RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
May 26-29: RWHS CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR WEEK!
Monday, May 25
- MEMORIAL DAY, no school for staff or students
- 8:15am Wreath laying and 21 gun salute at John Rich Park
- 8:45am Memorial Day program at Baypoint Park. Bring a chair!
Tuesday, May 26
- S=Soak-A-Senior during lunches
Wednesday, May 27: Club time schedule
- T=TV Character Day
- Music Trivia at the end of Hour 3
- Child Psych Field Trip: Bus leaving at 8 AM @ Door 11
- Soak-A-Senior during lunches
- Celebrity Family Feud during club time
Thursday, May 28:
- U=University Day (wear your college merch)
- Soak-A-Senior during lunches
Friday, May 29: Club time schedule
- V=Vintage Day
- SOAR Rally in Hovda Hall during club time
- NHS Blood Drive
- Rescheduled CPR & First Aid Classes in J110
- AIPAC Feather Ceremony, 5pm
Class of 2026 All-Stars!
Congratulations to our 2026 RWHS All-Star Student Maddie Melsness, our 2026 Tower View Alternative High School All-Star Student Lauryn Goodman and to our 2026 Department All-Stars:
Math: Zach Mikkelson
Science: Luke Farrar
ELA: Katherine Tazin
Social Studies: Owen Rose
Art: Allie Littfin
Ag: Jacob McCoy
Band: Kendra Neeser
Choral: Abby Schmaltz
Ind. Tech: Landen Nelson
Speech: Josh Babb
Theater: Jaylen Hoffman
German: Cienna Fanning and Evie Borgschatz
Spanish: Seth Malyon
Dakota: Lloyd Boyd, Darlyn Fiddler, Shanaya Wells
Business: Abigail Larson
Knowledge Bowl: Audrey Larson
MLL: Vivian Amador Castillo
FACS: Maranda Bade
THIS WEEK: Register for Hedin Hartnagel Memorial Fund loan interviews
Please watch your mailbox for a letter coming from RWPS regarding the Hedin Hartnagel Memorial Fund’s postsecondary education funding opportunity. This is only available to Winger graduates.
Note that there is no paper application form in the envelope. Instead, use this link to access the form and to learn more about the HHMF:
https://www.hedinhartnagel.org/hhmf-student-loan-program
If you have questions after reading the letter, please direct any questions to info@hedinhartnagel.org.
Please bring your completed application and your most recent transcript showing full time enrollment.
In - person loan interviews are Wednesday, May 27th
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Red Wing High School
TO DO: Save any important files from Google
Seniors: remember that your school Google account does not stay active forever! Start reviewing and saving or transferring any important files!
TO DO: Order your official transcript ASAP
ATTENTION SENIORS: Now is the time to log onto/create your account at Parchment.com and order your official final transcripts, which will be delivered the week following graduation. These transcripts are free to you until June 30, only. Please note, you must select HOLD FOR GRADES when choosing when to send so they don't go out before your final grades are applied.
TO DO: Attending college? Complete the FAFSA!
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid portal is now open and is due no later than June 30, 2026. Completion is required to receive tuition assistance at post-secondary institutions.
TO DO: Purchase Senior Grad Party tickets!
Each year an awesome committee of community members coordinates a fantastic graduation party for the RWHS Seniors. This event is supported by community members and businesses. IT'S YOUR TURN, CLASS OF OF 2026! Stop by Mrs. Borgschatz's office with cash or check and buy your ticket TODAY!
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
- April 10: Red Wing Royal Ambassadors
AP Studio Art Mini-Exhibits
Stop by the display cases across from Hovda Hall to view the mini-exhibits presented by students from the AP Studio Art classes. They each will choose an exhibit theme and select works to include. These will change weekly throughout the remainder of the school year.
This week's artist: Kailyn Lampman and Madi Tollefson
2026 All-Star Athletes!
Congratulations to all of our Senior letter winners! Thank you for your years of dedication and leadership as a Winger.
Shout-out to our 2026 Senior All-Star Athletes, Zach Mikkelson and Izzy Guetzlaff!
Save the Date: Juneteenth!
Join us to celebrate Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, from 2 - 6 p.m. at the Central Park Bandshell! Hosted by the Red Wing High School Black Student Union (BSU), in partnership with RiseUp Partnership, this annual event brings the community together to celebrate freedom, culture, and connection in a welcoming and inclusive space for all. This fun, free day includes food, music, and activities for all ages. VOLUNTEER AT JUNETEENTH!
When: Friday, June 19, 2026, from 2 - 6 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Central Park Bandshell
What to Expect:
Free meal and snacks for attendees
DJ and music
Black-owned business vendor tents
Barber shop experience
Face painting and family-friendly activities
Dunk tank
Tie-dye shirt station
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City Government Opportunities for Students
High-school-age students can now take an even more active role in their local government.
The Red Wing City Council recently approved a one-year pilot program that adds student voting members to several City advisory boards and commissions. This initiative gives young people a real voice in local decision-making while helping them build leadership, communication, and community engagement skills.
We are currently recruiting students in grades 9 and up to apply for positions on boards including:
- Arts & Culture Commission
- Sustainability Commission
- Human Rights Commission
- Sister Cities Commission
- Sheldon Theatre Board
- Library Board of Trustees
Students selected for voting seats will receive:
- A $15/hour stipend through RiseUp Partnership
- Leadership and public speaking training
- Transportation support through Dial-a-Ride
- Hands-on experience shaping their community
Applications are open now for a June 2026 start date. Apply for a voting seat today.
Red Wing Pride: June 20, 2026
This fun and welcoming event features arts and crafts, music, and the fan-favorite red carpet walk — all centered around celebrating authenticity and building a community where everyone belongs. VOLUNTEER FOR PRIDE
When: Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 12 - 4 p.m.
Where: Red Wing Central Park Bandshell
What to Expect:
Arts and crafts activities for all ages
Music and entertainment
The fan-favorite Red Carpet Walk (at 3 p.m.)
Opportunities to connect with community members and resources
May 25: Memorial Day, no school for students or staff
May 27: Celebrity Family Feud in Hovda during Club Time (optional)
➡️May 29: SOAR Rally, alternate schedule (Wednesday schedule, pepfest @ Club Time in Hovda)
May 29: NHS Blood drive
May 29: AIPAC Feather Ceremony, 5pm
June 2 and 3: Finals
June 3: Choir Concert 7:30pm
June 4: Last day of school, Finals make-up day
🎓June 5: Graduation for RWHS Class of 2026!🎓
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
