The REAL School

10/01/2026

🎓 TODAY'S THE DAY! The 2027-28 FAFSA is OPEN!

If you're planning to attend college, technical college or another eligible postsecondary program, now is the time to take the first step toward accessing financial aid.

Apply today at https://studentaid.gov/

If you experience a slow website or a delay today, don't panic. Make a calendar reminder to come back and complete it later.

Need help? Reach out to your school, college financial aid office or a FAFSA support partner in your community.

Your postsecondary future starts with this step!

09/24/2026

The FAFSA opens in one week!

Let's bust a FAFSA myth:

❌ MYTH: "I probably won't qualify for financial aid, so I don't need to complete the FAFSA."
✅ FACT: You won't know what financial aid you may be eligible for until you complete the FAFSA.

The FAFSA can help determine eligibility for federal financial aid, and FAFSA information is also used by colleges and states when determining aid. Don't count yourself out before you apply.

As with everything, beware of scams and fraud! https://studentaid.gov/ is the ONLY official website to complete the FAFSA.

The 2027-28 FAFSA opens October 1.
Get ready now: https://studentaid.gov/articles/things-you-need-for-fafsa/

09/17/2026

🎓 2 WEEKS UNTIL THE FAFSA OPENS!

So, what exactly is the FAFSA?

FAFSA stands for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. It is the form students complete to apply for federal financial aid to help pay for college, technical college and other eligible postsecondary education and training.

Completing the FAFSA can help determine your eligibility for federal grants, work-study and student loans. Colleges and universities may also use FAFSA information when determining eligibility for their own financial aid.

And here's the important part: You won't know what financial aid you may be eligible for until you complete the FAFSA.

The 2027-28 FAFSA opens October 1 for students planning to attend school during the 2027-28 academic year.

Start learning about the FAFSA now so you're ready when it opens.

Learn more: https://www.ed.gov/higher-education/paying-college/fafsar-what-you-need-know

07/27/2026

Summer Orientation dates are set for incoming 6th graders and new to R.E.A.L. 9th graders!

In preparation for welcoming our incoming 6th graders and new to R.E.A.L. 9th graders, we are holding 2 summer orientations! Each orientation will be focused on welcoming our new students, building tours, team building and helping students prepare for joining our family! These events are for students only and will have current R.E.A.L. School staff and students leading the activities.

Incoming 6th graders:

August 18, 2026
8 am - 4 pm

Incoming 9th graders:

August 19, 2026
8 am - 4 pm

Students should wear comfortable shoes and clothes suitable for moving around and participating in multiple activities. Students should dress for the weather, as we may be outside at times. Our building is air conditioned and can get chilly, so layers are suggested. Students need to bring a sack lunch and refillable water bottle as well.

Door 4, the Field House entrance, will be used for these events and will open for students at 7:30 am.

Please call 262-664-8101 with any questions regarding orientation.

We look forward to meeting our new students!

06/15/2026

It’s time to complete your annual registration!

We hope your family is enjoying a great start to summer! To ensure your child is ready for next scho...

05/28/2026

Our 6th graders got to safely experience the mighty power of a tornado as they created vortexes in Laura E's classroom.

05/22/2026

Wisconsin not being able to decide what season it is couldn't keep our seniors from having a great last field trip to Devil's Lake!

05/20/2026

College Signing Day 2026: Another amazing group of seniors committing to continued learning and making our community even greater!

05/11/2026

Congratulations, Isaiah!!

Racine junior Isaiah Ivey is one of 100 students nationwide chosen for the LEDA Scholars Program, during which he will spend five weeks at Princeton and Yale this summer. Read more at the link in the comments.

04/23/2026

Have you ever wondered why you go from feeling perfectly healthy to a little feverish to can't get out bed in zero to 24 hours or how valuable time is when it comes to saving for your future? If so, ask a junior here at REAL to explain to you the magic of compounding from their lessons on exponential functions!