Week of May 12, 2024

May 14 - Scholarship Award Recognition in Graduation Program Deadline

May 17 - Field Trip to UW Bothell's College Awareness Day

May 17 - RHS Drama Presents Senior Showcase featuring SIX The Musical

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

May 22 - Spring Financial Aid Workshop

May 22 - Award Nominations Due

May 31 - Grad Night Celebration Ticket Sales Close

Staff Appreciation Week Wrap-up

May 6-10 was Staff Appreciation Week and our community and PTSA really pulled together to shower the entire RHS staff with wonderful lunches and treats all week. A HUGE shoutout to Peggy, Mona, Kyle, Lisa, and Tracey for volunteering to setup and cleanup these events. We couldn’t do it without them and all of our generous parents who donated food/drinks. Thank you!

Finally, a run-down of the week’s events:

Monday was a staff luncheon with Jersey Mike’s sandwiches, chips, and drinks.

Tuesday’s Snack Attack is a fan favorite – like adult trick or treating for snacks to provide little pick-me-ups throughout the week.

Wednesday, Los Chilangos food truck parked in the courtyard and provided staff meals while they enjoyed music and the amazing sunshine.

Thursday, each staff member received a hand-crafted treat box.

Friday capped off the week with sugar, sugar, sugar! The Sweet Treats we provided will surely catapult them into the weekend on a sugar high.

Each year RHS PTSA looks for input from RHS staff, parents, students, and community in identifying and recommending exceptional volunteers, staff, and students who have demonstrated excellence in serving our school community this school year. Awards are presented to honorees at RHS in several award categories, including:

• Golden Acorn
• Golden Mustang
• Outstanding Educator
• Outstanding Advocate
• Outstanding Student
• Honorary Life Membership

Descriptions of each award and the nomination form can be found on the PTSA Awards page of our website. Recommendations can be sent to RHS PTSA Attn: Awards, 17272 NE 104TH, Redmond, WA 98052 or you may email recommendations to awards@redmondhsptsa.org. Please note that you may nominate more than one person for each award and you do not need to nominate someone for each award. Nominations must be received by Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

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.

Introducing Your 2024-2025 RHS Board

On Wednesday, May 8, 2024, elections were held for next year’s Board. Thank you to all those who stepped up to serve and support the RHS PTSA and school community.

Congratulations to our newly elected 2024-2025 RHS PTSA Board of Directors!

President – OPEN

Co-Treasurer – Peggy Mankus Joanou and OPEN

Secretary – Kendra Bohm

VP Communications – Michelle Jeans

VP Student Programs – Roo Hall

VP FACE – OPEN

VP Volunteers – Neeta Check

VP Hospitality – Meredith Cain

VP DEI – Branda Andrade

We are still looking for a President, Co-Treasurer, VP FACE and Membership Chair. If you are interested in joining our PTSA in any of these roles or would like more information, please contact nominations@redmondhsptsa.org.

Each year after graduation the PTSA organizes Grad Night Celebration, a safe, drug and alcohol-free, all-night event. Events like this aren’t possible without the support of amazing volunteers. Although we welcome senior parents to volunteer, it is our goal that this event be organized and chaperoned by parents of 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. It's a way for underclassman parents to pay-it-forward so that senior parents can have a relaxing evening after the graduation ceremony.

Please consider volunteering on Thursday, June 13 to help make this night amazing. Sign up here.

The school is looking for approved volunteer parents to help drive some students to UW Bothell's College Awareness Day on Friday, May 17. The school has transportation for about half the students attending but needs drivers to get the other half there and back to the school. Departure would be from RHS at 8:30am and pick up from UW Bothell at around 2pm. Drivers do not need to stay for the event. If you would like to volunteer or need more information, please contact Rose Wu (rwu@lwsd.org) from the College and Career Center.

Senior Showcase featuring SIX The Musical

RHS drama department seniors have prepared an amazing farewell performance with a variety of individual songs and featuring SIX the Musical. Join us at 7pm on Friday, May 17 for a one-night-only show.

Tickets on sale now.

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.

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.

Discover Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT): practical skills in Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, and Interpersonal Skills that are down to earth and enhance everyday life for you and your child.

Guest Speaker: Cailyn Griffith, LMHC, SUDPT and Eileen Scholtz, LMHC, SUDPT, from Youth Eastside Services

Register here.

Wednesday, May 15 from 7-8pm over Zoom.

Scholarship Award Recognition in Graduation Program

Seniors! Did you receive a scholarship that you would like to include in your graduation program? Please email Ms. Wu if you received a scholarship that was shared by the College and Career Center (posted under the Scholarship Calendar on the CCC website) by Tuesday, May 14 so we can include this in the Graduation Program! Please notify Ms. Palm via email for other scholarships and awards received. We will need a copy of the award notification from the awarding organization.

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.

Seniors! Are you still looking for ways to fund for college? There's still money waiting for you, but you must APPLY! Below is a list of scholarships for you to consider. Apply to as many as you're eligible for because they are stackable, and they do not affect your financial aid. Check the CCC webpage for details and information for each scholarship under the Scholarship Deadline Calendar. Note from Ms. Wu: Scholarship Spotlights (ones with **) need more applicants to apply!

**AFSCME Local 210RD Scholarship due Monday, May 13 by 2pm to Ms.Wu

**Daniel and Abigail Memorial Scholarship due Thursday, May 16

Cameron Impact Scholarship- Class of 2024 early deadline, due Wednesday, May 22

**Bellevue Alumnae Chapter Scholarship due Friday, May 31

2024 Paul R. Wineman Scholarship due Saturday, June 1

New scholarship opportunities come in on any given day so…

$$ Check the College and Career Center (CCC) webpage and the Scholarship bulletin board across the hall from the CCC for updates and details! $$ 

Questions about scholarships? Reach out to College and Career Guidance Specialist Ms. Wu at rwu@lwsd.org and please let Ms. Wu know when you have been awarded a scholarship that was shared by the CCC.