September 2024

A new school year is upon us and we are so excited to have students in our schools again! We look forward to a year filled with exciting learning opportunities, new adventures and unforgettable memories.

Be sure to skim this newsletter each month to stay on top of the latest announcements, events and news from RUSD!

Important Upcoming Dates:

Sept. 20: Third Friday Count (Be here!)
Sept. 27: No school K-5
Oct. 18: No school K-12

We're counting on your child to be in school Friday, Sept. 20. This is one of the most important school days of the year because it's the day the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction counts all students to determine how much funding your child's school will receive to provide a quality education. Help your school get critical funds to positively impact your child's future by making sure your child is in their classroom and on time this Friday, Sept. 20.

Daily attendance is important for all students, from the first day a student attends 4K to graduation day, but we understand that on occasion a child may need to miss a day of school. On those days, please be sure to report your child's absence. In addition to calling a school's attendance line, you can now report absences through your Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Instructions are below.

Download the New RUSD App

We not only got a new, user-friendly website over the summer (click here to check it out!), we also got a new app! Search 'racine unified' in the app or play store, download the app and personalize it to the school your children attend so you don't miss a thing.

Upcoming Opportunities & Events

Are you familiar with Act 20? It states all Wisconsin schools are required to provide science-based early literacy instruction. Learn more about RUSD's literacy instruction and how you support children's literacy development at home at this upcoming Parent University Session:

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 6-7 p.m.

Starbuck International K-8 School

Parent University Calendar of Events

Sign up to be a volunteer for The Walking School Bus! The United Way of Racine County offers this program at Knapp and Julian Thomas Elementary Schools to foster a safe and healthy journey to school for students.

Become a Volunteer

Referendum Work

Students across the district are returning to schools with major facelifts, new additions and more as we work complete work on 2020 Referendum Projects. Click below to see the projects completed so far.

Completed 2020 Referendum Projects

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