High school girls in Racine will soon have the opportunity to play flag football through a new NFL Girls Flag Football League, launched with support from NFL FLAG and Green Bay Packers legend Donald Driver. Beginning in Fall 2026, female students in grades 9–12 from Racine Unified, Kenosha Unified, and Whitefish Bay School Districts will be able to compete in the growing sport.

More than 500 eighth-grade girls from Racine Unified School District (RUSD) recently visited the University of Wisconsin–Parkside for a day of hands-on STEM exploration designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and introduce future career paths. Hosted by Girls Inc. of Southeast Wisconsin, the 13th annual GEMS Conference connects students with real-world opportunities through interactive workshops led by STEM professionals and educators, giving participants a closer look at careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.