.org and 651-385-4603) if you have questions.
Apply using our Google form linked below.
Due: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.
NEW Community Ed Catalog
Classes are LIVE and ready to register. Don’t wait—spots fill quickly!
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
Sister Cities Young Artist & Author Showcase 2026
The Young Artists and Authors Showcase (YAAS) is an annual art contest that encourages youth worldwide to express the mission of Sister Cities International through original artwork, literature, poetry, photography, and music. Red Wing Sister Cities Commission is happy to host this contest once again for local winners, of which the first place winner will advance in the competition.
The 2026 Young Artists and Authors Showcase, invites youth from around the world to express their creativity through the theme “Voices of Today, Visions of Tomorrow.”
This year’s theme invites young artists and authors to raise their voices during a historic moment as the United States celebrates 250 years since its founding, and Sister Cities International honors 70 years of building global friendships and cultural understanding. It reflects the ongoing journey from the country’s founding ideals toward a more interconnected, peaceful world.
Open to artists, writers, photographers, and musicians aged 12–18, the Showcase provides a unique platform to explore how creativity can unite communities, celebrate shared humanity, and envision a better future. Submissions are accepted across various mediums, including visual art, essays, poetry, photography, and music.
By participating in this inspiring competition, young creators will have the opportunity to share their vision of a world where today’s voices shape tomorrow’s global community. Winning entries will be featured across Sister Cities International’s global network, inspiring people and partnerships around the world.
