Red Wing High School teachers and staff want the best for each and every student. We believe that every student can learn and deserves an innovative and meaningful educational experience. Under the leadership of Principal Joshua Fuchs, we are:
- Identifying and activating student strengths,
- Building relationships,
- Amplifying student voice.
We are next generation Red Wing Public Schools, and our students are our future.
NEWS
Update your child’s immunization records by Nov. 4
All Red Wing Public Schools students must be up-to-date on their immunizations and provide a copy of the updated immunization record to their building nurse
Medication orders need a physician’s signature; it’s the law
The district must have a physician’s order on file before giving prescription medications during the school day. This is state law. Medication also must be supplied
Measles outbreak remains a concern
Minnesota is currently experiencing a measles outbreak. Since May, the Minnesota Department of Health has reported 106 cases since May, including about 15 since students
RWHS ‘Club fair’ coming Oct. 2
On Wednesday, Oct. 2, RWHS will hold a “club fair” during the new enrichment period. Students may sign up for more than one club to
RWHS Today
Important information for the upcoming week can always be found in the latest RWHS Newsletter found in the folder linked above.
Student services
RWHS COUNSELORS
Amber Pauley
8-12th grade students with last names L-Z
Mrs. Pauley will be on maternity leave through 11/18/24. Long term sub info will be posted when available.
Make an appointment.
Kara Gulbro
8-12th grade students with last names A-K (and L-Z through October)
Make an appointment.
Students must meet with high school counselors to determine eligibility and classes to be enrolled in while attending the program. Parents will complete the Credit Recovery Application with their child and return it to their counselor for signatures.
Attendance
Night School meets during the school year weekly and Summer School runs for 3 weeks in June. Students have a limited time period to make up courses, therefore attendance is expected. Extracurricular activities will not excuse a student from class.
Instructional Program
Credit Recovery is completed through an online curriculum. However, teachers are on site during credit recovery to assist students. .
For more information contact Nicky Larson, the Credit Recovery coordinator.
College credit options at RWPS
Red Wing High School Dual Credit Opportunities
Several options are available for RWHS students to earn college credit including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Concurrent Enrollment, and College-Level Examination Programs. Contact a counselor for further information regarding any of these programs.
Advanced Placement Courses
AP courses are college level courses that help students prepare for the rigor of college. Students can opt to take an end of course exam that may earn them college credit. RWHS offers the following Advanced Placement courses:
AP Biology
AP Calculus
AP Chemistry
AP Economics
AP Human Geography
AP Language & Composition
AP Literature & Composition
AP Physics
AP Studio Art
AP U.S. History
AP World History
Not all classes are offered every year.
Concurrent Enrollment Courses
In Concurrent Enrollment Courses students are dually enrolled at Minnesota State College Southeast and RWHS. Students must apply to the college, meet grade-point average and Accuplacer requirements to qualify for college credit.
For more information about concurrent enrollment courses through our partnership with Minnesota State College Southeast, click HERE.
College in the Schools
Several of our courses are qualified as College In the School courses, where students are dually enrolled at the University of Minnesota and RWHS. Students must meet GPA requirements to qualify to earn college credit.
Project Lead the Way
Students can opt to take an end-of -assessment in PLTW courses in order to obtain college credit. Students can choose to obtain these credits from the University of Minnesota, St. Cloud State University or Minnesota State University – Mankato.
Intro to Engineer and Design – 3 credits
Principals of Engineering – 3 credits
Digital Electronics – 3 credits
Civil Engineering – 3 credits
College-level Examination Programs
These courses will result in agreements between Red Wing High School and selected post-secondary schools in southern Minnesota that will provide curricula allowing advanced standing for students in post -secondary technical programs upon exam completion. There are a variety of courses in Agriculture, Business, Family & Consumer Sciences, Industrial Technology and Media Arts. Students can refer to the RWHS Program of Studies for eligible courses.
Post-Secondary Education Options (PSEO)
Post-secondary Education Options (PSEO) is an opportunity for eligible high school students to enroll in college or university courses that earn credits simultaneously for both their high school diploma and their college degree. Students should work with their counselor to arrange this to be sure all requirements are met before, during and after the course.
Accuplacer Tests
Community and technical Colleges require students to take placement tests. Many use the Accuplacer test. The results of these tests determine what level Math and English classes students will take at the college. It is important to do well on these tests so students won’t have to take remedial classes. There are websites that have information on these tests, one is College Board Accuplacer information.
The Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program allows public and nonpublic students in grades 10, 11 and 12 to earn college credit while still in high school through enrollment in and successful completion of college nonsectarian courses at eligible postsecondary institutions.
Each participating college or university sets its own admissions requirements. Eleventh and 12th-grade students may take PSEO courses on a full- or part-time basis; 10th-graders are eligible to enroll in PSEO on a more limited basis.
Students must meet the residency and eligibility requirements and abide by participation limits specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 124D.09.
Interested in learning more about PSEO?
Visit the Minnesota Department of Education PSEO webpage.
How to get started:
- Watch the PSEO INFORMATION SESSION recorded Nov. 29, 2023, during RWHS fall conferences.
- Visit Minnesota State College Southeast’s PSEO page.
- Research what college you would like to do PSEO through and confirm if you meet their admissions requirements.
- Notify your high school counselor by May 30 of your interest in doing PSEO,
All students in grades 8-12 are eligible to use the Red Wing High School Food Pantry, located near the nurse’s office. Students can talk to a counselor, teacher or the nurse to get connected, then will be sent home regularly with a discreet bag of food or self-care products as needed.
Students are kept anonymous, and there is no limit on how many times a student may use the pantry. No appointment is necessary.
For more information, stop by to see Vikki LeClaire or send her an email request, email request.
Contacts
Principal
Joshua Fuchs
jjfuchs@rwps.org
651-385-4602
Assistant Principal
Mandy Stokes
amstokes@rwps.org
651-385-4605
Assistant Principal
Robin Pagel
rspagel@rwps.org
651-385-4616
Assistant to the Principal
Bethany Borgschatz
baborgschatz@rwps.org
651-385-4603
RWHS Attendance
651-385-4660 (attendance line)
Registrar/Counseling & SPED Secretary
Tina Wronski Grinager
twgrinager@rwps.org
651-385-4612
Activities Director
Paul Hartmann
pmhartmann@rwps.org
651-385-4691
Activities Secretary
Taylor Becker
tebecker@rwps.org
651-385-4614
School Nurse
Vicki LeClaire
vlleclaire@rwps.org
651-385-4611
For Spanish assistance:
Jeimmy Yusty Rojas
jyusty-rojas@rwps.org
651-385-4607
TEACHER CONTACTS
The easiest way to contact your child’s teacher is via StudentVUE/ParentVue.
You may also look up a staff member in our RWHS Staff Directory.