Renton High School
October 20, 2023
Family Feature of the Week
OVER 600 RHS STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR THIS, ONLY 38 parents have given permission!
Families of Juniors and Seniors
Renton School District has partnered with the Washington Guaranteed Admissions Program (WAGAP) to support our graduating seniors with guaranteed admissions to attend six state colleges or universities: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University, and Western Washington University. This program is for guaranteed college admissions only and does not include college financial support.
With your permission, we will provide all those colleges/universities with your student’s information for them to be eligible for the guaranteed admission, including student name, date of birth, grade level, email(s) on record (school, personal) for student and parent/guardian, home mailing address, unweighted cumulative GPA, and completion of College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs). Without your permission, we cannot send data to these colleges/universities and your student is not eligible for guaranteed admission.
Please visit your Skyward Family Access account to provide approval to release this important information to the colleges and universities.
Learn more about this exciting new college admissions program.
If you need more information, please contact your student's counselor (according to alphabet).
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Letter in Spanish
Familias de estudiantes de tercer y cuarto año de secundaria:
El Distrito Escolar de Renton se ha asociado con el Programa de Admisiones Garantizadas de Washington (WAGAP), para apoyar a nuestros estudiantes de último año que se gradúan con admisiones garantizadas para asistir a seis colegios o universidades estatales: Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, The Evergreen State College, University of Washington Tacoma, Washington State University y Western Washington University. Este programa es solo para admisiones universitarias garantizadas y no incluye apoyo financiero para la universidad.
Con su permiso, proporcionaremos a todos esos colegios/universidades la información de su estudiante para que sean elegibles para la admisión garantizada, incluido el nombre del estudiante, la fecha de nacimiento, el nivel de grado, los correos electrónicos registrados (escolares, personales) para el estudiante y el padre/tutor, la dirección postal de su casa, el GPA acumulativo no ponderado y la finalización de los Requisitos de Distribución Académica Universitaria (CADR). Sin su permiso, no podemos enviar datos a estos colegios/universidades y su estudiante no es elegible para la admisión garantizada.
Visite su cuenta de Skyward Family Access para obtener la aprobación para divulgar esta importante información a los colegios y universidades.
Obtenga más información sobre este nuevo y emocionante programa de admisión a la universidad.
Si necesita información adicional no dude de contactar a Ms. Cindy Martinez, Coordinadora de Carrera.
Current Events for Week of October 23
UPCOMING EVENTS at RHS for Week of October 23rd
10/20: Health Scholars applications close and due to Healthpoint
10/21: Vaccine clinic this Saturday in the RHS Cafeteria 9am-noon.
10/24: Latino Family Night: Attendance and College/Career @5:00pm
10/27: Picture Retakes 9-11:30am *Picture retakes are for anyone who PURCHASED photos who wish to have retakes AND for any students who have NOT been photographed for their 23-24 RHS Student ID Card.
10/27: The annual Renton Rotary Coat giveaway event @ Renton High School cafeteria: 4-6 p.m.
10/28: The annual Renton Rotary Coat Giveaway Event @RHS cafeteria 9am - noon
10/28 : Trunk or Treat 4-7pm Student Parking Lot
Athletic Events for the Week of October 23rd
Mon, October 23, 2023
Boys Junior Varsity Football @Sammamish High School, 5:00 PM - 7:00PM
Girls Varsity Soccer @Sammamish High School, 7:30 PM - 9:30PM
Thu, October 26, 2023
Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball @Sammamish High School, 5:15 PM - 6:45PM
Girls Froshmore Volleyball @Sammamish High School, 5:15 PM - 6:45PM
Boys Varsity Football @Highline High School, 6:00 PM - 8:00PM
Girls Varsity Volleyball @Sammamish High School, 7:00 PM - 9:00PM
Fri, October 27, 2023
WCD 2A Bi District Boys Tennis Championship Boys Varsity Tennis @Bremerton High School and 19 other(s), 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat, October 28, 2023
WCD 2A Bi District Boys Tennis Championship Boys Varsity Tennis @Bremerton High School and 19 other(s), 8:00AM - 4:00 PM
And Maybe You Were There? Senior Night for RHS Girls Volleyball
Senior Swim and Dive Ladies
Senior Football Players
RHS XCountry Take KingCo League Champions in 2A
Diversity Calendar for Week of October 23rd
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.
Throughout October we recognize:
LGBT History Month celebrates the achievements of 31 lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender Icons. Each day in October, a new LGBT Icon is featured with a video, bio, bibliography, downloadable images and other resources.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month en Español
National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees. ODEP has chosen "Advancing Access and Equity" as the theme for NDEAM 2023.
For the upcoming week:
24th Dussehra (Hindu) marks the end of Navrartri and is one of the most significant celebrations on the Hindu calendar, celebrating the triumph of good over evil.
Announcements
Familias Latinas Event
Queremos invitarlos a nuestra primera reunión (el 24 de Octubre) para familias que se hablan español. En Renton High School, tenemos la oportunidad de comunicar en español si las familias lo prefieren. Esta reunión es una de cuatro que van a llevarse a cabo este año escolar. En esta reunión, recibirá información sobre ayuda financiera para la universidad y comunicarse con el staff de Renton High School.
El 24 de Octubre, martes
5pm a 6:30pm
El enlace de la reunión es: https://rentonschools.zoom.us/j/89602170401
Por favor, registrar para el evento aquí: https://forms.gle/X68HTosu8CyofHxYA
Si tiene preguntas, por favor, mande un correo a amrita.heer@rentonschools.us. ¡Los esperamos allí!
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We would like to invite you to our first meeting for families who speak Spanish. In Renton High School, we have the opportunity to connect and communicate with your families in Spanish if it is preferred. This meeting is one of four that will occur throughout the year for our Spanish speaking families. In this meeting, you will all receive information around financial aid for college/universities and communicate with Renton High School staff.
Tuesday, October 24th
5pm to 6:30pm
The link for the meeting is: https://rentonschools.zoom.us/j/89602170401
Please register for the event here: https://forms.gle/X68HTosu8CyofHxYA
If you have any questions, please send an email to amrita.heer@rentonschools.us. We hope to see you at the meeting!
WIAA names RHS's Riley McDowell as WIAA /Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) and Gesa Credit Union informed us that RILEY MCDOWELL was selected as the WIAA/Gesa Credit Union Athlete of the Week! This award is designed to honor student-athletes across the state for their outstanding performances and impactful contributions in their communities. Selections are based on nominations. Riley is a stand-out defender in soccer. Just last week she scored from 40 yards out on a free kick and assisted two additional goals. Oh and by the way, she also has a 4.0 Cumulative G.P.A.
This year, all Athletes of the Week will receive:
- A letter of recognition from Mick Hoffman, WIAA Executive Director
- A Certificate of Achievement
- A $25 DICK’S Sporting Goods e-gift card courtesy of Gesa Credit Union
Congratulations to our student-scholar / athlete on a well-deserved honor. (Rumor has it she also currently has a 4.0.)
KUDOS
9th Grade Success
Oct 17th to the 19th Homework Help Center partnered with your 9th Grade Success Team to bring teachers to support students after school. The estimated numbers were about 80 students attending throughout the 3-day event. We had 9 teachers sign up to support. This event will happen again November 14th - 16th. Please encourage your students to attend if they need extra support achieving their academic goals.