Grants & Direct Support

• Funded 3 mini-grants for innovative student programs
• Provided assistance for student financial needs and family support
• Awarded PTA scholarships and administered additional scholarship programs
• Supported Post-Grad celebration and Project Resilience programming
• Class spirit week prizes

Programming & Engagement

• Delivered weekly e-blasts to keep families informed
  
• Sponsored parent-to-parent programs on the transition to 9th grade and the college application process
  
• Advocated for use of data, implementation timelines, and community input before adopting additional cell phone restrictions
  
  

Appreciation & Recognition

• Hosted 2 faculty and staff luncheons serving more than 200
• Thanked support staff (including counselors, bus drivers, and security personnel) with meals and small tokens of appreciation
• Sponsored a dinner for college representatives prior to college fair
• Recognized 4 Tiger Star teachers for their meaningful impact on children
• Hosted year-end treats and coffee for RHS faculty and staff

Did you know that PTSA mini-grants are available for educators and for student clubs? We want to bring your ideas to life! Teachers can apply for up to $500 toward their projects, and students can apply for up to $300 for their student clubs. Join the PTSA and find out how! 

PTSA has funded many mini-grants:

• Clip-on microphones for student recording
• Guitars for teaching students to play during Flex
• Raspberry Pi Pico sets
• Garden Benches
• Graphic novels of Shakespeare plays
• Framing for data-inspired art 
• Outdoor chairs for assembly by RISE + gen ed students
• Materials for after school club, The Crafting Corner

Come cheer on our RHS athletes this week! 

Weekly Calendar from CIAC