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Governor’s budget plan means loss of $4.3 million for Renton Schools
State grapples with $2.6 billion shortfall; meaning further reductions for school district programs, staffing

February 8, 2010

The Renton School District continues to look for reductions to next year’s budget based on Governor Chris Gregoire recently released 2010 budget to balance a projected state shortfall of $2.6 billion.

Nelsen Middle School students see the future
School’s ‘Impact Day’ gives students a chance to hear from professionals and ask questions about potential future employment, education

January 28, 2010

Nelsen Middle School today hosted its annual Impact Day where local professionals present the school's 1,050 6th- through 8th graders with information on their profession and what it takes to be successful.

Washington State University gives personal admissions interviews to Renton High School students
13 Renton High seniors meet with WSU admission director to discuss college acceptance, academic future

January 25, 2010

Thirteen Renton High School seniors today were told to report to the principal's office, though not for the usual reasons. The students were being personally interviewed by the director of admissions for Washington State University.

Renton Community Foundation celebrates 10 years of community support by giving teachers and community organizations $42,000 in cash grants

January 21, 2010

The Renton Community Foundation today celebrated a decade of philanthropy by granting $42,000 in cash awards to Renton School District staff and community organizations through its 2010 Circle of Giving Campaign. The funds were awarded at a special celebration at the Renton Senior Activity Center.

Governor’s proposed 2010 budget cuts deeper into education, services
State's estimated $2.6 billion shortfall means further reductions for school district programs, staffing

January 12, 2010

Governor Chris Gregoire recently released her 2010 budget to balance a projected state shortfall of $2.6 billion. The governor is required by law to draft a balanced budget by the end of the calendar year using existing revenue.

County funding to operate pool at Lindbergh runs out this year
2010 is first year district would have to find funds to operate pool at Lindbergh High

January 8, 2010

Funding the pool at Lindbergh High School will become the responsibility of the district this year. Even though the pool is located at Lindbergh High, it was, until recently, the property of King County. The pool at Hazen High School is district property, maintained and funded by the district.

Good News Renton School District celebrates great work by students, teachers, staff and community members at every School Board meeting. January 27, 2010 January 13, 2010 December 9, 2009 Read some of the exciting things happening throughout the Renton School District.