Jan. 2026

Tell us how we’re doing

We can’t emphasize enough the essential role parents and families play in student success. This is why we are asking you to take a few minutes to take our 2026 Family Survey. Your feedback is crucial to ensuring all students get the necessary support and resources they need to succeed. Thank you in advance for your thoughtful feedback!

2026 Family Survey

Save the Date(s)

Important Upcoming Dates

Thurs., Feb. 12: No school (K-5)
Fri., Feb. 13: No school (K-5)
Mon., Feb. 16: No school all students*

*Contingent weather day

❄️Winter Weather Reminders❄️

Winter weather is here so please take a moment to review our inclement weather procedures. In the event of inclement weather, RUSD reviews reports from the National Weather Service to make a decision about the school day with as much advance notice for families as possible. We aim to notify families the day before if possible.

If schools close due to weather, information will be shared in the following ways:

Emails, automated phone calls and/or texts to parents/guardians
District website (www.rusd.org)
District Facebook page
Local media, including TMJ4, FOX 6, CBS 58, WISN 12 and the Racine Journal Times.

Please take a moment to log in to the Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) to make sure your contact information is up to date so you don't miss important updates.

2026 Goal: Read More!

This year make it your resolution to establish an at-home read-aloud routine! Here are some tips to get started! B

Be sure to check out our Raising Readers Hub too! From read-aloud tips to ways to squeeze more reading into your next trip to the grocery store, it's packed with helpful resources for parents raising readers.

Raising Readers Hub

Help us put more great stories in young hands! We are currently accepting new or gently used children's and young adult books to support students and families in our community. If you have books in good condition that are ready for a second life, please consider donating!

Donations can be dropped off at the RUSD Welcome Center located 3109 Mt. Pleasant Street, Building 1. The Welcome Center is open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thank you!

RUSD's Board of Education is proud to announce that four of the district's community partners were added to the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) Business Honor Roll. The Honor Roll recognizes outstanding local businesses that go above and beyond in support of local schools. Congratulations to Aurora Health Care, City of Racine Fire Department, Kurk, Inc. and the United Way of Racine County and thank you for your essential partnerships!

Upcoming Opportunities

RUSD is hosting ACT Boot Camps on select Saturdays during the school year at rotating locations. Each boot camp runs from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Students can attend any workshop, regardless of their home school. Questions? Email: actbootcamp@rusd.org

Dates & Locations:

Feb. 21: Case High School
Feb. 28: Horlick High School
March 7: Park High School

ACT Boot Camp Registration

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Is your high schooler looking for a job? Consider a Youth Apprenticeship! It's a great way to gain valuable out-of-the-classroom, professional experience while getting paid!

Current Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities

Have a student heading to college? Check out our Scholarship Hub! New scholarships are added often, like this one from the Racine Area Retired Educators Association (RAREA) that awards scholarships to selected high school seniors planning to study in the field of education.

Don't miss out on FREE money and head to our Scholarship Hub today!

Is your middle or high schooler looking for volunteer opportunities? The Racine Founders Rotary Club is hosting a Service Above Self Volunteer Expo Sat., Jan. 31 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Fountain Hall (8505 Durand Ave.). Attendees will be able to check out dozens of service and civic organizations to see what they do for the community and how they can help!

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