Red Wing Schools Appreciation Committee
We are a passionate group of Red Wing moms who came together in 2022 with one mission: to celebrate and appreciate the incredible educators and staff of Red Wing Public Schools. What began with four moms and one heartfelt celebration has grown into a full-fledged annual tradition supported by dedicated volunteers and an outpouring of love from our local community.
Teacher + Staff Appreciation Week 2026
WE ARE CURRENTLY PLANNING ACTIVITIES FOR TEACHER + STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK. STOP BACK FOR MORE INFORMATION!
Every year during National Teacher Appreciation Week, we host a week full of meaningful activities and surprises to recognize the hard work and dedication of District 256 educators and staff. Thanks to the generous support of Red Wing businesses and community members, we’re back for another impactful year, and we’re going bigger than ever!
SAVE THE DATE!
Red Wing After School Appreciation Night
We’re inviting Red Wing Schools teachers and staff to join us for an exclusive after-school celebration Thursday, May 7.
- Tex-Mex Dinner Buffet — Courtesy of the St. James Hotel
- Entertainment from Keegan Quinn + Nick Sparby.
- Door Prizes
- A well-deserved evening of fun, connection and appreciation
This event is exclusively for District 256 staff.
Local Business Promotions | All Week Long, May 3 – May 9, 2026
Check out the Promotions Report Card and full list of sponsors and supporters for Red Wing teacher and staff-exclusive promotions from local Red Wing businesses. Whether it’s coffee, meals or shopping discounts, our community is showing up BIG to say thank you to our educators.
Thank You, Red Wing Community
On behalf of the Red Wing Schools Appreciation Committee, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible businesses and organizations who came together to celebrate and support our teachers and school staff during Teacher Appreciation Week.
Your generosity – through donations, discounts, meals, and gifts – made our educators feel truly valued. From small tokens to big gestures, you reminded them how deeply appreciated they are by this amazing community.
Thanks to you, we were able to wrap our arms around the entire Red Wing School District and say, “THANK YOU for all you do.”
2026 PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES!
St. James Hotel • Elks Lodge, Red Wing • Warwick Construction • Knobelsdorff (KE) • Riester Refrigeration • Mahn Family Funeral Home • Riverbend Flower • Red Wing Confectionery • The Market (Jody Caverly) • Plaas • Eileen Goering Atkinson • Smoking Oak • Hanisch Bakery • Mandy’s Red Wing Arts • Forever Adored Boutique • Whimsy’s by Krista • Maurices • Phileo • J-Nails • Sabes Loft • RipWing CrossFit • 210 Plum Crazy • Kelly’s • Slumberland • Tootsie Too’s • Red Wing Restyle • Rivertown Graphics • Luxe Inflatables • Wells Creek Kennels • Riverside Thrift and Gift • HW Mercantile Ethos • North Star Stitching Studio • Red Wing Chamber of Commerce • Fair Trade Books
Your partnership makes a lasting impact. Together, we are building a community that honors and uplifts its educators, not just during one special week, but all year long.
Red Wing Gives Wish List
Supporting Our Teachers All Year Long
While Teacher Appreciation Week is a special time to recognize the hard work of our educators, we know their dedication extends far beyond five days in May. Many Red Wing teachers and staff consistently go the extra mile, spending their own money on supplies, working after hours, and finding creative ways to enrich the learning experience for their students.
That’s why we’ve launched the Red Wing Gives Wish List, a year-round initiative aimed at lightening the load by connecting educators with the support of our generous community.
Some teachers have already created their own Amazon Wish List, please help fill items as you can!
| Teacher | Amazon Wish List |
| Demi Brunkhorst | Red Wing High School | Wish List 1 |
| Jen Subra | Burnside | Wish List 2 |
How It Works
Educators submit a wish list item or classroom experience they’d love support through THIS FORM, this could be anything from flexible seating to science kits to a class trip.
Our committee works to match these requests with local businesses, donors, and sponsors who want to help make a difference.
This year, we’ll begin by selecting a few wish lists to fulfill as we build a more structured program for future years.
Community members and businesses can email redwingteacherappreciation@gmail.com to fulfill a request.
“We’re just a group of moms who believe in the power of gratitude. Our hope is that every teacher and staff member in Red Wing feels seen, celebrated, and supported, not just for one week, but all year long. When we show up for our educators, we strengthen our whole community.”
Red Wing Schools Appreciation Committee