Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256
Jan. 4, 2026
Registration goes live at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 5!
The 2026 winter/spring Community Education & Recreation catalog started arriving in local mailboxes this past week. Checkout the offerings by clicking on the catalog cover.
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
Red Wing Public Schools has rescheduled the Flight Path 2030 Community Forum to Jan. 12, 2026. Postponed due to harsh winter weather last month, 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 offer a 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 not required. RSVP today via the button below or email communications@rwps.org.
Come to the Flight Path 2030 Community Forum, then encourage your grade 9-11 student to apply for a Milwaukee School of Engineering summer program. Red Wing Public Schools has extended the scholarship application to Jan 19 for summer STEM opportunities through the MSOE. This will give interested students time to discuss their options and a full week to apply after the Jan 12 Flight Path 2030 Community Forum.
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. 19, 2026. Click the link button below to learn more and apply.
COLVILL CALENDAR
Monday, Jan. 5: School is back in session.
Thursday, Jan. 8: Early childhood screening, by appointment. Call 651-385-8000.
Open gym, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; registration required.
Tuesday, Jan. 13: Little Wingers registration, 3:45-6 p.m.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS
Click on the ECFE program cover to see classes.
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Phone: 651-385-8000
Webpage: Colvill Family Center
Minnesota law requires schools board to hold organizational meetings every year in January. The Red Wing School Board will elect officers and review committee assignments at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Red Wing High School room J110.
Current officers are Ryan Riester, chair; Jeremy Koenig, vice chair; Jennifer Tift, clerk; Kayla Anderson, treasurer.
In addition, the board will conduct annual business such as:
- Set the 2026 meeting schedule.
- Vote on financial matters.
- Designate an official newspaper.
The meeting will be livestreamed. Find the agenda on the BoardBook. In case of inclement weather, the organizational meeting will be Jan. 6.
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