Week of April 28, 2024

April 30 - MOD Pizza in Redmond Ridge Fundraiser to Support RHS Boys Soccer

May 3 - Clothing Donation to Support the Redmond Choirs

May 4 - Spring Arts Fair

May 7 - LWTech Application Workshop

May 8 - General Membership meeting in RHS Library

May 10 - RHS Booster Drama Scholarship Deadline

May 17 - Fieldtrip to UW Bothell's College Awareness Day

May 18 - Swingin’ for the Stangs Fundraiser to Support RHS Marching Band

May 22 - Spring Financial Aid Workshop

Join us at the Spring Arts Fair

It's just 6 days until the RHS PTSA Spring Arts Fair. This year’s event has over 40 vendors (and counting) and will take place Saturday, May 4 from 10am-4pm at RHS. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser and we can't wait to share it with our entire community!

Bring the whole family to shop the art and craft works of our amazing local artisans. You will not be disappointed by the amazing array of unique art! Grab a bite to eat at our food truck while spending a lovely day at this fun, community outdoor event!

Annual Poster Contest 

Students, enter your poster design to be featured at next year's Official Arts Fair Marketing Poster! Your artwork will be showcased all around town and all-over social media advertising next year's event! Visit our website for more information.

Help Celebrate Our RHS Staff

May 6-10 is Staff Appreciation Week and we need your help to honor and appreciate our wonderful staff. Please sign up below to bring snacks and treats to offer them as they power through a May filled with extra challenges such as AP testing. Snacks and treats can be dropped off at the front office during school hours starting Monday, April 29.

Snack Attack Sign-up Genius

Sweet Treats Sign-up Genius

Thank you for your support this year.

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, May 8, 2024

7:00pm

RHS Library

Please join us for our May General Membership meeting. We will be electing next year’s Board as well as voting on the budget for next year.

How to enter the building: Please use the entrance directly in front of the RHS library. Walk up the front steps, turn right at the commons/cafeteria, pass through the courtyard to get to the entrance. The front entrance near the main office will not be open.

2024-25 Board Nominations

The Nominating Committee is pleased to announce the following candidates for next year's Board of Directors:

For the office of President – OPEN

For the office of Co-Treasurer – Peggy Mankus Joanou and OPEN

For the office of Secretary – Kendra Bohm

For the office of VP Communications – Michelle Jeans

For the office of VP Student Programs – Roo Hall

For the office of VP FACE – Meredith Cain

For the office of VP Volunteers – Neeta Check

For the office of VP Hospitality – OPEN

For the office of VP DEI – Branda Andrade

Elections will take place during our General Membership Meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at 7:00pm.

We are still looking for a President, VP Hospitality and Membership Chair for next year. If you are interested or know someone that might be interested in one of these positions, please email nominations@redmondhsptsa.org.

Prices for Grad Night Celebration tickets go up on Wednesday, May 1 so get your senior a ticket today and save. Grad Night Celebration is a safe, drug and alcohol-free, all-night event held the night of Graduation. Graduates will enjoy a night of fun-filled activities, lots of food, and the opportunity to be with all of their friends on one of the most memorable days of their lives! Details can be found on the Grad Night Celebration page on our website.

Volunteers Needed for the Arts Fair

It is time for the annual RHS PTSA Arts Fair! This year we welcome over 40 vendors featuring their unique arts and crafts as well a variety of food trucks on Saturday, May 4, 2024!

We are looking for student and adult volunteers to make this year's event a memorable one. Please consider being to be a part of this wonderful springtime tradition! There are lots of positions available for students to get volunteer hours.

Sign up here.

We are looking for PTSA members who would like to promote, review, and select recipients for RHS PTSA awards. This appointed committee will help to recognize our outstanding volunteers, staff, and students who have played an integral part in our success throughout this school year. This volunteer position does not have a huge time commitment and includes reviewing nominations for awards and meeting once or twice to discuss and select award recipients. 

If you are interested in serving on this committee, please email president@redmondhsptsa.org.

Swingin’ for the Stangs Fundraiser to Support RHS Marching Band

On Saturday, May 18, put on your dancing shoes and come out to enjoy an evening of swing dance, live jazz music, appetizers, drinks, and door prizes with all proceeds from the event going towards your brand new Redmond Mustang Marching Band!

The evening's program will begin with dance lessons from 6-7pm and dance with live jazz from 7-9pm.

This is a 21+ event only.

Donate or purchase tickets here. Early birds who purchase tickets to attend the event before Wednesday, May 1 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 Amazon gift card.

Support RHS Tennis Booster: Donate now

The Redmond High Girls and Boys Tennis Team is on the brink of making history, eyeing the Crown Division Championship for an unprecedented third consecutive year! This is a call to action for all who bleed Redmond colors to support the tennis team for new equipment and recognition. Contribute today! 

Donations can be made here.

MOD Pizza Night Fundraiser for RHS Boys Soccer

Help support the RHS Boys Soccer team on Tuesday, April 30 at the MOD Pizza in Redmond Ridge.

Bring in this flyer, order online thru the MOD app or website using the coupon code MODGIVES20 and MOD will donate 20% of your bill to the RHS Boys Soccer team.

Clothing Donation Drive

Ready to do some spring cleaning? Drop your clothing donations off at RHS after school on Friday, May 3 (3:30pm-7:30pm or until our truck is full) in large black bags. Cost to drop off your donations is FREE to you - we earn money through bringing the donations to an entity that can use them. Help support the Redmond Choirs. More info about donating is available here.

If you know a choir student, label your donation with their first and last name so they get credit for the donation. Please help us anticipate this event by estimating how many bags you think you'll donate - you can also sign up to get an email or text message the day before the event reminding you to donate.

RHS Thespians - Senior Scholarships Now Open!

Graduating Seniors who have participated in the RHS drama program between 2020-2024 can now download the Redmond Drama Boosters Scholarship application.

Applications due on Friday, May 10, 2024.

Explore practical, evidence-based ways to help your child overcome school anxiety and absenteeism. Learn how to adjust your own behaviors to better support your child.

Register here.

Wednesday, May 1 from 7-8pm over Zoom.

Fieldtrip to UW Bothell's College Awareness Day

The College Awareness Day is specifically designed for 9th-11th graders, is back for its 4th year with a powerful theme: Your Voice, Your Identity. On Friday, May 17, 2024, we will leave RHS at 8:30am and return by 2pm to attend this event which invites students to explore, learn, and discover their unique path to higher education and beyond.

What to expect -

Find Your Voice: This year's theme challenges students to embrace their individuality and explore colleges and programs that align with their passions and goals.

Interactive Mock Classes: Immerse students in a real college classroom experience with engaging professors and staff from UW Bothell.

Breakout Sessions: Gain valuable insights and tips on navigating the college search process, financial aid, scholarships, identity and culture, and more.

College and Resource Fair: 30+ colleges and organizations will showcase their unique offerings and answer student questions.

Lunch and free parking provided! To reserve your spot, complete this form by Tuesday, April 30.

Meet with LWTech's Admission Coach who will walk everyone through the process of applying. Help and support will be provided!

Sign up to secure your spot for this Application Workshop. This workshop will take place in the College and Career Center on Tuesday, May 7, 12-1:30pm. 

Questions? Email College and Career Guidance Specialist at rwu@lwsd.org.

Join this last financial aid workshop before the school year ends to get help in completing your FAFSA or WASFA for aid to attend school this fall. Support is offered in English and Spanish. Secure your spot here.

Location: Wednesday, May 22, from 5-6:30pm, at RHS College and Career Center.

Questions? Email College and Career Guidance Specialist Rose Wu at rwu@lwsd.org.

See attached flyer for more details to this event.