Red Wing Public Schools -- ISD 256
March 19, 2023
At a special meeting on March 13, the Red Wing School Board voted unanimously to select Dr. Martina Wagner as the district’s next superintendent.
“Dr. Wagner has the knowledge, experience and relationship-building skills needed to lead Red Wing Public Schools,” said Jim Bryant, board chair. “In addition, her passion for education and serving all students make her an excellent fit. We look forward to working with her.”
Currently, she is the district's director of teaching & learning.
"“My relationships with students, staff, and community have begun and I plan to continue to forge forward by leading the school district into its next chapter," she said. “Red Wing Public Schools wants the next leader to ask the tough questions, challenge the status quo when it isn’t working, and call out long-standing biases, even when it’s uncomfortable. I am that leader. I believe I can lead Red Wing Public Schools with an equitable and academically enriched focus with grace, fidelity, and integrity."
Her career highlights include:
First grade teacher
English Learner teacher
Director of Metro ECSU, a nonprofit educational cooperative that provides high quality education services and programs
Targeted Services, alternative learning, Credit Recovery and summer programming
Educational equity and multilingual programming
American Indian and Migrant Education programming
She holds a doctorate in educational leadership and administration from Capella University. She holds elementary education, English language learning, principal and superintendent licensure.
The School Board entered into contract negotiations with Dr. Wagner, and expects to approve the contract at the March 20 School Board meeting. That will cap a superintendent search that officially began last fall.
The next phase will be transition planning.
Spring break officially runs March 27-31, 2023. Students and teachers will be out, but some buildings and offices will be open.
Hours will be:
District Office: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Community Education & Recreation: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Colvill Family Center: closed
Burnside Elementary: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday
Sunnyside Elementary: closed
Twin Bluff Middle School: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Red Wing High School: the office will be closed, but some sports teams will be using facilities
Michael and Masen are two of four seniors in a new trades rotation internship this spring where they will be with 15 Red Wing area businesses in different trades and manufacturing roles. These four identified looking for trades-type careers but weren’t sure exactly what they wanted to do.
The four are part of a larger cohort of interns this spring with a variety of interests including health care, business, finance, education, government, firefighting, social work, and more. The goal is for seniors to connect with our local professionals in the vocational pathways the students are planning on pursuing to get a sense of what it can really look like and get recommendations for after graduation. Some students will continue on to further education while others will have the opportunity to continue on as full-time employees after completing high school.
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series of stories about RWHS students who are participating in the Winger Flight Paths internship program.
Important information and links:
Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Office phone: 651-385-4530
Attendance line: 651-385-4550
Attendance email: tbmsattendance@rwps.org
Kids Junction -- 651-385-4633
Thursday, March 23: Third quarter ends.
Friday, March 24: No school for students.
March 27-31: Spring break.
Important information and links
Office hours: 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Phone: 651-385-4700;
Attendance line: 651-385-4715; Attendance email: BESattendance@rwps.org
Kids Junction: 651-385-4709
Monday, March 20: Dental clinic for qualifying families.
Thursday, March 23: Third quarter ends.
Friday, March 24: No school for students.
March 27-31: Spring break.
Important information and links
Phone: 651-385-4570
Attendance line: 651-385-4580
Attendance email: SESattendance@rwps.org
Kids Junction: 651-385-4587
Colvill Calendar
Wednesday, March 22: Dental clinic for qualifying families.
Friday, March 24: No school for students.
March 27-31: Spring break.
April 13: Early childhood screening by appointment.
Important links and information:
Office hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Phone: 651-385-8000
Click the brochure to see more classes.
Upcoming youth classes
Thursday, March 30, Spring Break Adventure, grades 3-6, 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $14
Tuesday, April 3, Youth Beginning Boxing, ages 8-17, 5:30-6:15 p.m. Cost: $70
Wednesday April 4, Youth Beginning Jiu Jitsu, ages 8-17, 4:15-5:15 p.m. Cost: $90
Upcoming adult classes:
Sunday, March 26, Amazing Alpacas, 2-3:30 p.m. Cost: $59
Wednesday, March 29, Therapeutic Chair Yoga, 2-3 p.m. Cost: $65
Wednesday, April 4, A Neuropathic Approach to Mental Health, 5-6:30 p.m. Cost: $30
School Board members will consider four budget scenarios for next school year when they meet at 5 p.m. Monday, March 20.
The Minnesota Legislature is debating several bills that would increase funding for public schools. One option would increase the per pupil rate by 3%.
Other bills seek to fill the gap between special education mandates and the monies local districts receive to provide those services. Districts across the state must use general fund dollars to make up the difference, which is called the cross subsidy. That runs $3 million to $4 million per year in Red Wing.
The workshop agenda also includes:
- Reports on behaviors at Twin Bluff Middle School and Red Wing High School.
- Review of the district organizational chart.
- Discussion of the School Board Handbook.
That agenda includes:
- The superintendent contract.
- A letter to the community regarding the superintendent search.
The meeting will be in Red Wing High School J-110. Enter through Door 10.
Hey, Wingers of all ages,
The yearbook crew has inventoried all of Red Wing High School's old yearbooks and we have many extras from most years dating back to 1947. If you lost yours or would simply like to purchase one,
send an email to rwhsyearbook@rwps.org. We will let you know if your specific yearbook is available, the cost, and help you make purchase arrangements.
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