Sonnenberg Schools buying Jefferson Lighthouse building from RUSD From the RUSD Board recent stories series RYAN PATTERSON Mar 25, 2026 Mar 25, 2026 Updated Apr 7, 2026 × RYAN PATTERSON Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save RACINE — The former Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary has been sold.kAm%96 #24:?6 &?:7:65 $49@@= s:DEC:4E q@2C5 5FC:?8 2 3FD:?6DD >66E:?8 |@?52J 2AAC@G65 E96 D2=6 @7 E96 3F:=5:?8 2E `faa (] $:IE9 $E] E@ $@??6?36C8 $49@@=D 7@C Shfd[___[ H9:49 H2D E96 5:DEC:4E’D 2D<:?8 AC:46]k^Am Jefferson Lighthouse Elementary, 1722 W. Sixth St., was put up for sale in late November at an asking price of $975,000. RYAN PATTERSON kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ !6E6C #6J?@=5D[ #&$s 49:67 @A6C2E:@?D @77:46C[ E96C6 H:== 36 2 3F:=5:?8 :?DA64E:@? 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Sixth St., which was built in 1899, was put on the market in late November at an asking price of $975,000. RYAN PATTERSON kAm%96 7@C>6C y6776CD@? {:89E9@FD6 3F:=5:?8 H2D AFE @? E96 >2C<6E k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^;@FC?2=E:>6D]4@>^?6HD^=@42=^65F42E:@?^2CE:4=604ce`3de_\344`\ce5`\3363\6332_3ddb5b`]9E>=Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm:? }@G6>36C a_adk^2m]k^AmkAm%96 3F:=5:?8[ H9:49 @A6?65 :? `ghh[ 4=@D65 2E E96 6?5 @7 E96 a_ab\ac D49@@= J62C]k^Am Recent RUSD high school stories Education RUSD early graduate working full-time at DeltaHawk RYAN PATTERSON Updated Mar 18, 2026 Isabella Strasser works full-time at DeltaHawk Engines and likes showing what she can do in a male-dominated industry. Education Racine, Kenosha county students qualify for state SkillsUSA event HOLLY GILVARY Feb 15, 2026 Twenty Racine County students and 11 Kenosha County students earned medals at Friday's regional SkillsUSA competition in Sturtevant. Education SkillsUSA regional event set for Friday at S.C. 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Education RUSD early graduate working full-time at DeltaHawk RYAN PATTERSON Updated Mar 18, 2026 Isabella Strasser works full-time at DeltaHawk Engines and likes showing what she can do in a male-dominated industry.
Education Racine, Kenosha county students qualify for state SkillsUSA event HOLLY GILVARY Feb 15, 2026 Twenty Racine County students and 11 Kenosha County students earned medals at Friday's regional SkillsUSA competition in Sturtevant.
Education SkillsUSA regional event set for Friday at S.C. Johnson iMET Center, RYAN PATTERSON Feb 11, 2026 More than 170 students from 18 schools are expected to participate.
High schools, Racine Fire Dept. compete in chili cook-off RYAN PATTERSON Updated Mar 18, 2026 Pleasant aromas filled the air Thursday during the fourth annual chili cook-off. Horlick High School culinary students won the competition.
Education Case High School teacher writes book about girls in trades jobs RYAN PATTERSON Updated Mar 18, 2026 “Girls Can Do It Too!" by Kidia Burns aims to get girls interested in nontraditional and trades careers.
Education Community gathers for fourth Case HS food truck feast RYAN PATTERSON Updated Apr 7, 2026 Culinary students made meals for community members Wednesday during the fourth annual food truck event at Case High School, 7345 Washington Av…
Education Park High School senior assisting young students at Bull Early Education Center RYAN PATTERSON Updated Apr 7, 2026 Since September, Jimmy Boatner has helped teach 4-year-olds at the Bull Early Education Center.
