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
Dear RHS Families:
We have lots happening at RHS in these next few weeks! It's our countdown to graduation and we are getting super excited for our seniors and early grads. There is a link below with important dates/information for the Class of 2026 as our families also get ready for this important milestone. Please reach out with ANY questions!
Please keep reading for:
Student Announcements
Family Hub
Class of 2026 Event Information
Upcoming events (New)
Next Year's School Calendar
Trimester 3 Final Exam Information
Panther Nation News (New)
Senior Grad Party Information
Mud Wars (New)
National Honor Society Induction (New)
Spring Fling (New)
JROTC Honor (New)
Welding (New)
Construction (New)
Panther Pride Winners
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!
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!
Class of 2026: Dont forget your free lawn sign to show everyone you’re graduating! Come to the Student Management Office (SMO) to pick one up. If you have a need for two signs, we can accommodate! Just ask!
Upcoming Events
May 22: Sparrow Benefit Concert, 4:00pm, General Duffy's
May 23: Cruise-In Car Show, 8:00-11:00am
May 25: No School - Memorial Day
May 26: Theater Inductions, 6:00, Theater
May 27: Band/Choir Concert, 7:00pm
May 29: Senior Celebration, 7:45am-9:45am
Jun 3: Band Banquet
Jun 4: May Perfect Attendance Party
Jun 5: Senior Breakfast/Graduation Practice, 8:30am
Upcoming Home Athletic Events
None
2026-27 School Calendar Now Available
We are excited to share that the 2026-27 Redmond School District calendar has been officially approved by our school board. You can access the calendar using the link below:
Senior Parents! The Senior Parent Association has one final meeting and we would love for you to attend. Come hear all that we have planned for our graduates on the evening of May 29. We NEED YOUR help the day of to make it a great party! Sign up at the meeting. See you Monday!
Mud Wars!
What a fun event! A record number of students participated in Mud Wars this week! Thanks to our officials, Vince Downs and Jenna Meinig, and to Kris Davis for making it happen.
A special shout out to Alan Wheeler for his help! Winning class teams are shown with their gold medals!
National Honor Society
Congratulations to our students who were inducted in the RHS National Honor Society this week. Thanks to this year’s officers and our sponsor, Ms. Johnson
Spring Fling - Outdoor Assembly
Ended an incredible week at RHS with an outdoor assembly! Our spring sports competed in a race around the track with various obstacles and tasks. Boys' golf won the competition!
Panther Pride Awards
The following students have been recognized by staff for exemplary demonstration of the core values of Panther PRIDE (Participation, Relationships, Integrity, Determination, Excellence)
Nevaeh Nethercutt, Hayden Manchas
Chloe Burkley, Mathias Corning
Emma Harpole, Joselynn Cornelio Morales
Alizay Alaniz, Brody Brown, Andre Cruz, Samantha Kittleson
Oregon Welding League Finals
The 5th and final round of the Oregon Welding League is officially in the books! We had 12 schools and 60 students show up and compete, and what an incredible way to finish the season.
One of the highlights of the event was our middle school division, where 8 advanced high school students teamed up with younger students to weld the mini fire pits together. Watching the mentorship, teamwork, and excitement throughout the day was absolutely amazing.
Huge shoutout to Buckstop Bumpers for donating all of the material and laser cutting the incredible mini fire pits for the competition. Your support helped make this event something truly special.
I would also like to give a very special thank you to the crew out at BASX. Tony, Kim, and Thomas have been instrumental in the success and growth of the OWL. Thank you for everything you do to support skilled trades and student opportunities.
I would also like to thank a former student of mine Matthew Nonato who is now based out of Ohio teaching at a Tech school who brought 2 really amazing kids to compete making the Oregon welding league a National Competition. Thank you for all of your help throughout the day.
Thank you as well to all of the industry partners who participated in the job fair:
We also hosted the very first Oregon Machining League exhibition event, featuring students from Willamina High School competing against Redmond High School in a CNC competition. In a very close matchup, Willamina edged out Redmond for the win.
What an incredible day for welding, machining, and skilled trades education in Oregon.
Construction Tech. Gives Back
Congratulations to Redmond High School Construction Technology students who competed in the second annual CIEF open build competition. Their hard work over the last two days building the Tumalo Community School shed for their science program will provide a place for K-8 students to house their equipment used to study the Deschutes River. Students worked hard and learned how quickly they can build with a little teamwork and skill! Way to go Panthers!
COCC- Redmond Campus Visit Opportunity
Redmond Campus is hosting an open house recruitment event on Wednesday, May 27 from 4:30 – 6:30pm. There will be information sessions on Apprenticeships, Automotive, and Manufacturing every 30 minutes, as well as the opportunity to connect 1:1 with faculty and staff from a variety of academic programs and student services. Plus, there will be pizza!
This free event is open to all prospective students and their families. Explore your options, ask questions, and plan for your future.
Here's what to expect:
· Information sessions on Automotive Technology, Manufacturing Technology, and Apprenticeships every 30 minutes
· Meet staff and faculty from a variety of education pathways and student service programs
Whether you’re looking to gain hands-on skills for in-demand careers, transfer to a four-year university, or explore your passions, COCC has a program for you.
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
