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Things to Know this Week (April 18th)

RCS Families,

 

Happy Good Friday!

 

This weekend, we pause to remember and celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. From the very beginning—when sin first separated us from God—He has been working to redeem us. Throughout the Bible, we see His loving and redemptive hand, always inviting humanity back into relationship with Him.

 

At the heart of this story is the greatest gift: God sent His one and only Son to be the ultimate sacrifice for our sins (John 3:16-17). Each of us has fallen short and needs a Savior. Yet, through faith in Jesus Christ, we are offered grace, forgiveness, and redemption (Romans 3:22-24). As Christ gave His life for us, God’s love was fully revealed. The Apostle Paul reminds us: “But God demonstrates His own love for us in this—while we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8).

 

Here's what’s happening at RCS:

 

Easter Break – April 21–25

RCS will be closed for Easter Break next week. BASC will be open April 21st – 23rd. SLC will be open April 21st – 24th

 

RCS Auction – A Record-Breaking Success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us on April 4th for an unforgettable evening! Together, we raised over $117,000—our most successful auction yet! More than $40,000 of that will go toward building three homes during next year’s RCS Mission trips. This generosity helps lower trip costs and opens the door for more students to serve. We are so grateful for your support!

 

New Life Office Construction – Starts Next Week

Construction will begin next week on a new office building for New Life Church, located at the end of our parking lot near Starbucks. This project reflects the church’s deep commitment to RCS. Four years ago, when we faced a space shortage, Pastor Troy Jones and the New Life Board made the decision to move their offices offsite to free up space for five additional classrooms. Today, more than 120 RCS students are here because of that sacrifice. As construction begins, let’s celebrate the incredible support from New Life Church, which continues to create space for more students to learn about Jesus. The construction area should have minimal impact to school operations.

 

Grandparents Day – May 2nd, 11am–1pm

We’re excited to welcome grandparents to campus for a special day of celebration! They’ll enjoy chapel with Pastor Freddie, a Chick-fil-A lunch, and classroom presentations. Click here to register a grandparent by April 25th. We’re also looking for parent volunteers to help make this day extra special. Sign up to serve and be part of the fun!

 

Spring Book Fair – May 2nd–8th | 8am–4pm in the Library

Our Spring Book Fair, hosted by I:55, features a great selection of Christ-centered, family-friendly books curated to align with RCS values. Browse the collection here. The fair will be open during Grandparents Day (10:30am–3:00pm) and throughout the following week (Monday–Thursday, 8am–4pm).

 

New Lunch Program – Starting May 1st

We’re excited to partner with School Eatery to bring fresh, wholesome lunch options that students will love beginning on May 1stClick here to set up your parent account and order. Use Renton Campus code: RCS1.

 

2025 Yearbook | Order Today

Don’t miss the opportunity to get a yearbook for your student. Click here to preorder your 2025 yearbook. Deadline: May 23rd

 

Future RCS High School Campus Update 

We continue to make progress on our future high school campus at Lakepointe (between Covington and Maple Valley). In May, our architects will be onsite to develop schematic designs (interior building designs). Our construction team has been working with the Army Corp of Engineers to mitigate some wetlands, preparing civil engineering designs, and assisting in the entitlement process. We remain committed to seeing this future campus become a reality. After Easter Break, we’ll share more about how you can help with the remaining funds we need to purchase this property and its continued development. 

 

Have a great weekend and Easter Break! He is Risen!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

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Things to Know this Week (April 18th)