Renton School District

District News 

Voters asked to approve measure to build much-needed middle school along with support for classroom funding
Three important measures on ballots arriving now in mailboxes; deadline to return is Feb. 14

January 26, 2012 - Voters in the Renton School District have begun receiving their ballots for the Feb. 14 election that includes a “Building for a Lifetime of Learning” school construction measure with plans to build a much-needed middle school in the north end of the district.

Snow make-up days announced
Renton Schools to use existing snow make-up day (May 25) and two days at the end of the school year to make up school days lost during snow storm

January 23, 2012 - 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).

Award-winning principal chosen to reopen Honey Dew Elementary School this fall
Honey Dew’s boundaries mean changes to eight other elementary school boundaries next school year; No changes to middle and high school boundaries

January 13, 2012 - Honey Dew Elementary School is another step closer to reopening as a full kindergarten-through-fifth-grade school in the fall. Dr. Shannon Harvey, the Milken-award winning principal at Cascade Elementary School, will become principal at Honey Dew in the fall, when the school reopens its door to more than 400 neighborhood students.

Talbot Hill Elementary School named Washington State Innovative School
One of only 22 schools statewide to receive designation

January 10, 2012 - Talbot Hill Elementary School has been designated as a Washington State Innovative School for their bold, creative and innovative approach to educating students. The state Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) recently announced Talbot Hill as one of only 22 schools statewide to receive the recognition.

Dimmitt Middle School wins $10,000 innovation award
Dimmitt one of three area schools recognized by Symetra and Seattle Seahawks for innovative programs leading to student success

January 6, 2012 - Dimmitt Middle School has received recognition and a $10,000 award for its Reading Workshop program that works to improve student reading and engage students in a love for literature. The award was presented by Symetra and the Seattle Seahawks as part of their Heroes in the Classroom recognition program.

21 Renton teachers achieve National Board Certification

December 15, 2011 - Twenty-one Renton School District teachers recently met the rigorous requirements to achieve National Board Certification for teachers, joining the 61 other district teachers already certified.

Good News Renton School District celebrates great work by students, teachers, staff and community members at every School Board meeting. January 11, 2012 November 30, 2011 November 9, 2011 Read some of the exciting things happening throughout the Renton School District. To receive the Good News e-Newsletter, email the Community Relations Office.