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The “PowerUp College and Resource Fair” will take place 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside, 900 Wood Road.
Focus group attendees can provide their thoughts about the challenges and opportunities at the college and characteristics they want in a new president.
Pierce was a board member for 16 years, including several as board chairperson.
Listening session attendees said the next president ideally will have a vision for the college, good connections with local employers, experience working in higher education and familiarity with the region.
Raymond School donated about 1,400 pounds of food to the Racine County Food Bank in advance of the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train event in Caledonia.
There will be more than 140 vendors selling arts, crafts and specialty products.
After the ceremony, there will be a reception in the Petretti Fieldhouse.
Children and their families will engage in coding puzzles, learn how AI models work and discover why human oversight is essential when using AI.
More than 90 students in the Horlick vocal music department will perform in the 48th annual event in the Great Hall at The DeKoven Center, 600 21st St.
The station is hosting an open house from 7:30-10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in the Inspire Center at Gateway’s Kenosha Campus
Students turned the food drive into a school competition, which is likely part of the reason why there were far more donations than the students’ goal of 500 items.
The product is intended to help with virtual reality and hands-on learning.
The 2025-26 final budget proposal includes the elimination of 35.22 full-time equivalent staff positions.
The Racine Unified School District Board during its business meeting Monday approved the purchase of a “zSpace” educational resource at a maximum cost of $199,969 over two years.
The Racine Unified School District Board approved its 2025-26 final budget during its business meeting Monday.
Once the building is demolished, RUSD plans to maintain ownership of the property at 915 Romayne Ave.
Of the 14 public school districts in Racine County, only two did not meet expectations.
Racine Unified earned a two-star rating on the state’s latest report card, falling just short of meeting expectations. Here’s how each school performed.
He is not seeking reelection because he believes the school district has improved from when he first joined the board, and he wants to spend more time with family.
The Brookwood Foundation donated the money to the college to improve its athletics program and create a Regenerative Environmental Research Collaborative.
The profile aims to describe to applicants across the U.S. the benefits and challenges of leading the technical college with campuses in Racine, Kenosha and Elkhorn.
Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary is for sale at an asking price of $975,000.
The board also tabled a referral regarding board member pay.
After more than 50 years, Molla Anam realized his dream of earning an advanced degree.
The free event takes place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the college’s Todd Wehr Center, 2001 Alford Park Drive.
Applications will be accepted through Feb. 28.
The open seat is for a part-time appointment as an employee member from Kenosha County.
S.C. Johnson workers and their families will be supporting “Fisk Johnson Match Day” as volunteer bell ringers at red kettle locations.
A Jan. 20 hearing will determine how much property owner Daniel Riedel could receive from the school, which is trying to acquire 80 acres of his land.
The initiative is set to start in the spring semester, which begins Jan. 28.
Most school referendums were approved during 2025.
Schools opened, expanded and closed at Racine Unified in 2025.
Schools are scored on a 100-point scale weighted for factors including poverty rate.
Schools and districts are scored on a 100-point scale weighted for factors including a district’s poverty rate.
Schools and districts are scored on a 100-point scale weighted for factors including poverty rate.
Of the seven Racine County private schools that received report cards, four exceeded expectations and three met expectations.
Because performance benchmarks changed, 2024-25 scores should not be directly compared with prior years.
Morgan Phillips started as Gateway interim president July 1 and will lead the college through the end of June 2026.
Kelly hopes to increase enrollment by talking consistently with parents and community members about CCHS.
The K-8 district realigned its elementary schools for 2025-26 with the goal of more efficiently serving students and families.
UGHS is seeking to purchase 80 acres from Daniel Riedel so it can expand the high school campus and facilities.
Snow fell as families took photos at the "candy village" Tuesday at Jellystone Park.
The free event takes place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, at the college’s Todd Wehr Center, 2001 Alford Park Drive.
Racine Rotary is hosting the first “Service Above Self” expo from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Fountain Banquet Hall.
After recently being named “Mrs. Southeast,” Grace Allen will represent the area March 28 in Wausau.
Salvatore Giunta will be the keynote speaker at a free program scheduled for 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29, at UGHS, 3433 S. Colony Ave.
To use the pantry, people need photo identification and a piece of mail from the past 30 days verifying their Racine County address.
In the new role, Steve Scherer will focus on student-centered outreach efforts and communicating UW-Parkside’s value.
The increase in property taxes was caused by several factors outside of RUSD’s control, include the state not funding a general school aid increase, increasing voucher school funding and rising local property values.
Primaries, if necessary, will be held Feb. 17.
In the survey, 66% of residents said they have a favorable opinion of the Wisconsin Technical College System, up from 52% in 2022.
Those priorities include state funding for K-12 education and transparent voucher school funding.
Racine Mayor Cory Mason lauded the Racine Dominican Sisters for their “profound and lasting impact” in the area.
He was reappointed in 2023 to his seventh term on the Gateway Board.
Racine County residents interested in the open Gateway Technical College Board seat must apply by Feb. 23.
Wisconsin’s open enrollment application for 2026-27 begins Monday and runs through April 30.
The free luncheon, which will be hosted by the Business and Professional Coalition, is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19.
The goal is to “promote inclusivity for everyone, especially the students that don’t feel included in school."
The Gateway Board is searching for a permanent president, and candidates have until March 4 to apply.
The new building will focus on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education.
Wisconsin’s open enrollment application for 2026-27 begins Monday and runs through April 30.
Willa Modder will play the cello Sunday at Carnegie Hall in New York City.
UGHS is seeking to purchase 80 acres from Riedel so it can expand the high school campus and facilities.
More than 170 students from 18 schools are expected to participate.
Ashleigh Henrichs was chosen during a Feb. 2 Gateway appointment committee meeting.
The award is given annually.
In September 2025, a judge ruled Riedel was entitled to have UGHS cover his attorney and expert costs associated with the district’s ongoing condemnation of 80 acres of Riedel’s land.
Work began earlier this year to make the high school — which has about 1,000 students — more safe, spacious and accessible.
UGHS is seeking to purchase 80 acres from Daniel Riedel so it can expand the high school campus and facilities.
The high school is seeking to acquire 80 acres from Daniel Riedel via eminent domain.
However, district cannot acquire the 80 acres until it has paid $2.4 million to the Racine County Clerk of Circuit Court and received a court order.
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside Master of Business Administration program was recently recognized as one of the best in the state.
The university plans to integrate artificial intelligence into curriculum and campus operations.
Ambassador nominees are chosen based on character, positive attitude, leadership abilities, personal goals, communication skills, enthusiasm and self-confidence.
Starting March 2, families can enroll their children in kindergarten at Racine Unified School District in 2026-27.
Hundreds of people explored the new Red Apple K-8 STEAM School during a Monday open house.
Plaintiffs include school districts, education unions, education advocacy organizations, parents and students.
Students who receive foundation scholarships are 27% more likely to graduate by their third year than their peers.
"The Rhythm of Our Culture” is set for 6-8 p.m.
The Gateway Technical College Board of Trustees ad hoc committee approved a list of 13 questions for permanent president semifinalists during interviews in March.
Gateway Technical College is hosting a March 26 conference aimed at connecting students and employers.
He faces a felony charge of endangering safety — reckless use of a firearm; misdemeanor possession of a firearm on school grounds; and misdemeanor disorderly conduct.
Robert Bohmann and Jason Szemborski are the incumbents, and Pattie Morales is the challenger.
The UGHS youth apprenticeship program is done in partnership with Gateway Technical College and several other area high schools.
“Girls Can Do It Too!" by Kidia Burns aims to get girls interested in nontraditional and trades careers.
The goal is to improve student outcomes by strengthening relationships between educators and families.
More than 100 people attended the panel discussion at the Carthage College Todd Wehr Center about the challenges, rewards and evolution of the…
Students and staff filled their plates with food and desserts during a Thanksgiving feast Tuesday at the R.E.A.L. School, 10116 Stellar Ave., …
A Union Grove property owner could receive fees from the high school trying to acquire his land, but the amount is not determined.
Twelve Racine students' art will be featured in the 2026 City of Racine Financial Empowerment Center calendar.
