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  • November 2024 RSD Newsletter

    ​ ​ RSD Newsletter November, 2024 ​ ​ ​ ​ Happy Thanksgiving Break! As we head into the holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for the incredible students, families, and staff who make our Redmond School District community so special. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful Thanksgiving break filled with family, friends, and plenty of good food. Below, you'll find a message from Superintendent Charan Cline sharing his reflections and updates as we approach December. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024 RSD School Bond Passed – Thank You! ​ We are thrilled to announce that the November Redmond School Bond passed with 52.2% approval! Thank you so much for your support. This bond will bring safety upgrades and critical repairs to every school, ensuring our buildings remain strong and ready for the next generation of students. Next steps will be announced once we have a project manager on board. We're estimated to have this done in January 2025. A Bond Oversight Committee will be formed soon. Stay tuned for application details. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Susan Kernutt Named Peter and Leslie Richter Civic Educator of the Year ​ Congratulations to Ridgeview High’s Susan Kernutt on being named Peter and Leslie Richter Civic Educator of the Year! Through activities like mock congressional hearings and civics projects, Susan brings real world learning opportunities to her students. Well deserved! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ RHS Welding Team Wins Big! ​ Redmond High School hosted the first Oregon Welding League Competition, welcoming schools from across the state to compete in intermediate and advanced divisions. RHS students came out on top in both divisions! 🏆 Matthew Nonato won the Advanced Division. 🏆 Natalie Darnell won the Intermediate Division. Congratulations to Matthew, Natalie, and the entire RHS Welding Team for this outstanding achievement! A huge thank you to Dan Kernion, CTE Manufacturing/Engineering Technology Instructor at Redmond High, for organizing and supporting the event. His dedication to our students and the success of this competition made it a fantastic experience for all. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ EGMS SMILE Club Explores Smith Rock ​ The Elton Gregory Middle School SMILE Club recently took an unforgettable trip to Smith Rock! Students hiked Misery Ridge, practiced nature journaling, and focused on tree and plant identification. What an amazing outdoor learning experience. Great job, SMILE Club! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Celebrating Gratitude at M.A. Lynch Elementary ​ Congratulations to all the students at M.A. Lynch Elementary who were recognized with Gratitude Character Trait Award winners! Your kindness and appreciation inspire us all. Thank you for showing the power of gratitude every day. Keep up the great work! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Holiday Attendance Reminder ​ As we approach the holiday season, we understand that it can be a challenging time for consistent attendance. However, regular attendance remains critical for student success, even during this busy period. We also encourage families to prioritize health and wellness this holiday season to support student learning and reduce absences. Let's work together to keep students healthy and engaged throughout the holidays season. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Other News and Notes ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​

    Wednesday, Nov 27 2024

  • Passage of the 2024 Bond, THANK YOU!

    ​ ​ 2024 Bond Measure Update ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dear Redmond School District Community, We are thrilled to report that Redmond School District voters have approved the passage of the district’s $97.7 million bond measure with a 52.2% yes rating! Thank you to our community for your generous support and commitment to our schools. From our own staff members, PAC volunteers, elected officials to the thousands of parents who rallied for this bond, we express our deepest thanks. With this investment, we can make vital improvements across the district that not only address today’s needs but also help preserve and maintain our facilities for future generations. As Redmond continues to grow, these upgrades will ensure that our schools remain safe, welcoming, and well-equipped for both current and future students. With the passage of this bond we can now make investments and repairs to all 13 district schools as well as the critical HVAC issue at Redmond High School. Together, we are building safer environments for learning that will serve our students, staff, and community for years to come. This bond represents not only an investment in today’s students but a legacy that will continue to support Redmond’s future. Thank you to everyone who participated in the voting process and contributed to this significant milestone for our district.  In the coming months the District will be forming a Bond Oversight Committee, a volunteer committee of citizens that provide oversight in ensuring bond dollars are spent as approved by the voters. Please stay tuned as we will announce the application for that committee. You can follow the progress of bond projects for each school online at www.RedmondSchoolBond.org. On behalf of the students and staff that we serve, we thank you for your continued support of Redmond School District. Thank you, Dr. Charan Cline Superintendent ​ ​

    Thursday, Nov 14 2024

  • No School on Monday, November 11th

    This is a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Let’s take this day to honor and thank all who have served.

    Saturday, Nov 09 2024

  • Dry Canyon Arts Association’s Fall Art Show & Sale F...

    Dry Canyon Arts Association has a big goal: to jumpstart art education for every elementary school child in Redmond. For the past few years, Dry Canyon Arts Association (or DCAA) has offered an art education project to one or two elementary schools each year, largely funded through their semi-annual art show raffles. But this year, DCAA has taken it upon itself, through a new initiative called Jumpstart Art, to provide art education to every elementary school child in Redmond.    Jumpstart Art’s goal is to provide a three- to five-class art project to each Redmond elementary school student through an artist-in-residence program. Art projects will be coordinated with each school and designed to complement the class curriculum. As the cost of such an undertaking dwarfs any such fund-raising project attempted by DCAA in the past, DCAA board members have pursued grant funding as well as relied on the community spirit of Redmond citizens and businesses to fill in the rest. One popular funding source is DCAA’s semi-annual art show raffle. “DCAA members have been more than generous in the past couple years by donating some absolutely priceless pieces of art to our raffle,” said Jay Lowndes, DCAA events chair. “This year the art pieces are above and beyond. Our artists have really stepped up because they know their donations are going to help the kids.” Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the DCAA Art Show and Sale, Saturday and Sunday, November 16th and 17th. Art Show goers will be able to choose which art items they wish to win should their raffle ticket be pulled.   Art donated for the raffle include art prints, original art pieces, fused glass, wood carvings, photography, jewelry, and more. All proceeds will go to Dry Canyon’s Jumpstart Art program to fund art education in elementary schools.    This November 16th and 17th, the Dry Canyon Arts Association is putting their mission of art education front and center again at the Fall Art Show & Sale at the Redmond High School Commons. At last spring’s art show, more than 35 high school artists showed and sold their drawings, paintings and pottery to a steady stream of community art lovers. This fall, the area at the front of the commons will again be reserved for Redmond’s finest high school artists. DCAA members are looking forward to seeing the 2024-2025 school year’s young artists and creators reveal their newest works at the show which runs Saturday November 16th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, November 17th, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

    Friday, Nov 08 2024

  • Redmond School District Seeks Applicants for Budget ...

    Redmond School District is seeking applicants for two vacant positions on the Budget Committee. The Budget Committee is comprised of all five school board members and five appointed Budget Committee members. Budget Committee members are appointed to serve for a three-year term. The Budget Committee will begin meeting and deliberating on the 2025-2026 district budget in the winter of 2025. Applications will be accepted at the district office until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024. If necessary, applicants will be interviewed at the December 11, 2024 school board meeting. Budget Committee members will be appointed at the January 22, 2025 school board meeting. Budget Committee members must reside in the Redmond School District and may not be employed by the district.  The application is available online at  https://redmondschools.org/departments/fiscal-services/budget-information/  and in person at the district office at 145 SE Salmon Drive in Redmond. For questions or more information, please call or email Kathy Steinert, Director of Fiscal Services, at the district administration office, 541-923-8927. Budget-Committee-Application-2025-26-Fillable.pdf  

    Friday, Oct 25 2024

  • Redmond School District - Crooked River Ranch Town ...

    Hello Terrebonne and Elton ​Gregory Families,  We’re excited to invite you to a special town hall meeting with the Redmond School District on October 30th at 6 PM at the Crooked River Ranch Admin Building (5195 Southwest Club House Road, Terrebonne, OR 97760) in The Juniper Room. Enjoy pizza as we gather in the Juniper Room and hear from Redmond High School Senior Matthew Nonato, who will share his personal experience with Career and Technical Education (CTE) classes and how they’ve set him on a path for future success. This is also a fantastic opportunity to learn more about the proposed 2024 bond, ask questions, and engage with our district leaders. ​Please ​share with your neighbors, friends and family. We look forward to seeing you there! Best regards, Redmond School District

    Thursday, Oct 24 2024

  • Redmond School District - Proposed Bond Video

    Good Evening,  The 50-year-old hot water pipes at Redmond High School have been leaking and need to be fully replaced. Are you curious what the pipes look like? Check them out in this video about the 2024 proposed Redmond School Bond. Learn more about the important updates and improvements planned for our schools. Find a full list of projects at redmondschoolbond.org . If passed, i t  is estimated to continue the current tax rate . Thank you!  

    Monday, Oct 14 2024

  • 2024-2025 Annual Notice for Statewide Tests

    ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2024-2025 Annual Notice for Statewide Tests ​ Dear Parent/Guardian, Oregon is committed to preparing every learner with academic knowledge and skills necessary for success beyond high school. Oregon’s statewide assessments in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are fully aligned to Oregon’s State Standards and provide students in grades 3-8 and 11, along with their families, one measure of academic achievement and growth.  The Annual Notice for Statewide Tests is published by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) at the beginning of each school year. The notice describes the statewide assessments, identifies the timeframe when the assessment will most likely be administered, and identifies adult students’, parents’ and guardians’ rights to excuse the student from testing.  English https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Annual_Notice_English.pdf Spanish https://www.oregon.gov/ode/educator-resources/assessment/Documents/Annual_Notice_Spanish.pdf ​ ​ ​

    Thursday, Oct 03 2024

  • National Hispanic Heritage Month

    Hello Staff, National Hispanic Heritage Month is underway! From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of Hispanic American champions who have inspired generations to reach success. It’s a great reminder to incorporate inclusive content into our curriculum throughout the entire school year, not just during heritage months. To support you in fostering a diverse and welcoming environment for all students, here are some valuable resources you can explore and integrate: Oregon Historical Society Colegio Cesar Chavez Background  &  7-minute video about the school from OPB National Endowment for the Humanities EDSITEment Teacher's Guide: Spanish Language Learning Resources EDSITEment Learning Lab Collection: American Immigrant Experiences   (Also a good place to search Hispanic Heritage Month) K-5 La Familia The Library of Congress Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Mexican American Migrations and Communities The National Archives Primary Sources on DocsTeach Teacher's Resources Hispanic Heritage Month The Smithsonian Institute Spanish-language Online Learning Resources Que Viva La Musica Latina “The Resplendent Quetzal Bird” from History Time Resources recommended by the National Museum of the American Latino Local Deschutes Public Libary Central Oregon Events Latino Fest  OSU Cascades Family Movie Night: Encanto Here is a message and a photo from Javy Calderon, our Community Liaison/Interpreter. "Ridgeview High Schools Si Se Puede Club run by Yoselin Viramontes and Myself held our first club meeting of the year. In honor of Hispanic heritage month, we had food from La Frontera here in town. Si Se Puede club  represents cultural pride, unity, and empowerment within our school community. Founded on the principles of leadership, education, and cultural celebration, the club provides a platform for Latinx students to connect, inspire, and support each other. By taking pride in our culture, we educate, give back and cultivate growth and hope."

    Wednesday, Sep 18 2024

  • Important Information on the 2024 Proposed Bond for ...

    Good evening, I hope this message finds you well. If you have already attended your school's open house this past week or have one scheduled for the upcoming week, we wanted to ensure you have accurate information regarding the 2024 proposed bond for the Redmond School District. The proposed bond represents the second phase of a two-part construction program aimed at making long-term repairs and expanding opportunities for students within our district. If passed, this bond would  continue the current estimated tax rate. One critical issue addressed by this bond is the 50-year-old HVAC hydronic pipes at Redmond High School. These systems are currently leaking and could fail catastrophically within the next five years. Such a failure could lead to flooding and exposure to toxic asbestos. To view the proposed bond projects for each individual school, please follow this link:  Proposed Bond Projects . Thank you for taking the time to learn more. It’s crucial that every parent and community member is informed about this important measure. If you have any questions, please contact the district office.  Best regards, Logan McGinnis  Public Information Officer

    Monday, Sep 16 2024