Renton School District News 2007-2008

Traffic Safety is now enrolling new students for Spring class
February 7, 2008 - The next session of the Traffic Safety program is as follows: Weekday classes begin Monday, February 25th and run Monday-Thursday through May 8th.

District looks at student enrollment projections for plans for Honey Dew Elementary School in 2008-09
January 23, 2008 - Renton School district officials are reviewing student enrollment data to determine recommendations to the School Board for the use of Honey Dew Elementary School for next school year.

Teachers making good use of before-school collaboration time
Student achievement is clear focus of delayed-start Fridays
January 21, 2008 - This school year, the Renton School Board approved a new, innovative way for teachers to better prepare themselves to meet the educational needs of students. View 2007-08 school year calendar

All schools start 90 minutes late Friday, Jan 25th
January 18, 2008- All Renton schools will start 90 minutes late Friday, Jan. 25th.
The 90-minute delayed starts, which will happen on 30 Fridays throughout the school year, replace current half-days and high school late starts. View 2007-08 school year calendar

Renton School District works to prepare budget for 2008-09 school year
District seeks staff and community input at community meetings
January 10, 2008—The Renton School District is working to prepare its balanced budget for the
2008-09 school year.

Community award recognizes Renton teachers-Nominations sought for annual Ahead of the Class award
January 8, 2008 - Local business leaders are looking for your help in recognizing Renton teachers. Nomination form (PDF 192K)

Renton Community Foundation's "Circle of Giving" Award Winners Announced
January 8, 2008 - The Renton Community Foundation's “Circle of Giving” campaign will award grants totaling more than $40,000 to Renton teachers and local organizations and causes.

District to place three measures on March 11, 2008 ballot
Approval of all three measures will not raise tax rates, keeping Renton School taxes among lowest in region
January 7, 2008 - Citizens in the Renton School District will vote on a four-year Education Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Replacement Levy, a Technology Levy and a School Improvement Bond measure on March 11, 2008. Spanish or Chinese

Bob Bridge to help high school students in Renton (PDF 202 K)
January 3, 2008 - Renton businessman, Bob Bridge, dreams up and funds program to help high school students do better in math.

All schools start 90 minutes late Friday, Jan 4th
January 2, 2008- All Renton schools will start 90 minutes late Friday, Jan. 4th.
The 90-minute delayed starts, which will happen on 30 Fridays throughout the school year, replace current half-days and high school late starts. View 2007-08 school year calendar

Renton School District Classified Job Fair December 1
November 28, 2007 - Join us for our Classified Job Fair this Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the District Office.

Parent conferences set for November
November 8, 2007 - Renton School District conferences are set for November. Parent conferences for all schools are scheduled between November 15 through the 21.
Start/Dismissal times during conferences
November Calendar

Traffic Safety is now enrolling new students for classes
October 24, 2007 - All classes are held at Sartori Education Center. Students 15-19 years of age may enroll. Payment of a $375 class fee is due on or before the first day of class.

Back-to-school/Curriculum Nights
September 7, 2007 - Back-to-school orientation nights are held each year to provide parents/guardians an opportunity to visit their children's schools and classrooms and to participate in group conferences with their teachers.

Changes to AM/PM Kindergarten Schedule
August 24, 2007 - Friday late starts bring changes to AM/PM kindergarten attendance.

Traffic Safety is now enrolling new students for Fall classes
August 13, 2007 - All classes are held at Sartori Education Center. Students 15-19 years of age may enroll. Payment of a $375 class fee is due on or before the first day of class.

2007-08 Bus Routes
August 2007 - The Renton School District's school bus routes are now available online.

Back-to-School Newsletter (PDF 88K) - featuring:

• Message from Dr. Mary Alice Heuschel, Superintendent
• 2007-08 School Calendar
• Continuing to keep Schools safe: Weapons prohibited on school property
• Law requires giving student information to military recruiters
• New vaccine needed for students entering school