Week of May 19, 2024

May 22 - Spring Financial Aid Workshop

May 22 - Award Nominations Due

May 31 - Grad Night Celebration Ticket Sales Close

May 31 - Class of 2024 Destination Day Celebration

June 12 - Emily Dickinson Senior Grad Walk

June 12 - General Membership Meeting and Awards Presentation

June 13 - Grad Night Celebration

June 14 - Albert Einstein Senior Grad Walk

June 14 - Horace Mann Senior Grad Walk

June 14 - Redmond Elementary Senior Grad Walk

June 14 - Rosa Parks Senior Grad Walk

June 14 - Laura Ingalls Wilder Senior Grad Walk

June 17 - Norman Rockwell Senior Grad Walk

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.

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.

We Need You – Join the PTSA Board

Our PTSA is still looking for some roles to be filled for next year’s board. Our highest priority is to find a President. Without a president, we don’t have a PTSA. The role of a president may seem huge but if you like being a leader, this may be the role for you. There is training to learn the official PTSA stuff and lots of other board members who will be there for support and guidance. The president position can also be filled with 2 people as Co-Presidents.

If you don’t think president is right for you, we are also looking for a Co-Treasurer, Family and Community Engagement VP, and a Membership Chair. We have a membership meeting in June and we would love to get you elected. If you are interested in joining our PTSA in any of these roles or would like more information, please contact nominations@redmondhsptsa.org.

Grad Walks 2024

Albert Einstein

Friday, June 14 at 2:45-4:05pm

Emily Dickinson

Wednesday, June 12 at 1:40pm

Horace Mann

Friday, June 14 at 3:15pm

RSVP here.

Redmond Elementary

Friday, June 14 at 3:00pm

RSVP here.

Norman Rockwell

Monday, June 17 at 3:00pm

Rosa Parks

Friday, June 14 at 2:30pm

Laura Ingalls Wilder

Friday, June 14 at 2:30pm

RSVP here.

Class of 2024

Please plan to wear your cap and gown and arrive 10 minutes before the start time. As a group, you will walk through the school while the students and teachers cheer you on!

Freshman, Sophomore and Junior parents, we need your help to make our Grad Night Celebration a great success!

When it is your child's turn to celebrate with their graduating class, they may not want you at the party, plus as a senior parent, you'll be ready for a break! So why not volunteer this year on Thursday, June 13 to help RHS's 2024 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 pay-it-forward and get a sneak peek into what Grad Night Celebration is all about! All volunteers must be LWSD approved.

Sign up here.

RHS Band Red Robin Fundraiser

Head on over to Red Robin (Redmond Town Center location) for a meal on Thursday, May 23. Let your server know you are there to support our fundraiser (or show the flyer) and 20% of food sales will go back to our Mustang Band. You can order online for pick up (see directions on flyer), or dine in. 

Class of 2024 Destination Day Celebration

Congratulations Seniors!!

Whether it's college, technical school, the military, an apprenticeship, a job, gap year or something else, Redmond's Destination Day celebrates the many future directions of the Class of 2024.  On Friday, May 31 from 12-1:30pm, wear your gear and come to the College and Career Center during your lunch period for some treats, swags and pose for some photos!

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!

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.