Renton High School
Week of April 22, 2024
Current Events
APRIL 25: RHS DRAMA CLUB SPRING PLAY “THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG” - 6:00PM @ IPAC *Tickets $10*
APRIL 26: RHS DRAMA CLUB SPRING PLAY “THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG” - 6:00PM @ IPAC *Tickets $10*
APRIL 27: RHS DRAMA CLUB SPRING PLAY “THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG” - 1:00PM @ IPAC *Tickets $10
MAY 8: 12 OUTSTANDING SENIORS PRESENTATION AT 7 p.m. AT KEC - BOARD ROOM
MAY 16th 8th GRADE TRANSITION NIGHT May 18: SENIOR PROM
June11: GRADUATION REHEARSAL
June12: GRADUATION at 7 p.m. at SHOWARE CENTER IN KENT
RedHawkS Athletics
The RedHawkS Spring sports season is in full swing! Please make sure to come out and support our amazing student – athletes as they represent our school! Go REDHAWKS!!!
Diversity Calendar for Week of April 22, 2024
As a diverse, multicultural, internationally minded school, Renton High wants to acknowledge as many cultural celebrations in our community as possible. If you as a student, family, or staff member would like us to recognize an upcoming event, please contact Mr. Collie, our IB Coordinator.
Monthly celebrations for April include Arab American Heritage Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Celebrate Diversity Month, National Deaf History Month, and National Poetry Month.
For the weeks ahead, days members of the RHS community will be recognizing include:
The Baha’i festival of Ridvan begins on April 20th and will continue until May 3rd.
The important Jewish festival of Passover/Pesach begins on April 22 and runs through April 30.
April 24th Armenian Martyrs’ Or Genocide Remembrance Day marks the commemoration of the arrest and murder of millions of Armenians under the Ottoman Empire.
April 24th Theravada New Year (Buddhist)
April 24th Administrative Professionals Day – Thank you to our RHS office staff!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
From Counseling Office
Our counselors, IB Coordinator, AACs, and administrative team will be meeting with individual students to review progress toward graduation. We will continue the implementation of academic support and intervention to assist students toward graduation.
For Families of Seniors
Here is the link for The RHS Grad Guide: RHS 2024 Grad Guide draft 3 10 24 update.docx
Please note that during the next three months, some dates may change.
Students and Parents should adhere to all due dates. Also, please have your seniors continue to check their Renton Schools Outlook email at least weekly for any updates.
Also for Seniors:
College acceptance season is in full swing! Wait until you get your financial aid award letters from all the colleges you are considering, then decide. You want to compare college costs before you make any financial decisions. Some colleges will require you to pay a NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT to reserve your space. If you accept and pay the deposit, you will not get your money back if you end up changing your mind later. You have until June 1st, 2024, to decide, so do not rush. If you have questions, please contact Ms. Cindy or Ms. Currie in the College and Career Center.
If you plan to apply to college and have not filled out the FAFSA/WASFA yet, please get that done. If you need support, contact Ms. Cindy or Ms. Currie in the College and Career Center.
Free Admission to RTC for All Graduates in Class of 2024!
High school graduates in the class of 2024 in any Renton School District high school could attend Renton Technical College for free for the next two years. A program called Renton Promise provides up to full tuition and fees to 2024 Renton School District graduating seniors to attend Renton Technical College regardless of grade point average (GPA), income, ability, or country of birth.
Next Steps:
Students should act now to complete
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form or
Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA)
For questions, contact Renton Technical College Financial Aid Office: rentonpromise@rtc.edu
Visit https://rtc.edu/renton-promise for more details and sign up today!
Parents/Families of Seniors
Please help spread the word that we are collecting baby photos for the Class of 2024 Senior Slide Show. When you have a moment, discuss with your senior if they want to submit their baby picture. If so, the QR code below opens a new email that seniors can attach their photos to. Thank you!
LeeAnne Soule
REGALIS Yearbook Advisor | Room 263
Calling All Juniors and Seniors
For Families of Juniors
Is your junior interested in learning more about careers in the trades? Sign up to attend either the Career Showcase at Showare or the Women in Trades event. https://bit.ly/49t0oxL
RSD GEAR UP is hosting 2 free summer overnight opportunities. Click the registration links for more information.
Juniors, are you interested in traveling with GEAR UP to Spokane to visit CWU, EWU, Gonzaga, and Whitworth? https://bit.ly/CampusToursSummer24
Are you more of the outdoor type? Looking for an opportunity to learn more about Environmental Science? https://bit.ly/Summer24NatureBridge
RSD GEAR UP will also be hosting workshops in August for our future seniors to get a head start on their college applications. We will be working on setting up Common App profiles, as well as College Essays. Please reach out to Deborah Currie, the GEAR UP Coordinator, for more information. Deborah.Currie@rentonschools.us
Internships, Apprenticeships and Job Opportunities
Have your students check out the Upcoming Opportunities page on the Renton High School Website weekly for internship, apprenticeship and job opportunities. This page is constantly being updated and there are already many opportunities for the summer of 2024. https://rentonhs.rentonschools.us/career-center/opportunities
Check out the RHS Digital Newspaper Link
Recently, Journalism students from Ms. Lisa Richards class updated our digital school newsletter known as the Hawk Eye. Have some article ideas you would like to share with her students? Email Ms. Richards. She and her students would love to hear from you.
Please mark this link as a favorite and check it out this from time to time to see what is being presented on the RHS website from our students’ perspective. https://rhshawkeye.com/