Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256
Feb. 1, 2026
Right now, fewer than half of Red Wing’s kindergarten students are considered fully ready when they start school.
When we talk about children being “ready” for kindergarten, we’re not talking about being perfect or ahead academically. Readiness is about whether children have the basic skills and supports that help them feel confident and ready to learn in a classroom.
Red Wing Public Schools will survey the community Feb. 1-23 as part of a listening-and-learning effort. Your input matters as we work together to support our youngest learners.
WAYS TO TAKE THE SURVEY
1. Scan the QR code with your smartphone.
2. Visit the survey website link: bit.ly/rw-ready-survey
3. Visit one of our school buildings.
4. Call the District Office at 651-385-4500 to request a paper copy
These courses are designed for all students, focusing on critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and understanding how information is created and used. With course registration right around the corner, students and families are encouraged to review these new offerings and consider how they can support each student’s interests, goals, and future plans.
COLVILL CALENDAR
Thursday, Feb. 5: Early childhood screening (by appointment).
Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m.; registration required.
Friday, Feb. 13: No school; teacher workday.
Monday, Feb. 16: Presidents Day; no school.
Thursday, Feb. 19: Early childhood screening (by appointment).
Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m.; registration required.
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
Register now for winter/spring classes
Checkout all our offerings by clicking on the catalog cover. Highlighted are featured below:
YOUTH CLASSES INCLUDE
Feb. 3: Intro to Archery, grades 6-12.
Heart Suncatchers, Three Ways!, grades 2-4.
Feb. 4: Intro to Cheerleading, ages 4-9.
Feb. 5: Heart Suncatchers, Three Ways!, grades K-1.
After School Floor Hockey, grades K-1.
Feb. 10: Valentine’s Day Theme Cookie Decoration, grades 3-8.
Pipe Cleaner Creatures, grades K-1
ADULT CLASSES INCLUDE
Feb. 3: Unique Uzbekistan.
Feb. 5: Taxes Made Simple.
Feb. 7: 5th Annual Community Education Puzzle Competition and Swap, ages 16+.
Feb. 9: Sweetheart Vintage Cake Decorating.
Feb. 10: Easy Dinner & Dessert Breads.
Feb. 11: The Women's Network.
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 School Board accepted the following grants and donations in January:
- American Legion Post 54, $200, Twin Bluff student enrichment.
- Warwick Construction, $200, Burnside Innovative Learning Fund.
- Warwick Construction, $200, Sunnyside Innovative Learning Fund.
- Norcostco, $802.09 value, fabric for “Once Upon a Mattress.”
- Anonymous, $3,500-$4,500 value, Theater lighting hardware, RWHS Little Theatre and auditorium.
- Tim & Barb Haley Family Giving Fund, $1,000, RWHS Robotics.
- Kwik Trip, 30 chicken sandwiches and 30 cheeseburgers, Kids Junction lunch on Jan. 6 e-learning day.
- Riester Refrigeration, $500, Red Wing trap team.
- Kelly Jo Dwyer, art books value $100, RWHS Art Department.
- Knobelsdorff Electric, labor, materials and equipment value $15,515.84, TBMS solar project.
- Van Meter Electric, solar panels and materials value $3,000, TBMS solar project.
- Michael Hartmann, $100, RWHS girls basketball.
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