Redwood Area School District #2897

Congratulations to our 10/3/25 RV Elementary Cardinal Shout Outs this week. Part of Respect is treating others with care . We can show Respect by holding the door open for someone, raising our hand, or allowing others a chance to play a game at recess or even treating supplies and things we use with care. It can also make us feel like we matter and we belong. We get to create a school community together by showing Respect to others. We are so proud of our students.. It's always a GREAT day to be a Cardinal!!! * Be Respectful * Be Responsible * Be Safe #RedwoodValleyElementary #CharacterStrong #AlwaysTheCardinalWay #Be Respectful #Ohoda

Events today Friday Oct. 3rd

Volleyball at Jimmy Johns Tourney at Marshall HS 5:30pm
Vs. Cedar Mt. and YME.
Results-https://results.advancedeventsystems.com/event/PTAwMDAwNDQzNjQ90/divisions/211320/overview

Football at Home vs. Kimball Cubs
7:00pm
Tailgate meal at 5:30pm
Stream- https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/redwood-falls/organization/7884/redwood-valley-high-school
Online tickets available on Go Fan

Events Today:
JH VB at Home vs. BOLD 4:30 at the RACC
JH FB at Home vs. ACGC 4:30-7th grade followed by 8th.

Cross Country at Olivia Golf Course 4:15pm

Attention Class of 2026 and families!

There will be an Informational Meeting for all Seniors and Senior Families on Monday, October 6th at 5:30 pm. The presentation will be in the Performing Arts Center (PAC). Come and learn about Financial Aid, Scholarships, Applying to College, Senior Year To-Do's and other important information for your student's senior year!

If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Ally Carlson.

Ally Carlson, RVHS School Counselor
acarlson@redwoodareaschools.com
507-637-0955

196 RVHS students achieved 95% attendance, zero unexcused absences, zero tardies, and zero disciplinary referrals in the month of September, making them eligible for a drawing to win a signed Anthony Edwards picture. Congrats to Iris Voglund on winning! Thanks to the Minnesota Timberwolves for the donation. In the month of October, a signed Harrison Smith picture will be available for students who meet the requirements listed above.

RV Middle School Picture Retake Day is October 21st
Form: https://5il.co/3qj3d
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/clients/redwood-valley-middle-school/fall-retake-pictures-10-21-2025-21/optIn

A few of our high school staff wearing orange to acknowledge Truth and Reconciliation Day 🧡.

RVHS Conferences will be held on October 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. In addition, there will be the RVHS Conference Art Show featuring student art from 4-7 p.m. on the same night in the Estebo Hallway. Refreshments will be served by the Foods for Living II students. Hope to see you there!

As part of their exploration of health sciences, RVHS students had the chance to explore biomechanics. Students had 4 stations designed to test different characteristics and limits of the musculoskeletal system as well as the relationship between muscle use and cardiovascular effort.
Speed and Acceleration
Range of Motion - using goniometer
Step Test for VO2Max estimation
Gait - Cadence/velocity/stride length

RVMS Weekly Newsletter https://5il.co/x58y

RVES Newsletter https://5il.co/1qrrh

RVHS Weekly Principal's Message: https://5il.co/2mpfe

It's Minnesota School Board Appreciation month.  Here’s to the Redwood Area School District Board of Education joining @brewerhm in being Relentless for kids and staff! @mnmsba

Congratulations to our 9/26/25 RV Elementary Cardinal Shout Outs this week. Maya Angelou, a teacher, a writer and advocate said, “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. Our words and actions do make a difference with each and every person that we interact with. Respect is seeing good in others and treating them with care. Our students continue to work so hard at Respect. We are so proud of you! It's always a GREAT day to be a Cardinal!!! * Be Respectful * Be Responsible * Be Safe #RedwoodValleyElementary #CharacterStrong #AlwaysTheCardinalWay #Be Respectful #Ohoda

This week's Cardinal Corner is from Principal Elwell at RVES!

Events Today
Day game Volleyball at 12:30 at Wabasso B and C to Follow
Stream- https://stream.isd640.org/

Football at NRHEG 7pm
Stream-https://fan.hudl.com/usa/mn/new-richland/organization/21066/new-richland-high-school

This week, your child learned about “Orange Shirt Day” or also known as Truth and Reconciliation Day. Every year on September 30th, we recognize relatives who lived during the boarding school years. It is important to keep the message “Every Child Matters” as the motto for this day to remind us all that every child and every culture is important. Please help us by honoring this day by wearing ORANGE on Tuesday, September 30th!

The orange shirt has become a symbol of hope, reconciliation and a commitment to a better future. By wearing an orange shirt on September 30th, you make a statement to support reconciliation and commit to the enduring truth that EVERY CHILD MATTERS!

2nd Grade wrapped up a unit on Tall Tales and Fairy Tales with an author read and pancakes. Former staff member and community member Wayne Junker came in to read his book Paul Bunyan and talk about the process of making the book. Afterwards, students enjoyed pancakes that parent volunteers made.

Events today
Tennis at Home Vs. Yellow Medicine East 4:30pm
Cross Country at Home 4:30pm- at Redwood Falls Golf Course
JH VB at New Ulm 4:30 start.

Intro to medical careers students at RVHS got their white coats today as they have completed HIPAA and ethics training and are ready to practice taking vitals. Awesome experience for students!