
RWHS Student Newsletter
October 30-November 5, 2023

This week at RWHS...
Monday, January 8:
- 8 days left of semester 1
Tuesday, January 9:
- Winger Study, 3:25-4:30pm
Wednesday, January 10:
- Winger Study, 3:25-4:30pm
Thursday, January 11:
- Winger Study, 3:25-4:30pm
Friday, January 12:
- Activities grade check
Weekend:
Information for RWHS students
RWHS students will be in session 8:40 a.m. to 3:20 p.m.
RWHS office: (651) 385 - 4600
To report an absence, late arrival, early pickup: 651-385-4660
For questions about attendance: 651-385-4615 or rwhsattendance@rwps.org
Intérprete en Español
¡Bienvenido! Por favor contáctenos directamente para asistencia en español.
Jeimmy Yusty-Rojas
651-385-4607
Semester Change Information
Semester 1 FINALS schedule
Note: we will run on a regular bell schedule each day
- 15th: NO SCHOOL
- 16th: Hours 1, 3, 5 & 7 finals (attend ALL classes)
- 17th: Hours 2, 4, 6 finals (attend ALL classes)
- 18th: Makeup and extension lessons (attend ALL classes)
- Each course is required to have a cumulative Final exam, presentation or project. Be in communication with your teachers as to what this Final is for each course so you are prepared!
- 19th: NO SCHOOL
- 22nd: Start Semester 2
End of Semester 1 Reminders
- Be in communication with each teacher about expectations and/or deadlines for missing work or current assignments
- Know what your Final for each course will consist of
- Be checking the StudentVUE gradebook regularly
Semester 2 Schedules
Semester 2 schedules are available for viewing on StudentVUE.
Please make an appointment with your counselor to make schedule changes.
Amber Pauley, 10th & 12th grade counselor
To make an appointment with Mrs. Pauley, please click here.
Brian Buechner, 9th & 11th Grade Counselor
To make an appointment with Mr. Buechner, please click here.
Kara Gulbro, 8th Grade Counselor
To make an appointment with Ms. Gulbro, please click here.
Student Support
WINGER STUDY is back!
Winger Study is after school time available to all RWHS students to have a space and resources to help complete homework or get help on classwork. All are welcome! Winger Study runs Tuesday-Thursday from 3:25-4:30 in the IMC.
VIDEO with information about our Winger After School Programs!
RWHS Counseling Team
10th & 12th grade counselor
To make an appointment with Mrs. Pauley, please click here.
Brian Buechner
9th & 11th Grade Counselor
To make an appointment with Mr. Buechner, please click here.
Kara Gulbro
8th Grade Counselor
To make an appointment with Ms. Gulbro, please click here.
Red Wing College Promise
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
An initiative of Minnesota State College Southeast and the Jones Family Foundation
Preguntas Más Frecuentes (FAQs)
Diane Jacobson, M.A.
Red Wing College Promise Navigator
Minnesota State College Southeast
651-385-6412
diane.jacobson@southeastmn.edu
Make an appointment with Diane at Red Wing High school, MSCS Red Wing/Winona campuses, or online
Transportation Reminders
Download the Bus App!
You can track your bus by downloading the FirstView app and entering the code 6PD6. This app is a GREAT tool to see where your bus is and arrange notifications when it is near your home. With the weather getting colder and snowier, route times may differ slightly and the app will be your guide to staying warm and safe while you wait for the bus!
First Student (General busing questions): (651) 388 - 8244
Transportation (Bus routing): (651) 385 - 4795
Nutrition Services News
RWHS Food Pantry
We know that a full tummy means a brain that's ready to learn! Thanks to generous donations from our community, RWHS has a food pantry accessible to ALL students grades 8-12. Students can leave school with a very discreet bag of food or personal care items to take home to their family-for free. There are no restrictions on who can use this or how many times.
Contact the nurse, your counselor or a teacher to sign up.
You may also email nurse Vikki at vlleclaire@rwps.org.
RWHS Shout-Outs
- Abby Lamoreux: She has been doing an amazing job with her role as the Student Body President for Student Council. She is very dedicated, organized, and takes the initiative to get things done. Because of her leadership, Student Council really tried to do a lot of activities for the students, and I appreciate all her hard work with everything! - Nikki Roschen
- Dee Cooper: Dee has been very innovative and creative with her production of the videos to promote activities sponsored by Student Council. I appreciate her enthusiasm and ability to coordinate all the people participating in the videos and activities of Student Council. Her positive attitude and energy really helps the atmosphere of RWHS! - Nikki Roschen
- Elaina Borgschatz: She did a fantastic job helping out with the holiday activities before break. Her artwork for the candy grams was so creative and festive, and she organized everything that needed to be done for the door decorating contest. Her dedication and attention to details is much appreciated! - Nikki Roschen
- Sabrina Cook: She has been an important part of producing the videos Student Council has made to promote our fundraiser for the Make-A-Wish foundation and for the holiday activities. She has done a nice job editing the videos and getting them ready quickly for everyone to enjoy. I appreciate all the hard work she has put into this! -Nikki Roschen
- Quiet lunch students: Thanks for being respectful of the others when they were doing a clay project during lunch. I appreciate it! -Mrs. Annmarie
- Nathan Early: He helped take down P.E. equipment when the majority of his classmates did not. This was greatly appreciated, highlighting Nathan’s excellent character and being a tremendous help. Thank you Nathan! -Mr. Hovelson
- Tristan Wilcznska, Aiden Flueger, Mason Westerberg: Congrats on currently being in 1st place in Junior High Math League! Excellent work!! -Mrs. Mikkelson
- Jonah P, Evan N, Ben S, Jamison P: Thank you for coming in to school over break and helping to build the set and props for the musical. Your help is much appreciated. - Ms. B and Ms. Johanna
- Liliana Ladson: Lilly demonstrated strong perseverance throughout the Small Book Shelf unit. She had some setbacks when her work was lost early on but she was resilient and persevered through the hardship to finish strong with a high quality product at the end. Bravo! -Mr. Richardson
- Thank you to our RWHS students who helped present our RWPS Flight Paths Program to Senator Klobuchar on Friday!
Technology Services
StudentVUE
Struggling with your StudentVUE password? Is your account disabled?
Email Mrs. Borgschatz and she will help you out!
Activities Announcements
Make sure to get your tickets for the RWHS musical "Beauty and the Beast" January 25-28 at the Sheldon Theatre!
Activity Grade Check Dates
Please review the RWHS Activities Academic Eligibility Policy HERE. Grade checks will be completed on the following dates:
Community Connections
Upcoming Important Dates at RWHS
January 12: Activities grade check
January 15: No Students
January 16-18: Semester 1 FINALS, regular bell schedule each day
- 16th: 1, 3, 5 & 7 finals
- 17th: 2, 4, 6 finals
- 18th: Makeup and extension lessons
January 18: End of Semester 1
January 19: No Students, Staff Work Day
January 25-28: "Beauty and the Beast" at the Sheldon Theatre