Red Wing Public Schools - ISD 256
July 2022
The Red Wing School Board unanimously selected Frank Norton as interim superintendent for the 2022-2023 academic year. The 7-0 decision came during a brief special meeting June 28.
"I’m looking forward to the opportunity to serve the community of Red Wing," said Mr. Norton, who served as the interim high school principal this past school year.
He and the district are finalizing contract negotiations. The board is expected to act on the contract at a special meeting July 11. Mr. Norton's first day as interim superintendent will be July 12, but in the meantime he will serve as acting superintendent starting July 1.
REFERENDUM SET FOR NOV. 8
Red Wing Public Schools will ask voters to renew the existing operating levy for an additional seven years.
If the referendum passes on Nov. 8, the levy will provide operating funds through the 2030-2031 academic year.
The board considered several factors in voting on Monday, June 20, to hold the renewal referendum on Election Day, Nov. 8, 2022.
- The property tax impact would be flat. This referendum is strictly a request to renew the $1,650 per pupil unit that voters overwhelmingly passed in 2018. (See the property tax calculator button below.)
- A seven-year operating levy would provide local schools with some stability, assist in long-term budgeting and better enable future boards to ensure quality public education. (The state allows voter-approved operating levies up to 10 years, but board members preferred a shorter timespan.)
- The current operating levy goes through 2023, but the board prefers holding a vote during the midterm election. (Three board seats also will be on the ballot.)
Board members noted that renewing or extending the $1,650 per pupil will not resolve all financial challenges.
"Budget cuts will continue to be necessary because of declining enrollment as well as state aid payments not keeping pace with inflation," Business Manager Jackie Paradis said.
Look for more information about the referendum in the coming weeks.
- Sunnyside Elementary --- kindergarten-grade 1
- Burnside Elementary -- grades 2-4
- Twin Bluff Middle School -- grades 5-7
- Red Wing High School -- grades 8-12
- Sunnyside, 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Burnside, 7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m.
- Twin Bluff: 8:55 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.
- RWHS: 8:45 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
Note that these times are approximate. The School Board is expected to finalize times once enrollment numbers and busing needs become more clear in August.
Free meal service will be available on weekdays -- with the exception of Independence Day -- to all children this summer. Note that that program is returning to pre-pandemic protocols, so meals must be consumed onsite and eaten in a congregate setting.
All meals will meet nutritional standards established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
The schedule is listed below.
Classes being offered in July
Aquatics
July 5-7, T-Th, Jr. Lifeguarding, ages 9-15, 9:3-11:30 a.m. Cost $40
Dance
July 13-Aug. 3, Intro to Dance – Beginner Level, ages 3-5, 9-10 a.m. Cost $60
July 13-Aug. 3, Intro to Dance – Intermediate Level, ages 6-10, 10-11 a.m. Cost $60
Youth Enrichment
July 11-15, M-F, ARTScool Day Camp, grades 3-4, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost $200
July 11-14, M-Th, Solar Powered Drone Day Camp, grades 3-6, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $170
July 11-14, M-Th, Solar Go Karts Day Camp, grades 3-6, 1-4 p.m. Cost $160
July 15, F, 3D Printing and CAD, grades 3-8, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost $99
July 18-22, M-F, ARTScool Day Camp, grades 5-6, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Cost $200
July 18-20, M-W, Beginner Woodworking Camp (We/They), ages 9-13, 1-4:30 p.m. Cost $90
July 18-20, M-W, Beginner Woodworking Camp (He/They), ages 9-13, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost $90
July 22, F, Day of Drawing with KidCreate Studio, ages 5-12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Cost $75
July 25-28, M-Th, Advanced Woodworking Day Camp (She/They), ages 12-16, 8:30 a.m. to noon. Cost $120
July 28, Th, Child and Babysitting Safety (CABS) Program, grades 4+, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $55
July 28, Th, Home Alone! grades 3-6, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Cost $35
July 29, F, Fairy Garden with KidsCreate Studio, ages 4-9, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost $43
Youth Recreation
July 4-27, M & W, Move for Fun, ages 4-6, 10-10:45 a.m. Cost $60
July 4-27, M & W, Advanced Movers, ages 7-9, 10-10:45 a.m. Cost $70
July 4-29, M, W & F, Move to Preform, ages 10-12, 10:45-11:30 a.m. Cost $90
July 4-29, Various Days, Youth Athlete Development, ages 13-18, various times, $100-$130
July 5, Tuesday, Dodgeball!, ages 8-13, 6-8 p.m. Cost $15
July 11-27, M & W, Girls Soccer Summer Training, grades 7-12, 7:45-9 a.m. Cost $40
July 11-28, M-Th, South Shore Hockey Training Camp, various times by level. Cost $400
July 11-12, M-T, Winger Youth Football Camp, grades. K-3, 8-9 a.m. Cost $20
July 11-12, M-T, Winger Youth Football Camp, grades 4-6, 9-10 a.m. Cost $20
July 26-Sept 1, T & Th, Tae Kwon Do – Beginner, ages 8+, 6:30-7:15 p.m. Cost $50
July 26-Sept 1, T & Th, Tae Kwon Do – Advanced, ages 8+, 7:30-8:30 p.m. Cost $50
Adult Enrichment
July 16, S, Writing for Online Blogs, Magazine & Websites, 5-6 p.m. Cost $25
July 19, T, Defensive Driver 4 Hour Refresher, 1-5 p.m. Cost $24
July 27-28, W-Th, MN Permit to Carry a Firearm, 5:30-9 p.m. Cost $102
July 28, Th, Wild Edibles, ages 18+, 7-8 p.m. Cost $8
Adult Recreation
July 18, M, First Timer’s Hike, 6-7 p.m. Cost $5
Family Fun!
July 7, Th, Family Firefly Search, 8-9 p.m. Cost $15 for family of 4, $3 each additional person
July 12, T, Campfire Talk: Bats, 7-8 p.m. Cost $15 for family of 4, $3 each additional person
July 15, F, Parents’ Night Out! Gr. K-6, 6-9:30 p.m. Cost $35
July 21, Th, Buggin’ Out, 3-4 p.m. Cost $15 for family of 4, $3 each additional person
July 27, W, Wild Edibles for the Family, Ages 5+, 10-11 a.m. Cost $15 for family of 4, $3 each additional person
Important links: Community Education * Community Recreation, * summer class brochure
The Minnesota State High School League requires all athletes to have a sports physical every three years.
Anyone participating in sports must have a physical form on file with Red Wing Activities Department prior to the start of the season.
Locally, Mayo Clinic Health System will hold free physical clinics at 701 Hewitt Blvd:
- July 25 -- 4-7 p.m.
- Aug. 4 -- 4-7 p.m.
Call MCHS Red Wing at 651-267-5500 for an appointment. Learn about RWPS requirements at gowingers.com.
Community support means the world to us!
In June, the board accepted the following donations toward programs that benefit our students.
- Wings Foundation, $6,072, Community Education & Recreation Park Naturalist program, binocular ADA accessible viewing station at Colvill Park.
- Red Wing Public Schools Foundation, $58,865, numerous educational efforts.
- Red Wing Youth Outreach, $23,000, curriculum and staff development.
- Red Wing Ignite, $600, Learn & Earn Program.
- The Coalition for Strong Schools, $150, Red Wing High School food shelf.
- Kelly Lexvold, two trombones, Twin Bluff Middle School.
- Anonymous, 22 Scholastic books, Burnside Book Swap.
- Mark & Valerie Estabrook, $50, Emergency Medical Needs Fund.
People often ask how they may contribute. If you wish to give to Red Wing Public Schools, call 651-385-4500 or send checks to ISD 256, 2451 Eagle Ridge Drive, Red Wing, MN 55066. To support a specific fund, simply list the program on the memo line.
THANK YOU!
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