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Hazen High School students recognized as Outstanding Seniors

May 9, 2012 - Twelve extraordinary Hazen High School students were recognized as Outstanding Seniors by Renton School Board members at tonight’s meeting.

Seattle International Film Festival returns to Renton
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center to again host nation’s largest film festival

May 9, 2012 - The Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center (IPAC), located at Renton High School, will again be among the venues to host the nation’s largest annual film festival, the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF).

Snow make-up days: May 25 and 2 days at end of year 
May 25 is a delayed-start day: schools start 90 minutes late. Two days also added to end of school year to make up school days lost during January snow storm

Renton School District will make-up the three days of school lost to the recent snow storm on May 25 and by adding two days to the end of the school year (June 20 and 21).

Finding hope and home in America
Two of Renton High’s Outstanding Seniors defy hardship to excel in an American high school

April 20, 2012 - Their stories are inconceivable to most Americans: Having as a child to flee your home, your family, your country because of war, threats of violence, abandonment.

Renton High School's 2012 Outstanding Students named
School Board recognizes Renton High's top-performing students

April 19, 2012 - Renton School Board members at tonight’s meeting recognized Renton High School's top seniors. The students are an exceptionally talented group of young people who have received numerous individual honors, succeed in the classroom, served their community and represented Renton High School with poise and integrity.

Candidates in governor’s race use Renton Schools as example of what’s working in state education

April 11, 2012 — Both the Democratic and Republican candidates in the race for governor of Washington state have presented their education plans and each reference Renton Schools as an example of education that works. The two candidates are vying for the position to replace Governor Chris Gregoire who will not run for reelection.

2012 Outstanding Employee winners celebrated
Renton School Board honors work of teachers and staff

March 28, 2012 - Renton School Board members at tonight’s meeting recognized winners of this year’s Outstanding Employee Awards. The Board has presented the awards for more than 30 years to recognize staff who demonstrate an extraordinary level of job performance, support of students, professionalism and dedication.

Areas top teachers recognized by local business leaders
Annual Ahead of the Class awards, Tuesday, April 3, 5:30, at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center at Renton High School, 400 S. 2nd Street, Renton

March 27, 2012 - Ten outstanding Renton teachers have been selected as finalists for 2012 Ahead of the Class Excellence in Education Awards, sponsored by the Renton Chamber of Commerce. Five winners of this year’s award will be announced when friends, family, students and members of the Renton community gather to honor these teachers at a special ceremony on Tuesday, April 3rd, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center and Renton High School Commons. 400 S.2nd Street, Renton (map it). The event is free to the public.

Good News Renton School District celebrates great work by students, teachers, staff and community members at every School Board meeting. May 9, 2012 April 18, 2012 March 28, 2012 Read some of the exciting things happening throughout the Renton School District. To receive the Good News e-Newsletter, email the Community Relations Office.