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.

Schools Of Hope Tutor Program Looking For Volunteers

Want to learn more about the Schools of Hope tutoring program or want to become a volunteer?

Back to School: Fees Parents Should Plan to Pay

Back to school often also means paying fees for books and activities.

5 Things to Do Before School Begins

School starts in roughly a month. Here's a few things to think about before the first day.

Back to School: Only 33 More Days to Go

School starts in four weeks and six days. Here are some important dates middle and high school students need to know between now and then.

'Les Mis' at Case Hits All the Right Notes

The Racine Unified summer musical is "Les Miserables," and the students who tackle these challenging songs are nothing less than amazing. "Bravo" to the orchestra as well.

Schulte School Playground Ready for Playtime

Students at Schulte School will start the new school year with a new playground, thanks to a group of motivated parents.

Congratulations Case High School 2013 Graduates

UPDATE: 2,300 We Energies Customers Without Power

Because of a power outage in southern Racine, Elmwood Park and part of Mount Pleasant, students at Park High School and McKinley Middle School were released from school at 10:30 a.m., just as the power was restored.

All That Glittered and More at Annual Post Prom

Almost 2,000 students from nine schools partied at the annual Rotary Post Prom Saturday at Festival Hall. Share your photos here!

Red Carpet Tickets Still Available for Post Prom

Family and friends can still purchase tickets for red carpet seats Saturday.

Voucher Students Test Scores Lag Behind Peers in RUSD

Reading, math scores of voucher students in private schools are behind their counterparts in public schools, but choice advocates say the numbers don't tell the whole story.

Schulte Playground More Than Halfway to Goal After South Shore Pancake Breakfast

The South Shore Fire Department put on a pancake breakfast Saturday to help the Schulte School PTA raise money for a new playground.

Is $200,000 For A District Superintendent Too Much?

Lolli Haws, the new superintendent for the Racine Unified School District, will be paid $200,000 a year. Some of the superintendents in the larger school district are being paid more, and some less. But is that salary too much?

Schulte School Parents Fundraising for New Playground

It's been over 20 years since Schulte School had new playground equipment. Parents have gotten together to try and raise the $40,000 needed to give students a safer good time on the playground.

Election Preview: Racine Unified School Board

Two incumbents and four newcomers are vying for six seats on the Racine Unified School Board in the April 2 election.

Unified Board Candidates Answer Questions from the Community

The Racine PTA hosted a forum Tuesday for the Racine Unified Board of Education candidates.

Racine Unified Candidate Forum Tuesday at Starbuck

The Racine PTA is hosting a forum for the candidates running for seats on the Racine Unified Board of Education.

Case Eagles Fall to King Generals, 59-43

The J.I. Case Eagles will not make the trek to Madison for the state boys basketball tournament.

Case Eagles Soar Over Milwaukee Hamilton, 67-55

The J.I. Case High School Eagles beat Milwaukee Hamilton Thursday in the WIAA sectional semi-final. They will face Milwaukee King on Saturday.

13 Schools Accepting Racine School Choice Vouchers

There are two new schools in the list for the 2013-14 school year. Applications are now being accepted at most schools. Find out more on how to apply.

Racine Unified Schools Closed Wednesday

District officials made the announcement at 5:20 a.m. Wednesday

Case Wins 54-40 Over Horlick, Faces Hamilton on Thursday

The Case Eagles played a nearly flawless game against the Horlick Rebels Saturday night, beating them 54-40 and moving one step closer to going to the state tournament.

Racine Teams Place Well at State Cheer Competition

The Horlick High School team won state in their category! Teams from Lutheran and St. Cat's placed well today at the state cheer competition in Madison.

Primary Election Preview: RUSD Candidates Share Their Experience

In the first of five stories this week on the Feb. 19 primary election for the Racine Unified School District Board of Education, Patch tells you everything you need to know about the 10 candidates vying for three seats on the board.

Post Prom Moving Back to Festival Hall

The annual prom party will move back to the City of Racine after giving it a go in Sturtevant in 2012.

10 File for 3 Seats on Racine Unified School Board

Two of three incumbents are interested in keeping their seats on the Racine Unified School District's Board of Education.

How Safe Are Our Schools?

Patch surveyed area school districts about security measures in place at their schools. See how Racine Unified compares with other Milwaukee-area districts.

Most Racine Unified Kids Attend School Friday

Many parents chose to keep their kids home Friday after the district acknowledged receiving threats of gun violence. Every threat was investigated and none were found to be credible.

High School Softball Diamond Upgrades Could Cost Racine Unified

Only the diamonds at Case meet new rules so Racine Unified is uncertain if this could cost the district big money.

Let There Be Play

Project targets a revitalized playground for Schulte Elementary School.

Whooping Cough Confirmed at Washington Park High School

Racine Unified made calls to parents Tuesday to alert them about the single case of whooping cough at Washington Park High School.

Great Sounds of Park HS Band and Orchestra Brighten the Rainy Night

Talented groups of students put on a great show for parents Thursday night at Park High School.

'Stomp Out Bullying' Message Marched Home at Schulte School

Schulte School's anti-bullying parade is part of an overall strategy to connect the community with the school.

Racine Unified Runners Go for It at Warrior Invite

Runners from Park and Horlick took to the course at the Cross Country Invitational at Muskego High School Saturday.

Schulte PTA Meeting

State Superintendent Announces $7 Million Plan to Phase Out WKCE Tests

The proposal would replace the current high school assessment system with a four-test ACT suite that would be given to high school students starting in 2014-15.

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