RUHS Weekly Bulletin 1/12/26-1/16/26

Upcoming Dates

1/14-Smart Strategies for College Finance Workshop (RUHS Library)

1/15=DELAC Meeting (District Office Board Meeting Room)

1/19-No School (Holiday)

1/22 & 1/23- Morgan Van Diepen Seminar (RUHS Library)

1/26-No School (Student Free Day)

1/30-Parents Support Group Workshop

2/2 & 2/3 Seahawk Scholarship Meeting (Nest)

2/6-Annual Diversity Festival (RUHS Quad)

2/11-Financial Planning Workshop (RUHS Auditorium)

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!

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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.

 

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 9^th-12^th

 

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

SEA HAWK SCHOLARSHIP PORTFOLIO INFO MEETINGS

Seniors - Interested in Learning about 40+ Local Scholarship Opportunities?  Local scholarships offered include American Legion Post 184, Friends of RB Arts, RUHS PTSA, RB Kiwanis, RUHS Alumni Association, Surfrider Foundation, Woman’s Club of RB, and many more.  Come to the Nest on Feb 2 or Feb 3 at lunch for our Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio Info Meeting.  Scholarship Portfolios are due in the Nest on Friday, February 20 before 3pm!  No Exceptions!

 

RUHS PTSA SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Class of 2026 - To be considered for PTA scholarships, you must meet the following criteria: Submit a Sea Hawk Scholarship Portfolio to the Nest and be an RUHS PTSA member for at least two years (one year being Senior Year).  RUHS PTSA will confirm student eligibility for PTA scholarship opportunities and automatically review qualified portfolios.

 

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 U.S. JCI Senate Scholarship, 1/15 Mensa Foundation, 1/22 Edison Scholars, 2/17 Sandpipers, 2/17 Brawerman Fellowship

 

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.

 

 

 

SUMMER ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Hey Sea Hawks!  Check out our list of summer engagement opportunities.  Summer is a great time to explore career paths, build your resume, develop network connections, and add experience to your college applications.  See flyer for QR code to our list of summer engagement programs.

 

PTSA

 RUHS PTSA General Association Meeting, Thursday, January 15, 6:00 PM, RUHS Library 

You're invited to join us at our next RUHS PTSA meeting on Thursday, January 15, at 6:00 PM in the RUHS Library. RSVP now at https://forms.gle/A1uHnfRru4FLTqQd8

FEATURED GUESTS:

• Our High School Principals & Admin
• RBUSD Superintendent, Dr. Nicole Wesley
• RBUSD Board of Education President, Dan Elder
• RBEF (Redondo Beach Educational Foundation)
• SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council)
• RUHS PTSA Reflection Artists

PTSA BUSINESS:

• RUHS Reflections Art Celebration
• Nominating Committee Election

All are welcome, but only RUHS PTSA members are allowed to vote.

Not a member? Join us now at https://jointotem.com/ca/redondo-beach/ruhs-ptsa

 

RUHS PTSA Dining for Dollars - Chipotle - Wednesday, Jan. 14, 5:00-9:00 PM

Thank you to Chipotle Hermosa Beach for giving back 25% of your purchases to support RUHS PTSA!

• 📍1439 Pacific Coast Hwy, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
• 📅 Wednesday, January 14, 2026
• ⏰ 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Order online for pickup using code E4DF2J3 or show this Flyer and mention Redondo Union High School PTSA. 

Delivery orders and gift cards do not qualify

 

RUHS PTSA 3rd Annual Diversity Festival! -- Friday, Feb. 6, 5:30-8:00 PM

 

You're invited to join us for our 3rd Annual Diversity Festival on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:30-8:00 PM:

• ⏰ 4:30 PM - Setup in RUHS Quad
• ⏰ 5:30 - 6:00 PM - Quiet Early Access for sensory sensitive families (no music)
• ⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM - General Admission, Open to All!

The event is designed to allow RUHS clubs, students, and families to share their cultures, traditions, and talents to celebrate & appreciate our individual differences & the similarities that unite us. 

 

This is where YOU come in! We invite you to share yourself and your family in the following ways:

 

• SHARE FOOD SAMPLES– We invite any RUHS student and their family, or your RUHS club, to bring & serve bite-sized food samples of a food item that represents you, your family, or your club
  
  

 

• SHARE A PERFORMANCE – We invite RUHS students to express their diversity in a performance or oral presentation that either expresses their interests or expresses their diversity experience (e.g., martial arts, dance, music, singing, poetry, fashion design, etc.)
  
  
  
• SHARE AN ACTIVITY – We invite you and your family or your RUHS club share an activity that represents you, your family, or your club (e.g., Origami, Henna & Mehndi, calligraphy, a  game, a cultural craft, etc.)

 

• WALK IN A FASHION SHOW- We invite you and your family or your RUHS club to express your culture or identity through fashion

 

Sign up now at https://forms.gle/tifsbQZhGD6J3vfM7

 

 STUDENT FEES

Students may review their library accounts for overdue materials via Destiny Discover on their student portal.  

Step by step instructions may be found HERE.

Items may be returned directly to the library.

If items cannot be returned, a check or money order (sorry, no cash) made payable to RBUSD may be brought to the library.

Questions? Email [email protected]

 

 

If you can’t access the hyperlink, here it is:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1KViaEZ7vchHsIOzZU6pcO16yq_gsnzXcEe3DKl2xkbg/edit?usp=sharing

 

SCROC

Inviting all community members with industry knowledge and experience to assist in improving CTE programs. See attached flyer for more info…

 

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

 

 

Smart Strategies for College Financing Workshop

In partnership with Kinecta Federal Credit Union, a Smart Strategies for College Financing Workshop will be held on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Redondo Union High School Library. Please rsvp here and see the flyer for more information.

 

ESL Classes-Winter Term

Registration for ESL Classes at the South Bay Adult School is still open.  Classes began on January 5, but interested adults can register to enroll until January 16 for the current Winter Term.  Please the flyer HERE for more information.

 

Parent Support Group

Our first RBUSD Parent Support Group launches on 1/30/26 to provide a safe space for parents to process common stressors.  January’s topic is “The Sandwich Generation,”  designed for parents who find themselves raising children and providing caregiving for aging family members.  Led by Rachel Andrews, LPCC, RBUSD District Counselor, with special guest Emory Chen, BCHD Director of Wellness.   

 

Financial Planning College Workshop

In partnership with Kinecta Federal Credit Union and the University of Southern California, a Financial Planning for College Workshop will be held on Thursday, February 11, 2026, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Redondo Union High School Auditorium. Please rsvp here and see the flyer for more information. Topics to be covered include basics of financial aid, how to apply, and outside scholarship resources.

 

DELAC MEETING

You’re invited to attend the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, 4:00 pm, District Office Board Room.

 

THEATRE

It’s time to get ready for auditions and interviews for our Spring Mainstage Musical: SOMETHING ROTTEN, the hilarious Broadway hit! Interviews for Technical Crew will be held January 12th. Applications for musicians are due January 1st. More information including the application, and links to sign up can be found on Google Classroom Lju756t! ALL RUHS students are welcome to try out. Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this incredible experience! 

 

Calling all piano and guitar players! We are still seeking 2 more students to play in the pit orchestra for our Spring Musical, Something Rotten! If you consider yourself a skilled pianist or guitar player (acoustic & electric), please contact Ms. Staab at [email protected]! 

 

Have A Great Weekend!