Food Truck Days!
Beck Mitzman and Cole Helmer won 1st place on their group exhibit on Jackie Robinson. They also each won a College of Idaho Xenophon Scholarship for $5,000. Nora Witt, Farren Arnette, and Colin Plummer got 1st place for their group documentary on the Salem Witch Trials. Ellie Pletz and Sowon Kim won 2nd place for their group exhibit on the Radium Girls. Additionally, they both received a College of Idaho Herodotus Scholarship from the College of Idaho. They will each receive a $20,000 scholarship to attend C of I. Mrs. Gilson was awarded the Centennial Scholarship given by the Idaho State Historical Society for her work with National History Day students.
Congratulations to our Renaissance students and their NHD advisor, Mrs. Gilson!
Last weekend, RHS was able to bring two teams to battle other schools in the regional Idaho Battle of the Books tournament! All the students worked hard this year to prepare. If you are interested in joining IBOB or learning more about it, please come to the library.
RHS Culture Night THIS SATURDAY(3/29) in conjunction with the RHS Carnival from NOON to 5PM! This event will be an amazing occasion full of fun, food, and games! You don't want to miss this! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!
RHS Carnival THIS SATURDAY(3/29) in conjunction with Culture Night from Noon to 5PM! This event will be an amazing occasion full of fun, food, and games! You don't want to miss this!
Gracie Nguyen won second place on her paper for National History Day! She is going to the state contest! Brannia Busoy and Jade Roscheck won first place in their flights for individual website in National History Day! They are going to compete in the State contest! Atea Musliu and Zoey Nguyen win first place in group documentary for National History Day! They are going to the State Contest! Sophia Diert won 3rd place and Lillia Lamb won 2nd place for their individual performances! Jackson Baker won first place in his individual documentary on the Vietnam Draft for National History Day! Amelia George and Kira Tarbet took first place in their National History Day flight for their original group exhibit on the CAP Marines! Congrats! They are going to State!
Happy National Reading Month! 📖 The best way to celebrate is to read, but in case you're itching to do more... ...help the RHS library win $500 by partaking in the Show Me Your Card Contest! and... ...visit your local library's open house to learn more about their services and apply for a library card (if you don't have one already). As always, thank you for supporting the RHS library ❤️
The Billy Michal Student Leadership Award is presented annually to one student from each state and the District of Columbia who embodies the American spirit in his or her community. The values of leadership, teamwork, tolerance, creativity, and perseverance can and should be learned and lived by all Americans, regardless of age.
Congratulations to our own senior Alma Fasanya for winning this prestigious award!
This past Saturday, Renaissance Mock Trial competed at the Ada County Courthouse, qualifying both teams to State!
Special congrats to Marley Roberts who received Outstanding Witness and Elaina Winn who received Outstanding Attorney.
Congrats voyagers!
The following degrees were earned from National Speech & Debate Association from 02/01 - 02/28:
Congratulations to our Renaissance Voyagers!
Finn Angelopoulos - Superior Distinction
Kingston Baker - Honor
Colby Bond - Outstanding Distinction
Elizabeth Conly - Excellence
Mckensie Cottam - Honor
Elias Henry - Honor
Charlemagne Klink - Excellence
Gracie Nguyen - Distinction
Aunikah Potts - Distinction
Ethan Riordan - Excellence
Gabrielle Wright - Distinction
Congratulations to our EMPLOYEES OF THE YEAR! Classified staff of the year:
Julie Beutler- attendance and front office extraordinaire!
Certified staff: Heather Davis- History, Anthropology, and PPS teacher!
We are so proud of these amazing women and we thank them for their dedication to Renaissance High School!
Congratulations to the RHS Snow Team who finished in 3rd place at yesterday's competition!
THANK YOU to this year's cupids for delivering wooden roses for the library's fundraiser! Go Voyagers!
No school Wednesday(1/29) for teacher development/collaboration.
Love is blooming at the RHS Library! This Valentine’s Day, surprise someone special with our wooden roses. Each rose is $1, and all proceeds will benefit the library. Stayed tuned for more details on how to purchase online or in person. The sale will run from February 3 to February 13 or until sold out. Spread the love while supplies last!
RHS School Choice Call for Entries! See post for details!
Seniors... Our yearbook team needs your help! If you have a teacher that has had a positive impact on you and you would like to recognize them, please drop off your handwritten letters to Mrs. Moore's room(402) for an opportunity to have your letter featured in the yearbook!
Enjoy your winter break! NO SCHOOL 12/23-1/6!
School resumes Tuesday 1/7!
Tuesday 12/3 is GIVING TUESDAY!
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Happy Thanksgiving from everyone here at Renaissance! Enjoy your break!
NO SCHOOL 11/25-11/29! We'll return on Monday(12/2) which will be a "B" day!
