Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Mary Turner of the Evening Star Quilt Guild presents Atreyu Moore with a patriot quilt following his keynote address to the 2024 Red Wing Community Veterans Day Commemoration Nov. 8 at the high school.

From self-described humble beginnings, Atreyu Moore enlisted in U.S. Army and entered boot camp at age 17. The son "of a dad from Mississippi and a mom from small-town Minnesota," was a sergeant in the elite 82nd Airborne by age 21 -- the youngest to achieve that rank in his division.

Who could have dreamed, the Red Wing High School graduate asked, that he would someday deliver a Veterans Day keynote address to a thousand people?

"I'm not nearly as decorated as those veterans you see in front of me today," he said, acknowledging the many veterans in seats of honor. "I still understand the sacrifices it takes ... . The willingness to answer your nation’s call is one that every veteran knows."

He urged students to embrace some of what the Army and his family taught him: approach life with a clear focus, create self-motivation and, when someone doubts your ability to fulfill a dream, quietly go about doing the work.

"Today I still try to hold myself to my highest standard," Moore said, who owns a small business and advises the RWHS Black Student Union.

He concluded by saying, “I believe you can accomplish anything in life you put your mind to, if you can be comfortable being uncomfortable,”

The colors are retired as the 2024 Veterans Day Commemoration concludes.

Red Wing School District voters elected three newcomers and an incumbent to the board in the Nov. 5. 2024, election. They emerged from a field of 10 candidates. The newly elected Red Wing School Board members and their unofficial vote totals are:

• Ryan Riester, 5,631

• Kayla Anderson, 4,912

• Jeremy Koenig, 4,542

School Board Clerk Jennifer Tift received 4,051 votes, winning a second term. She was the only incumbent.

The Canvassing Board will meet this week to certify the results, making the election official. New board members will be sworn in at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, to four-year terms.

Christine Kruse harvests lettuce grown at school and served with sandwiches and in salads.

On Monday, Nov. 11, FFA members and students in Bill Emery’s Greenhouse Tech course will begin their second harvest destined for the Red Wing High School café. The first took place Tuesday, Nov. 5.

The school-based agriculture project is an extension of the classroom, where students learn entrepreneurial skills, food production and food preparation. All Red Wing High School students potentially benefit because the fresh greens make their way to the lunch line, showing up in sandwiches and salads.

“We used special labels to alert students and staff that something special – grown right here – was on the menu,” Student Nutrition Services Director Jess Peña said. Before that could happen, the school's Greenhouse Tech program had to earn certification and create a food safety plan.

This project is a collaboration of the Farm to Table program. Learn about the nationwide initiative and Minnesota's involvement by clicking the link below.

November is Native American Heritage Month. NASA, the Native American Student Association, has declared the following days for the entire school community to enjoy:

Monday, Nov. 11: Braids Day

Tuesday, Nov. 12: Ribbon Shirt/Skirt Day.

Wednesday, Nov. 13: Beaded Jewelry/Moccasins Day.

Thursday, Nov. 14: The 4 Directions Day.

Friday, Nov. 15: Wear Orange Day.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Southeast Winona campus field trip permission slips due.

Wednesday, Nov. 13: Enrichment advisory schedule.

Tuesday, Nov. 19: Southeast Winona campus trip.

Wednesday, Nov. 20: Enrichment advisory schedule.

Thursday, Nov. 21: Southeast Winona campus trip.

Friday, Nov. 22: Activities grade check.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 8:40 a.m. to 3:24 p.m.

Attendance: 651-385-4660 or rwhsattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Webpage: Red Wing High School

Student newsletter: Nov. 11-15.

Activities: gowingers.com

Are you interested in visiting Japan to broaden your horizons, make new friends and see new sights?

Check out the Red Wing Sister Cities Commission website by scanning the code above or the button link below. You’ll find more info about this annual student exchange and be able to fill out an application.

The program is open to students in grades 8-11 and up to six students are selected. Students will fundraise for this trip, with guidance from the commission.

Along with a chaperone, you’ll travel to Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima and finally to our sister city Ikata, where you’ll stay with a host family. After two weeks in Japan, you will welcome the Japanese students into your home for 8-9 days. It’s a life-changing experience!

Applications are due Dec. 6. The Sister Cities Commission will hold a parent informational meeting 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at United Lutheran Church, 628 W. Fifth St.

Tower View Candle Company is open for business. A dozen years ago, the school's Work Experience Department developed a small business class that produces and sells soy-based candles.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

154 Tower View Drive

Office: 651-388-8963

Webpage: Tower View

Heather Finholm's students welcomed their second Math: IRL (In Real Life) guest speaker, Nathan Stout from North Woods Music Studio. He taught students about tempo and what fractions different notes are measured by, as well as the Indian Konnakul Rhythmic Drumming Language, which students watched and explored using their hands to drum different sounds.

TWIN BLUFF CALENDAR

Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day assembly, 2:30 p.m.; combined with monthly positive behavioral interventions and supports or PBIS assembly.

Friday, Nov. 22: Grade 6 field trip to Minnesota History Center and Capitol.

Tuesday, Nov. 26: Trimester 1 ends.

Wednesday, Nov. 27: No school.

Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29: Thanksgiving break.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 8:45 a.m. to 3:40 p.m.

Twin Bluff newsletter: November.

Attendance: 651-385-4550 or tbmsattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4530

Webpage: Twin Bluff

Two groups of second-graders prepared and then performed Readers Theaters for each other during reading groups on Friday. See more photos on the Burnside Facebook page.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Nov. 12-15: Grade 3 fieldtrips to Planetarium.

Wednesday, Nov. 20: Grade 3 concerts, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Lahammer, Strandberg, Pottinger and Glover classes.

Thursday, Nov. 21: Grade 3 concert, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m., Frantti, Harding and Albers classes.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Burnside Bulletin newsletter: November.

Attendance: 651-385-4715 or: BESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

On Nov. 15, CARE Clinic will offer free dental care to qualified uninsured or publicly insured students at Sunnyside. The clinic accepts uninsured patients and Minnesota Health Care Program enrollees (Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, including South Country Health Alliance. To sign your child up, reach out to Sally Simanski, Sunnyside's school nurse, 651-385-4577.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Friday, Nov. 15: Dental Clinic by appointment.

Tuesday, Nov. 19: Picture retake day.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Student hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.

Sunnyside Newsletter: November.

Attendance: 651-385-4580 or SESattendance@rwps.org

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

Students in the 4s afternoon class used their sense of touch to explore an item in the "Mystery Box" that started with the letter T. The students are learning to take turns, follow directions, and "lock your answer in your brain" so all of their friends can enjoy the fun.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Thursday, Nov. 14: School picture retakes.

Open gym, 5:30-7 p.m., please register.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Colvill webpage

Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-8000

Many classes await you this fall. To view the catalog, click the front cover photo, make your selections and then register.

YOUTH CLASSES

Thursday, Nov. 14: Fall/Thanksgiving Cookie Decorating Class, grades 3-8.

Thursday, Nov. 14-Dec. 6: The Child’s Play Theatre - Keep of the Tales, grades 1-8.

Saturday, Nov. 16: Bob Ross “Wet-on-Wet” Painting Class, ages 12+.

Organizer for Your Favorite Things, grades K-2 w/ adult, grades 3-7.

Disney on Ice - Mickey’s Search Party.

ADULT CLASSES

Thursday, Nov. 14: Coffee Walk with Nicky Buck.

Saturday, Nov. 16: Bob Ross “Wet-on-Wet” Painting Class, ages 12+.

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4565

Red Wing High School FFA officers addressed the School Board on Monday, Nov. 4, as part of the Student Showcase. They spoke about their chapter's leadership development training, the National FFA Convention last month, and the organization of chapter activities. The chapter has gone through a tremendous change from three members a year ago July to nearly 40 members this year. There is tremendous community support, and FFA officers want to keep the Red Wing School Board up to date.

The School Board accepted the following grants and donations made in October:

• American Legion Post 54, $250, Red Wing High School Food Shelf.
• Minnesota Department of Education, $92,852, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education Grant, Hiawatha Valley Adult Education/Community Education.
• Red Wing Branch of the American Association of University Women, $360, SES Innovative Learning Fund for first grade literacy support.
• Michael Nytes of Northfield, Minn., $200, TBMS Food Pantry.
• Mike and Robin Hartmann, $1,000 -- $300 baseball, $300 volleyball, $200 girls basketball, $200 boys basketball.
• American Legion Post 54, $250, Red Wing High School Food Shelf.
• William & Kristi Lynn, $25, Barbara Hanson Memorial.
• Barbara Krig, $25, Barbara Hanson Memorial.
• Jean Snook, $25, Barbara Hanson Memorial.
• John & Sheila Bjorklund, $25, Barbara Hanson Memorial.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day.

Monday, Nov. 18: Red Wing School Board, 5 p.m., workshop in Red Wing High School room J108; regular meeting, 6 p.m., RWHS room J110.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

District Office

2451 Eagle Ridge Drive

Red Wing, MN 55066

Office hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Phone: 651-385-4500

Website: www.rwps.org

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