Upcoming Dates
1/19-No School (Holiday)
1/21-1/23 Finals (Early Out)
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!
Tickets can be purchased here:
Redondo Union High School Events and Tickets by GoFan
CHEER
Get Ready to experience the excitement of being a RUHS cheerleader!
We have our Winter Redondo Jr Cheer Basketball Clinic on January 26th from 9am to 12:30pm. Our Jr. Cheerleaders will receive a t-shirt, cheer ribbon, souvenir, make a craft, and experience the excitement of being a RUHS cheerleader! Your National Champion RUHS Cheer Team and coaches will share our latest cheers, dances, and stunting! During the cheer clinic: each participant will have the opportunity to learn skills, learn material, take pictures, and most of all have a great time with
our Cheer Teams! Our Jr. Cheerleaders are ALSO invited to cheer with our RUHS Cheer Squads at our Varsity Girls Basketball Game for the entire first half and perform at halftime. Please sign up with this link https://forms.gle/ekpNvV3uYDj24NE1A or check out our flyer with the QR code to register. Hope to see you there.
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
Save the date!
RU Ready Night Class of 2030
February 3, 2026
5PM-8PM
Testing Informational Night
RUHS Counseling Team is hosting an informational night for you! Come and learn all about PSAT, ACT, & SATs.
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
NEST
Senator Ben Allen District Office High School Internship Application
We’re looking for motivated high school students to join our Spring 2026 Internship Program! The program begins March 2nd and ends May 18th. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build leadership skills, and contribute to community-based projects. This internship is perfect for students looking to get involved, develop professional skills, and make an impact. No prior political experience necessary. Click here to apply.
Requirements:
- Attend at least 10 out of 12 virtual meetings, held weekly on Mondays from 4:30–5:30 PM
- Participate in at least 2 in-person community events (dates and details provided in advance)
- Be a current high school student. Priority will be given to high school juniors (11th grade), but all are welcome to apply.
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 SCHOLARSHIPS
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: 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 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
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.
RUHS SEPAC
Join the RUHS SEPAC team on Wednesday Jan. 21st @ 8:45am in the library, for part 3 of our LIFE AFTER RUHS series. El Camino College will present information about the Special Resource Center for students with IEP's and 504s, and how they can apply for accommodations at the college level. Learn about ECC's Career Education Program and the different fields and training they offer. Plus information on admissions and tuition. RSVP HERE. Zoom option is available. All are welcome to attend.
WELLNESS CENTER
" Please join us and the GSA Club (Gender and Sexuality Alliance) for a special guest speaker Friday January 30th @ Lunch. Room 304 as a support for LGBTQ+ students. Great Kindness Week is January 26th-30th! Join us and the NAMI Club at Freshman Circle during Lunch Tuesday January 27th to spread kindness to yourself and others for our Kindness Wall event and grab a sweet treat 🙂 Thursday January 29th during Lunch at the Wellness Center Come on in for our Compassionate Statements event"
Have A Great Weekend!