As part of the School District’s Access and Transition Program that works to increase employment for youth with disabilities, our students invited their legislators to work last month. Senator Patty Schachtner and Representative Shannon Zimmerman joined the students at their various worksites including Knoke’s Chocolates, Croix Gear, and Christian Community Homes.

Did you know…

• People with disabilities have a 48% higher tenure at their jobs as compared to their peers.
• People with disabilities have 34% fewer safety accidents.
• Absenteeism is 40% less than that of their peers.
• 90% of people with disabilities perform equal to, or better than that of their peers.

Are you a community partner who wants to get involved with this amazing program? Contact Robin Rivard at rivardre@hudsonraiders.org.

The S.A.D.D. student group at the High School recently held a “Tie a Blanket” party and asked advisories to make their own blankets.  All of the tie blankets will be delivered to Northwest Passage in Grantsburg, WI and Children’s Hospital of Minneapolis for their younger patients who won’t be home for the holidays and winter break. During the blanket party, ten (10) blankets were made with the help of our amazing HHS students!

The Hudson Rhinestone Raiders showcased their talent and dance routines with their counterparts from Stillwater and St. Croix Central High Schools.