Week of February 2, 2025

January 6 - February 28 - Pony Express Fundraiser

February 1 - 27 - Pi Day Pies Order

February 1 - 28 - Early Bird Pricing for Grad Night Celebration

February 10 - Yearbook Order Deadline

February 10-14 - Focus on Advocacy Week

February 13-14 - Mid-Winter Break - No School

February 17 - Presidents Day - No School

February 19 - Spring Practice SAT Registration Deadline

February 22 - SAT Test Session

February 22 - Swingin' for the Stangs Band Fundraiser

Grad Night Celebration Registration On Sale Now

Grad Night Celebration is a safe, drug and alcohol-free, all-night event held the night of graduation on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Graduates will enjoy a night of fun-filled activities, lots of food, and the opportunity to be with all their friends on one of the most memorable days of their lives!

Between Saturday, February 1 and Friday, February 28, register with early bird pricing. Prices go up on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION

It's time to order your Pi Day Pies!

Pies for You!

Pi Day is right around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with a delicious Remlinger Farms Pie? No need to worry about dessert this year, just place your order today and your pie will be ready for pick-up on Wednesday, March 12 between 11am-2pm!

Pies for Staff!

And guess who else loves pie? Our awesome RHS staff! You can order one for you and order another to donate to a RHS staff member. Show our teachers and staff just how much they are appreciated!

Choose from Bumbleberry Pie, Cherry Pie, Granny Smith Apple Pie, or Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie! Each 9" pie is handmade and frozen to keep it fresh. And this year, we have a limited supply of Gluten/Dairy Free options, too! These pies are smaller but just as delicious.

Pie sales close on Thursday, February 27, so don't delay!

ORDER PIES HERE

Spring Practice SAT

Registration open for Spring Practice Digital SAT Test (Online or In-person)

These full-length practice tests, administered by Enhanced Prep, offer students the opportunity to practice test taking strategies and determine baseline scores prior to taking the official SAT and ACT college entrance exams. Scores are not reported to anyone other than the student.

Students with accommodation for time are welcome to take advantage of the online practice exam.

SAT Test Session: Saturday, February 22, 2023, 9-11:30am

Deadline to register: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Price: $25.00

REGISTER HERE

RHS PTSA Staff Appreciation

Last week, the RHS PTSA celebrated the end of the semester with cake for our wonderful RHS staff. Vegan and gluten free cakes were available so that all staff members were able to enjoy and celebrate this school year milestone. 

The RHS PTSA Staff Appreciation Team is thankful for your donations and support. Your generosity allows us to provide treats throughout the year for our hard-working RHS staff.

The Redmond HS PTSA is hosting a Spring Arts Fair on Saturday, May 3 and we are looking for local artisans to be a part of this exciting event. If you are an artist or know an artist who would like to be a vendor at this year's event, please email ArtsFair1@redmondhsptsa.org. Student artists are welcome too! For more details, visit our Arts Fair page.

This a wonderful, outdoor family event with lots of local artists, live music, and food trucks! Mark your calendar today!

Swingin' for the Stangs Tickets Available Now

Dust off those dancing shoes and join us for an evening supporting the Redmond High School Band!

Saturday, February 22 at 5:30pm

McMenamins Bothell

18607 Bothell Way NE

Bothell

5:30-7pm: Silent auction, Swing Dance Lessons and music provided by Redmond High Music Students

7-8pm: Buffet Dinner, Live Auction and music provided by Redmond High Music Students

8-9:30pm: Show off your Swing Dance moves with live music provided by your Redmond High School Jazz Band

*Cocktail Attire and Cash Bar

ORDER TICKETS HERE

Join the Scholarship Committee!

We're looking for dedicated volunteers to join our Scholarship Committee and help review submissions for our annual scholarship awards. As a member of the Scholarship Committee, you'll play a vital role in selecting deserving students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities, and community involvement. Your efforts will directly impact the futures of these talented young individuals by providing them with the financial support they need to pursue their dreams. Volunteers must be LWSD-approved and cannot be parents of senior students.

If you're interested in volunteering for the Scholarship Committee, please contact volunteers@redmondhsptsa.org.

Yearbook Sales Now Open!

Yearbooks are currently on sale right now until Monday, February 10. This is the LAST CHANCE to GUARANTEE getting a yearbook.

Students can purchase them at the bookkeeper before school and during lunch for $65. You can also purchase one through Skyward. If you aren't sure if you have already bought one, please have your student check with the bookkeeper. Do not wait! Again this is the last chance to guarantee a yearbook!

Our scheduled sessions have wrapped up, but we're still here to help. Have your student reach out - we’re available!

 CONTACT US

Join Us for Focus Day in Olympia

Monday, February 17

United Churches of Olympia (110 11th Ave SE, Olympia)

Take a stand for education! Join us on Focus Day to advocate for closing funding gaps, ensuring financial stability for schools, and addressing other critical issues that impact students across the state. This is your chance to make a tangible difference, and all PTA members in Washington state are welcome to attend.

Bring Your Student Along: Inspire the next generation of advocates by bringing your child to experience civic engagement firsthand.

What’s New This Year? WSPTA has secured a new venue right across the street from the Capitol at the United Churches of Olympia, making it even more convenient to participate and connect with legislators. Read full article and learn how to register.

Advocacy in Action

1. Attend WSPTA Focus Day on Monday, February 17

Join us at Focus Day in Olympia to advocate to close the funding gaps and ensure financial stability for schools and other vital issues that impact students around the state! All PTA members in Washington State are welcome. Bring your student with you! This year, Focus Day is taking place across the street from the Capitol at the United Churches of Olympia (110 11th Ave SE, Olympia). 

REGISTER for Focus Day today.

2. Participate in Focus on Advocacy Week: Monday-Friday, February 10-14

During this week and key dates throughout the 2025 legislative session, WSPTA will send out Action Alerts to subscribed members, focused on the "Top 5" legislative issues, with tips for sending emails to legislators. Your voice matters! For example, you can help support all WA public schools by signing in PRO on 3 critical bills by this Monday, February 3!

SUBSCRIBE to WSPTA Action Alerts.

3. Advocacy Is Not a One-Day Event; It Is an Everyday Action

And so, we encourage members to continue to stay informed and engaged throughout the year, keeping our efforts focused on the mission. Learn more about WSPTA Advocacy efforts, updates, and our 2025 Legislative Platform HERE.

Find them in the College and Career Center website under the Scholarship Deadlines Calendar and on the Scholarship bulletin board. Be sure to check the requirements for each one and apply to as many as you are eligible for. Scholarships are stackable and they do not affect your financial aid. Here are a couple to share with you:

The Sea Mar Community Health Centers Scholarships are now open! Sea Mar will be awarding $1,000 scholarships to students who are of migrant or seasonal farm worker backgrounds. In addition to this, Sea Mar offers a $2,500 scholarship to students who demonstrate a history of advocacy, responsibility, accountability, and perseverance. The money can be used to cover expenses while they’re enrolled in college such as tuition, food, housing, books, etc.! Please encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity. They can find the application at www.seamar.org/scholarships or under the Scholarship Calendar on the CCC website. The deadline is Tuesday, April 15. 

Nellie Martin Carmen Scholarship awards promising high school students with financial need. The awards range from $500 to $2,000 a year and scholarships are renewable for four years of college. RHS can select two nominees to apply for the scholarship and requirements and instructions are under the Scholarship calendar’s Friday, February 21 listing. Check it out!

WANIC, the Washington Network for Innovative Careers, is a consortium of seven school districts in the region to the northeast of Seattle, which have been in partnership for over 20 years and share Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. As a state-approved interdistrict CTE consortium, WANIC's primary mission is to provide quality, diverse, and cost-effective career and technical education for all high school students through interdistrict cooperation.

WANIC Skill Center provides advanced level Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs based on rigorous academic and industry standards preparing students for career and college readiness. WANIC Skill Center programs are delivered through a system of branch campuses in seven participating districts. Member districts include Bellevue, Issaquah, Lake Washington, Mercer Island, Northshore, Riverview, and Snoqualmie Valley. The skill center programs provide dual credits opportunities (both high school and college credit) and/or lead to industry certifications. Priority enrollment period for Full Year 2025-26 programs will open on Tuesday, February 4 at 9am and close on Tuesday, April 15. Enrollment is by lottery and enrollment status will be emailed between Wednesday, April 23 and Wednesday, April 30. After Tuesday, April 15, applications will only be accepted for programs with space available. Full year applications close on Tuesday, July 15 at 3pm. Students can visit the CCC or email Mrs. Wu at rwu@lwsd.org to get help regarding WANIC.

WANIC’s Skill Center Programs:

• Aerospace Manufacturing – Core Plus
• Automotive Technology
• Aviation Technology – STEM
• Baking & Pastry
• Building Industry Technologies – Core Plus Construction
• Cisco Networking
• Culinary Arts
• Dental Careers
• DigiPen Art & Animation
• DigiPen Data Analytics & Visualization 
• DigiPen Game Design
• DigiPen Music & Sound Design
• DigiPen Video Game Programming
• Fire & EMS
• Health Science Careers – Nursing
• Maritime Welding – Core Plus
• Medical Careers
• Sports Medicine - Advanced

Click on this link to watch a video about the WANIC program. 

Go to the WANIC website for more information and to enroll in WANIC.