GRAD NIGHT BUS SIGN-UPS!
On May 22nd PTSA representatives will be in the cafeteria during lunch to help seniors sign-up for the Grad Night party buses. Only seniors who have purchased their ticket and turned in their signed release form will be allowed to sign-up. E-mails with the release form were sent to the parents of all seniors who purchased tickets. If you can't find that e-mail, the release form can also be found at
redmondhsptsa.org
on the Grads-->Grad Night page. This form can be turned into the front office at RHS. We will have 50 seniors per bus so make sure to get your paperwork done so you can sign up with your friends and ensure that you are all on the same bus.
BACCALAUREATE AUDITIONS
Want to contribute to this inspiring event? We are looking for emcees, musicians, speakers, flag bearers, dancers, artists of all kinds to participate. Pick up an application in the front office or ask one of the music & art teachers when you are in class. Applications can be turned in at the front office and are due by May 18th. Auditions will be May 21-24 in the choir/orchestra room after school by appointment. Baccalaureate is Friday, June 15th at 7PM in the RHS Gym. Questions? Email us at
baccalaureate@redmondhsptsa.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
HELP PAY IT FORWARD: The PTSA 2018 Baccalaureate Committee needs your help! The Senior Baccalaureate ceremony honoring our graduates is set for Friday, June 15th. We are looking for people who would like to donate food for this wonderful event. Please sign up using the following link here: We are also in need of volunteers the day of for set up and clean up help, starting at 2:30. If you would like to help, please email michele@stevemiller.net and specify any time you are available between 2:30 - 9:00. Any hour you can spare is greatly appreciated! Thanks for supporting our seniors!
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SBA & WCAS TESTING IN MAY. 5/21-5/25.
During the week of May 21-25, 2018 Redmond High School will have all 10th and 11th grade students participating in state required testing.
To prepare for testing students will need to have a functioning school issued laptop, charger, and headphones.
The school bell schedule will be altered during testing week.
On test days, non-testers will have a late start with school starting at 10 am.
Testers will start at the regular 7:30 am time.
More details to come as we get closer to testing.
RHS 2018-2019 SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE.
LWSD has announced that school start and end times will be changing
in the 2018-19 school year.
In the Fall at Redmond High School, a 7-period day will be implemented and the end-of-day will be extended by twenty minutes.
In order to ensure that families have ample time to plan, here is our
RHS Bell Schedule
for the 2018-2019 7-period school day.
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DRAMA BOOSTERS. SUPPORTING RHS THEATRE ARTS.
Seniors: Are you a senior who has been involved in at least 3 drama productions in your RHS high school career, but you did not participate this year? Please contact Vicki Milton at
vickim@outlook.com, so we can be sure to recognize you!
RHS Drama Boosters is recruiting volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year
. If you would like to be involved in drama at RHS, please contact Stephanie Seraphina at stephanie.seraphina@hotmail.com. Visit Our Website: www.redmonddrama.org for more info on these and other programs. Subscribe to our newsletter.
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Extracurricular Activities
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CONGRATULATIONS MUSTANGS! Congratulations to all of the Mustangs who participated in the just completed KITE STEM Challenge Competition! The competition was open to every student in the district and 109 Mustangs took the challenge! They did so well that Redmond High School took 1st place in the High School category! This victory came with a $10,000 award for use by STEM programs at RHS! Great job! GO MUSTANGS!!!
JOIN REDMOND POLICE LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPLORING. Redmond High School students, in 9th grade - 12th grade, are invited to join Redmond Police Exploring. Law Enforcement Exploring is a national co-ed career education program for youth in 9th grade -20 years old. Mentor with Redmond Police Officers and participate in activities with other youth interested in a career in Criminal Justice or Law Enforcement. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month: 7pm, Redmond Police: 8701 160th Ave NE. For additional Information, contact Redmond Police Officer Kevin Kaptur at
425-556-2500.
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College & Career Planning
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COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER - DON'T MISS A THING!
Follow us on Instagram: @rhscollegecareercenter and on our Haiku/PSL page (you will find us under the "extras" tab).
College visits, College fair, scholarships, field trips, job board, military visits, volunteer opportunities and much more!
THE COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER JOB BOARD The College & Career Center Job Board on PSL is on FIRE!!!! Many new positions available for summer employment!! Just go to your PSL page - you will find us under the "extras" tab.
STUDENTS: Will you be participating in a summer activity or looking for an internship or job next year? Students can get a FREE fully loaded transit fare card (ORCA card) to get around all summer for FREE! This means the card and the rides are both FREE! Only students who qualify for free and reduced lunch and are looking for a job, internship or other extracurricular project for summer of 2018 are eligible for the program. Stop in the College and Career Center to pick up a flyer!
BATTERY CHARGING STATION
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Is your battery running low? Have no fear! Plug in at the new charging station in the College & Career Center (Room E111). No more need to sit on the floor in the hallway! Our new device charging station is equipped with both plugs and USB ports - Stop in and take a look!
COUNSELORS' CORNER. Nuts & Bolts, AP Tests, Seniors, Juniors, Summer School and more.
See their
flyer
for details.
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GRAD NIGHT CHAPERONES NEEDED
The Senior Class of 2018 is in need of 20 volunteers for the all-night Grad Night.
Why? - Because we like you and our students! To ensure the safety of students, chaperones are REQUIRED.
When? - Monday, June 18, 10pm, chaperones leave RHS on buses with students to secret all night venues. We arrive back at RHS around 6am, Tuesday, June 19. Food, coffee, and FUN is provided - FREE.
Who? - Chaperones can be freshman, sophomore, junior or senior parents. Underclass parents, here's a chance to pay it forward, step up, and join the party! In other words, volunteers are not just senior parents. Moms and Dads needed.
Questions? - Contact - Nicole Wiebe, Vicki Krum, Tricia Thomson or Joy Arnquist at
gradnight@redmondhsptsa.org.
JOIN THE PTSA. Planning to purchase a grad night ticket soon? That's a great time to purchase an RHS PTSA membership as well! The Redmond High School PTSA invites you to join us as we support the students, their families, and the teachers and staff of our school. Click
here to join. Your support is greatly appreciated!
SENIORS! CHECK OUT YOUR PAGE!
Seniors, your page is up and running!
Check out your timeline, yearbook and graduation information that has been posted. All the information you need in one place.
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NOTE: Lake Washington School District (LWSD), or Redmond High School PTSA, does not sponsor, endorse or recommend any of the organizations, services, or activities described in these materials.
SUMMER ACT & SAT PREP
Looking to get a head start on preparing for your ACTs and SATs? SAT Prep is offering classes and practice tests at many locations over the summer! If you're interested, their locations and enrollment information can be found here.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY EVENT
Please join us for the City of Redmond's National Trails Day Work Party on Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 9 AM to Noon. This year's NTD Work Party will focus on the Ashford Trail located south of Hartman Park on Education Hill behind the soccer fields at Hartman Park. Friends and family are all invited. Participants 18 years or younger will need to sign a waiver upon arrival at the event. Wear comfortable and durable shoes and clothing. Work gloves, tools and snacks will be provided. Please go
here
to register for the event.
VISUAL ARTS WORKSHOP: Great opportunity for students interested in expressing themselves and capturing the world around them! The City of Redmond is offering an all week visual arts workshop July 23rd-27th. Morning classes focus on digital photography and afternoons on digital moving making. All classes taught by Nat Seymour, local professional photographer and documentarian. Photography:
https://bit.ly/2HnoW22 Movie Making:
https://bit.ly/2IP40OM Email
rbecker@redmond.gov for more info!
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH REDMOND! Interested in learning more about leadership and volunteer opportunities at the Old Fire House Teen Center? Come check out YABA's Open House 7 PM Saturday May 26th at the Old Fire House Teen Center (80th St & 165th Ave, next to NAPA Auto Parts). YABA is the Old Fire House's Youth Advisory Board & Advocacy and a great addition to any college application or resume. The Open House involves an info session and meeting college-bound graduating members. Signature YABA events include SnowBall Holiday Toy Drive, Laugh On Comedy Night, Sweethearts Valentine's Day Food Drive, and volunteering at Derby Days & Redmond Lights. Email OFH@redmond.gov for details.
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THANK YOU TO OUR CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
RHS PTSA, staff, and students wish to gratefully acknowledge our community partners for their support in helping us advance our mission and fund critical programs that support our teachers and students.
JUNIOR LEVEL ($500-$1,000):
SOPHOMORE LEVEL ($250-$500):
FRESHMAN LEVEL ($100-$250):
Thank you community partners! Download our community partnership invitation to learn how you, too, can become a partner: benefits, partner levels, and why your support is so important to us!
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Amazon School Rewards
Simply click the link before shopping and a portion of your purchase goes toward supporting our RHS PTSA programs!
When you make a purchase of regularly priced items, mention RHS before checkout and 10% of the proceeds are donated to the RHS PTSA programs.
Just sign up or sign in at the link. Click on the Online Mall logo. Shop your favorite brands at online retailers to earn $$ for our PTSA.
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