RWHS Student Newsletter

• Normal schedule

Tuesday, January 13:

• Club time schedule

Wednesday, January 14:

• Finals for hours 1, 3, 5, 7 (Normal schedule)
• Hot cocoa during lunches courtesy of your RWHS Student Council!

Thursday, January 15:

• Finals for hours 2, 4, 6 (Normal schedule)
• Hot cocoa during lunches courtesy of your RWHS Student Council!

Friday, January 16:

• Last day of Semester 1
• Finals make up (Normal schedule)

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 or email communications@rwps.org.

To ensure clarity and consistency for families, below is the timeline for end-of-semester grading:

• Gradebook Posting Window Opens: Tuesday, January 14

• Gradebook Posting Window Closes: Wednesday, January 22

• Monday, January 19: Half PD / Half Work Time Day for staff (students not in session)

All overdue work must be completed by this Friday, January 9th, that the teacher is still willing to accept within the grading policy.
This timeline allows teachers dedicated time to complete grading thoughtfully and accurately. We appreciate your patience during this process as final grades are finalized.

Please take time to review your Semester 2 schedule on StudentVUE! Communicate with your counselor if changes are needed BEFORE the semester begins.

RWHS office: (651) 385 - 4600

RWHS website

651-385-4660 (attendance)

Email for RWHS attendance line

Our Administration is available for student and family needs:

Principal Joshua Fuchs

Assistant Principal Robin Pagel, grades 9 & 11

Assistant Principal Mandy Stokes, grades 8, 10 & 12

Ms. Frye: Students with last names starting with A-K

• CLICK HERE to make an appointment with Ms. Frye

Mrs. Clara Ballard: L-Z Students with last names starting with L-Z

• CLICK HERE to make an appointment with Mrs. Ballard

Paul Hartmann, Activities Director

Nicole Bolduan, Assistant Director of Special Education

Carla Contla, Cultural Liaison and Interpreter

• ¡Bienvenido! Por favor contáctenos directamente para asistencia en español.
• 651-385-4607

Mitch Skeen and Leah Ryan, Native American Liaisons

Struggling with your StudentVUE password? Is your account disabled?

Email Mrs. Borgschatz and she will help you out!

The following colleges will be visiting students during lunches at RWHS:

• Red Wing College Promise: Every Wednesday
• United States Marines: Thursday, January 15
• Army National Guard: Friday, January 16

The future is for innovators and the future is yours to explore! Flight Path 2030 and Milwaukee School of Engineering invite RWHS students in grades 9-11 to apply for a scholarship to attend one of several summer STEM programs. These scholarships are part of Flight Path 2030's long-term commitment to ensure RWHS students are prepared for success in computing, data, and artificial intelligence.

What the scholarships cover:

1. Tuition and program fees for selected MSOE summer experiences including Explore, Focus, and Women in Technology.
   (Please note the Focus camps for Business, Nursing or Health Professions are not currently included in this scholarship program.)

2. Meals, Entertainment, and Housing is included in tuition.

3. Travel stipend to cover round-trip Amtrak train tickets (travel to and from the train station provided by MSOE).

Applications are due Jan. 19. Click to learn more and apply.

• Allieana S/8th Grader/ PE 8: Allieana is always so positive and energetic in class. She works so hard and is willing to ask questions! Her improvement in PE has been amazing this year! I always enjoy seeing her attend class. She is very kind and willing to help her classmates. She’s truly a very well rounded student! -Ms. Dewitt
• Sammy K.: Thanks for offering to scrub sinks in the art room! What a nice thing to help me out! -Bray

Want to know what's going on after school at RWHS each day this week? Check out Winger Watch on the RWPS main webpage! You can also download the Activity Scheduler app to easily find the schedule for your favorite RWHS teams!

Did you know you can already purchase your tickets for the RWHS Musical?

The RWHS Theater Department will be presenting "Once Upon A Mattress" at the Sheldon Theatre of Performing Arts from January 22-25.

Get your tickets early for this super fun and energetic RWHS theater production!

https://www.sheldontheatre.org/buy-tickets/

Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses come from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none can pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. One day a “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, shows up, and all fingers are crossed that she can pass a sensitivity test. Join us for Red Wing High School’s rendition of this hilarious version of The Princess and the Pea.

CAST:

Dauntless: Silas Perau

Harry: Josh Babb

Queen Aggravain: Lorilei Hartman

King Sextimus: Jackson Odman

Princess Winnifred: Abby Schmaltz

Lady Larkin: Maddie Melsness/Brindley Schull

Minstrel: Brisa Kubiak

Jester: Jaylen Hoffman

Wizard: Camden Peterson

Lady Mabelle: Daphne Bell

1st Lady-In-Waiting, Lady Rowena: Maddie Melsness/Brindley Schull

2nd Lady-In-Waiting, Lady Merrill: Samantha Voth

3rd Lady-In-Waiting, Lady Lucille: Ayla Steffey

1st Knight: Parker Jacobson

2nd Knight: Kennedie Holtz

3rd Knight: Charlize Taylor

Lady H: Lindsay Ward

Sir Studley: Preslock Wheelock

Sir Luce: Keaton McCoy

Princess No. 12: Onyx Fox

Ensemble (Ladies-in-waiting, Knights, Soldiers, Servants, Musicians) : Logan Auge, Lillian Bricker, Erin Briggs, Benjamin Cole, Skylar Drake, Allisha Erickson, Owen Hartfield, Salome Herran, Ari Marrs, Kaedance Patterson, Hazel Perau, Adelaide Petersen, Kyera Peterson, Zahara Reding, Claire Ricks, Alison Tyszelman, Willow Whalen, Lilith White, Victoria Woodard, Anya Xiong, Ollie Zitzman

Backstage Crew and Tech: Rory Christiansen, Becca Gerdes, Samantha Kehren, Aleah McCauley, Bella Paradis, Nathan Allen, Caitlin Woodard

Use the QR Code below to upload pictures from RWHS events with our Yearbook Team! Tag the photos!

• There are no more free family/student/staff passes. We recommend you consider purchasing an annual activity pass, that will give you access to all home events. Download the GoFan app!

• Adults - $75

• District Staff - $30

• K-12 Student - $25

• 60+ and Red Wing resident - Free

• Single Game Tickets - Adults $10; Students $6

Yearbooks from last school year will be in later this fall, so stay tuned to pick those up.

Order your 2025-2026 Yearbook! The price goes up as the year goes on, so order early!

Want to be on the Yearbook team to create the 2025-2026 Yearbook? Contact Mrs. Hanson!

RWHS families: This is a friendly reminder that our RWHS Food Pantry is stocked and ready for you to access! Please contact Bethany Borgschatz or Nurse Vikki LeClaire and they will help you out!

My Life, My Quit™ is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or click to chat with a Coach. We are here for you every step of the way. It's YOUR LIFE and we're here to help you live it YOUR WAY. If you’re a teen between 13–17 and you want help quitting vaping, smoking or using other commercial tobacco products, this completely free and confidential program is for you. Talk or text with coaches and get other resources to help you when you are ready to quit nicotine. From practicing how to say “no” to tips for managing stress and peer pressure, we can help. Worried about weight gain or additional anxiety? Our coaches can get you through the rough spots. Do you have a friend struggling with smoking or vaping? Let them know we’re here to help.

Quit Partner is Minnesota’s free way to quit nicotine, including smoking, vaping and chewing. We can support your quit with one-on-one coaching and other helpful tools. Whenever you need us, we’re here to help 24/7.

For questions regarding route changes, address changes and waivers:

Red Wing Transportation Department
651-385-4795, option 3
transportation@rwps.org

For questions regarding a bus or bus driver or FirstView App:

First Student Transit
714 Bench Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
651-388-8244

SENIORS! It's your year! Please continue to check the webpage for the RWHS Class of 2026 for important announcements, meetings and deadlines throughout your Senior Year.

Numerous scholarships are available to RWHS seniors through various community organizations.

Apply using our Google form linked below.

Due: Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.

On Wednesday, Jan. 21, seniors may attend a Q&A session during club time (1:24-1:54 p.m.)

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.

Access FAFSA here.

ATTENTION 2026 SENIORS: As your graduation date approaches, remember you must place your order on Parchment to get your final transcript sent to your colleges, jobs, internships, etc. In addition, you must click HOLD FOR GRADES when choosing the timing for it to go out, otherwise it won’t contain your Semester 2 grades or your updated GPA. These transcripts are free to you until July 1, 2026.

Jan. 21: Local scholarship Q&A during club time.

Feb. 20: Local scholarship application window closes at 3 p.m.

May 8: Outside scholarship letters due to Bethany Borgschatz for inclusion in awards night. Email baborgschatz@rwps.org or drop off in the office.

May 20: Awards Night starts at 7 p.m. in Hovda Hall. Invitations will be sent to those receiving awards.

June 5: Commencement.

June 30: FAFSA final submission date.

January 19: No Students

🌟January 20: Start Semester 2

January 21: Dress Rehearsal for RWHS Musical

January 21: Senior Scholarship meeting during club time

January 22-25: RWHS Musical

January 28: iTimes during math

February 4: iTimes during science

February 6: Activities grade check

February 11: iTimes during ELA

February 13: No School for Students

February 16: No School for Students

❄️February 17-21: SNOW WEEK!❄️

❄️February 21: Snow Week Semi-formal DANCE!❄️

February 18: iTimes during Social Studies

February 25: iTimes during Math

February 27: Activities grade check

Registration for Winter/Spring 2026 Community Education & Recreation programs is NOW OPEN! From youth sports and swim programs to fitness, enrichment, and family activities—there’s something for everyone this season!

The catalog is arriving in mailboxes in Red Wing soon!

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

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.