RWHS Student Newsletter
Back to School 2024
Monday, December 1
Tuesday, December 2
🎶Wednesday, December 3:
- Assembly, Altered Schedule
- iTimes during Math
Thursday, December 4
🎅Friday, December 5: FESTIVE FRIDAY!
Red Wing Public Schools invites students, families, staff, and community members to join us for the Flight Path 2030 Community Forum the evening of Dec. 9. This free event will highlight 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.
Date: Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5 p.m.; program started at 5:30 p.m.; dinner and conversation will follow.
Where: Red Wing High School, Hovda Hall and cafeteria.
The evening will feature a fireside chat focused on the relevance of this initiative, offering Minnesota and national perspectives on preparing young people for a rapidly changing digital world. Attendees will learn about student opportunities, new course pathways, educator training, and how this initiative strengthens career and college readiness across all grade levels.
This event is open to the entire community. Registration is requested but not required.
Recruiter Visits to RWHS
The following colleges will be visiting students during lunches at RWHS:
- RiseUp Red Wing: Wednesday, December 3
- United States Marines: Wednesday, December 17
Season Activity Passes/Game Tickets
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
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NEW: Local Scholarship Information
Numerous scholarships are available to RWHS seniors through various community organizations. On Jan. 9, 2026, is the release date for the Google Forum application, then on Wednesday, Jan. 21, seniors may attend a Q&A session during club time (1:24-1:54 p.m.) The application deadline is 3 p.m. Feb. 20. After this date, no applications will be accepted.
The Holiday Train is coming to Red Wing!
Like Santa, the CPKC Holiday Train will be coming to town in December! Celebrate the season with music performances by the American Authors and Pynk Beard, and help support the Red Wing Area Food Shelf.
Date: Friday, December 12
Time: Train arrives at 7:15 p.m. and departs at 7:45 p.m.
Come earlier for holiday music, hot drinks, and food trucks!
Location: Near Bay Point Park/Riverview Skyway Pedestrian Bridge. Parking available nearby.
Cost: Free! Food shelf donations appreciated.
