Rainier Beach High School

Rainier Beach
High School

Calendar and News

School Calendar

23
Dec
Winter Break, No School
December 23 – January 3
20
Jan
28
Jan
Quarter 2
January 28
28
Jan
Semester 1
January 28

School News

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December Newsletter from Principal Patu
December Newsletter from Principal Patu Greetings, Viking Families, Happy Holidays! We are one week away from winter break, and we hope you and your family are well. The end of first semester is January 28th…
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10th Grade Pathways Night is Tuesday, December 17
Mark Your Calendars for RBHS Pathways Night! Our 10th grade Programs and Pathways night is on Tuesday, December 17, 6-8pm in the RBHS Library. Please join us for dinner, presentations, and time to ask questions/learn…
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Black College Expo Is Coming to RBHS!
Black College Expo Is Coming to RBHS! Rainier Beach High School and Seattle Public Schools will be hosting a Black College Expo in our building on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3…
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Senior Pictures and Quotes Are Due January 7, 2025
Viking Seniors and Families Please submit your photo and quote for the yearbook as soon as possible. The deadline is January 7, 2025. Picture Guidelines Must be .jpeg file Color photos only Plain/neutral background preferred…
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October Newsletter from Principal Patu
October Newsletter from Principal Patu To translate this page to your preferred language, please use the  Select Language drop-down menu in the top right corner of this page. Greetings Viking Families, I hope this newsletter finds…
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September Newsletter from Principal Patu
September Newsletter from Principal Patu To translate this page to your preferred language, please use the Select Language drop-down menu in the top right corner of this page. Dear Viking Families! We have completed the first…

District News

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First Bell December Edition

Watch the latest edition of “First Bell,” the Seattle Public Schools news broadcast.
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Enrollment Open for Parent Education Course to Support Student Learning

SPS families are invited to join Family Connectors University, an online course to help caregivers support their child’s growth. Space is limited.
SPS Principals from left to right: Rena Deese, Caine Lowery, Mary McDaniel, Jeffrey Lam, Melissa Gray, Eric Marshall

School Leader Hiring Pool

Our district is currently welcoming applications for principals and assistant principals in the 2025-26 School Leader Pools.