RWHS Student Newsletter

FINALS WEEK: 2024 Fall Finals Schedule

Monday, January 13

• Normal Day
• Advisory tomorrow: Sign up for your activity!

Tuesday, January 14

• Club/enrichment schedule

Wednesday, January 15:

• FINALS FOR HOURS 1,3,5,7

• FINALS FOR HOURS 2,4,6

Friday, January 17

• End of Semester 1 Activities grade check

• FINALS MAKE-UP FOR ALL CLASSES
• Reminder: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS on Monday!

Each course will be having a Final during the assigned day/time. This may be an exam, project, presentation or another assessment planned by your teacher. Please communicate with your teachers so you are prepared for the end of Semester 1!

Monday, January 20: NO SCHOOL for students

Tuesday, January 21: First day of Semester 2

Semester 2 schedules can be seen on StudentVUE. Please review to be sure you have 7 classes on your schedule and request any necessary changes ASAP. The Schedule change request form is open for you to submit requests. Please review the approved reasons for schedule adjustments before submitting the form.

APPROVED ADJUSTMENTS:

Academic need

PSEO, AP, CIS, or PLTW changes

Graduation requirement missing

Schedule is short of courses

UNAPPROVED ADJUSTMENTS:
Teacher preference (must contact Principal)
Lunch period
Period change (unless PSEO related)
Elective changes (unless it benefits course load)

****STUDENTS MUST WORK WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER TO REQUEST A SCHEDULE CHANGE if receiving SPED Services****

RWHS office: (651) 385 - 4600

RWHS website

651-385-4660 (attendance)

Email for RWHS attendance line

Intérprete en Español
¡Bienvenido! Por favor contáctenos directamente para asistencia en español.
Carla Contla
651-385-4607

Administrative Grade Assignments

Grades 8-10-12: Robin Pagel (gone to Towerview daily after 12:30pm)

Grades 9 & 11: Mandy Stokes

Counselor Assignments

Kara Gulbro: 8-12th grade students with last names A-K

Make an appointment.

Amber Pauley: 8-12th grade students with last names L-Z

Make an appointment.

Intérprete en Español

Bienvenido a nuestra equipo!
¡Bienvenido! Por favor contáctenos directamente para asistencia en español.
Carla Contla
651-385-4607

Students! We have a Lost and Found located in Ms. Grinager's office. Please stop in if you are missing items. We have hats, coats, jewelry, a retainer, and more!

All students are required to fill in their 4-year plan (assigned in Google Classroom) with past and future courses to the best of their ability and meet with their counselor to review.

January 22/29: College Promise

January 16: US Army

If you are not currently getting the weekly district e-newsletter in your inbox every Sunday and would like to, please email Newsletter@rwps.org.

Struggling with your StudentVUE password? Is your account disabled?

Email Mrs. Borgschatz and she will help you out!

Funded by the generosity of the Jones Family Foundation, the Red Wing College Promise guarantees access to a college education at Minnesota State College Southeast to every qualifying student graduating from a Red Wing public high school.

Beginning in August 2023, the Red Wing College Promise will ensure that qualified students who graduate from a Red Wing public high school and live in the Red Wing school district have a direct path to higher education. Students can earn a certificate, diploma, or degree from any program taught at MSC Southeast, and will graduate career-ready or prepared to transfer onward to a four-year institution.

The Red Wing College Promise will provide each qualifying student with:

• Tuition and fees for up to 70 college credits at MSC Southeast
• $500 per year towards the cost of books and materials - up to $1000 per student
• Assistance with enrolling at the college and navigating financial aid
• Individualized success coaching once enrolled as a student

Eligibility Criteria

Students must:

• Be a 2023 (or later) graduate of a Red Wing public high school (Red Wing High School, Tower View Alternative High School, 5RiversOnline, or River Bluff Education Center with a diploma indicating Red Wing Public Schools)
• Be a Red Wing school district resident (program not available to open-enrolled students or home schooled students)
• Have a minimum average high school GPA of 2.0 in their junior and senior years -OR - complete an academic success contract with the Red Wing College Promise Navigator

Students who identify as either first generation to attend college, low-income, or as a member of a historically underserved racial/ethnic group are strongly encouraged to apply.

1. Apply for undergraduate admission to Minnesota State College Southeast.
2. Apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or Dream Act
3. Fill out the online interest form for the Red Wing College Promise.
4. Complete the MSC Southeast Foundation scholarship application.

Review our detailed FAQ page for more information.

Contact our dedicated Red Wing College Promise navigator, Diane Jacobson, at RedWingPromise@southeastmn.edu or 651-385-6412. She is available to work directly with Red Wing public schools, the college, and students in the Red Wing community.

Get your tickets now for this year's RWHS Musical, performed at the historic Red Wing Sheldon Theatre on January 23, 24, 25 and 26th. The student ticket price is $14. You will select this AFTER choosing your seats virtually and proceeding to your cart for check-out. Tickets can also be purchased at the Sheldon box office during open hours. This is an energetic show and is sure to be blast!

• 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

Students!

Did you know our school has a food pantry? You can request food and some toiletry items from the nurse and a discreet bag will be filled for you to take home by end of day!

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.

Free Dental care for qualifying uninsured children! No out of pocket expense for insured children! We accept uninsured patients and Minnesota Health Care Program enrollees (Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare, including South Country Health Alliance)

We are now providing dental screenings and preventive care in schools, including cleanings, sealants, and fluoride, during regular school hours. We offer restorative care and referrals at our clinic location: 906 College Ave. Red Wing MN 55066 Door #1.

Website: www.careclinicrw.com

Phone: 651-388-1022

Email: info@careclinicrw.com

RWHS Seniors continuing their education next year should consult the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website for information about completing this application.

Ready Set FAFSA! is a series of free financial aid events available to Minnesota students and families via Zoom. The series Tuesday evenings in January, is intended for current high school students and will cover general information about the college application and financial aid process; details on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Minnesota Dream Act for undocumented students; and other ways to pay for college. All sessions will have interpretation in Spanish, Somali and Hmong.

Attendees can ask questions in the chat and have them answered during the event by financial aid experts. Students who attend any of the sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship (one entry per session attended).

Dates and topics

Jan. 7 -- Apply for Financial Aid: FAFSA

Jan. 14 -- Apply for MN Dream Act

Note: Students are either eligible for the FAFSA or the MN Dream Act, not both. Choose either the Jan. 7 or 14 session based on your eligibility. FAFSA is for 12th grade students who are U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens, and their parent(s)/guardian(s).

Jan. 21: Search for Scholarships.

Jan. 28: Understand Your Aid Offer.

All sessions start at 7 p.m. and are 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.

Winter/Spring Driver's Education Classes will open for registration on Tuesday, December 10th!

You can pick up a registration form at the Community Ed office in the lower JPod of the High School. Their office is open 8am to 4pm, Monday - Friday.

Classes will be:

#6258-25W1, January 21 – February 3, 2025, M-F - 3:30pm-6:30pm, Make-up date: February 4, 2025

OR

#6258-25SP1, March 31 – April 21, 2025, M-F - 6:30am-8:30am, Make-up date: April 22, 2025

SEMESTER 2 BEGINS!

January 20: No school for students

January 21: Start of Semester 2

January 22: I times for grades 8-10 during Math

January 22: All musical participants gone all day for preview day

January 23-26: RWHS Musical "Mama Mia"

January 29: I times for grades 8-10 during Science

• RWHS Hockey Program & Staff: Shout out to the RWHS Hockey program and staff for an excellent Tuesday night of Hockey! The arena is looking fantastic and it was blast watching the Varsity compete for a big crowd! You could really feel the energy in the arena which is probably why I was cheering aggressively the entire time! Thank you for the highly competitive and awesome time Wingers! -Mr. Hovelson
• Kayden Tucker: Shout out to Kayden Tucker! Kayden’s thoughtful, inclusive attitude to staff and students has been a great asset to the Red Wing High School over the years! Greeting or saying hello is one of the most powerful human abilities and Kayden’s greeting ability is OVER 8000!!! towards his friends and teachers. This makes each day at RWHS a much more welcoming and inclusive environment! Thank you Kayden for your most excellent contributions! -Mr. Hovelson
• Knowledge Bowl Team: Great job placing 2nd, 11th, and 19th out of 29 teams at the First Round Robin meet this season! -Finny
• Mr. Casci + Hockey Staff/Athletes: This shout out is from a little ways back and for an excellent Hockey silent auction and taco feed! Filled to the gills with so many great community members and friends it didn't matter if you were even a Packers fan it was so inviting! Thank you for an excellent event and happy holidays to you all! -Mr. Hovelson
• Braydee Soper: Thanks for being a fantastic TA this first semester! Your attention to detail and willingness to dive in and do what needed to be done made you an invaluable asset to our department! -Bray
• Ovation: Shout out to Ovation for singing at the Aim to Achieve Winter Snowball Dance. It was fantastic and the participants at the dance loved it. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this. -Community Ed staff
• Sammy Kehren: Thanks for always going above and beyond in your work, for including all peers and for doing extra things to help me out! I appreciate you! -Mrs. Bray