RWHS Student Newsletter

Monday, October 20:

• Sign up for club time this week via link in email

Tuesday, October 21:

• PSAT exam for registered Juniors

Wednesday, October 22: WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

• iTimes during Social Studies
• U of MN field trip for German class

Thursday, October 23:

• SENIORS: Senior Graduation Order DEADLINE!

Friday, October 24:

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:

• College Promise: Every Wednesday
• University of MN - Morris: Wednesday, October 15
• Hamline University: Tuesday, November 11

The Greatest Generation refers to Americans born roughly between 1901 and 1927, who came of age during the Great Depression and fought in or contributed to World War II. This group is known for its resilience, thrift, and sacrifice, which shaped its character through hardship and wartime.

A display of biographies from Red Wing Veterans of this generation will be on display in the pods of RWHS through Veterans Day. Please respect these and take time to read!

All parents and guardians are encouraged to attend Fall Conferences to meet with teachers, review student progress, and explore student work completed so far this school year.

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Discuss your student’s academic growth and classroom performance

• Address any questions or concerns with teachers directly

• Learn more about ways to support your student at home

In addition Principal Fuchs will host two brief Question & Answer sessions focused on our AI Flight Path 2030 initiative — Red Wing High School’s five-year plan for integrating artificial intelligence to enhance learning, creativity, and equity. There will be a more in depth event around our Flight Path 2030 work with the community on December 9th.

• 3:00 pm
• 6:00 pm

Throughout the evening, families can also connect with:

• School counselors for academic and post-secondary planning

• Community providers and partners offering student and family supports

• Additional resource tables highlighting programs and opportunities available through Red Wing Public Schools

We look forward to seeing all of our families for this important evening of collaboration and connection.

Just a reminder that registration for AP tests is open until October 31. The AP test is optional when taking an AP course. Scores on an AP test can earn college credit or advanced placement, ths link lets you see the credit policy by college. A few AP classes are also concurrent enrollment with Southeast, as noted in the registration. The cost is $55 per test, and testing will be in May. If you qualify for Educational Benefits, that fee is waived, please reach out to me, and I will assist with registration. All AP tests are digital and will be taken on Chromebooks; a few are hybrid, with part of the test digital and part print.

Registration Link

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Emily Seefeldt

Director of Teaching & Learning/District Assessment Coordinator

We have a very special day planned for Friday, October 31, focused on building community and establishing a shared foundation for future learning across all grade levels.

8th Grade: Restorative Practices & Community Building

The Minnesota Department of Education Restorative Practices Team will be joining us to lead our 8th grade students and their teachers through Restorative Practices and Community Building in a half day experience.

This experience will focus on:

• Building stronger connections and relationships among peers and staff

• Developing positive ways to handle conflict and communication challenges

• Strengthening classroom community and belonging

These lessons connect directly to the 8th Grade Success Class standards and align with our commitment to helping students thrive both socially and academically.

During the second session, 8th graders will participate in foundational sessions introducing our AI Flight Path 2030 framework.

Did you know that a gender split persists among computer scientists? Data shows that the imbalance currently is 79% male to 21% female in the field.

One component of Flight Path 2030 is to encourage students to consider technology-related careers. The National Center for Women & Information Technology AiC opens pathways into technology careers, celebrating students’ technical aspirations and connecting them to a national network for success. All students interested in computing, engineering, or technology — and who want to support peers facing gender-based barriers — gain immediate access to resources, mentors, peers, scholarship opportunities, and awards.

The AiC Award application window is open now through Oct. 28. Check it out here,

• Joseph Horn: You make my day when you come through the office with a smile and say good morning. -Holly
• Mr. Graves and 2nd hour World History class: It is amazing to see all the hard work and creativity. It is great to have your students working in the media center putting their projects together. I am very impressed with all of your students!!! -Lori Mitchell
• Boys and Girls Soccer Team and Coaches: Congrats on winning the 1st section game! Exciting!!! Way to go! -Mrs. Mikkelson
• Lorilei Hartman and the girls tennis team and coaches: Congrats to the girls tennis team on an amazing performance at Sections. Special shout out to sophomore Lorilei Hartman who is headed to MSHSL State Tournament in #1 Singles!! Way to go! Good luck at State! -Mrs. Mikkelson
• NASA and HSU: Thanks for coordinating the assemblies this past week! What great opportunities for our school community! -Bray

Registration for Winter sports at RWHS is now open on gowingers.com! Sign up ASAP so we can start planning for our seasons!

Winter Parent/Athlete/Coach meetings are as follows:

Boys Basketball - 11/12, 6:30pm - RWHS H109/H110
Girls Basketball - 10/28, 7pm - RWHS Little Theater
Boys Hockey - 11/3, 6pm - RWHS IMC
Girls Hockey - 10/20, 6pm - Arena Conference Room
Boys Swim & Dive - TBD

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!

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
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.

Explore Your Future with a visit to one or more of your state colleges and universities during Minnesota State Month.

October is College Knowledge Month in Minnesota and to celebrate, the colleges and universities of Minnesota State are waiving their undergraduate application fees for the entire month AND there are no essays required for applications.

That's what we call Minnesota State Month!

Minnesota State Month is a great time to explore the 33 colleges and universities that make up Minnesota State. Special campus visit events are planned at many of the Minnesota State campuses during the MEA break October 16-17, but you can also visit any other time during the month too. Just contact the colleges or universities you want to visit from the list below.

Minnesota State Month makes the application process stress-free for you. Apply for FREE (undergraduates only) to one or more of the 26 colleges and seven state universities at any time during the month and remember, we don't require an application essay—it’s a great way to save a few bucks and save on the stress!

Get started on your journey to your dream career during Minnesota State Month!

All Minnesota State colleges and universities are waiving their undergraduate application fee for the entire month of October.

• Check out our campuses and programs.
• Learn about Minnesota's new FREE college program, the North Star Promise Scholarship.
• Read about the Minnesota State Promise—our commitment to you!

This fall, the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC's The College Place Minnesota, and Minnesota Goes to College are offering webinars for Minnesota students and families as they prepare for the college-going process. The first is Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Register are https://mngoestocollege.mn.gov/mngoestocollege/students/attend-virtual-event

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.

Seniors! If you are intending to ask a staff member for a Letter of Recommendation it would be kind of you to ask in person. It would then be helpful to follow up with an email that thanks the recommender for helping you, and gives them information about yourself that they could include in their letter. Include your activities, jobs, honors or recognitions and future goals. Make sure you give your recommenders plenty of time to complete this before deadlines. Follow up with a thank you note!

When you're ready, send the Yearbook Team your Senior Photo for the 2025-2026 Yearbook! Use the QR code to submit.

October 27 & 28: No School for Students

October 28: Fall Conferences at RWHS, 12-7:00pm

Friday, October 31: End of Quarter 1

Friday, October 31: Schoolwide Learning & Community Day

Friday, October 31: Athletic/Activities Grade Check

Friday, October 31: AP test registration DUE

Friday, November 7: Altered schedule, Veterans Day Commemoration

Monday, November 10: National Honor Society Induction Ceremony and Banquet

Contact Us or Stay Connected With Us:

Phone: 651-385-4565

Email: cedrec@rwps.org

Website: www.rwps.org

The past three years the Red Wing Sister Cities Commission has sent students and chaperones to our Sister City in Ikata, Japan for FREE! We are now seeking applications for students to travel for the Summer 2026 trip! Applications are due December 5 at 11 a.m., with interviews to be scheduled between December 8-13 and selections to be finalized on December 17.