Upcoming Dates
12/7-Parras 12th Annual Jingle Bell Run
12/12 -Sea Hawk Marketplace
12/17 & 12/18 Teen Program RB Library
12/20-12/31 Winter Break
1/22 & 1/23- Morgan Van Diepen Seminar (RUHS Library)
2/9-2/12 Invention Convention
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ATHLETICS CALENDAR
Check out our Athletics event calendar below and attached for the week. Come Cheer on Our SEA HAWK ATHLETES!
Tickets can be purchased here:
Redondo Union High School Events and Tickets by GoFan
ATTENDANCE
Attendance Corner
If you believe your student was marked absent in error, please have your student pick up an Attendance Correction form from the Attendance Office within 5 school days of the absence.
To clear an absence, please complete the “Report an Absence” form located on our school website at RedondoUnion.org here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc3_SYzKwVE4VeG3M9pd1bPpe_ndFC6BWjGsGPDKW0PB8bjhQ/viewform
All students who leave early must check-out through the Health Office or Attendance Office by obtaining an Off Grounds Permit before leaving school, so we can ensure that all students are accounted for.
Students who arrive to school late must check-in at the Attendance Office with a relevant parent or appointment note and pick up a Tardy Pass.
Parents/Guardians must clear absences within 5 school days. After the fifth day, uncleared absences are recorded as CUT (truant).
Please allow up to 3 school days to process changes. You can check the status of Student Attendance in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. For more information about our Attendance Policies and procedures visit RedondoUnion.org (Parents/Attendance) here. Thank you for your cooperation.
EVENTS
Join the Fun at the 12th Annual Parras Jingle Bell Run! Get ready to lace up and celebrate the season with the Parras Wave Runners! The Jingle Bell Run takes place Sunday, December 7 at the RUHS Track (1 Seahawk Way, Redondo Beach).
Check-in: 8:00 AM (arrive 30 minutes before your race)
Race Times:
- K–2: 400m Dash at 9:00 AM
- 3–5: 1 Mile at 9:30 AM
- 6–8: 2 Miles at 10:00 AM
- Cost: $10 per runner (register online by Dec. 4—no on-site payments).
Every participant gets a jingle bell, and medals go to the top 5 finishers per gender/race!
Register through the Parras Webstore (scan the QR code on the flyer) and make this holiday tradition part of your family fun!
INVENTION CONVENTION
Do you have a big idea that could change the world—or just make life a little easier?
Create your own original invention with a prototype, display board, and video explaining how your invention works.
For: All TK-12 RBUSD Students
When: Week of February 9th-12th
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Looking for a fun way to earn some dough?
Join the Landough’s Pizza crew and get hands-on experience learning every step of the art of pizza-making!
This paid internship opportunity is available to senior students interested in gaining real-world experience. If you’re interested and would like to learn more, complete the Google Form here: https://forms.gle/8XEseZcviPCA39qU7
For any questions, please feel free to contact our SBWIB rep, Christina Jimenez, at [email protected].
Don’t miss out – spots are limited!
Paid Internships & Job Opportunities for Seniors!
Are you a senior student looking to gain real-world work experience while getting paid? The WIOA Youth Program offers part-time jobs, internships, and training opportunities to help you build your resume and prepare for your future career.
Eligible students can also receive help with college planning, financial literacy, and job readiness training.
Interested? Complete the WIOA Interest Form or stop by to see Christina (Career Services) in the Admin Office conference room on Mondays for more details.
NEST
CLASS OF 2026 SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Seniors: Check out local and national scholarship opportunities through this link. You will be responsible for submitting all required documents by the application due date. Be sure to check this page often as new scholarship opportunities will be posted. Upcoming scholarship deadlines: 12/15 Burger King Scholars,1/5/26 GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship, 1/6 Taco Bell Live Mas Scholarship, 1/7 Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, 1/12 U.S. JCI Senate Scholarship, 1/15 Mensa Foundation, 1/22 Edison Scholars.
EDISON SCHOLARS STEM SCHOLARSHIP
The Edison International Foundation awards $50,000 scholarships to 30 high school seniors who want to make a difference in the world by studying science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) in college. Applicant requirements: Students must live in Southern California Edison’s service area, have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, pursue a STEM degree at a four-year accredited college, and show financial need. Application deadline is January 22, 2026. Click here to apply.
SOCAL ROC (SCROC) SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE
Students: Looking for a new elective in Spring Semester? Interested in learning a new skill? Want another fun way to earn High School Credits? At SCROC, you can learn new skills, earn high school credits, take interesting courses that you enjoy, and have the opportunity to earn professional certificates in many programs. All courses are FREE for full-time high school students! Check out the Spring 2026 SCROC courses. Contact your school counselor to register or to get more information.
Impact Internships Winter 2026 STEM Immersion Programs
Impact Internships is offering virtual STEM immersion programs over nine Saturday afternoons from Jan 3rd to Feb 28th . In our Health Science Immersion Program (H-SIP) high school students hear from health professional speakers as they learn about the academic, research and professional care settings of the health sciences field. In our Computer Science Immersion Program (C-SIP), students explore the changing world of technology as we hear from tech professionals and explore fields such as coding, web development, software, and user design. In our Engineering Immersion Program (E-IP) we explore subjects such as chemical, civil and computer engineering.
The application deadline for all three programs is Dec 14th. All programs are free for students whose families qualify for the Free and Reduced lunch program and a low fee for all other students. Please refer to the attached flyer or impactinternships.org for additional information.
PTSA
RUHS PTSA Sea Hawk Marketplace - Friday, December 12, 3:30-5:30 pm
Become a Student Vendor! Vendor registration is now open for RUHS Student Entrepreneurs. We also invite all RUHS clubs, teams, and groups to participate. This is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds and attract new members! As a student vendor, you can offer services like henna tattooing or sell handmade items such as jewelry, arts and crafts, food, and beverages. Some vendors even choose to donate their proceeds to charity. If you are interested in participating, we urge you to pre-register to receive communications about opportunities and deadlines. Register Now at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQBDAqmElzwRWSq5UKAGALJDUvB9aGZ8zSC1cxAL7zV2lDhg/viewform?usp=sf_link
The PTSA is committed to ensuring that ALL students, including those with disabilities, can fully and equitably participate in all RUHS events. Please contact us at [email protected] to arrange special accommodations.
THEATRE
- It’s time to get ready for auditions and interviews for our BIG Spring Mainstage Musical: SOMETHING ROTTEN! RUHS Theatre Arts will be holding an informational meeting at 3:45 pm, on Monday December 15th at 3:45 pm in the RUHS Library to cover how to audition and interview to be involved in the show! ALL RUHS students are welcome! Join Google Classroom Lju756t to stay up to date!
- Calling all musicians! We are seeking students to play in the pit orchestra for our Spring Musical, Something Rotten! We will be holding an informational meeting at lunch, on Tuesday December 16th in the Black Box (Auditorium), covering the instrumentation, schedule, and how to be involved in the show!
SEMINARS
Support for families and educators working together.
Is your child’s behavior at home feeling like a daily challenge? We’ve got you covered!
Join Morgan van Diepen, M.Ed., BCBA, co-founder of ABA Visualized and author of the ABA Visualized Guidebook, for a practical, family-friendly session packed with strategies you can start using right away.
Elementary Session
📅 Jan. 21, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 RUHS Library
Learn five essential strategies, including Power Cards for tricky situations, visual supports for emotional regulation, and the “Firm but Flexible” approach to prevent power struggles.
Secondary Session
📅 Jan. 22, 2026 | 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 RUHS Library
Discover how to use executive functioning checklists, create motivating reward systems, and respond calmly to challenging behaviors using the escalation cycle.
Why Attend?
- Practical tools for home and school
- Visual resources that make strategies easy to implement
Support for families and educators working together
Have A Great Weekend!