School starts September 1! Are you Ready?

From school supply lists to important forms, this back-to-school guide has you covered! Please note, information for the 2026-27 school year is now available in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This includes classroom assignments, schedules and busing information. Check out the Back-to-School Event Schedule for open house information,

schedule pick-up dates and more.

Back-to-School Event Schedule

3K and 4K Staggered Start Information

Parent To-Do List

Purchase School Supplies

Each school's list is available here.

Set Up Your Parent Portal

The Infinite Campus Parent Portal is vitally important for every parent to have. It's where you complete the required annual forms, view your child's grades and schedules, find busing information, report absences and even make payments! If you need assistance creating a login or account please visit the RUSD Welcome Center (3109 Mt. Pleasant St.) or your child's school.

Download the RUSD App

This school year, you can chat with your child’s teacher, add school events to your calendar and get emergency notifications – right from your pocket! You can download the RUSD app for free on both Google Play or Apple App Store.

Download for Android https://aptg.co/3HzCRh

Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/DFlh0s

Update Your Child's Health Records

Wisconsin law requires children enrolled in public schools to provide proof of age-appropriate immunizations (vaccinations). Additional information can be found here. If your child has a medical condition or requires dietary accommodations, additional information and the required health forms are available here.

Establish Good Attendance Habits

Learn the importance of regular school attendance and how to establish good attendance habits here.

NEW for 2026-27

RUSD Cell Phone Policy

Beginning Sept. 1, RUSD will implement a new student cell phone policy in alignment with Wisconsin’s 2025 Act 42. The policy is designed to reduce classroom distractions, increase student engagement and help students build healthy technology habits that support success inside and outside the classroom.

Under the new policy, K–8 students must turn off and store personal wireless devices away from their person throughout the school day. High school students must keep devices turned off and out of reach during class, with use permitted during passing periods and open lunch.

Learn More about New Policy

Early Release Wednesdays

Beginning this fall, schools will release one hour early most Wednesdays to give educators dedicated time to collaborate, review student data, and plan together through professional learning communities. Research shows this type of teacher collaboration helps improve student learning and achievement.

To support this transition, RUSD has updated school start and end times, adjusted Wednesday bus schedules, and expanded after-school options for families who need additional support.

More Information on Early Release Wednesdays

Commonly Requested Information

Free Meals Continue

RUSD will remain covered by the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) through the end of the 2029-30 school year, allowing us to continue to offer all students one complete breakfast and one complete lunch at no charge. There is still a charge for ala carte items and extra milk.

School Picture Day

Each school will provide the dates and details for school picture day.

Questions? Reach out to your child's school(s) via email or phone.

Helpful Resources

First Student App

All families with bus riders are encouraged to download the First View 1.0 bus tracker app to help you monitor bus arrival times each day.

Download for Android: https://tinyurl.com/3zr8zsmf

Download for iPhone: https://tinyurl.com/4nja7zu5

Extended Learning

RUSD offers extended learning opportunities before and after school at many of our buildings. Registration for these programs is now open and can be done online. Call 262-664-6990 or email extended.learning@rusd.org for assistance.

Alternate Household Income Form

Want to see if your household is eligible to waive textbook and test fees, sports fees or receive scholarships? Fill out the Alternate Household Income Form.This must be done annually.

Student Codebook

The Code of Student Responsibilities and Rights has been developed through the cooperative efforts of parents, students and staff. The goal of the codebook is to create a positive learning environment through the development of democratic practices.

Contact Your Child's School

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