Week of March 9, 2025

March 12 - Pie Pickup

March 12 - Spring Practice ACT Test Registration Deadline

March 15 - Spring Practice ACT Test

March 19 - General Membership Meeting

April 5 - RHS Spring Dance Volunteers Needed

Pie Pick Up on Wednesday

Don’t forget to pick up your pre-ordered pies this Wednesday, March 12 between 11am–2pm in front of the school. Pies come frozen so please pick up promptly.

Thank you for supporting the RHS PTSA.

Spring Practice ACT Test

Registration for our last practice test of the year closes on Wednesday, March 12.

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

Students can choose to take the test online from home or in-person at RHS. (Online test offers accommodation for time and can be taken up to 4 weeks from test date). There will be no time flexibility provided for in-person test.

ACT Test Session: Saturday, March 15, 2025, 9:00am-12:30pm

Deadline to register: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Price: $25.00

REGISTER HERE

General Membership Meeting – Save the Date

General Membership Meeting

Wednesday, March 19 at 6pm

Redmond High School Library

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.

Redmond High School PTSA Scholarships

The Redmond High School PTSA is thrilled to announce six scholarships worth $1,000 each for deserving class of 2025 graduates. Selection is based on various criteria, such as involvement in extracurricular and community service activities, academic excellence, motivation, future goals, as well as any unique life challenges.

To apply, candidates must complete the scholarship form, respond to short answer and essay questions, provide a copy of their high school transcript, and submit two letters of recommendation, with at least one coming from an RHS faculty member.

The application deadline is Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Submit complete applications to scholarships@redmondhsptsa.org.

SCHOLARSHIP DETAILS

Are you looking for an opportunity to get more involved at RHS? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on our school’s community? Do you have ideas to improve our students’ high school experience? If so, we need YOU! Redmond HS PTSA is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to join its Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 school year.

As a member of the PTSA Board, you will have the opportunity to:

• Shape School Policies: Influence decisions that affect our students and school environment.
• Enhance Educational Programs: Help create and support programs that enrich our students' learning experiences.
• Foster Community Engagement: Build strong connections between parents, teachers, students, and the broader community.
• Develop Leadership Skills: Gain valuable experience in leadership, project management, and teamwork.

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Committed to making a difference.
• Team players with good communication skills.
• Willing to contribute their time and talents.

No prior experience is necessary - just a passion for helping our school community thrive!

The following positions are open:

President

Co-Treasurer

VP Communications

VP Student Programs

VP Volunteers

VP FACE (Family and Community Engagement)

VP DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

If you’re interested in joining the RHS PTSA Board, know of someone who might want to join, or would like more information, please send an email to the Nominating Committee nominations@redmondhsptsa.org.

BOARD POSITIONS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Register for Grad Night Celebration

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 their friends on one of the most memorable days of their lives!

REGISTER HERE

RHS Spring Dance on April 5 Needs Your Help!

The Associated Student Body (ASB) has been working hard on planning for the Spring Dance, set for Saturday, April 5. It seems like a long time away, but it will come sooner than you think, so please sign up as soon you can.

Your help is needed for checking-in coats, handing out refreshments, and supervising the game room. Let's help out the ASB and make it special for all the kids!

We've split the event into two volunteer shifts, so sign up for one shift or do a double shift and stay the whole night. We appreciate your help either way!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE

Important: All volunteers MUST be approved by the Lake Washington School District by event day. Approval will be verified before the event. Please fill out the LWSD Volunteer Application to begin the online approval process.

Come experience two incredible places on our amazing earth with fellow RHS teachers and students. These trips are open to all students who will be enrolled at RHS in the 2025-26 school year. 

Costa Rica: (Now 50% full, only 15 spots remain.) This is a 2026 spring break trip led by Spanish teacher Jill Grimaldo. Find out more at https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2750157CC or email jgrimaldo@lwsd.org for more information.

Galapagos Islands: This is a summer 2026 (July) trip led by science teacher Sarah Borgen. Find out more at https://www.eftours.com/tour-website/2865243UD or email sborgen@lwsd.org for more information.

We look forward to learning with RHS students in these amazing destinations!