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!
Family HUB
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!
Happy Friday! Final exams are next week already! Please see the final exam flyer below so you know when final exams are for each class.
Please see additional information below regarding:
Trees at RHS
Panther Nation News
Our Come Fly with Me Sparrow & Contestants for 2025
Perfect Attendance for October awards
Panther Pride Awards, and more!
Please scroll through the whole newsletter for important information!
Have a great weekend!
Audrey Haugan, Principal
Trees at RHS
At the beginning of this school year, a portion of a tree on the Redmond High School campus fell in the front driveway of the school. The remainder of the tree came down the following day.
Following the incident, an arborist inspected the fallen and surrounding trees and determined that nine trees were infested with insects, causing root decomposition and compromising their stability.
For the safety of students, staff, and visitors, the affected trees in front of the school will be removed over Thanksgiving break. The work will be performed by Four Brothers Tree Service, a local company that donates the wood they collect to veterans and families in need of heating resources.
While we are saddened to lose these trees that have been a beautiful part of the Redmond High School landscape for so many years, their removal is essential for campus safety. We will explore options with our Landscape Design classes to potentially plant new trees in the area once the removal process is complete, ensuring that future generations of students will also benefit from the shade, beauty and natural character these trees provided.
Thank you for your understanding and support.
Upcoming Events
November 18: First day of Winter Sports
November 19: Final Exams, Periods 2 & 4
November 20: Final Exams, Periods 1, 3, 5
November 21: Grading Day - No School - Trimester 1 ends
November 23-30: Thanksgiving Break
December 1: Trimester 2 begins
Final Exams - Please Plan Ahead!
Panther Nation News
Upcoming Home Athletic Events
None this week
Panther PRIDE Recognition
The following students have been recognized by staff for exemplary demonstration of the core values of Panther PRIDE (Participation, Relationships, Integrity, Determination, Excellence)
Eli Yeager, Connor Nething, Kenny Polk
Kysen Newton, Ransom Smith, Kimberly Contreras, Cale Fisher
We were fortunate to have veterans from the area, including our own Mr. Tim Peterson, to talk about their experiences in the service. Our students asked awesome questions and we learned a lot!
Come Fly with Me Sparrow Assembly
We had our Sparrow Assembly on Friday and our Sparrow Lilly was introduced to our entire school body! We'll be doing community service and raising money for her medical expenses. Our contestants have Heroes and Villains as their theme, and you can meet them all below!
Lilly, her mom Becky, and Sparrow Rep., Kellie
Contestants
Cameron & Brayden - Luke Skywalker & Darth Vader
Arianna & Konner - Green Goblin vs Spiderman
Tatum & Parker - Thor vs Loki
Anikah & Cameron - Wonder Woman vs Cheetah
JoAnna & Eden - President Snow vs. Katniss
Parker & Landon - Ninja Turtles vs. Shedder
Samantha & Lu - Captain America vs. Winter Soldier
Bella & Malaena - Glenda vs. Elphaba
Jayden & Kameron - Batman vs. Joker
Elisa & Titus - Perry vs. Dr. Doof
And Shedder, Famous Jacob & Ninja Turtle
Panther JV Cheer Earns 1st Place
We are so proud of our JV team! An amazing performance and a 1st place finish today! Congratulations, Ladies! Up next, Game Day Championships!
Poetry Out Loud
Redmond High Theatre Company Mini-Camp
Redmond High School - Leadership Can and Bottle Drop
Please help RHS by donating today! We will take bottles and cans!
Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace
Open enrollment is from November 1st - January 15th
ASVAB testing opportunity at RHS
We will be offering an opportunity for any interested sophomores, juniors or seniors to take the ASVAB exam on December 9th. There is no fee to take this exam.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple-choice test used by the U.S. military to determine eligibility for enlistment and to help match recruits with suitable military careers. It measures aptitude in verbal, math, science, and technical areas through various subtests, including General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, and Mathematics Knowledge.
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.
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!
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.
Student Handbook
Our Student Handbook can be found on this link. This includes all of our school rules, consequences, guidelines, etc. Check it out!
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.
Parent Square Access
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!
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/
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
