Week of May 4, 2025

May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week

May 7 - National Walk & Roll to School Day

May 7 - LWPTSA Council DEI Meeting

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

May 23 - LEAP Day - Half Day School

May 26 - Memorial Day - No School

Our incredible staff go above and beyond every day, making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow. It's time to celebrate them again during this year's annual Staff Appreciation Week!

We are still looking for a few more treats to make this week extra special. Please sign up to bring in a treat on Monday, May 5 by 10am. Offerings can be dropped off at the RHS Main Office.

Remember if you are at the school during the week, please say an extra thank you to all the staff you see. Let's show them how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication!

STAFF APPRECIATION TREAT SIGN UP

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!

Elementary School Grad Walks

Alcott

Tuesday, June 10 at 3:40pm

Einstein

Monday, June 16 at 2:45pm

Mann

Monday, June 16 at 3:15pm

Redmond El

Monday, June 16 at 3:00pm

Rockwell

Monday, June 16 at 3:00pm

Rosa Parks

Monday, June 16 at 2:30pm

Wilder

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

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

Check out our Volunteer Appreciation Video!

Volunteers, as we close out the month of April Global Volunteer Month, the RHS PTSA wanted to thank you for your generous gift of your time and your dedication to supporting students, staff, and families in our school. We have prepared a video showing our deep appreciation of our volunteers, who are at the heart of our organization. It was presented during our General Meeting this past week. If you were unable to attend, please check it out with any of the links below that is easiest for you. Again, thank you to all those who volunteered this year at RHS!

Video on YouTube

Video on Microsoft

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

Advancing Inclusion in Evolving Times

LWPTSA Council DEI Meeting on Wednesday, May 7: Advancing Inclusion in Evolving Times with Ilsa Govan - at 11:30am on Zoom

As part of LWPTSA Council’s continued commitment to building welcoming, inclusive school communities, we invite you to join a timely and thoughtful learning session: "Advancing Inclusion in Evolving Times."

In today’s rapidly shifting social landscape, families, educators and community members are called to reflect on how we stay rooted in our shared values—ensuring all students and families feel respected, supported and connected.

This session is an opportunity to deepen our understanding of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), and explore how we can nurture inclusive environments in ways that are thoughtful, informed and responsive to the moment.

WHEN: Wednesday, May 7, from 11:30am-1pm

WHERE: Zoom — Register

(See full meeting description, including what our guest speaker will guide us through here.)

We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful opportunity to reflect, connect, and grow together. Questions? Email LWPTSA Council DEI Co-Chairs Zahra Eslami and Mansi M. Majeed at Diversity@LWPTSA.net.

Happy Bike Everywhere Month!

May is Bike Everywhere Month! There are four ways to join in on the fun:

Use the City of Redmond Bike Map to find a route you have never ridden before. This online resource shows riders of all levels the different types of bike lanes throughout the City, so they can customize their route and explore within their comfort level.

Wednesday, May 7 is National Walk & Roll to School Day. So, ditch your car, get outside, and join your friends to bike (or walk) to school. Celebrate choosing active transportation choices with students all around the country. For more information or questions, visit the Go Redmond website.

Bike to the light rail opening celebrations on Saturday, May 10, where you can expect to see the Redmond Central Connector activated, a great opportunity for cyclists, walkers, and rollers alike. Plus, you can hop on light rail with your bike to get to and from Redmond to explore all that our region has to offer – on opening day and for years to come. You can also place your bike in the secure bike parking available at every light rail station.

On Bike Everywhere Day, Wednesday, May 14, ride by Celebration Stations to pick up snacks and prizes during your morning commute. Locations of these stations, including where you can find the City of Redmond’s station, can be found on the Cascade Bicycle Club’s website.