Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Col. Steven Babcock urged people to “show up with purpose” and go beyond simply honoring veterans who have given us so much.

Delivering the keynote address Nov. 7, 2025, at the Community Veterans Day Observance at Red Wing High School, the Minnesota National Guard officer talked about leadership, service, dependability and honor. He addressed veterans, school staff, and local residents, but especially the young people in the stands.

“Have a vision for where you’re going – for your education, your career, your family, your community – and chase it with everything you’ve got,” he said, later adding, “Honoring veterans is not only about remembering the past: It’s about how we live today.”

Babcock noted that the United States marks three milestone anniversaries this year:

• 250 years since the Army, Navy and Marine Corps were founded in 1775. “For two and a half centuries, soldiers, sailors and Marines have stood at the heart of our nation’s defense,” he said.
• 160 years since the Civil War ended in 1865 – “a conflict that nearly shattered the nation, but ultimately renewed its commitment to freedom and unity.”
• 80 years since the end of World War II. This war, he reminded listeners, reshaped the globe.

“These anniversaries remind us that service is timeless. Each era brings new challenges and in each era Americans have raised their right hands to answer the call,” Babcock said.

After giving a brief history of these milestones and talking about his deployments and service, he thanked veterans, urged community members to go beyond remembrance, and reminded students that their role is vital to ensuring veterans’ legacy and sacrifices endure.

“The veterans in your lives are living history,” Babcock said. “Listen to their stories. You’ll discover lessons about resilience, sacrifice, and service that no textbook can teach.”

Red Wing Public Schools invites students, families, staff, and community members to join us for the Flight Path 2030 Community Gathering the evening of Dec. 9. This free event will introduce our district’s new five-year initiative to become a Center of Excellence in AI-Integrated Computing Education, supported through the generosity of RWHS alumnus Dwight Diercks and his wife, Dian.

Attendees will learn about student opportunities, new course pathways, educator training, and how this initiative strengthens career and college readiness across all grade levels.

We encourage everyone to participate and help shape this exciting future together.

This will be the final college planning webinar for 2025 and will focus on scholarship opportunities for students seeking to further their education after high school. "Scholarships 101" will begin at 7 p.m.

Students who attend the session will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship. The session is offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. Register at bit.ly/CollegePlanningSeries.

CALENDAR

Native American Spirit Week, Nov. 10-14

Monday, Nov. 10: MMIR Day.

National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Banquet.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Beaded Jewelry/Moccasin Day

Club Day.

Thursday, Nov. 13: Four Directions Day.

Friday, Nov. 14: Orange Shirt Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Club Day.

Friday, Nov. 21: CARE dental clinic (by appointment).

IMPORTANT LINKS AND INFORMATION

RWHS Student Newsletter Nov. 10-14

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

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpages: Red Wing High School and Tower View webpage

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

Phone: 651-388-8963

Twin Bluff students are quick to respond during Dakota language classes with Perry Fernands.

TWIN BLUFF MIDDLE SCHOOL CALENDAR

Native American Spirit Week, Nov. 10-14

Monday, Nov. 10: MMIR Day.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Ribbon Skirt/Shirt Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Beaded Jewelry/Moccasin Day

Thursday, Nov. 13: Four Directions Day.

Friday, Nov. 14: Veterans Day Ceremony.

Dental clinic (by appointment).

Orange Shirt Day.

Friday, Nov. 21: Student of the Month Celebration

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Twin Bluff Newsletter: November

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

Phone: 651-385-4530

Twin Bluff webpage

Fourth graders in Julie Schneider's classroom have been working hard on double-digit multiplication. They are learning together.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Native American Spirit Week, Nov. 10-14

Monday-Wednesday, Nov. 10-13: Grade 3 classes to the Planetarium.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 19: Grade 4 concert, 1 p.m. (Albers, Diercks, Goettl).

Thursday, Nov. 20: Grade 4 concert, 1 p.m., (Buratti, Schneider, Wenstrom).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Burnside Newsletter: November

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

Emily Prigge’s students show off their book bags where they will keep their special reading and writing projects.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Native American Spirit Week, Nov. 10-14

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 12: Picture retakes.

Thursday, Nov. 13: Grade 1 field trip to the Children's Museum.

Monday, Nov. 24: Kindergarten Grandparents' Day (Johnson, Marklevits, McDonnell, & Richardson).

Tuesday, Nov. 25: Kindergarten Grandparents' Day (Kelly, Plonsky, & Prigge).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Sunnyside Newsletter: November.

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

Cold, rainy, windy weather won't dampen our high spirits! We'll just go to the gym.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Thursday, Nov. 13: Picture retakes.

Early childhood screening by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.

Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m., registration required.

Friday, Nov. 14: Nurturing Nest, 10:30 a.m. to noon.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Phone: 651-385-8000

Colvill webpage

UPCOMING YOUTH CLASSES

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Tween Art Adventures, ages 9-13.

Monday, Nov. 17: The Child's Play Theatre -Mr. Toad's Mad Adventures, grades 1-8.

Tuesday, Nov. 18: Sunnyside After School Fun- Thanksgiving Craft & Snack, grades K-1.

Crochet Basics, ages 15+.

Saturday, Dec. 6: Open Swim & Gym.

Friday, Dec 12: Transportation to Welch, ages 10+.

UPCOMING ADULT CLASSES

Thursday, Nov. 13: Social Security: Your Questions Answered.

Saturday, Nov. 15: Better than Take-Out Chinese Dinner Favorites!

Saturday, Nov. 22: Fused Glass Elegant Large Tree Ornament.

Classic Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments.

Gnome Holiday Ornaments.

Bob Ross "Wet-on-Wet" Painting Class, ages 12+.

Classic Holiday Fused Glass Plate or Bowl.

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

The Red Wing Port Authority voted 6-0 on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to approve a purchase agreement for the Jefferson building. On Monday, Nov. 10, Red Wing School Board members will vote. This will be a rare occurrence when action is taken at a workshop.

The workshop will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Red Wing High School room J110. Port Authority Executive Director Kyle Klatt will be in attendance to answer any questions related to potential sale.

The agenda also will include:

• An update on the Red Wing College Promise.

• A preliminary review of a districtwide facilities study.

• A presentation on the 2025-2026 Comprehensive, Achievement and Civic Readiness Report, which is required by the state.

The board then will go into closed session for negotiation discussions.

Find the full agenda on the BoardBook. The workshop is open to the public and will be recorded but not live streamed.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Native American Spirit Week, Nov. 10-14

Monday, Nov. 10: School Board workshop, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room J110.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Monday, Nov. 24: School Board meeting, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room J110.

Wednesday-Friday, Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving break; no school.

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