Welcome to the Renton School District: a place focused on learning and teaching

Mission:  In partnership with the community, provide a safe and respectful learning environment for all students to realize academic, social and personal achievement; Launching Learning to Last a Lifetime.

 

District News

District looks at recommendation to open Honey Dew Elementary School
Boundary changes for some if school opens in fall

March 4, 2010

Community meetings are planned for potential boundary changes, March 31 at Dimmitt Middle School and April 1 at Hazen High School.

District to hold another meeting regarding pool at Lindbergh High School
Work to bring funding for the pool into district’s budget continues

March 4, 2010

Renton School District continues to look for funding to bring the responsibility of maintaining the pool at Lindbergh High School into next year’s budget responsibilities.

Conscience gets the better of student, 22 years later
Now a pastor, former student sends school a letter of contrition and a check to pay for food dishonestly taken from student store in 1988

March 8, 2010

In 1988, David Grieve was a 7th-grader at Nelsen Middle School desperately navigating life as a bespeckled preteen and trying to fit in with the cool kids.

Renton School Board seeks nominations for annual Outstanding Employee Awards
Recognize the hard work of a teacher and staff member through Outstanding Employee Award


March 1, 2010

Renton School Board members are seeking nominations for the annual Outstanding Employee Awards. Each year the Board recognizes the hard work and dedication of district staff through this award.
The process is simple! Click the attached nomination form, complete each box and e-mail it to Kayla Steckler in the Community Relations Office at kayla.steckler@rentonschools.us. Deadline for nominations is Friday, March 12.

School District hears from parents, staff community on budget priorities
District returns to community in mid-April to report back and share preliminary budget

March 2, 2010

Hundreds of Renton School District parents, community members and school district staff recently attended meetings and answered an online survey to give input on priorities for next year’s budget.

Hazen High School senior named finalist in National Merit Scholar program
Julie Vaisarova one of few nationwide to move into prestigious ranks

February 11, 2010

Hazen High School senior Julie Vaisarova has been named a finalist in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program. Julie is one of only 15,000 academically talented high school students nationwide to be named a finalist and have an opportunity for Merit Scholarship awards.

Good News

Renton School District celebrates great work by students, teachers, staff and community members at every School Board meeting.

February 24, 2010

February 10, 2010

January 27, 2010

Read some of the exciting things happening throughout the Renton School District.

 

District's Budget Information

The link above takes you to a page with information about the Renton School District budget and budget related stories.

April Budget Meetings
The district will return in mid-April to share the preliminary budget and feedback from the community. Click here for more information about the meetings.

2009-2010 School Calendar

School Calendar in Spanish  | View other languages

School Start/Dismissal Times

Inclement Weather/Emergency Bulletin | Spanish

for district staff and families

Did you know? 

Some fast facts about Renton Schools

No Child Left Behind (NCLB) information

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