The Renton High School

Happy Friday, RedHawkS,

I hope this week's newsletter finds you well. While this week was shorter than usual due to our staff professional development day today, it was full of fun and learning. On Wednesday our drama club hosted the annual talent show and many of our students shared their talents and passions with a nearly packed house in the IKEA performing arts center. The energy was strong and positive, and we are thankful to the drama club under the direction of Ms. Khelgatian for a fun evening.

This week our ASB also hosted a fun, community event titled Trunk or Treat. Kids and adults from around Renton came through last night, dressed in costumes to get candy and make memories. We appreciate the ASB and staff who supported this exciting event.

Additionally, last night our volleyball team won their first game of the season and on senior night, no less. The energy was amazing, and our seniors were recognized for their achievement both on and off the court. Well done players and coaches!

And finally, two of our cross-country athletes are heading to the state championship in the Tri-Cities next week. Help us wish them well. They have already made us proud!

Please see the important information below and as always, we welcome and appreciate your feedback. Have wonderful weekend!

Drew O'Connell

Proud Interim Principal

It's a wonderful day to be a RedHawk!

NOVEMBER 8: VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY

NOVEMBER 9: SCHOLAR SATURDAY (see info below)

NOVEMBER 11: NO SCHOOL – VETERAN'S DAY

NOVEMBER 19: CHOIR CONCERT – 6:00PM @ IPAC

NOVEMBER 22: REMINDER – NOT A LATE START FRIDAY – 7:20AM START TIME

NOVEMBER 23: SCHOLAR SATURDAY

NOVEMBER 25 – 26: 1ST TRIMESTER FINALS – ADJUSTED SCHEDULE – 10:00AM START TIME

NOVEMBER 27: HALF DAY – 10:20AM DISMISSAL

RedHawkS athletics are soaring along! Below are the upcoming competitions and please check out the Kingco Conference website for all athletic schedules. We'd love to see you out there, cheering on our athletes!

Friday 11/1

Boys Varsity Football vs. Chief Sealth, 7:00 p.m. Renton Memorial Stadium

Monday 11/4

Girls Varsity Soccer vs Lindbergh, 7:00 p.m. at Renton Memorial Stadium

Football - Post Season

We will have our first Football playoff game on November 8 or 9 (Opponent, Location, and Time are TBD)

Winter Sports

As Fall sports wind down, we welcome all interested students to sign up for Winter Sports. Winter Sports include:

• Boys/Girls Basketball
• Boys/Girls Wrestling
• Gymnastics
• Boys Swim
• Girls Flag Football (New this year!)

To sign up, you must register through Final Forms. Please follow this link for information and guidance on registering for Winter sports. If you need assistance, please reach out to our Athletics Support Specialist, Ms. Cardenas by emailing andriana.cardenas@rentonschools.us.

GO REDHAWKS!!

We are hosting our third Scholar Saturday of the year on November 9 form 9:00 to Noon. All RHS scholars are invited to attend, work on missing work, get assistance from RHS teachers or study for the end of the trimester. Please encourage (or require 😊) your scholar(s) to attend.

When students attend Scholar Saturday, their academic knowledge and skill improve and as a result, their grades improve as well.

We had 43 students at our last Scholar Saturday. Our goal for this month is 75! Please help us get there!

What: Scholar Saturday
When: Saturday November 9 (and 23rd)

What time: 9:00 to Noon

Where: RHS Library

Why: Because we care, and we want to support the growth of all RHS scholars.

We hope to see your scholar there!

Where: Renton High School, Commons

When: Tuesday November 12, drop-in between: 5:00 PM - 7 PM

Who: Families and Students: Class of 2025

This is a Drop-in Workshop- please come anytime between 5-7pm. Come prepared to create your FSA ID or your WASFA account. Bring social security numbers for 12th grade students and parents to create FSA ID. We will also start WASFA accounts. We are getting you ready to fill out your financial aid forms that will open on December 1st.

Register to attend: https://bit.ly/RHSNovNT

In Washington state, all children ages 0-18 can receive all routinely recommended vaccines at no cost from a healthcare provider that participates in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.

In addition, RSD is hosting Free Fall Vaccine Opportunities. These are:

• Open to all children and youth ages 18 years and younger
• For both school-required vaccines and recommended vaccines

After School Vaccine Clinics:

Monday, 11/4 – 3pm-6pm – At KEC – Link

Monday, 12/2 – noon-7pm – At KEC – Link

Walk-ins are welcome and pre-registration is encouraged.

School Day Vaccine Clinics

Parent/Guardian Responsibilities

Families can provide consent for their student to receive vaccines at school during the school day when they are not present by:

1. Completing this link
2. Or by returning a completed consent form to the school nurse/HSA.
1. Nurse/HSAs or other school staff will complete the link and then,
2. Scan and send the consent form to Marissa Fitzpatrick at GoVax Kids

Please reach to our school nurse or Helth Point clinic for more Infromation.

Renton School District has partnered with Providence Healthcare and Hazel Health to provide access to quality mental health care services for all students, at no cost to families. The partnership has already made a difference in its first year with more than 2,200 virtual therapy sessions completed!

At Renton High School. our amazing school counselors can initiate a video visit with a Hazel Health licensed therapist while your child is at-school. The personalized virtual therapy sessions with Hazel Health professionals are safe, private, and confidential, and are conducted through phone, text, and at kiosks at schools.

Families can also create a Hazel account for in-home virtual sessions for help with depression, stress, anxiety, bullying and more. Learn more and create your family account at https://my.hazel.co/rentonschools/info

Read more about this free service at our Hazel Health webpage.

As a diverse, multicultural, and international school, Renton High School wants to acknowledge as many cultural celebrations in our community as possible. If you would like us to recognize an upcoming cultural celebration, please contact Mr. Collie, our IB Coordinator.

November is National Veterans and Military Families Month and National American Indian Heritage Month

On November 6, Sikhs celebrate Guru Gobind Jyoti Jot.

November

1st All Saints’ Day is a Christian festival commemorating all the saints of the church.

1st For Sikhs, Diwali coincides with Bandi-Chhor Divas which remembers the release from prison and return to Amritsar of the sixth Guru, Guru Hargobind in 1619.

1st-2nd Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration.

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation.

Please visit https://www.nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov and National Native American Heritage Month | Indian Affairs for more information.

RHS offers after school academic assistance through our Homework Help Center. Homework Help Center runs from 2:03 to 3:30 in the library, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Our staff will be here and ready to support your student(s) with their classwork, homework, to study, and to deepen or extend their learning. Please encourage your student(s) to come!

If you plan to attend college or training during the 2025-26 school year, you can submit a FAFSA or WASFA beginning December 1, 2024.

But just because you are waiting for applications to open, doesn’t mean you should wait on other important steps. Here are some things to do in the meantime:

Create your FAFSA FSA ID or WASFA account

• Create a FAFSA FSA ID on the Federal Student Aid website. Most people should complete the FAFSA to maximize financial aid.
• Create a WASFA account on the Washington Student Achievement Council website if you’re ineligible to use FAFSA.

Learn about financial aid from experts who are here to support you!

• Inviting all class of 2025 students! Learn about how to pay for education after high school in the “Class of 2025 Financial Aid Night” webinar on November 13. Register now!

Visit the Career Center at RHS and check out the Washington Student Achievement Council website for more information and support.

RedHawk Seniors and Families,

It’s time to submit your senior photos and quotes for the 2024-2025 yearbook!

Senior portraits and quotes will be accepted until January 17, 2025. Portraits MUST be submitted through our image upload link (see attachment for link and instructions). Our image upload site is designed to verify name, grade level, and contact information so that we may reach out to you, should there be an issue with your photo submission. PLEASE NOTE: If you do not submit an individual student photo for 2024-2025, your student ID photo will appear in the yearbook by default.

Daily, on time attendance in all classes is one of the most significant factors in your student’s educational success.

Please notify the attendance office via phone, email or written note if your student will be absent for any reason. Absences may be excused up to 48 hours following the absence. Here is the contact information:

Attendance Office Contact

Attendance Specialist: Heather Ralston - heather.ralston@rentonschools.us

Phone: 425.204.3410

Email: renton.attendance@rentonschools.us

For more information about attendance including BECCA law and truancy, please visit our Attendance Website.