Welcome to this week's edition of our RHS Weekly News! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged. There are so many resources in here - please make sure to check it out! |
Dear RHS Families:
This Wednesday we got to honor Ms. Mona Mensing as the Regional Teacher of the year. This is the third teacher in five years to receive this award at RHS, a testament to the great staff at RHS! Ms. Mensing was selected from the many nominations submitted by students, staff and families in all schools in Central Oregon. Mona now moves on to the state level! Congratulations, Ms. Mensing!
Parents new to RHS: We have a Parent University on Monday, September 22nd at 6:00 pm in our commons. This is a great informational meeting where parents can learn more about RHS. Parents have loved this in the past because we go over all of your questions, go over the student handbook and rules, and parents get to network with other parents! Come and join us from 6:00-7:00!
Dr. Audrey Haugan, Principal |
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Sept. 22: Parent University in Commons, 6:00 (See below) Sept. 23 & 24: FFA Leadership Camp October 2: Club/Actiities photos in the auditorium October 3: Perfect Attendance Party for students with 100% attendance in Sept. October 6: College Fair - special schedule October 1: Senior Class Meeting during mentor period October 8: Open House/Parent Conferences 3:30-7:00pm October 9: Open House/Parent Conferences 8:00-12:00 (No School) October 10: No School October 12-18: Homecoming Week October 18: Homecoming Dance, 7:00-10:00, commons |
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New to RHS? Have a freshman who just started here? Come and join us for a Parent University at 6:00pm on Monday evening, Sept. 22nd. We'll see how things are going so far, answer any questions you have, and we'll give you information about RHS! Come join us! |
The following students have been recognized by staff for exemplary demonstration of the core values of Panther PRIDE (Participation, Relationships, Integrity, Determination, Excellence) - Cameron Jackman, Bella Fabiana
- Devin Lee, Ryan Kendall
- Yesli Lara, Mervi Sta Maria
- Konnor Vanderlind, Neil Harbour
- Jensen Burke, Adan Molina
- Malikye Meade, Ella Schultz
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The ACT is going to be offered at Ridgeview High School on December 13th. The registration deadline is November 7th. Sign up using this link: https://www.act.org/ |
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This is an outstanding resource for our families, where you find almost anything you need, right on this link! Bell schedules, calendars, technology resources, nutrition services, school safety information, and more! |
Per state law, absences can only be excused for the following reasons: illness, educational/occupational interviews, quarantine, bereavement or serious illness in the family, inclement weather, religious instruction or emergencies. Absences will only be excused if the school is notified the day before the absence, the day of the absence, or the day that the student returns to school. You must give a reason for an absence. Note: Vacations are not considered an excused absence.
Checking In and Checking Out- When it is necessary for students to leave campus during the school day, they must present a note from the parent to the Attendance Office requesting the release from classes. These check out requests are to be made before the absence. Failure to check out will be treated as an unexcused absence (skipping school). Calling in after a tardy sweep to say a student had an appointment is not acceptable; please call before the appointment and have the student pick up a pass to leave the building. Checking out to avoid attending school assemblies or to avoid a Tardy Sweep consequence is not allowed. Students must check out AND check in to avoid being marked absent or tardy. If a student has an unexcused absence after a sweep, they will also receive a lunch detention.
Attendance Office Number: 541-923-4805.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Extracurricular Participation and Social Events- Participation in extracurricular school events (e.g. school dances, prom, rooter/fan buses, field trips, clubs, etc.) is a privilege and an important part of the high school experience. In order to attend such events, the following must occur – Students must have 85% attendance each trimester, no more than 10 tardies per trimester and no major behavior incidents. Students may file an appeal with the Dean, should there be extenuating circumstances. |
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We will be implementing the use of random "Tardy Sweeps" this school year. When we do a sweep," if a student is late to class, teachers will close their doors and students will not be admitted unless they have a pass. Students without a pass will be brought to the auditorium where they will alert you they were caught being tardy, and that they will have a lunch detention the next time we do detentions. We will allow students to get a free meal in the commons, but they will then report to the auditorium for detention and will not be allowed to leave campus. Multiple tardies will result in exclusion from social and extracurricular activities (see above). We value our teachers' classroom time and students must be on time. School STARTS at 7:30 and students should be in their classrooms by 7:30 am. Tardy sweeps can occur any day, any time, including first period!
Let's do better this year, Panthers! |
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Redmond School District
Policy Overview In accordance with Governor's Executive Order 25-09, Redmond School District (RSD) prohibits the use of personal electronic devices during regular instructional hours. This "bell to bell" policy ensures a focused learning environment while minimizing classroom disruptions.
Educational Purpose This policy supports our commitment to:
- Creating distraction-free learning environments
- Promoting face-to-face social interaction
- Developing healthy technology habits
- Ensuring equal access to learning opportunities
- Maintaining school safety and security
Implementation This policy takes effect at the beginning of the 2025-26 school year. Information will be shared in Student Handbooks, in Parent and Student Vue, and on school websites.
Covered Devices This policy applies to all personal electronic devices including:
- Cell phones and smartphones
- Smartwatches and fitness trackers
- Smart glasses and AR/VR devices
- Bluetooth earbuds and wireless headphones
- Tablets and personal iPads
- Gaming devices and handheld consoles
- Portable music players
- Cameras and recording devices
- Any other internet-connected personal device
Bell-to-Bell Prohibition When devices are prohibited: Personal electronic devices may not be used from the start of regular instructional hours until the end of the school day. This includes 7:30-2:20 (M-T-TH-F) and 7:30-1:20 (W). This also includes passing periods and on-campus lunch. Required storage: All personal electronic devices must be: - Turned off or placed in silent mode.
- Stored securely in backpacks, lockers, fanny packs, or designated classroom storage areas.
- Cannot be stored on a person, i.e, pockets, etc.
- Kept out of sight during instructional hours.
Teachers may require students to leave personal items such as backpacks or fanny packs/purses in a designated spot in the classroom where students can only access with permission once class has started and then at the end of class. Student Technology Access Students have access to district-issued Chromebooks for all educational technology needs, including:
- Safe internet access for research and learning
- Productivity tools and applications
- School email for academic communication
- Digital learning platforms and resources
Emergency Communication For parents/guardians: If you need to contact your student during school hours, please call the school's main office. Our staff will ensure urgent messages reach your student promptly. For students: In case of emergency, students should notify a teacher or staff member who will facilitate necessary communication. Consequences for Violations
RSD is committed to maintaining instructional time. Consequences for policy violations are designed to be educational rather than punitive and will not result in students losing class time. If a student violates the policy but with another student’s electronic device, the same process and consequences apply to the student. |
Our Student Handbook can be found on this link. This includes all of our school rules, consequences, guidelines, etc. Check it out! |
Counselor designations are as follows: Last names:
Schedule changes will only be considered if a mistake was made in scheduling. Dropping classes because a student "changed their mind" or "doesn't want a specific teacher" will not be considered. We will consider all extenuating circumstances. Please reach out to your counselor! If you have a mistake on your schedule, use this QR code for a link to a Google Form. Your counselor will review and call you in to discuss. |
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We use Parent Square to communicate to our families. Please make sure you have downloaded the app and signed up for important information from RHS throughout the year! |
Technology Resources
Here are some technology resources and what they do at RHS:
CANVAS: Students use this every day for their classes. You can find the daily agenda, course syllabus, assignments, grades, and feedback. It shows what work is missing and what has been turned in. To learn more about Canvas and to set up an account, follow these steps: Canvas. Once you have an account, you can log in here: Canvas Parent Login. Note: Canvas will also show student grades, but ParentVue is what we use for athletic eligibility, progress reports and report cards.
ParentVUE and Student VUE: You can use this to see updated grades, daily attendance and tardies. You can check this 24/7, and it has the official grades for the trimester. To have access to official grades, follow these steps: ParentVUE Access. Students have this link in the bookmarks on their computers. You can download the app as well. See directions above.
ParentSquare/StudentSquare: This is our email system for attendance notifications and another other news from the school. Administrators, teachers and coaches all use this to communicate with families. Once you are enrolled at RHS, your enrollment into ParentSquare is automatic and you should be getting email notifications from us. Call us at 923-4800 if you are having trouble. We can help! |
This is an excellent resource for all of you. This app is a resource and tool for any youth needing support for themselves or a friend (includes easy links for Youth Line, Safe Oregon, 988, Lines for Life as well as tons of other useful resources). https://www.firststeporegon.org/ |
Principal: Dr. Audrey Haugan Asst. Principal: Jason Chatterton Asst. Principal/Athletic Director: Kacey McNulty Dean: Heather Barto Office Manager: Kyle Lavender
Follow us on Instagram!; @panther_leadership |
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Notice of Non-Discrimination Redmond School District is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its educational and employment activities. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination: District 504 Contact: Tami Nakamura, Executive Director of Student Services | Email | (541) 923-8258 District Title VI, Title IX, Age Discrimination & American Disabilities Act Contact: Kelly Hicks, Director of Human Resources | Email | (541) 923-8922 Heather Petersen, Assistant Director of Human Resources/DEI Specialist | Email | (541) 923-8924
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