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April 24 - Hanging Basket Order Deadline
April 24 - MOD Pizza in Redmond Ridge Fundraiser to Support Grad Night Celebration
May 3 - Women in Trades Fair
May 3 - Clothing Donation to Support the Redmond Choirs
May 4 - Spring Arts Fair
May 8 - General Membership meeting in RHS Library at 7pm
May 10 - Law Day Celebration
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
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Last Chance to Order your Hanging Basket | |
Just a few more days to order a beautiful Van Wingerden Greenhouses premium 12" hanging basket for either sun or shade. Order by this Wednesday, April 24 and baskets will be available for pick up on Saturday, May 4 at the Spring Arts Fair.
Brighten your garden with a beautiful hanging basket. View our flyer to see some images of previous baskets. Thank you for supporting our Grad Night Celebration fundraisers.
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Help support the RHS PTSA Grad Night Celebration this Wednesday, April 24 at the MOD Pizza in Redmond Ridge.
Buy any menu item and MOD pizza will donate 20% of your order back to the RHS PTSA. All you have to do is show the flyer or mention the RHS PTSA fundraiser in the restaurant when ordering or use the code MODGIVES20 when ordering online. Buy lunch or dinner or both, our fundraiser lasts all day!
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RHS PTSA Scholarship Deadline Extended! | |
Great news! The RHS PTSA Scholarship deadline has been extended to Wednesday, April 24. This $1,000 scholarship provides deserving students with financial support for their higher education journey. Whether it's tuition, room and board, or textbooks, this scholarship can help offset the costs of college or vocational school. 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.
Details can be found on our website. Apply soon!
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Volunteers Needed for the Arts Fair | |
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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.
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Join us at the Spring Arts Fair | |
It is less than 2 weeks 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.
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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.
Snack Attack Sign-up Genius
Sweet Treats Sign-up Genius
Thank you for your support this year.
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2024-25 Board Nominations | |
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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 in May.
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Buy Your Grad Night Celebration Ticket Now | |
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 at 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.
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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.
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Take a field trip with RHS students to the 2024 Women in Trades Fair. It's a fun opportunity to learn about living wage/lucrative careers in the construction trades and exhibitors feature almost every craft imaginable, from carpentry to sheet metal, electrical linework to elevator construction, ironwork to masonry, firefighting to meat cutting. It’s all here, both indoors and outdoors.
Schools from all over the region attend. Middle & High School aged students are introduced to the high paying, spirit empowering positions in the skilled trades.
Work ready women (and men) attend to explore options, too. Sometimes, a match is made on the spot.
This is a FREE Event! There is NO attendee admission fee.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME- not just for women!
The Women in Trades Fair will be held in the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center on Friday, May 3 from 9am-2pm. We will depart RHS 8:40am and return by 3pm.
To sign up for this fieldtrip, complete this form. Please email College and Career Guidance Specialist Ms. Wu at rwu@lwsd.org if you have any questions.
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King County District Court Judge Gehlsen has invited us to join them in celebrating Law Day 2024 on Friday, May 10 from 9am-12pm at the King County Courthouse, Redmond Division. Max capacity: 60 students
Students will rotate through the three Courtrooms. Activities include:
Courtroom 1
• Mock Trial
Courtroom 2
• Introduction to State Court System
• Career Panel of Judge, Prosecutor, Defense Attorney, Public Defender, and Court Clerk
• Resources for High School students in the community interested in the field of law.
Courtroom 3
• Sentencing Exercise based on a Juvenile Drinking Party
Complete this form to secure your spot for this event. Questions? Email College and Career Guidance Specialist Rose Wu at rwu@lwsd.org.
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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.
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