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January 9th Weekly Notes and Reminders

Posted Date: 01/09/26 (02:44 PM)
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RHS Weekly Notes & Reminders

January 9, 2026
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!
 

Principal Message

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Dear RHS Families:

Welcome back! We hope everyone had a restful and rejoyful winter break spent with family and friends. We're excited to see our students back in the classroom and ready to learn. I want to remind everyone that regular attendance is one of the most important factors in student success. Every day in school matters! When students are present, they don't just keep up with lessons, they stay connected to their peers, teachers, and the learning community that supports their growth.

Please check out our newsletter with information about upcoming events, our perfect attendance celebration, our Come Fly with Me team rush and more!

Audrey Haugan, Principal
 
 

Student Daily Announcements

We now have an active link for our Daily Student Announcements. Check it out to see what's going on everyday at RHS! Click the orange bar below!
Student Daily Announcements
 

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!
Family HUB
 

Upcoming Events

Jan 19: MLK day No school
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Upcoming Home Athletic Events


Jan. 10: Cheer Competition (See below for times)
Jan 10: Boys Basketball vs. Lagrande @ 2:00PM
Jan 13: Boys and Girls Swim vs. Madras @ 6:45PM
Jan 16: Boys Basketball vs. Summit JV/JV2 @ 5:00, Varsity @ 6:30PM
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Panther Nation News

 

Pet Food Drive

Poster for BrightSide Donations, a pet food and supply drive for Brightside Animal shelter.
 

Strong Hearts, Strong Teens

Strong Hearts, Strong Teens Feb. 7: New free heart screening available to Central
Oregon teens:
Local health care organizations are joining together to offer a free heart screening for
local students on Feb. 7 to help prevent sudden cardiac arrest.
The comprehensive 30-minute screening is open for ages 12-19 and will include an
EKG and limited echocardiogram. The exam will screen for four serious heart conditions
that are not typically identified sports physical or well child visit. Registration for the 128
available spots is required and will open Jan. 13 at. 7 a.m.
Students attending the screening will also receive training for AEDs and CPR with
trained professionals.
The event is made possible thanks to support from St. Charles Cardiology and
Children’s Heart Center of Central Oregon and community donations to St. Charles
Foundation.
The screening will take place Saturday, Feb. 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at St. Charles
Heart & Lung Center, 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend.
Learn more and sign up: stcharleshealthcare.org/teenhearts

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Corazones fuertes, adolescentes fuertes 7 de febrero: Nueva evaluación cardíaca
gratuita disponible para adolescentes en el centro de Oregon.
Las organizaciones de atención médica locales se están uniendo para ofrecerles una
evaluación cardíaca gratuita a los estudiantes locales el 7 de febrero, con el fin de
ayudar a prevenir paros cardíacos repentinos.
La evaluación completa de 30 minutos está disponible para jóvenes de entre 12 y 19
años, e incluirá un electrocardiograma y un ecocardiograma limitado. El examen
evaluará cuatro afecciones cardíacas graves que no suelen identificarse en los
exámenes físicos deportivos ni en las visitas de control pediátricas. Es necesario
inscribirse para obtener una de las 128 plazas disponibles. El plazo de inscripción se
abrirá el 13 de enero a las 7:00 a. m.
Los estudiantes que asistan a la evaluación también recibirán formación sobre el uso
de desfibriladores externos automáticos (AED) y RCP, por profesionales capacitados.

El evento es posible gracias al apoyo de St. Charles Cardiology y Children’s Heart
Center of Central Oregon, así como a las donaciones de la comunidad a la Fundación
St. Charles.
La evaluación se realizará el sábado 7 de febrero, de 8:00 a. m. a 4:30 p. m., en St.
Charles Heart & Lung Center, 2500 NE Neff Road, Bend.
Más información e inscripciones: stcharleshealthcare.org/teenhearts
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Come Fly with Me Rush

Our Come Fly with Me Contestants did a "Rush" this week to gather support for their teams and for our Sparrow. It was a great success and we are excited to support Lilly!
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Personal Device Policy Reminder

Reminder: The Personal Device Policy requires all students to keep their electronics off and in their backpacks. They cannot keep their devices on their person during the school day.
 

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)
  • Mariana Vargas Bello, Daylan Diego, Leo Zendejas, Sabastian Lee, Austin Patrick, Mikala Koontz, Luis Herrara Willbertt, Paxton Martin
  • Ethan Urhausen, Naomi Pineda, Connor Carroll
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December Perfect Attendance Celebration

Congratulations to the 140 students who had perfect attendance in the month of December! We had a donut party to celebrate their dedication and consistency. We are proud of their commitment to being present and on time to class everyday.
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Poetry Out Loud

Poster for Poetry Out Loud, featuring a microphone graphic and information about a poetry recitation competition.
 

Redmond High School - Leadership Can and Bottle Drop

Please help RHS by donating today! We will take bottles and cans!
Poster for Redmond High School Bottle Drop program, featuring colorful water bottles.
 

Oregon Health Insurance Marketplace

Open enrollment is from November 1st - January 15th
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Informational flyer in Spanish about health coverage options in Oregon.
 
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Absences/Tardies

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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.
 

Transportation Information

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Tardy Sweeps

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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!
 

Personal Electronic Devices Policy

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.
 

Student Handbook

Our Student Handbook can be found on this link. This includes all of our school rules, consequences, guidelines, etc. Check it out!
Student Handbook
 

Counselor Information

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Counselor designations are as follows:
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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!
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Technology Resources

Canvas, ParentVue/Student Vue, Parent Square/Student Square

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!
 

School Safety Information

School Safety Information
 

Safe Schools Oregon

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/
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Contact Us!

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
Phone: 541-923-4800
 

Notice of Non-Discrimination

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