School To Host Color Run

The students of Racine Alternative Learning will host the inaugural community-wide My School Color Run.

What Does Walker's $100M School Safety Plan Mean For Unified?

You might be wondering what impact this might have for the Racine Unified School District. We asked, and we got this answer:

170 Walk Out Of Union Grove High School For Parkland

Union Grove High School students were supported by district officials for their right to free speech as they supported Parkland students.

Watch: Wisconsin School's Parkland Video Is Show-Stopper

If you were to spend 1 minute learning how students show empathy for Parkland school shooting victims, this would be it:

McKinley Middle School To Reopen Friday Following Threat

Additional security personnel will be on-hand Friday the day after an apparent threat caused the closure of McKinley Middle School Thursday.

Racine Educators, Police: Talk To Your Kids About School Threats

Officials said making threats could lead to a class I Felony charge and can result in up to 3 1/2 years in prison and a fine up to $10,000.

Thurwanger Named To Dean's List

Allison Thurwanger, of Racine, was named to the fall 2017 dean's list at the University of Findlay.

RUSD Superintendent Takes Iowa Post

Lolli Haws was given a three-year contract beginning July 1, with a salary of $235,000 for the first year.

Giving Thanks: Students Learn The Power Of Helping

When an eighth grader walked into her counselor's office, after having a rough time at school, it ended up with the entire school helping.

RUSD Passes School Report Card; Secession Law Takes Hit

School report cards came out, and RUSD earned a passing grade. A state law governing a breakup of the district takes a big hit.

Surprise $100,000 Donation Funds New Special Needs Playground

A surprise donation of $100,000 by a Waukesha woman means Wadewitz Elementary School is poised to get a special-needs playground.

Meet 'A.C.' Racine's Lone National Merit Scholarship Finalist

17-year-old Case High School senior Achintya Krishnan is RUSD's lone National Merit Scholarship finalist - and he likes to tell jokes.

New RUSD Mobile App To Connect Parents With Information

Parents of Racine Unified School District students can now check on important school-related information through a new mobile phone app.

$500,000 Donation To UW-Parkside For Science Lab

The newly upgraded lab is expected to better help students prepare for careers in the sciences.

Racine School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Racine? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

Gov. Scott Walker Signs New Voucher School Bill Into Law

The new bill lifts some academic requirements of voucher schools while requiring employee background checks.

Lighthouse Brigade Earns 2017 MACBDA Championship

The Brigade, with a season high score of 91.4, took first place and the title of 2017 MACBDA Champion with their show , “Puppet Master."

'She Said Yes!' Surprise Marriage Proposal Held in Kindergarten Class Where Couple First Met

See video and read the story of how a couple who met in kindergarten and lost contact for 40 years became engaged where they first met.

Racine Teens From Park High School Go Viral After Wearing Matching Jeans With Principal

The principal teased the boys when they arrived at school with the same flashy jeans and soon received a pair of his own.

Gilmore Music Department Sweeps Competition at Heritage Festival in New Orleans

The Gilmore Music department took home Gold in every single category, marking only the second time that has happened in eight years.

DPI Report Cards Were Released Thursday: Here's How RUSD Performed

Every RUSD school received report cards from the State DPI Thursday. Here is how they fared:

Top 10 Salaries Racine Unified School District 2015-16

New salary figures were released this week for the 2015-16 school year from the State Department of Public Instruction.

Google Executive Shaun Aukland Returns to Case High School

The 2006 Case High School graduate has traveled the world, but traveled back to Case this week to speak with students about going to college

SEE Your Future Expo Offers Students Opportunities to Explore College and Careers

With Career Academies underway at Case, Park and Horlick, this expo will give 9th-graders an early look at career paths.

2 Racine-Area High School Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists -- None Listed from RUSD

The names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists were announced this week.

PATCH REPORT: The State of Racine Unified School Suspension/Expulsion Rates

We crunched the numbers by school, and by incident type to show you how Racine Unified school suspension/expulsion rates compare statewide.

Herb Kohl Funds 700 Projects for Wisconsin Teachers on DonorsChoose.org on First Day of School

In total, 600 Wisconsin teachers will receive materials for approximately 43,000 students. Find out which projects he funded in Racine.

New School Bus Law Now in Effect

Drivers who disobey new law face fines and points

Wisconsin Transgender Student Sues School District in Federal Court

Lawsuit alleges district forced him to wear bracelet identifying him as transgender, ignored Title IX laws.

Fine Arts School Has A New Principal

The announcement has yet to be made public, but Tequila Kurth, formerly of MPS, has been listed as the new principal.

By the Numbers: Racine Graduation Rates Dip in 2015 After 4-Year Reported Increase

Racine Unified graduates were below state averages across all ethnic groups, but are still higher than 2011 rates.

Racine Celebrates Ten IB Full Diploma Candidates

All 10 students are from Case High School, the Racine Unified School District high school that offers International Baccalaureate program.

Today's College Grads Won't Be Able to Retire Until They're 73

Student loan debt likely will force today's college grads to work longer.

Walden Middle and High Schools Accepting Applications

Parents interested in sending their student(s) to Walden can find applications on the school's website or at the school's main office.

Great Back to School Breakfast Ideas for Kids

Help your little one get a good start to the day with these easy-to-make, healthy morning meals.

Can Smartphones Make Smart Students? Schools Think So

No more pencils, no more books. iPads, smartphones and other technology find their way into the classroom.

Suave Washes Away the Competition (Sponsored)

Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.

Back to School: Your Photos

We want to see those shining smiles from the first day of school.

5 Laugh-Out-Loud Blogs to Start the School Year

You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.

Back To School Picks: 10 Cool Backpacks & Where To Buy Them

Sending your children back to school tends to bring out a little anxiety in parents. You want to buy the cool stuff, but not spend a lot of money or time in the process. So we've made that decision making process easier for you.