Renton School District News 2004-2005

Small airplane crashes into Kennydale Elementary School - Two killed when plane enters building after midair collision
August 4, 2005 — A Cessna airplane crashed through the roof of Kennydale Elementary School today after a midair collision with a float plane which was trying to land at Renton's Municipal Airport.

School Principal Changes Announced for 2005-2006
June 23, 2005 - Some schools around the district will get new principals for the coming school year. Several principals have decided to retire, take positions in other districts or request other positions within the district.

State audit finds Renton School District fiscally responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars - District recognized for five years of exemplary audits
June 9, 2005 - The Renton School District has again received excellent results in an accountability audit conducted by the Washington State Auditor's Office. The annual audit found no issues of misuse, misappropriation or noncompliance in district-wide financial operations, acknowledging the district as being responsible stewards of taxpayer dollars.

Middle School and High School Summer School 2005
June 8, 2005 - Each comprehensive secondary school will hold its own remediation summer school program.

Now Enrolling for Summer Traffic Safety Classes

'Best of Renton Winners Announced'
April 22, 2005 - The annual Best of Renton contest, hosted by the Renton Reporter, recently concluded and the winners include a Renton School District teacher, board member, a school-community based volunteer program and school building.

RSD Community Report Spring - Summer 2005 - PDF (1.2 MB)

School boundary adjustments will mean a change of school for some students
Changes will relieve overcrowding at some schools and allow more efficient use of classrooms across the district.
Some students in the Renton School District will attend a different school at the start of the new school year; others will make the change in the 2006-2007 school year.

Renton Teachers Receive Ahead of the Class Awards
Ceremony set for Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m. at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School. Six individuals and one team of outstanding Renton teachers will be recognized as the winners of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce Ahead of the Class, Excellence In Education Awards at a ceremony Tuesday, May 3 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center and Renton High School Commons, located at 400 S 2nd in Renton.

Board Presents Outstanding Employee Awards
April 8, 2005 - Renton School District Board members presented the Outstanding Employee Awards at the April 6th meeting to five district staff members.

Public Gets Chance to See Renton High Speech and Debate Students in Action
April 4, 2005 - Students on the Renton High School speech and debate team will offer their award-winning presentations to the public on Monday, April 18, 7 p.m. at the IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School.

Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Wants Meeting with Students
Pulitzer Prize winning author Alice Walker has requested an audience with students on the Renton High School speech and debate team after learning that several of the students used Walker's books as inspiration to win the Washington state speech and debate championship held last weekend.

Conversation with Legislators
Town Hall meeting, 41 District Legislators - Saturday, March 19, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Kennydale Elementary School, 1700 NE 28th Street. This event is free to the public.

State of Community Address
Tuesday, March 29, 6 to 9 p.m. Renton IKEA Perform Arts Center (at Renton High School, 400 South 2nd Street). This event is free to the public.

Ahead of the Class Awards
Tuesday May 3, 7:00 - 9:00 pm/ Renton IKEA Perform Arts Center (at Renton High School, 400 South 2nd Street). This event is free to the public, thanks to sponsors.

RSD Community Report Spring 2005 - PDF (828K)

Renton teacher Harvey Sadis to receive KCTS Golden Apple award
February 10, 2005 - Tune in to watch the program on February 24, 7 p.m., Channel 9. Read more

More Than 12 Percent of Renton Students Speak Language Other than English
February 1, 2005 - The number of non-English speaking students, or English Language Learners (ELL), in the Renton School District continues to grow each year. Last year, more than 1,600 of the district's 13,000 students were identified as speaking a language other than English. Read more

District's Good Financial Stewardship Saves Local Taxpayers Over $5 Million
January 27, 2005 - Taxpayers in the Renton School District will save more than $5 million in property tax thanks to good financial stewardship by the district's business office. Read more

January 19, 2005 - Nominations Sought for Ahead of The Class Award
January 19, 2005 - Members of the Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce want to honor Renton School District teachers. They are looking for your help in nominating teachers for the annual “Ahead of the Class” award. Read more

January 19, 2005 - Nominations Sought for Outstanding Employee Award
January 19, 2005 - The Renton School Board is seeking nominations for the Renton School District Outstanding Employee Award which recognizes Renton staff members in several categories. Read more

Renton Teachers and Local Organizations Receive $30,000 in Grants
January 14, 2005 - Renton teachers and 21 local community organizations received a combined $30,000 in grant money from the Renton Community Foundation Circle of Giving and Maxwell Fund for Youth and Families. Read more

Enrollment Review Committee to look at feasibility of proposal accepted by board
January 14, 2005 - The Renton School Board recently ruled on recommended solutions to the district's challenges of school overcrowding and fragmented boundaries. The recommendations, made by the Comprehensive Boundary Review Task Force, were the result of months of meetings and community forums to seek input and solutions to unbalanced school populations resulting in overcrowding at some schools while others are underused. Read more

Task force offers board list of proposed solutions to school overcrowding
December 22, 2004 - School Board will direct Enrollment Review Committee to hone, add to list of proposed solutions. The Comprehensive Boundary Review Task Force has drafted a final report with proposals to fix problems of overcrowding at some district schools and change fragmented boundaries at others. Read more

January is School Board Recognition Month
January 5, 2004 - January has been proclaimed School Board Recognition Month in the state of Washington, a declaration that coincides with a nationwide effort to honor and underscore the important role of elected school board members in public education and student achievement. Read more

Now Enrolling for Traffic Safety Classes
January 3, 2005 - The Saturday Program, 2nd Semester Traffic Safety class starts on February 5 and runs through June 18. Classes will be held Saturday mornings from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Read more

RSD Community Report Winter 2004/2005 - PDF (828K)

Talbot Hill Elementary School's School of Distinction Award
December 8, 2004 - The King County Journal today ran a wonderful story about Talbot Hill Elementary School's School of Distinction Award. Talbot Hill won the innovative use of technology category, and is the only school from Washington to be honored with the award. Read more

Renton Gets in the Head of Local Legislators
December 8, 2004 - School Board members, Superintendent Dolores Gibbons and other Renton School District administrators today met with state lawmakers to discuss education needs in the district and throughout Washington. Read more

Renton School Bus Accident
November 9, 2004 - An accident involving a Renton School District bus this morning resulted in tragedy as a man was struck in a crosswalk at the corner of North 6th Street and Park Avenue North in Renton. Read more

Review of Overcrowded Schools Continues
November 8, 2004 - The Boundary Review Task Force continues to work to review current school boundaries and look at issues of overcrowding at some schools.

Traffic Safety Education Enrollment for Second Trimester
October 27, 2004 - The second trimester Traffic Safety class, starting on November 15th and running through February 3rd, is currently enrolling new students.

School Overcrowding and Boundary Problems to be Discussed at Community Forums
October 25, 2004 - Parent, staff task force will submit ideas and seek additional input. Parents are encouraged to attend the community forums to hear the proposed solutions and offer additional input before any decisions are presented to the School Board. Read more in the Forum Announcement Flyer (PDF format 40K)

Task Force Continues Work to Review School Overcrowding
October 14, 2004 - The Boundary Review Task Force continues work to develop options to fix the problem of overcrowding at some district schools.

School Board president named Renton's Citizen of the Year
September 28, 2004 - Marcie Maxwell wins award for her passion for public education and desire to help children succeed.

Newly-formed Task Force to look at school overcrowding: Changes to some school boundaries might be proposed
September 16, 2004 -The Renton School District has formed a Boundary Review Task Force to look at areas of the district where increases in student populations are causing overcrowding at certain schools.

RSD Community Report Fall 2004
August 31, 2004 - A message from the Superintendent and an overview of current activities and construction projects in the District.

District to Begin Review of School Boundaries
August 30, 2004 - Board members established a timeline and determined recommendations to begin a process to review school boundaries.

Back-to-school orientation/curriculum nights
August 25, 2004 - Curriculum nights are held each year to provide parents and guardians an opportunity to visit their children's schools.

District, teams from local agencies work together in trial run of threat.
August 19, 2004 - On August 24, police, fire and emergency response teams will converge on Renton High School, responding to an emergency call that a gunman has entered the building.

New Principals and Other New Hires Announced
August 19, 2004 - A busy summer has produced many new employees throughout the district.

Nominate someone as 'Citizen of the Year'
August 17, 2004 - The Greater Renton Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for the Renton Citizen of the Year.

Traffic Safety Education Enrollment
August 9, 2004 -Traffic Safety is currently enrolling new students for the 2004-05 school year.

Start of School Newsletter 2004-2005
July 22, 2004 - Teachers, staff, parents and community work together for positive education experience, PDF 48K

Learn how to help young people in our community succeed.
July 22, 2004 - The Renton School District and the Search Institute invite you to a free evening filled with valuable information. Come learn how you can impact the lives of youth around you.