Red Wing Public Schools ISD 256

Suzie Kline has epitomized service with a smile since joining the Nutrition Services team in 2016.

For two years running, the Red Wing High School student body has crowned Suzie Kline staff royalty of Homecoming. The Nutrition Services team member serves joy and acceptance along with breakfast, lunch and at the popular snack bar. She’s received praise from other staff for making students feel special.

What brought you to Red Wing Public Schools?

When my kids were younger, the schedule worked great – that I was off work when they were off school.

If you could serve a surprise school menu for tomorrow, what would it be?

Definitely the old rectangle pizza from when I was a kid. And frosted cookies.

What’s your secret to connecting with students?

Just trying to smile and have an individual connection with each student that comes through my line.

After cooking, serving and cleaning in the RWHS kitchen all day, what do you put on the home table at night?

The few times a week my family is actually home at the same time, I like to make some of their favorite recipes, like my spaghetti or chicken casseroles.

What would you tell someone thinking about joining the Red Wing Public Schools team?

There are many opportunities to join our team that works well with kids’ school schedules.

Nutrition Services has openings in the high school and Burnside Elementary cafeterias right now as well as a part-time substitute position. Check them out!

How do you spend your free time outside of school?

I enjoy spending time watching my younger sons’ different sports and activities and spending time with my family and friends. During the summer, we love to be out on the boat.

All Red Wing Public Schools students must be up-to-date on their immunizations and provide a copy of the updated immunization record to their building nurse by Monday, Nov. 4, which is parent/teacher conference day.

Students will not be able to attend school after this date until the requirement is met or parents/guardians have submitted a signed and notarized conscientious objection form.

Questions can be directed to Joni Gorman, LSN Licensed School Nurse, at 651-385-4509 or jmgorman@rwps.org, or your building nurse.

The district must have a physician's order on file before giving prescription medications during the school day. This is state law.

Medication also must be supplied in the original pharmacy labeled container.

Any medication that does not have a physician's order turned in by Monday, Nov. 4, will not be given at school.

Questions can be directed to Joni Gorman, LSN Licensed School Nurse, at 651-385-4509 or jmgorman@rwps.org, or your building nurse.

What musical will have students singing and dancing their way into 2025? A few teachers (and one retiree) created a slideshow of clues for the big reveal Oct. 16. "Mama Mia!" will grace the Sheldon Theatre stage in January. Auditions are after school on Wednesday, Oct. 23.

Registration for AP exam is open until Nov. 1. Each advanced placement test is optional when taking an AP course.

Scores on an AP test can earn college credit or advanced placement, depending on each postsecondary institution's credit policy. A few AP classes are also concurrent enrollment with Minnesota State College Southeast.

The cost is $55 per exam. If you qualify for Education Benefits, that fee is waived. Students may contact the high school office for more information.

According to the College Board schedule, the 2025 AP Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks: May 5–9 and May 12–16. All AP tests have moved to digital this year and will be taken on Chromebooks; a few are hybrid with part of the test digital and part print.

The Power Shop became pumpkin carving central on Wednesday during the enrichment advisory period. Students had their pick of pumpkins grown by teacher Bill Emory.

RED WING HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR

Tuesday, Oct. 22: PSAT for those registered.

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Enrichment advisory schedule.

BARR I-times for grades 8-10 during Social Studies.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Enrichment advisory schedule.

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

Final day to register for AP exams.

Monday, Nov. 4: Open house-style conferences, noon to 7 p.m.

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: Oct. 21-25

Activities: gowingers.com

TOWER VIEW CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

154 Tower View Drive

Office: 651-388-8963

Webpage: Tower View

Red Wing resident Margie Thoma learned about Twin Bluff Middle School's composting efforts from a couple of students who live next door to her. An avid proponent of composting, she contacted STEM teacher Nick Richmond and volunteered to demonstrate her worm composting process during two of his grade 6 classes. Do you have an interest or skill to share? Call our school at 651-385-4370.

TWIN BLUFF CALENDAR

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Bus Stop & Walk (weather permitting).

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Bus Stop & Walk (weather permitting).

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Twin Bluff newsletter: October

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

Phone: 651-385-4530

Webpage: Twin Bluff

Bus Stop & Walk was brisk with a beautiful sunrise on Wednesday. Weather permitting, there will be three more walks -- Oct. 23, Oct. 30 and Nov. 7.

BURNSIDE CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 21: Water Street Dance all-school assembly.

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Water Street Dance small-group assembly.

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Bus Stop and Walk (weather permitting).

Vision screening for grade 3.

Friday, Oct. 25: Fall dental clinic (by appointment).

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Bus Stop and Walk (weather permitting).

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Burnside Bulletin newsletter: October.

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

Phone: 651-385-4700

Kids Junction: 651-385-4709

Webpage: Burnside Elementary School

Kindergartners prepare to taste apples. Students learned about Johnny Appleseed, too. See more photos on the Sunnyside Facebook page.

SUNNYSIDE CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 21: Fire safety presentations by Red Wing Fire Department.

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Hearing and vision screenings.

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Bus Stop & Walk (weather permitting).

Fire safety presentations by Red Wing Fire Department.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Bus Stop & Walk (weather permitting).

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND LINKS

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

Sunnyside Bulletin newsletter: October

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

Phone: 651-385-4570

Kids Junction: 651-385-4587

Webpage: Sunnyside webpage

The All Day class went on a leaf hunt Wednesday morning. After they collected their leaves, students used them to make a leaf rubbing project with crayons. See more photos on the Colvill Family Center Facebook page.

COLVILL CALENDAR

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

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

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Acrylic Painting Class, grades 5-7.

Wednesday, Oct. 23: Halloween Cooking Fun!, grades 3-8.

Friday, Oct 25: Pumpkin Pool Party, ages 4+ w/ adult.

Saturdays, Oct. 26-Nov. 16: Code Championship Tournament Series, grades 3-9.

Saturday, Nov. 2: Open Swim & Gym.

Saturday, Nov. 23: Disney on Ice - Mickey's Search Party

ADULT CLASSES

Thursday, Oct 24: Coping with Mental Health Conditions, ages 18+.

Wednesday, Oct. 30: Sound Bath Experience.

Saturdays, Nov. 2-16: Picture Shelf Ledges.

Sunday, Nov. 3: Introduction to the Forge.

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

Phone: 651-385-4565

Red Wing Public Schools partners with Teachers On Call to recruit substitutes for our schools, and we have a high demand for substitute paraprofessionals. We need your help!

Enjoy the benefits of creating your own schedule while earning extra income. If you have a high school diploma or GED and are passionate about supporting our students, we would love to have you on board. No experience required.

Start your application today: teachersoncall.com/talent/apply-now/. Have questions? Reach out to Sydney Arens at sydney.arens@teachersoncall.com or call 800-713-4439.

School Board members are expected to review a variety of topics at their meetings Monday, Oct. 21.

The evening will begin with a workshop at 5 p.m. in Red Wing High School room J108. The agenda includes:

• Superintendent evaluation.
• Busing concerns.
• Jefferson building.
• Staffing update.

The board will move to room J110 for the business meeting at 6 p.m. when Director of Teaching & Learning Emily Seefeldt will provide an update on district assessments. The agenda also includes action on two field trip requests:

• The high school music department proposed an overseas concert tour in 2026.
• FFA students are asking to attend their organization's 2024 national convention.

The business meeting will be recorded and streamed on the RWPS YouTube channel.

Find the full agendas for both meetings on the BoardBook.

DISTRICT CALENDAR

Monday, Oct. 21: School Board, 4 p.m., workshop, Red Wing High School room J108: 6 p.m. meeting, RWHS room J110.

Tuesday, Oct. 22: Agenda/Personnel Committee, 8 a.m., District Office.

Thursday, Oct. 31: Quarter 1 ends.

Friday, Nov. 1: No school for students.

Monday, Nov. 4: School conferences; no classes.

Tuesday, Nov. 5: Election Day.

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