Week of May 11, 2025

May 1-31 - Krispy Kreme Donuts Fundraiser for Senior Grad Night Celebration

May 14 - RHS Campus Flower Project Volunteers Needed

May 14 - Chipotle Fundraiser for the RHS Boys Soccer Program

May 15-16 - RHS Drama Club Presents - DramaFest 2025

May 23 - LEAP Day - Half Day School

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

Staff Appreciation Week is an opportunity for the RHS PTSA to celebrate and thank the RHS staff for all that they do for our students, school, and community. During the week of May 5-9, we celebrated our amazing RHS staff with a week of eats and treats.

We started the week with Cinna-Monday. Staff were treated to a buffet of cinnamon baked goods and breakfast treats.

On Tuesday, we provided a picnic themed lunch. The menu included sandwiches from Jersey Mike’s, chips, fruit, dessert and drinks.

Mid-week, staff were invited to “pop in” to the staff lounge for a popcorn bar. A variety of candy, homemade and store-bought popcorn options were on offer.

Thursday brought the return of a staff favorite, the Los Chilangos food truck. They served our staff a wonderful lunch in the May sunshine.

We ended our Staff Appreciation Week with cake on Friday. Thanks a bundt-ch, RHS staff.

Additionally, we thank our generous RHS PTSA members who answered the call for donations of food, drinks, and time. Special thanks to Lisa, Kyle, Cathy, and Yin for helping with food transport, set-up and clean-up during this week of celebration.

Krispy Kreme Donuts to Support our 2025 Grads!

Redmond High School PTSA is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or more) Krispy Kreme donuts.

From now until Saturday May 31, 50% of your order will be donated back to Redmond High School's Senior Grad Night Celebration when you purchase via our fundraising sales page.

Purchase online today and pick up your donuts whenever you want them!

Grad parties! Father's Day! Mother's Day! So many opportunities to include donuts to celebrate! Treat yourself or even gift them to friends and family here all while helping to support our Grad Night Celebration!

KRISPY KREME DONUTS ORDER

Register for Grad Night Celebration

Registration closes on Saturday, May 31.

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

Introducing Your 2025-2026 RHS Board

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 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 2025-2026 RHS PTSA Board of Directors!

• President: Michelle Jeans
• Secretary: Kendra Bohm
• Co-Treasurer: Haifeng Sun
• Co-Treasurer: OPEN
• VP Communications: OPEN
• Co-VP Student Programs: Roo Hall
• Co-VP Student Programs: Catherine Hendrickson
• VP Volunteers: Ann Meverden
• VP Hospitality: Meredith Cain
• VP FACE: Renukka Ahhuja
• VP DEI: Branda Andrade

If you are interested in either of the open positions or would like more information, please email nominations@redmondhsptsa.org and we will be happy to answer any of your questions.

VIEW JOB DESCRIPTIONS

RHS PTSA Volunteer Spotlight: Katherine Rawstron

The Volunteer Spotlight hopes to recognize those who provide their time and efforts to Redmond High School students, staff, and community. Thank you for your amazing dedication and support. We are a better organization because of you! It's a recurring feature that strives to shine light on PTSA's greatest assets, our volunteers!

Our Volunteer Spotlight honoree is Katherine Rawstron! She believes that “there’s nothing better than the sense of achievement and community you’ll feel after each volunteering event.”

Please click on the link below to read more!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: KATHERINE RAWSTRON

If you'd like someone to be featured in our series, please email us at volunteers@redmondhsptsa.org.

Recognize Someone with an Award

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 (Exemplary Volunteer Service)
• Golden Mustang (Exemplary Role Model to the Student Community)
• Outstanding Educator
• Outstanding Advocate
• Outstanding Student
• Honorary Life Membership (Substantial Contribution Throughout the Years)

Descriptions of each award, including past recipients, and the nomination form can be found on the PTSA Awards page of our website. 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 21.

Grad Walks 2025 - Save the Date!

Seniors, it's time to take a stroll down memory lane. Come your elementary school's Grad Walk and revisit your old stomping grounds, see old friends, chat with your former teachers, and relive the glory days of elementary school.

Be sure to RSVP to your school, we look forward to welcoming you back!

2025 Dates

Alcott

Tuesday, June 10 at 3:40pm

Dickinson

Monday, June 16 at TBD

Einstein

Monday, June 16 at 2:45pm

Mann

Monday, June 16 at 3:15pm

Redmond El

Monday, June 16 at 3:00pm

RSVP here

Rockwell

Monday, June 16 at 3:00pm

RSVP here by May 14.

Rosa Parks

Monday, June 16 at 2:30pm

Wilder

Monday, June 16 at 2:30pm RSVP here.

Class of 2025

Please plan to wear your cap and gown and arrive on time. As a group, you will walk through the school while the students and teachers cheer you on!

Costa Rica and Galapagos Islands Travel Opportunities

There are two incredible international trips in 2026 for students to join! These trips help students engage in learning outside of the school walls and cultivate friendships with peers. There is a discount for those who sign up, but it is only available until Friday, May 16!

Spring Break 2026: Costa Rica with Spanish teacher Jill Grimaldo

To find out more, fill out this link https://forms.office.com/r/Wk7sJwrT52

Summer 2026: Galapagos Islands with Science teacher Sarah Borgen

To find out more, fill out this link https://forms.office.com/r/Dv7CNpHR85

Help beautify our school by lending a hand, expertise and/or tools to transplant flowers and plants that will be affected by upcoming construction on the RHS campus. More hands make less work! Everyone is welcome! Parents/Guardians, RHS students, and siblings.

Meet and gather outside the main RHS office on Wednesday, May 14 at 2pm. Please bring any gardening tools, such as rakes, shovels, spades, trowels, garden forks and gardening gloves, that you are willing to use and share during the event. Once you sign up, more information will be sent to you closer to the event date. We hope to see you there!

FLOWER/PLANT TRANSPLANT PROJECT SIGN UP

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

Volunteers Needed for the 2025 Grad Night Celebration!

Attention Freshman, Sophomore and Junior parents!

We need your help to make this year’s 2025 Grad Night Celebration a great success!

Pay it forward to our Senior Parents by supporting this year’s grads and allow our senior parents to take a well-earned break while their seniors spend an amazing night safely celebrating their graduation with friends.

On Tuesday, June 17, you can help RHS's 2025 graduating seniors enjoy a safe, substance-free night to remember. Loads of food, fun activities, and luxury coaches await the seniors, and our parent volunteers make it ALL happen. It is a great way to get a sneak peek into what Grad Night Celebration is all about and have a fun evening, too!

All volunteers must be LWSD approved. Questions? Check our webpage or send us an email at GradNight@RedmondHSPTSA.org.

GRAD NIGHT CELEBRATION VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Stop by Chipotle at 17875 Redmond Way Ste 170 on Wednesday, May 14 from 5-9pm for a quick bite or pick up an order to go and 25% of event sales will be donated to the RHS Boys Soccer team.

Order online for pickup using code R7L7BHJ or show the flyer in the restaurant.

Thank you for supporting our RHS Boys Soccer Program!

DramaFest 2025 - A Festival of Student Work!

When: Thursday, May 15 at 7pm and Friday, May 16 at 7pm 

Where: Redmond High School Performing Arts Center

What Is DramaFest?

DramaFest is a fully student-run theatre festival where RHS thespians showcase original one-act plays written, directed, and performed by their peers. It’s a “no-cut” event, everyone who auditions gets a role! It provides opportunities for playwrights, directors, and actors to collaborate, compete, and learn all aspects of theatre production, from script selection and blocking to props and set design.

Volunteer Opportunities

We need help with:

• Concessions & snacks
• Selling roses
• Ticket taking
• Ushering & more

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AND PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!