Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Red Wing Public Schools recently had three new teachers join the education team. They are (from left) Olivia Bailey, Marcus Romenesko and Kristine Rodgers.

Position: Special Education Teacher

School: Burnside

Experience: I have worked at the before/after school childcare program in Lake City for the past 7 years. I was also an early childhood paraprofessional on my days off in high school during COVID. I went to Winona State, so I have field experience at a variety of schools in the surrounding areas. During breaks from school I would be a paraprofessional sub.

Education: Winona State

What are your hopes as we begin the third quarter at Red Wing Public Schools?

As a new teacher starting halfway through the year, I hope to create strong relationships with my students and give them the support they need.

When did you realize that you wanted to teach?

I have wanted to be a teacher since I was in first grade!

What’s your first day moment?

Being told “I love you” within the first minute of meeting one of my students.

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

I love playing pickleball, going on walks, and spending the day out on the boat.

Position: Mathematics Teacher

School: Red Wing High School

Experience: 1 year

Education: BS Secondary Mathematics Education & BS Mathematics

What are your hopes as we begin the third quarter at Red Wing Public Schools?

As the third quarter begins, I hope to bring an exciting new method of learning geometry.

When did you realize that you wanted to teach?

I developed a passion for mathematics at an early age and during my college years I decided to develop this passion into a career of teaching.

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

Outside of school and mathematics, I enjoy hiking with my pups on sunny days and on rainy days bowling and billiards. I also spend a great deal of time coaching soccer in the fall.

Position: Special Education, long-term substitute

School: Red Wing High School

Experience: 8 years as a licensed K-12 social studies teacher

Education: Inver Hills Community College, Metropolitan State University, American College of Education

What are your hopes as we begin the third quarter at Red Wing Public Schools?

As a long-term substitute my first goal was to create relationships, consistency and trust with students and honor the teacher I am substituting for. As the third quarter begins my hope is continue relationship building with my students and develop trust with my colleagues as a team player that brings support, value and joy to education.

When did you realize that you wanted to teach?

According to a homework assignment my mom saved, in first grade where I answered the question, what do you want to do when you grow up with a proud, first grade print, “A teacher!” The reality of becoming a teacher was a second career choice and began when I went back to school in 2013.

What’s your first day of school memory?

My first day of kindergarten. My first cousin was my kindergarten teacher and I remember just feeling so welcomed and loved. I would learn that was not because she was my cousin it was because she made every student feel that special, a lesson and memory I cherish to this day!

What do you enjoy doing outside of school?

Spending time with family and friends, yoga, travel and spoiling my universe dispersed kitten, who came into my life a little over a year ago and totally won!

The School Excellence Showcase featured Red Wing Public Schools' Dakota Language Program Jan. 16-17 in Minneapolis. The showcase is part of the Minnesota School Boards Association's annual convention and invites districts from across the state to share programs that may be unique to their schools. Superintendent Bob Jaszczak stopped by to thank students Lloyd Boyd, Brayan Dominguez Rodriguez, Brandon Owen and Lylah White along with Dakota Language instructor Marrissa Lussier and assistant Heather Johnson for serving as ambassadors for Red Wing Public Schools.

Red Wing High School students interested in pursuing health care careers after graduation include (front row, from left) Alexis Parsons, Cadence Moffett, Addison Hanlin, Christine Kruse, Courtney Roberts, Jillian Macapagal, Jurgina Galambao, Blake Goering, Jonas Tomanek-Titus and Lauryn Ball; (back) Anna Gora, Annika Johnson, Bryn Guse, Haylie McTaggart, Samantha Meyer, Brekken Romfo, Gage Veiseth, Joe Brown, Dr. Farrar, Brock Kajewski and Gavin Magill. Winger Flight Path Coordinator Mick Wendland is in the far back row.

Thursday morning was orientation at the Mayo Clinic Health System Red Wing for some of this spring's cohort of Winger Flight Paths interns. These students have career interests in health care or animal science and will spend second semester rotating through different departments at the medical center. They will also spend time in other community health care settings that include the CARE Clinic, Essential Chiropractic, Benedictine Living Community Red Wing, ProAct, and the Red Wing Fire Department. Some from this group will spend time at All Creatures Vet Clinic and Black Dog Animal Hospital for those interested in careers in veterinary medicine.

This coming week kicks off internship and job shadow placements for over 60 grade 12 student with over 50 community businesses participating all with a shared goal of students making a more informed plan for after graduation. A big thank you to our supporting community organizations.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Sunday, Jan. 26: SOLD OUT! Final performance of "Mamma Mia," 3 p.m., Sheldon Theatre.

Wednesday, Jan. 29: Enrichment/Advisory Day.

Black Student Union hosts conference at RWHS.

Wednesday, Feb. 5: Enrichment/Advisory Day.

Thursday, Feb. 6: Activities grade check.

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

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: Jan. 27-31.

Activities: gowingers.com

So you have a college financial aid offer or expect one soon. Now what? The Ready Set FAFSA! series will conclude with an online webinar at 7 p.m. Jan. 28. The session is called "Understand Your Aid Offer."

Ready Set FAFSA! is offered by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education, Minnesota Department of Education, ECMC The College Place and Minnesota Goes to College. For session registration, visit the Ready Set FAFSA! landing page. For promotional materials for schools in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish, visit the Minnesota Goes to College website.

TOWER VIEW CALENDAR

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

154 Tower View Drive

Hours: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Office: 651-388-8963

Webpage: Tower View

Grade 7 students are learning critical life skills. They are shown here practicing CPR in Lisa Hanson's health class.

Twin Bluff students were dancing in the aisles during a dress rehearsal matinee of the high school's production of "Mamma Mia." The final performance, which is essentially sold out, is 3 p.m. today, Jan. 26, at the Sheldon Theatre.

TWIN BLUFF CALENDAR

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

Monday, Feb. 17: Presidents Day -- no school for students; teacher workday.

Friday, Feb. 28: Last day of the second trimester.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Twin Bluff newsletter: January.

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

Phone: 651-385-4530

Webpage: Twin Bluff

The Burnside Kindness Club glove and mitten drive passed the one hundred mark to finish with 107 pairs of gloves and mittens, 23 hats, one scarf, and one pair of earmuffs. Some donations of small mittens might be passed to our Sunnyside friends.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Thursday, Jan. 30: Report cards go home.

Friday, Jan. 31: Grade 2 goes to Sheldon Theater for "Lyle the Crocodile."

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Burnside Bulletin newsletter: January.

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

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year will kick off on Monday, Feb. 10, from 6-7 p.m. at Sunnyside. If you have an incoming kindergarten student, please join us for an informational session and a chance to complete district enrollment forms. This session is geared more for parents than students, so please don't feel as though your child needs to attend.

Note: If school is closed that day due to weather, the event will be moved to Monday, Feb. 24.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Wednesday, Jan. 29: Grade 1 field trip to Children's Museum (Friedrich, Plein, Larsen, Forstad).

Thursday, Jan. 30: Report cards go home.

Friday, Jan. 31: Students go to Sheldon Theater for "Lyle the Crocodile."

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Sunnyside Newsletter: January.

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

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

Students in Miss Amie’s class are learning that vehicle maintenance is important. They used their imagination and pretend play skills to bring the “cars” to the auto shop to change tires, fix leaks, and make repairs. See more photos.

Are you looking for fun, preplanned art projects to complete with your preschool child?

Early childhood family educators prepare packets each month. Sign up and receive items and instructions for five activities. Each costs $15.

March – Class #:1527-25W2, register by Feb. 4, pickup the packet between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Feb. 24 or 25.

April – Class #:1527-25W3, register by March 4, pickup the packet between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. March. 27 or 28.

Call 651-385-8000.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Thursday, Feb. 6: Early childhood screening (appointment required).

Open gym night (registration required.)

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

Colvill webpage

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

Phone: 651-385-8000

What better way to spend a chilly Saturday morning than puzzling with fellow enthusiasts? Join Red Wing Community Education for our fourth annual puzzle competition!

Assemble your team of up to four people and register to compete. Only one registration per team— please list all team member names and your team name when registering. Check-in begins at 9 a.m., followed by a community puzzle swap until 10 am., with the competition starting at 10:15 a.m.

Teams will have two hours to complete their puzzle. The first-place team will be refunded the cost of registration and receive prizes. All teams get to keep the puzzle they worked on.

Spectators are welcome! Bring your puzzle pep, friendly competitive spirit, and old puzzles (with all pieces, please)! Everyone is welcome to attend the puzzle swap, even if not competing.

YOUTH CLASSES

Saturday, Feb. 1: Open Swim & Gym.

Tuesday, Feb. 4: After School Floor Hockey, grades 2-4.

Valentines Clay Cupcakes, grades 2-4.

Wednesday, Feb. 5: Burnside After School Crafts - Valentine Animal Friends, grades 2-4

Thursday, Feb. 6: Valentines Day Theme Cookie Decorating, grades 3-8.

Intro to Wheel Series, ages 15+.

Saturday, Feb 8: Winger Cheer Clinic, grades. K-7.

ADULT CLASSES

Saturday, Feb. 1: Beginner Beekeeping.

Fourth Annual Puzzle Competition and Swap. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE!

Tuesday, Feb. 4: Sound Bath Healing Frequencies and Meditation.

KEEP the Memories, Declutter the Photo & Keepsake Overload.

Wednesday, Feb. 5: Therapeutic Chair Yoga.

Thursday, Feb. 6: Google Sheets for Awesome Beginners.

Intro to Wheel Series, ages 15+.

Friday, Feb. 7: Watercolor and Mixed Media Painting, ages 15+.

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

Phone: 651-385-4565

The Student & School Showcase feature the new Safe Routes to School Bike Fleet when the Red Wing School Board meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in Red Wing High School room J110. This is a regular business session under the board’s new meeting schedule.

Burnside Elementary School Principal Jen Grove, teacher Mollie Wallerich and public health educator Sarah Dawson will explain how the bike fleet came about and how students are benefiting. The bikes are part of the school’s physical education curriculum.

The meeting agenda also includes:

• Policy review updates for public notices, field trips and more.

• Committee assignments.

The meeting will be recorded and streamed on the RWPS YouTube channel. Find the full agendas for both the meeting and workshop on the BoardBook. The board will hold its first workshop session of the year on Monday, Feb. 10. The board will hold workshops the second Monday of each month and business meetings the fourth Monday of each month going forward.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, Jan. 27: Red Wing School Board, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room J110.

Tuesday, Jan. 28: Agenda/Personnel Committee, 3:30 p.m., District Office.

Friday, Feb. 7: No school for students; teacher workday.

Monday, Feb. 10: School Board workshop, 5:30 p.m., Red Wing High School room J110.

Wednesday, Feb. 12: Agenda/Personnel Committee, 3:30 p.m., District Office.

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