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 21^st – 23^rd. SLC will be open April 21^st – 24^th. 

 

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 1^st

We’re excited to partner with School Eatery to bring fresh, wholesome lunch options that students will love beginning on May 1^st. Click 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 23^rd. 

 

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 

RCS Families,

 

Spring is almost here — one of my favorite times of the year! This week, we passed the 101st day of school, and it was a joy to see our creative 1st grade classes celebrate by dressing up like dalmatians. I’m continually encouraged by the academic growth we’re seeing across all grades. Just this morning, a parent stopped me to share how amazed they were by their student’s learning progress.

 

Even more, I’m encouraged by the spiritual growth happening on campus. Many students have made the life-changing decision to follow Jesus as their Lord and Savior this year. Some have shared this decision publicly at their churches, in their classrooms, and soon, during our upcoming Baptism Chapel. God is truly at work at RCS, and I want to thank you for your continued partnership and prayers.

 

Important Updates & Upcoming Events

 

Reenrollment Update for 2025-2026

We’re excited to share that 92% of our families have reenrolled for next year! In our industry, successful reenrollment rates typically fall between 90-95%, so we are incredibly grateful for your continued trust in RCS. Additionally, our two recent new family open house events resulted in over 90 new student applications. Thank you for helping spread the word about our school community!

 

RCS Spring Gala Tickets Available Now | Friday, April 4^th | Main Auditorium

Join us at our Annual Spring Gala on April 4^th for an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, laughter, and support for our school! This year’s theme is Boots, Bowties, & Bling. Expect a BBQ dinner, festive games, exciting raffles, and both silent and auctions. Doors open at 5:00 pm, with dinner served at 6:00 pm. Childcare will be available. Get your tickets today! Text “RCSGala25” to 76278 or CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets.

 

Spring Gala Volunteers Needed 

We need parent volunteers to help set up and serve during the Gala. If you’re available, CLICK HERE to view opportunities and sign up. Volunteers who serve will receive a complimentary Gala ticket. We need help with set-up on Thursday, April 3^rd and various roles on Friday, April 4^th.

 

Student Baptisms at Chapel | Thursday, April 3rd

When a student makes Jesus their Lord and Savior, we want to celebrate that decision and encourage them to make that decision public. If your student has made the decision to follow Jesus, we encourage you to talk with your pastor about how your church celebrates this milestone. Many churches celebrate through water baptism. At RCS, we also offer 3rd-8th grade students the opportunity to be baptized during chapel on April 3rd. Interested students will attend a baptism class with Pastor Freddie beforehand. CLICK HERE to sign up your student.

 

No School | March 13^th-14^th | Teacher Professional Development

Reminder: There will be no school on March 13th-14th for Teacher Professional Development. BASC will offer full-day care, and SLC will operate on regular hours.

 

Mother-Son Night | Thursday, March 27th | 5:30-7:30 pm

Our 2nd Annual Mother-Son Night will be held at Sky Zone, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila on March 27^th. RCS moms (or mother figures), get ready for an unforgettable night of fun with your son! This is a free event for RCS families. On-site concessions will be available for purchase. Please be sure to complete the required Sky Zone waiver ahead of time.

 

Prayer & Encouragement:

This week, fresh beauty bark was added to our landscaping areas — a simple sign that spring is just around the corner. I always love the smell of new bark because it reminds me that growth and renewal are happening. Soon, our cherry trees will begin to bloom, and I can’t help but think of how often Jesus used nature to illustrate spiritual truths. 

 

In Luke 8:4-15, Jesus tells the Parable of the Sower, describing how seed falls on different types of soil, producing very different results. The seed represents God’s Word, while the soil represents our hearts. The same seed is scattered, but the condition of the soil determines its fruitfulness. In Galatians 5:22-23, Paul describes the kind of fruit that grows in a life aligned with Christ: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.

 

How fruitful is your life right now? If the previous list doesn’t describe your current season, I encourage you to examine your connection with Christ. In John 15:1-17, Jesus promises that if we remain connected to Him, we will bear fruit.

 

My prayer for each of you is that this spring would be a season of spiritual growth — one where you are refreshed, strengthened, and nourished by the love of Christ.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We are excited to share that 90% of our families have already reenrolled their students for the 2025-2026 school year! We look forward to the privilege of continuing to serve your family in the year ahead. Additionally, thank you for your ongoing support in inviting friends to join our community. We've already had many wonderful new families apply, and we’re excited for the future.

As we head into Mid-Winter Break, my prayer is that God would provide you with rest and that you create lasting memories with your family.

Here are some additional things to know this week:

Reenrollment Deadline Tomorrow | February 15^th | For 2025-2026 School Year  

90% of students have already reenrolled for next year! With new applications received, one grade is already full, and we anticipate that more grades will fill up soon. Please don’t miss out on a spot for your student(s) for next year. CLICK HERE to begin the reenrollment process. If you have questions, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. The reenrollment deadline is tomorrow, February 15^th. Please be sure to reenroll today. Thank you for trusting us with your children.

 

No School | February 17^th-21^st | Mid-Winter Break

There will be no classes February 17^th-21^st for Mid-Winter Break. BASC & SLC will be closed on February 17^th for Presidents’ Day. BASC will be open for full-day care on February 18^th – 21^st. SLC will be open regular hours on February 18^th & 19^th but will close at 4pm on February 20^th and will be closed on February 21^st for Teacher In-Service.

 

SAVE THE DATE! | RCS Mother-Son Night | March 27^th 

Our second annual Mother-Son event will take place on March 27^th at Sky Zone, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. RCS mothers and mother figures, get ready for an incredible night of fun with your son. This is a free event for RCS families. Onsite concessions will be available for purchase. CLICK HERE to complete the required waiver from Sky Zone.

 

RCS Spring Gala Tickets Available Now | Friday, April 4^th | Main Auditorium

Join us at our Annual Spring Gala on April 4^th for an unforgettable evening filled with community spirit, laughter, and support for our school! This year’s theme is Boots, Bowties, & Bling. Expect a BBQ Dinner, festive games, exciting raffles, a silent auction, and a live auction. Doors open at 5pm, dinner is served at 6pm, and childcare will be available! Please buy your tickets today! For more information and to register CLICK HERE.

 

New Family Open House | 6pm, Thursday, February 27^th  

Please help us spread the word about our New Family Open House on Thursday, February 27^th at 6pm! Share the event on Facebook and Instagram. Families will learn about our Renton Campus (KP-8^th grade) as well as our Fairwood Campus (7^th – 12^th grade). Prospective families can find more information through this link: RCS New Family Open House. You can also earn a $1,000 referral bonus for referring a new family who enrolls at any of our campuses for the upcoming year. For more details about the referral bonus, email fschubert@rentonchristian.org.

 

Prayer & Encouragement:

On this Valentine's Day, I want to remind you of the overwhelming, unshakable love that Christ has for each of us. As Romans 8:35-39 declares, nothing—neither hardship, nor distance, nor fear—can separate us from God’s love. His love is the anchor that holds us firm through every season of life. Whether you are facing challenges or celebrating joys, know that God’s love is constant, a perfect love that supports and strengthens.

As you continue to love and guide your children, know that you are reflecting the very love that Christ has shown to us. His grace in your life empowers you to love them with patience, wisdom, and compassion. In every moment, remember that you are not alone—God is with you, and His love surrounds your family, today and always.

May His peace, joy, and love fill your hearts and homes this Valentine’s Day and in all the days to come.

Have a great weekend and enjoy Mid-Winter Break!

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding with the closures and delays this week. Seeing students coming in this morning with big smiles was encouraging. It was nice to feel a sense of normality today. When we make decisions to modify our schedule, we are primarily focused on the safety of our families and staff. However, we also realize the significant impact each closure or delay has on your family. Thank you again for your flexibility this week.

 

Here are some additional things to know this week:

 

RCS Daddy Daughter Dance Tonight! | February 7^th | Doors Open at 6:30pm

Tonight is our 4^th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 7^th. We already have over 400 people signed up for tonight! RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. It’s not too late to come. Even if you didn’t RSVP, come join us. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

Reenrollment Deadline for 2025-2026 School Year Next Week (Feb 15) 

Over 730 students have already reenrolled or applied for next year! Once again, we expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. Don’t miss out on a spot for your student(s) for next year. CLICK HERE to begin the reenrollment process. If you have questions about the reenrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. Our reenrollment deadline is February 15^th. Please reenroll today. Thank you for trusting us with your children.

 

No School | February 17-21 | Mid-Winter Break

There will be no classes February 17-21 for Mid-Winter Break. BASC & SLC are closed on February 17^th for Presidents’ Day. BASC is open for full day care on February 18^th – 21^st. SLC is open regular hours on February 18^th & 19^th. SLC will close at 4pm on February 20^th and will be closed on February 21^st for Teacher In-service.

 

Snow Impact to Calendar

Each year, we build in some buffer into our calendar for unexpected delays and closures. With the power outage in November and the weather this week, our buffer is almost used up. If we have further unexpected closures or delays, we may need to fill back in the “weather make-up day” on Memorial Day weekend in May or look at additional options to make-up missed time. Again, we do not need to modify our remaining calendar as of now.

 

Prayer & Encouragement:

How do you stay centered during uncertainty? You never know what you will see when you open social media or look at the news. For many, emotions of fear, anxiety, anger, or sadness can be invoked by each post or story. The flow of information that invokes these emotions is not new, however, the constant access to it is a modern feature of our always connected culture. It is all too easy to get sucked into the endless feed of the newest update, the latest crisis, or the next reason to be divided. 

 

We were not designed to live in a constant state of mental stimulation. The Bible teaches several practices that will help us return to our God-given design:

• Remain in Christ – Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” John 15:5. We are designed to be fruitful, not out of our own strength or abilities but because through the nourishment of being connected to Jesus.
• Seek Solitude - During a busy season of ministry, Jesus found a quiet place. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” Mark 1:35. When are you intentionally in a quiet place, without distraction, where you can seek and hear from God? For me, it is 5am before everyone in my house wakes up. I read two chapters in the Bible BEFORE I turn on my cellphone. 
• Trust God to Provide – Jesus promised that as we seek God and His righteousness, God would provide our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Sometimes we focus so much on our own self-reliance that we forget God is the true source of our provision.
• Find Rest in Jesus – Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls,” Matthew 11:28-29. We can find rest, not through binge watching Netflix or an extra nap, instead, true soul level rest comes through Jesus.
• Trade Anxiety for Peace – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,” Philippians 4:6-7. God can handle your questions and emotions. Give Him your anxiety and He will trade it for an amazing peace that will protect your thoughts and emotions.

 

My prayer for you comes from the famous Serenity Prayer, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” So many things are out of our control. However, we can find firm footing for our soul in the promises and practices of Christ. I pray that God would give you peace in the middle of uncertainty today!

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Thank you for supporting the arts last week at Renton Christian! Our middle school musical theater students along with an elementary cast did an amazing job presenting The Little Mermaid. It was inspiring to see our theater students using their God-given gifts. This was the largest show ever attended. Almost 1,400 people came to watch one of our four performances. Thank you for supporting these students.

 

Here are some additional things to know this week:

 

New Family Open House Success 

Thank you for helping us spread the word about our New Family Open House events this week. Over 450 people attended one of our New Family Open House events! These were our largest New Family Open House events ever. It was so encouraging to see how hungry new families are for a Christ-centered school for their students. God is bringing great new families to join our RCS family. Most of these new families indicated they knew someone already at our school. Thank you again for inviting these new families to join RCS.

 

Reenrollment Deadline Approaching for 2025-2026 School Year

Over 630 students have already reenrolled! Once again, we expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. Don’t miss out on a spot for your student(s) for next year. New student applications are coming in quickly from this week’s New Family Open House events. CLICK HERE to begin the re-enrollment process. If you have questions about the reenrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. Our reenrollment deadline is February 15^th. Please reenroll today. Thank you for trusting us with your children.

 

RCS Daddy Daughter Dance | February 7^th | Doors Open at 6:30pm

We are just one week away from our 4^th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 7^th. RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. CLICK HERE to RSVP. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

Inclement Weather Plan

With some snowflakes in the forecast for this weekend, I wanted to share some helpful reminders. Any change to our normal schedule will be communicated proactively. No communication means everything is normal. We will communicate first through FlashAlert. CLICK HERE to subscribe. Any delay or closure decisions will be made by 5am on the impacted day (or the night before if possible). We will also communicate decisions through other communication methods (text, email, social media) but emails/notifications through FlashAlert will be first.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Last week was Spiritual Emphasis Week at RCS. This was a focused time where we had daily chapels to focus our entire student body on Christ as we began 2025. On Thursday, Rainier Christian students joined us for special chapels. It was incredible to see all campuses together worshiping Jesus in unity. Hearing the chorus of student’s worshiping God together was inspiring and encouraging. God is moving amongst our students!

 

Here are some additional things to know this week:

 

Reenrollment Deadline Approaching for 2025-2026 School Year

Over 500 students have already reenrolled! Once again, we expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. Don’t miss out on a spot for your student(s) for next year. New families will begin applying next Tuesday. CLICK HERE to begin the re-enrollment process. If you have questions about the reenrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. Based on the timing of our Open House events, we are extending the Reenrollment deadline for all campuses until February 15^th. This will give Rainier Christian families and our current 8^th grade families time after the open houses to make an informed decision. Thank you for trusting us with your children.

 

The Little Mermaid Tickets Still Available | IKEA Performing Arts Center | January 23-25

Renton Christian School’s Royal Theatre Company presents The Little Mermaid. Our students will have three remaining performances at IKEA Performing Arts Center tonight and Saturday. We have already sold more tickets than any previous production! Fortunately, because we are in a larger theater, we still have tickets available for every performance. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets! You will not want to miss this!

 

New Family Open House | 6pm, Thursday, January 30^th 

Help us spread the word about our New Family Open House on Thursday, January 30^th at 6pm! Please like and share the event on Facebook and Instagram. Families will hear about our Renton Campus (KP-8^th grade) as well as our Fairwood Campus (7^th – 12^th grade). You can also receive a $1,000 referral bonus if you refer a new family who enrolls at any of our campuses for next year. For more details about the referral bonus, email fschubert@rentonchristian.org.

 

RCS Daddy Daughter Dance | February 7^th | Doors Open at 6:30pm

We are just two weeks away from our 4^th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 7^th. RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. CLICK HERE to RSVP. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

Prayer & Encouragement:

Our mission as a school and as a Christ-follower comes directly from Jesus. Before He ascended to Heaven, Jesus gave a directive to His followers that we now call the “Great Commission.” Jesus said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” (Matthew 28:18-20).

 

Our commitment is to disciple each student at RCS to become like Christ. We call this the Profile of a Student. When a student’s time is done at RCS, we want them to have a fully devoted relationship with Jesus, to have a well-developed Biblical Worldview, and to demonstrate three qualities: Godly Wisdom, Christ-like Character, and express God’s Love to One Another. This becomes our road map for character development at our school. Our programs and activities guide and develop students toward these expected student outcomes.

 

One aspect of Christ’s charge that is not always emphasized is His last line. Jesus promises He will be with us. His promise echoes the name the Prophet Isaiah gave for the coming Messiah, Immanuel, God with us (Matthew 1:23-23). With His presence comes confidence, protection, comfort, and guidance. We can cast all our anxiety and cares on Him because He cares for us (1 Peter 5:7). We can gain nourishment and strength by remaining connected with Jesus (John 15:4). His peace, which transcends all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds (Philippians 4:6-8).

 

Jesus, thank you for entrusting us with your mission and being with us. I pray you would give peace and strength to each student, staff, and parent at RCS. Continue to guide us, protect us, and help us live more like you.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Last week our 7^th & 8^th grade students went on their annual Retreat and God moved in a mighty way! 25 students committed their life to Jesus for the first time and 15 other students felt God call them to consider a vocation in full-time ministry! At RCS, we want to develop students who are rooted in Christ and equipped to change the world. Thank you for your partnership! It is so encouraging to see God at work in our students.

 

Here are a couple of things to know this week:

 

Move-A-Thon & Color Run Results

Together, we raised $179,262 through our Move-a-Thon & Color Run! Thank you for your generosity for sharing the opportunity to support RCS with your family and friends. Yesterday, we celebrated the results by turning me into an ice cream sundae. Check out our social media for pictures of the cold and sticky mess. Thank you for helping us fund an improved campus alert system, security enhancements, and our RCS Cares fund! 

 

Harvest Days Success 

Harvest Day was so much fun yesterday and today. Our students enjoyed our corn maze, pumpkin launchers, inflatables, farm animals, and picking out their own pumpkin. This year we expanded it to two days to provide space for Sonshine Learning Center and Rainier Christian students to participate in the fun. Thank you to our amazing parent volunteers and staff who set up and facilitated this event. 

 

Picture Re-Take Day | Monday, Oct 28^th 

If your student missed picture day or if their picture was a disaster, you are in luck. Our picture re-take day is coming up soon on October 28^th. If you are replacing existing pictures, students just need to bring their photo packet back on retake day and hand it to the photographers. If your student missed the first picture day, CLICK HERE to preorder retake pictures online.

 

Veterans Day Chapel | Thursday, November 7^th 

We will have two special Veterans Day Chapels on Thursday, November 7^th. We want to honor all Veterans in the RCS Community. There are two ways you can help us do this: 1) invite them to join us on November 7^th (4^th – 8^th grade: 8:45am; KP-3^rd grade: 10:30am with a special reception between chapels from 9:30-10:30am), 2) send us their information to include in a slide show. We will show this in every classroom and during the reception. If you have turned in a Veterans picture and bio information before, no need to do this again, we have a slide already made for you. However, if you are new to RCS or have not submitted a Veterans photo before, please fill out the form HERE. We will also live stream this chapel: rcs.online.church. Thank you for helping us honor those who currently serve or formerly served in the armed forces.

 

No School | Friday, Nov 8^th & Monday, Nov 11^th | Teacher In-service Day & Veterans Day Holiday

On Friday, November 8^th, RCS is closed for Teacher Professional Development. RCS, BASC and SLC will be closed on Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

  

SAVE THE DATE! RCS Movie Night | Friday, November 15^th 

In three weeks, we will have an RCS Movie Night. We invite all RCS families to join us at 6pm on November 15^th to watch Ratatouille in the North Auditorium. There will be a concession stand that will sell pizza, candy, and popcorn. 

 

My Encouragement and Prayer:

This week a passage in Psalms jumped of the page of my Bible. In it, David beautifully writes about God’s role in his life while facing adversity and uncertainty. Everywhere we turn, we are inundated with information and situations that can shake our faith and confidence. What is your source of peace? How do you find rest? David declares God should be our answer. In Psalm 62, David says, “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. Yes, my soul finds rest in God; my hope comes from him” (Psalm 62:1-2,5). When I feel shaken, I can be reminded that God is my rock. When I feel anxiety, I can be reminded that God is my source of rest and hope. 

 

Our faith in Christ does not mean life will be easy. In fact, Jesus promised we will experience trouble. Jesus said, “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). We can have peace because Jesus is greater than our circumstances.

 

My prayer during this season is for peace. I echo the words of The Apostle Paul, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). God, let your peace guard our hearts and minds during this election season. Let your peace strengthen those facing financial uncertainty or health challenges. Let your peace be evident in and through each of us regardless of our circumstances.

 

Thank you for trusting RCS with your children. It is an honor to partner with you.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

On September 25^th, over 200 students, parents, and staff joined together at the flagpole to pray as part of the national “See You at the Pole” day. I was moved by the heartfelt prayers given by each person who prayed. Collectively we prayed for students, staff, health, protection, unity, peace, elected officials, our country, and so much more. God hears our prayers. God answers our prayers. I continually ask God for His continued protection, provision, and direction for our school. Over the past 45 years, God has continually demonstrated His faithfulness to RCS as we have remained faithful to His call. Will you join me in praying for our school every day? 

 

Here are a couple of things to know this week:

 

Move-A-Thon (KP-4^th Grade) | Color Run (5^th – 8^th Grade)

Our fall fundraiser kicked off on Monday and we have already raised over $72,000! Thank you for helping your student share their story about Renton Christian. This year we are raising money to improve our campus-wide communication system and other security system improvements. We need to integrate our security radios with a new network of ceiling speakers to improve emergency alert efficiency. This new system will improve our ability to communicate with classrooms for emergency and non-emergency purposes (i.e. announcements). Also, beginning this year, 10% of everything raised in our two major fundraisers will fund RCS Cares. This fund enables us to care for RCS families during times of crisis or need (i.e. flowers in hospital, etc.) If your student hasn’t jumped in yet, CLICK HERE to register your student and get their custom video.

 

Gym Upgrade Project Beginning

During our auction in May, we funded some upgrades to our gym. This project began this week! We are replacing the ripped and stained carpet walls and installing padded wall panels to improve safety for basketball & volleyball games. The new carpet started going up this week! Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to support our PE and athletic programs.

 

Goal Setting Conferences | October 17^th & 18^th 

Each October we ask every parent to meet with their student’s teacher. These Parent-Teacher Goal Setting conferences are a collaborative conversation about your child’s academic and spiritual growth. We intentionally schedule these conferences early in the school year to identify areas of strength and provide adequate time to address opportunities for growth. 

• Kprep-4^th Grade: CLICK HERE to book a 20-minute conference with your student’s homeroom teacher.
• 5^th – 8^th Grade: CLICK HERE to book a 10-minute conference with the teachers/subjects you feel are necessary.

 

Harvest Days | October 24^th & 25^th 

Our 5^th Annual Harvest Day is coming in three weeks! Instead of taking our students to an offsite pumpkin patch, we create one on our field! Every student will enjoy a fun time with our corn maze, pumpkin launchers, inflatables, farm animals, and they will bring home their own pumpkin. This year we are expanding this to two days. On Thursday, October 24^th, Sonshine Learning Center & Rainier Christian (K-6^th) students will enjoy Harvest Day. On Friday, October 25^th, Renton Christian students will enjoy Harvest Day. We need your help! We are looking for several parents to help us facilitate this fun for both days. CLICK HERE to find ways to help us with Harvest Day serving or bringing a bag of candy.

 

RCS Mariners Night Reflections

Last Friday was our annual RCS Mariners Night. Over 750 people from Renton Christian and Rainier Christian came together to cheer on the Mariners and enjoy the fireworks show. Mr. McMillan and three RCS students represented our schools by throwing out a first pitch. CLICK HERE to see the video of the pitch from the stadium’s big screen. Thank you to everyone who came!

 

My Encouragement and Prayer:

During my morning devotions, I have been reading through the book of Psalms. I am always encouraged by God’s promises described throughout this book. When I see a promise I write it down. Not only is this list a great reminder of God’s promises for my life, but it also provides incredible content for my prayers. When I don’t know how to pray, I pray Scripture. I thank God for specific promises. I ask Him to continually show these promises in my life. Here are some examples from the beginning of Psalms:

• I am blessed when I follow God’s plan (Psalm 1:1-2)
• My life will naturally produce good fruit when I follow God (Psalm 1:3)
• God watches over me (Psalm 1:6)
• God is my shield (Psalm 3:3)
• God is my encouragement and the lifter of my head (Psalm 3:3)
• When I call out to the Lord, He answers me (Psalm 3:4)
• God sustains me (Psalm 3:5)

 

Here is how I use scripture like these in my prayers, “God, thank you for your blessings. Thank you for your direction. You enable me to produce good fruit. Thank you for watching over me and protecting me. You are my shield from the attacks of the enemy. Continue to protect my family and RCS. Thank you for hearing my prayers and sustaining me. You are a good God and worthy of praise.” My encouragement to you is to use the Bible to focus and expand your prayer life. Our prayers move the heart of God. Let’s be a people of prayer!

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

This is an exciting week for RCS! We just sent our initial payment to purchase the land for our future high school campus! This payment is an important step for our dream of seeing 100 students graduate every year rooted in Christ and equipped to change the world.

 

Feasibility Complete

For the past nine months, our property development team conducted feasibility studies and developed initial site design. We have worked with local land experts, our architect, civil engineer, wetland biologist, arborist, traffic engineer, and the City of Covington. Although this property has unique development considerations, our team and consultants believe we can build a beautiful high school campus. Therefore, we are excited to end our feasibility period and will continue the entitlement and design phase of the property development.

 

Thank You

Thank you to everyone who has already made a pledge or a gift to acquire this property and develop the high school campus. We are grateful for your continued partnership!

 

CLICK HERE for more information about the high school property.

 

Enjoy the rest of your summer break!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

The next two weeks will be full of opportunities to have fun and acknowledge the academic and character growth of our students. Let’s enjoy this time as we conclude another incredible year at Renton Christian. Below are details of the upcoming events to end our year.

 

Here are a few things to know this week:

 

Profile of a Student Awards | June 13^th 

On Thursday, June 13^th we will celebrate the character of each student through our Profile of a Student Awards. This year we will align our awards around the characteristics and indicators of our Profile of a Student. Parents are welcome to join us for these award ceremonies. They will take place in the Auditorium Building one grade at a time based on the following schedule:

 

June 13^th: Main Auditorium:

(All ceremonies in the Main Auditorium will be live streamed here: https://rcs.online.church/.)

8:50-9:20am: 4^th grade

9:30-10:00am: 2^nd grade

10:10-10:40am: 1^st grade

10:50-11:20am: 3^rd grade

11:30-12:00pm: 5^th grade

12:10-12:40pm: 6^th grade

12:50-1:20pm: Kindergarten

1:30-2:00pm: 7^th grade

 

June 13^th: North Auditorium 

8:50-9:10am: Kprep AM

12:15-12:35pm: Kprep PM

 

Field Days | KP – 2^nd: June 10^th | 3^rd – 5^th: June 12^th 

We celebrate the end of each school year with a fun outdoor experience for students called Field Day. On June 10^th, Kprep – 2^nd grade will participate in Field Day. 3^rd – 5^th grade will participate on June 12^th.  Students should wear athletic attire and bring their water bottle.

 

Field Day Volunteers Needed | June 10^th  & 12^th 

We are looking for parents to serve at our upcoming Field Days especially with set-up. CLICK HERE to get more information and to sign-up to help.

 

Last Day of School | June 14^th – 11:30am Dismissal  

Our last school day is almost here! We will dismiss all grades at 11:30am. BASC is open for extended after school care on that day.

 

8^th Grade Recognition | Tuesday, June 11^th | Main Auditorium 

We will honor our outgoing 8^th graders for their hard work and accomplishments at Renton Christian at our 8^th Grade Recognition on Tuesday, June 11^th in the Main Auditorium. Appetizers begin at 6:00pm. The ceremony begins at 7:00pm. Live stream link: https://rcs.online.church. We are proud of our 62 outgoing 8^th graders and cannot wait to see how they impact our world for Christ in the coming years!

 

RCS Yearbook for 2023-2024 | Last Chance to buy!

Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a yearbook for your student. Very limited copies remain. CLICK HERE to purchase one for your student. If you have any questions, please contact Austin Sankey asankey@rentonchristian.org.

 

RCS Mariners Game| Main level 1^st Baseline tickets! | Friday, September 27^th 

Almost 400 tickets are already sold! Don’t miss out on your opportunity to join us at the RCS Mariners game on Friday, September 27, 2024. We have a block of seats reserved on the main level along the first baseline (sections 115, 114, 112). Help us cheer on the 1^st Place Mariners. This game is a Mariners Fireworks night as well as Fan Appreciation Night. Also, come early to see Mr. McMillan throw out the Groups First Pitch (approximately 30 minutes before game time). Tickets are only $25 and $5 from each ticket will go to strengthen our school security. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets for this incredible RCS Family Event to begin next school year! If you have any questions, email: packthepark@rentonchristian.org.

 

RCS Swag Survey

As we plan for next year we would like to get your feedback on RCS apparel items. CLICK HERE to complete a quick survey.

 

Fire Alarm

Around 3:15pm today (5/31) the fire alarm went off. A water vapor haze machine unintentionally triggered a smoke detector in a room on campus. There was no fire, and no one was in any danger. Everyone exited the building swiftly and remained outside until the fire department arrived to cancel the alarm. If you were here, thank you for your cooperation.

 

Have a great week!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

RCS Families,

 

The next two weeks are an important time for our middle school students. Next week our 6^th grade students will be going on their Outdoor Education Retreat. The following week our 7^th & 8^th grade students will be on their end of year retreat. Please join me in praying for them. Pray that God would move in the life of each student during evening chapels. These moments away are key times for students to strengthen or develop their faith without the normal constraints of time or distractions. I am expecting God to do some incredible things in the life of our middle school students!

 

Here are a few things to know this week:

 

Spring Concert | 2^nd – 4^th Grade | Thur, May 23^rd @ 7pm 

On May 23^rd, our 2^nd – 4^th grade students will have their Spring Concert in the Main Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7pm, and the doors will open at 6:30pm. Let’s celebrate our students as they share with us their gifts and dedication. We will stream the concert live at: https://rcs.online.church/.

 

Musical Theater Production | Cinderella | Carco Theater | May 16 - 18

Tickets are selling fast. Tonight’s (Friday) performance is sold out and two Saturday performances have very limited tickets remaining. Don’t miss your opportunity to see Renton Christian School’s Royal Theatre Company’s presentation of Cinderella at Carco Theatre in Renton. For more information and to buy tickets CLICK HERE.

 

Field Day Volunteers Needed | June 10 & 12

We are looking for parents to serve at our upcoming Field Days especially with set-up. CLICK HERE to get more information and to sign-up to help.

 

No School Memorial Day Weekend | May 24^th & 27^th  

We will have a four-day break for Memorial Day Weekend! There will be no classes on Friday, May 24^th due to an unused snow make-up day. BASC will be open until 4pm. SLC will be closed for teacher in-service training. Everything will be closed on Monday, May 27^th in observance of Memorial Day.

 

RCS Yearbook for 2023-2024 | Only one more week to buy!

Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a yearbook for your student. Yearbooks will be on sale through May 24th or until they have sold out. CLICK HERE to purchase one for your student. If you have any questions, please contact Austin Sankey asankey@rentonchristian.org.

 

RCS Mariners Game | Friday, September 27^th 

We reserved 600 main level tickets along the first baseline (sections 115, 114, 112) for the Seattle Mariners Game on Friday, September 27, 2024. Almost half are already sold! We would like to invite all RCS and SLC parents, students, and grandparents to join us at T-Mobile Park to cheer on the Mariners. This game is a Mariners Fireworks night as well as Fan Appreciation Night. Also, come early to see Mr. McMillan throw out the Groups First Pitch (approximately 30 minutes before game time). Tickets are only $25 and $5 from each ticket will go to strengthen our school security. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets for this incredible RCS Family Event to begin next school year! If you have any questions, email: packthepark@rentonchristian.org.

 

Have a great week!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

RCS Families,

 

April 30, 2024 will go down as an important date in our school’s history. Tuesday morning, we had our first official meeting with the City of Covington about our high school project! God brought together an incredible team to develop this property. Our Owners Rep, who has extensive experience in development projects, said this was “the best Pre-App she has ever been part of.” Even the city staff said that the city is “excited about what this project could be for the city.” God’s continued favor and direction was evident. There is an extensive process ahead, however, there were no red flags or roadblocks from this meeting! Thank you for your prayers and support as we develop our future high school together. CLICK HERE for more information.

 

Here are a few things to know this week:

 

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week | May 6 - 10

Next week is Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week at RCS. God has gifted us with an incredible team of teachers and staff who deeply care for each student. This is our opportunity to thank them for their passion and dedication. The very appropriate theme is Superheroes. CLICK HERE for more information about how you can partner with our PTF to appreciate our team.

 

Musical Theater Production | Cinderella | Carco Theater | May 16 - 18

Renton Christian School’s Royal Theatre Company presents Cinderella. Tickets are selling fast. We expect tickets to sell out. Don’t miss your opportunity to support our students at one of our four performances at Carco Theatre in Renton. For more information and to buy tickets CLICK HERE.

 

Spring Concert | 5^th – 8^th Grade | Tue, May 7^th @ 7pm 

Next Tuesday, May 7^th, our 5^th – 8^th grade students will have their Spring Concert in the Main Auditorium. The concert will begin at 7pm, and the doors will open at 6:30pm. Let’s celebrate our students as they share with us their gifts and dedication.

 

Mothers’ Day Chapel | Thursday, May 9^th 

Next Thursday will be a special chapel where we will honor and celebrate all mothers. KP-2^nd grade @ 8:45am, 3^rd – 5^th grade @ 9:45am, 6^th- 8^th grade @ 11:45am. If you can’t join us in person, join us online HERE.

 

RCS Mariners Game | Friday, September 27^th 

We have reserved 600 main level tickets for the Seattle Mariners Game on Friday, September 27, 2024. We would like to invite all RCS and SLC parents, students, and grandparents to join us at T-Mobile Park to cheer on the Mariners. This game is a Mariners Fireworks night as well as Fan Appreciation Night. Also, come early to see Mr. McMillan throw out the Groups First Pitch (approximately 30 minutes before game time). Tickets are only $25 and $5 from each ticket will go to strengthen our school security. CLICK HERE to purchase your tickets for this incredible RCS Family Event to begin next school year! If you have any questions, email: packthepark@rentonchristian.org.

 

RCS Yearbook for 2023-2024 | Now Available!

We are excited to announce that our school yearbooks are now available for purchase from today to May 24th, or until they have sold out. The yearbook is priced at $40. CLICK HERE to purchase one for your student. If you have any questions, please contact Austin Sankey asankey@rentonchristian.org.

 

Grandparents Day Success

Last Friday over 600 grandparents and students created priceless memories. They enjoyed a taste of our weekly chapel, an interactive time in the classroom, and a Chick-fil-A lunch. We love our RCS grandparents and love seeing our students value their time together.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

Today’s culture thrives on division. When something happens, we are thrust into different camps, requiring us to declare which side we are on. Often, this process occurs along ideological or political lines. Our friends and loved ones can move from family to foe in an instant. This is not God’s plan for us.

 

Instead of seeing people as potential enemies, the love of Christ should bond us together. The Apostle Paul addresses our relationships with one another in his letter to the church in Rome. Take a moment to read the following passage to see the stark contrast with how today’s culture would have us act:

“Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. ¹⁰ Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. ¹¹ Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. ¹² Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. ¹³ Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality. ¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. ¹⁶ Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. ¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. ¹⁸ If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. ¹⁹ Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. ²⁰ On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.” ²¹ Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” Romans 12:9-21.

Our starting point should be love. Love should bind us together, not divide us. Love should focus our attention on the needs of others, not toward self. Love should guide us toward harmony and peace, not strife and division. As followers of Christ, let’s reflect the love described by the Apostle Paul and not the divisiveness of today’s culture.

 

God, bind us together in unity, despite our differences. Help us to enter each conversation with the foundation of Your love. Help us to find common ground and unite around Your redemptive mission. We pray for our divided culture and country. Bring healing and peace. Give us Your mercy and grace today. Amen.

 

Have a great week!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

KP – 1^st Grade Easter Concert | March 28 | 8:45AM

Tomorrow, March 28^th is our Kindergarten Prep – 1^st grade Easter Concert. This will take place during their normal chapel time at 8:45am. Everyone is welcome to join us and celebrate the hope we have in our risen Savior! Our Spring Concert for 2^nd – 4^th grade will be on May 23^rd. Our Spring Concert for 5^th – 8^th grade will be May 7^th. Each of these concerts will be streamed at: https://rcs.online.church/. Details for our May concerts will be sent out in the coming weeks.

 

Pray for Middle School Mexico Missions Trip

Every year, a group of RCS middle school students, parents and staff go on a trip during Easter break. Every other year our trip goes on a missions trip to Mexico and the alternate year, we go to Washington DC & New York City. Please pray for our group heading to Mexico on April 1^st. Pray for their protection, health, and serving opportunities as we build a home for a great family through YWAM (Youth With A Mission). 

  

RCS Mother Son Night Success 

Our first ever Mother Son event took place on March 14^th! Over 600 moms and sons had an incredible time at DEFY, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila. Family events like this help build relational bonds between parents, students, and families. We are committed to developing a strong community at RCS.

 

Save the Date! | RCS Grandparents Day | April 26^th | 11am – 2pm

We are excited to announce the return of Grandparent's Day on Friday, April 26th. We had so many Grandparents come last year that we decided to dedicate an entire school day for this year. Only students with participating Grandparents will need to join us onsite for April 26th. Grandparents will hear about the vision of RCS and the amazing ways God is working in the lives of staff and students. They will have the opportunity to visit an RCS classroom, engage with their grandchildren in a fun classroom activity and get a memorable picture taken.  They will also eat a delicious Chick-fil-A lunch together. This is a day to honor RCS grandparents and to share the future vision of RCS. Please let your RCS grandparents know about this amazing day. They won’t want to miss it. They can CLICK HERE to RSVP. Please RSVP by April 3rd. Please contact Mai Bonilla at mbonilla@rentonchristian.org or (425) 226-0820 ext. 487

 

Easter Break | No School | April 1-5 

RCS is closed next week for Easter Break. BASC is open April 1-3. SLC is open as normal.

 

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

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

RCS Families,

 

God is at work at Renton Christian! This week at chapel, 32 students publicly declared their faith in Jesus Christ though water baptism. Spiritual formation is a foundational element of RCS. When a student begins or develops their faith in Christ, we celebrate! So far this school year, over 50 students decided to make Jesus Christ their Lord and Savior! When this decision happens, we encourage students to connect with a pastor at their church to make that decision public. Many churches use water baptism to outwardly declare this inward transformation. Each year, we provide an opportunity for RCS students to be baptized at one of our chapels. It was so moving to see 32 students publicly profess their faith in front of their peers at chapel this week! Please join me in praying for each of these students. Pray that the commitment they made will carry them to adulthood and ultimately to eternity.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

RCS Gala and Auction | 6:30pm, Friday, March 22^nd | Main Auditorium

It’s not too late to join us at our Annual Gala and Auction on Friday, March 22^nd. We have some exciting news about our RCS High School to share. CLICK HERE to register today! Come expecting a grand Fiesta meal, live music, live and silent auction, friends, community, and an inspiring message on the vision and future of Renton Christian School. Doors open at 5:00pm. Dinner is served at 6:30pm and childcare is available! Please buy your tickets today! For more information and to register for this event CLICK HERE.

 

RCS Mother Son Night | 5:30pm-7:30pm, March 14^th 

Our first ever Mother Son event will take place on Thursday, March 14^th! We have booked out DEFY, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. RCS Mothers and Mother Figures, get ready for an incredible night of fun with your son. There is no charge for this RCS family event. Onsite concessions will be available for purchase. CLICK HERE to complete the required waiver from DEFY.

 

Serving Opportunities | Lunch Helpers, RCS Auction, Grandparent’s Day, etc. 

We have some great opportunities for you to get involved at RCS. We are looking for some parents to assist us with our new lunch program, help facilitate our upcoming Auction and Grandparent’s Day events. CLICK HERE to see how you can get involved. Thank you for your continued partnership.

 

Save the Date! | RCS Grandparents Day | April 26^th | 11am – 2pm

We are excited to announce the return of Grandparent's Day on Friday, April 26th. We had so many Grandparents come last year that we decided to dedicate an entire school day for this year. Only students with participating Grandparents will need to join us onsite for April 26th. Grandparents will hear about the vision of RCS and the amazing ways God is working in the lives of staff and students. They will have the opportunity to visit an RCS classroom, engage with their grandchildren in a fun classroom activity and get a memorable picture taken.  They will also eat a delicious Chick-fil-A lunch together. This is a day to honor RCS grandparents and to share the future vision of RCS. Please let your RCS grandparents know about this amazing day. They won’t want to miss it. They can CLICK HERE to RSVP. Please RSVP by April 3rd. Please contact Mai Bonilla at mbonilla@rentonchristian.org or (425) 226-0820 ext. 487

 

STEM Day Recap

Wednesday was STEM Day at RCS! Steamboat Studios spent the day with us. Each RCS student learned about different forms of forces and magnetism. They saw science demonstrations in an assembly and then performed hands-on experiments in the classroom with personalized science kits. It was a great day of inspiration and instilling scientific curiosity in each student.

 

Prayer & Encouragement:

This year I am reading through the Bible from the beginning. Right now, I am reading through the book of Numbers. I love this book, not just because I am a numbers guy, but also because it demonstrates God’s intentionality and provision for His people. The book of Numbers records the journey of Moses and the Israelite people through the Desert of Sinai after they left Egypt and on their way to the promised land. This journey was full of frustration, complaints, and hardships. However, it was also full of God’s provision, presence, and protection. The humanity of the people of God was on full display. God’s presence was clear through a cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. God’s provision was miraculous by providing manna each morning and water from rocks. God’s protection from their surrounding enemies was powerful. Despite all of this, several times, the Israelites, complained to Moses for bringing them out of the slavery of Egypt. Why? I believe they allowed the hardships of the moment to suppress the promise of their future. The unknowns of the Promised Land and the challenges of the journey created more discomfort than the known reality of their past. God has a purpose and a call for each of us to fulfill His mission going forward. This applies to us individually and together as a school. God gave us a dream to see 100 students graduate each year, rooted in Christ, and equipped to change the world. Let’s remain focused on where God is calling us rather than where we were or any momentary hardships. We serve a faithful God. My prayer is that God’s presence, provision, and protection will remain on each person at Renton Christian. Please join me in prayer for God's continued clarity, wisdom, and direction.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

RCS Families,

 

As we head into mid-winter break, my prayer is that God would provide you rest and that you would create lasting memories with your family. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We have several opportunities coming up to build relationships together. Please take a moment to learn about these community opportunities described below and make plans to join us.   

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

RCS Gala and Auction | 6:30pm, Friday, March 22^nd | Main Auditorium

We have some exciting news about our RCS High School to share at our annual RCS Gala and Auction in our Main Auditorium on Friday, March 22^nd. Come expecting a grand Fiesta meal, live music, live and silent auction, friends, community, and an inspiring message on the vision and future of Renton Christian School. Doors open at 5:00pm. Dinner is served at 6:30pm and childcare is available! Please buy your tickets today! For more information and to register for this event CLICK HERE.

 

New Lunch Service | Beginning March 1^st 

We will begin a new partnership for school lunches in just two weeks! Our new lunch service will be through Academic Eats. This organization has developed relationships with three local restaurants to provide fresh, quality, and healthy meals for our students. CLICK HERE for more information, view the menu, and order lunches.

 

New Family Open House | 7pm, Tuesday, February 27^th  

Help us spread the word about our New Family Open House on Tuesday, February 27^th at 7pm! With 96% reenrollment and strong initial applications, we have very limited spots in each grade. Please encourage anyone considering Renton Christian to attend this open house for the best opportunity to join our school family. Prospective families can find more information through this link: RCS New Family Open House.

 

New Location of Sonshine Learning Center | March 4th

On March 4^th we are launching a new location of Sonshine Learning Center in Covington (near Kentwood High School) at the brand-new Covington Campus for New Life Church. Almost 60% of spots are already filled! If you know anyone looking for a safe, loving, and Christ-centered early learning center, please send them to our brand new SLC website: www.sonshinelearning.org to apply for the limited spots remaining. We also have a couple of part-time and full-time positions available. CLICK HERE for more information and to apply.

 

RCS Mother Son Night | 5:30pm-7:30pm, March 14^th 

Our first ever Mother Son event will take place on March 14^th! We have booked out DEFY, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. RCS Mothers and Mother Figures, get ready for an incredible night of fun with your son. There is no charge for this RCS family event. Onsite concessions will be available for purchase. CLICK HERE to complete the required waiver from DEFY.

 

No School | February 19-23 | Mid-Winter Break

There will be no classes February 19-23 for Mid-Winter Break. BASC & SLC are closed on February 19^th for Presidents’ Day. BASC is open for full day care on February 20^th – 23^rd. SLC is open regular hours on February 20^th & 21^st. SLC will close at 4pm on February 22^nd and will be closed on February 23^rd for Teacher In-service.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School 

RCS Families,

 

96% of our current students reenrolled for next year! Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with Renton Christian. Our commitment is to keep Christ at the center of everything we do. We continue to us the Profile of a Student framework to filter our practices, programs, and activities. When a student’s time is done at Renton Christian, we want them to exhibit Godly Wisdom, Christ-like Character, and express God’s Love for One Another. Thank you for helping us develop the next generation of students who are rooted in Christ and equipped to change the world.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

Join the Sonshine Learning Center Team! 

On March 4^th we are launching a new location of Sonshine Learning Center in Covington (near Kentwood High School) at the brand-new Covington Campus for New Life Church. We are still looking to hire six people to join our SLC team as classroom teachers and classroom assistants. We will have open positions at both campuses. If you, or someone else is interested, go to our brand new SLC website: www.sonshinelearning.org to see open positions and to apply. We are also enrolling new students for our Covington Campus. CLICK HERE to get more information and apply for the limited spots available.

 

RCS Daddy Daughter Dance | 7pm, Friday, February 16^th (Doors Open at 6:30pm)

We are just three weeks away from our third annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 16^th. RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors to the Main Auditorium open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

RCS Student Water Baptisms | During each Chapel | March 7^th 

During Spiritual Emphasis week, several students made Jesus Lord and Savior of their life! We encourage all students to connect with their Pastor(s) about how their church helps to make this decision public. In many of the churches represented at RCS the public declaration of salvation occurs through water baptism. On March 7^th we will have an opportunity for students to be baptized during one of our RCS Chapels. If you have an interested student, CLICK HERE, to sign-up for our baptism class. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Turner: nturner@rentonchristian.org.   

 

SAVE THE DATE! | RCS Mother Son Night | 5:30pm-7:30pm, March 14^th 

Our first ever Mother Son event will take place on March 14^th! We have booked out DEFY, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. RCS Mothers and Mother Figures, get ready for an incredible night of fun with your son. There is no charge for this RCS family event. More details will be sent soon.

 

SAVE THE DATE! | RCS Gala and Auction | 6:30pm, Friday, March 22^nd | Main Auditorium

Join us at our annual RCS Gala and Auction in our Main Auditorium on Friday, March 22^nd. Come expecting a grand Fiesta meal, live music, live and silent auction, friends, community, and an inspiring message on the vision and future of Renton Christian School. Doors open at 5:00pm. Dinner is served at 6:30pm and childcare is available! For more information and to register for this event CLICK HERE. We are looking for several parents to help serve at this event. CLICK HERE to see serving opportunities for this great night!

  

No School | February 19-23 | Mid-Winter Break

There will be no classes February 19-23 for Mid-Winter Break. BASC & SLC are closed on February 19^th for Presidents’ Day. BASC is open for full day care on February 20^th – 23^rd. SLC is open regular hours on February 20^th & 21^st. SLC will close at 4pm on February 22^nd and will be closed on February 23^rd for Teacher In-service.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

Today was one of our Professional Development days for our teachers. These days are so important for us to step out of the whirlwind of the normal school day to become better teachers and leaders. We firmly believe our teachers are the secret sauce of Renton Christian. Will you join me in praying for our teachers?

 

God, continue to protect and provide for our teachers. Give them your wisdom and insight. Protect them physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Bless their families and honor their significant investment in our students. May your peace, that passes all understanding, guard their hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7).

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Thank you for supporting the arts at Renton Christian! We had a packed house last night for the opening night of our musical theater performance of Wizard of Oz. Our students did so well! Their creativity and God-given gifts shown through so well. All remaining shows are sold out! We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the remaining performances tonight and tomorrow.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

Join the Sonshine Learning Center Team! 

On March 4^th we are launching a new location of Sonshine Learning Center in Covington (near Kentwood High School) at the brand-new Covington Campus for New Life Church. We are still looking to hire six people to join our SLC team as classroom teachers and classroom assistants. We will have open positions at both campuses. If you, or someone else is interested, CLICK HERE to see open positions and to apply. We are also enrolling new students for our Covington Campus. Go to www.rentonchristian.org/slc to get more information and apply for the limited spots available.

 

Reenrollment Deadline Approaching for 2024-2025 School Year!

On Tuesday we had our largest New Family Open House ever! New applications are flooding in. We are only 5 days away from our reenrollment deadline for the 2024-2025 school year! Over 80% of our students have already reenrolled. Don’t miss out on a spot for your student(s) for next year. We expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. CLICK HERE to begin the re-enrollment process. If you have questions about the re-enrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. The reenrollment deadline for current families is January 31^st.

 

RCS Daddy Daughter Dance | 7pm, Friday, February 16^th (Doors Open at 6:30pm)

We are just three weeks away from our third annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 16^th. RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

SAVE THE DATE! | RCS Mother Son Night | March 14

Our first ever Mother Son event will take place on March 14! We have booked out DEFY, the indoor trampoline park in Tukwila. RCS Mothers and Mother Figures, get ready for an incredible night of fun with your son. There is no charge for this RCS family event. More details will be sent soon.

 

No School | February 2^nd | Teacher Professional Development

RCS will be closed on Friday, February 2^nd for teacher professional development. SLC will be open at normal hours. BASC will provide full-day care for those registered.

 

Leak Update

God’s protection and provision continues to be evident in the 10 days since the broken fire sprinkler flooded our server room and computer lab. All affected areas have been fully and professionally dried out. All damaged sheetrock and flooring have been removed. All damaged equipment has been inventoried and removed. All critical systems have been restored with a temporary solution while the rooms are reconstructed. Replacement equipment and supplies have been reordered. We are working with the insurance company to approve the restoration scope. If everything continues to go well, we hope to have the bulk of the construction take place during mid-winter break and have everything restored (or near completion) when we return on February 26^th.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

This month I have been reading Genesis and Exodus. It is amazing to see God’s intentionality through this narrative as He protected, provided, and redeemed His people. God’s presence guided the Israelites through the desert with a cloud by day and a pilar of fire by night. Despite God’s providence and presence, the Israelites succumbed to fear, selfishness, and sinful behavior. Regardless, God desired reconciliation and provided continuous opportunities for the Israelites to turn their hearts back to Him. Today, we are susceptible to pressures, temptations, and sinful tendencies that can separate us from God. We need to make daily decisions to grow our faith and draw closer to Him. Through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, we can be fully reconciled to God. Although we can accept the gift of salvation in a moment, our spiritual development is a continual process.

 

I pray that God would draw you close to Him. I pray that you will commit again to live for God aligned with His nature and will. I pray that God will continue to protect and provide for your family and for Renton Christian.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Thank you for your patience this week with the weather and water leak impacts. I am thankful for God’s protection and provision regarding the leak caused by a broken fire sprinkler head. The leak occurred without students on campus but while staff were on campus. No one was hurt and things can be replaced. The timing of the leak allowed our team to respond immediately and limit the impact. The damage to the server room and computer lab was extensive, however, our team and vendors restored critical systems within 36 hours to enable us to open with only one lost day! The mitigation & restoration company is still drying everything out, inventorying all damaged equipment, and will begin restoring spaces next week. We are actively working to replace and restore impacted areas as soon as possible and are working with our insurance company to minimize the financial impact. We expect the exterior door systems and interior flow to be restored early next week. Please pray that the restoration and insurance claim process continue to go efficiently and smoothly. During times like this, I am so proud of our incredible team! We rally, we are flexible, and we respond with a positive “we can make this happen” mentality.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

5 Ways to Build Resilience in Our Students | Parent Enrichment Night Video

The Chaplin of the UW Huskies and Seattle Seahawks, Jonathan Rainey, joined us for our Parent Enrichment Night last Tuesday. He shared 5 Ways to Build Resilience in our students. If you missed Pastor Jonathan Rainey’s message, take a moment to watch it this weekend! CLICK HERE to watch the video.

 

New Sonshine Learning Center Location | Covington | March 4^th 

We are launching a new location of Sonshine Learning Center in Covington on March 4^th! It will be located at the new campus of New Life Church near Kentwood High School. If you know of anyone who is interested in a Christ-centered early learning program (infant – preschool), please send them to www.rentonchristian.org/slc to get more information and apply for the limited spots available. Also, we are looking for some new team members to serve at both of our SLC locations. CLICK HERE to see open positions and to apply.

 

Reenrollment Deadline Approaching for 2024-2025 School Year!

We are only 12 days away from our reenrollment deadline for the 2024-2025 school year! Almost 60% of our students have already reenrolled. Don’t miss out on a spot for your student(s) for next year. New families will begin applying next Tuesday. We expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. CLICK HERE to begin the re-enrollment process. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to stop and complete it later. If you have questions about the re-enrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. The reenrollment deadline for current families is January 31^st.  

 

Wizard of Oz Tickets Almost Sold Out | RCS Musical Theatre Carco Theatre | January 25-27

Renton Christian School’s Royal Theatre Company presents Wizard of Oz. Our students will have four performances at Carco Theatre January 25^th – 27^th. Two performances are already sold out! CLICK HERE to buy your tickets today! Limited seats remain for Thursday evening (Jan 25) and Saturday evening (Jan 27) performances. You will not want to miss this!

 

New Family Open House | 7pm, Tuesday, January 23^rd 

Help us spread the word about our New Family Open House on Tuesday, January 23^rd at 7pm! Please like and share the event on Facebook and Instagram and leave a comment on what you love about Renton Christian. You can also receive a $500 referral bonus if you refer a new family who enrolls. For more details about the referral bonus, email fschubert@rentonchristian.org.

 

RCS Daddy Daughter Dance | 7pm, Friday, February 16^th (Doors Open at 6:30pm)

We are just a month away from our third annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 16^th. RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

RCS Mother Son Night | COMING SOON in March

We are finalizing details for our first ever Mother Son event in March! As soon as we confirm the details, we will send out Save the Date information. This will be an incredible opportunity for mothers or mother figures to spend a fun night with their sons.

 

Have a great weekend!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

This week, the sense of God’s guidance and provision for Renton Christian was unmistakable. I reflected on the many things that God is orchestrating. The first reflection is about our teachers. The love and dedication of our teachers is amazing. I have received several emails from parents with specific appreciation for their student’s teacher and the way they served their family. Our teachers are the secret sauce of our school! If you have a story to celebrate, please email me. It is such an encouragement to me and our team. The second reflection is about our entire team. Our team is unified and aligned to accomplish our mission to disciple students through Christ-centered education. The third reflection is regarding unexpected opportunities. I have had conversations this week that are clearly God ordained that could significantly propel our mission forward. My last reflection is about our parents. Thank you for your continued partnership and encouragement. It is an honor to partner with you in developing your students into the men and women of God He desires them to become. I am humbled by God’s guidance and provision. There are some exciting days ahead for Renton Christian!

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

No School | Monday, January 15^th | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day 

RCS will be closed on Monday as we are observing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please take a moment to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. this weekend. Have a conversation with your students about him. CLICK HERE to watch an informative and entertaining video from Kid President to get the conversation started.

 

Parent Enrichment Night | 7pm, January 16^th | Main Auditorium

The Chaplin of the UW Huskies and Seattle Seahawks, Jonathan Rainey, will join us for our Parent Enrichment Night at 7pm on Tuesday, January 16^th in the Main Auditorium. He will speak on developing resilience in our students. Jonathan Rainey is a gifted communicator and will help us grow as parents! You do not want to miss this night! CLICK HERE to see a special welcome from Chaplin Rainey.

 

Reenrollment is now open for 2024 – 2025!

Reenrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! Almost 400 students have reenrolled or begun the process in just 10 days! We expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. New families will be able to apply beginning January 23^rd. Please take a moment to reenroll your students to reserve their spot for next year. CLICK HERE to begin the re-enrollment process. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to stop and complete it later. If you have questions about the re-enrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. The reenrollment deadline for current families is January 31^st.  

 

RCS Musical Theatre | Wizard of Oz | Carco Theatre | January 25-27

Renton Christian School’s Royal Theatre Company presents Wizard of Oz. Our students will have four performances at Carco Theatre January 25^th – 27^th. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets today! You will not want to miss this amazing performance. Tickets are selling fast. Almost 900 tickets have already been sold! Two shows are on the verge of selling out. The best opportunity to purchase tickets is for the Thursday evening (Jan 25) and Saturday evening (Jan 27) performances.

 

New Family Open House | 7pm, Tuesday, January 23^rd 

Help us spread the word about our New Family Open House on Tuesday, January 23^rd at 7pm! Please like and share the event on Facebook and Instagram and leave a comment on what you love about Renton Christian. You can also receive a $500 referral bonus if you refer a new family who enrolls. For more details about the referral bonus, email fschubert@rentonchristian.org.

 

SAVE THE DATE! RCS Daddy Daughter Dance | 7pm, Friday, February 16^th (Doors Open at 6:30pm)

We are just a month away from our third annual Daddy Daughter Dance on Friday, February 16^th. RCS Fathers and Father Figures, get ready to create some memories with your daughter! Doors open at 6:30pm. Dancing, desserts, photobooths, and so much fun. There is no charge for this RCS family event.

 

Have a great weekend and stay warm!

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

Happy New Year! As we begin 2024, I have a renewed confidence in the work God is doing through Renton Christian. As society’s culture continues to stray from a Biblical Worldview, we will stay anchored in Christ. We are committed to providing a rigorous academic experience in a welcoming, Christ-centered environment. Thank you for your continued partnership and encouragement.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

Special Purple & Gold Spirit Day | Monday, January 8

To celebrate the UW Huskies playing in the College Football National Championship, we are going to have a special Purple & Gold Spirit Day on Monday, January 8^th. Students can wear their favorite UW Husky gear or RCS Spirit gear. Students not participating in Spirit Day should wear normal uniform attire.

 

Spiritual Emphasis Week | January 8-12

Next week is our January Spiritual Emphasis Week. Each day next week, we will have a chapel to develop each student’s faith. The theme for Kprep – 5^th grade will be “Serving” rooted in the example of Christ. The theme for 6^th – 8^th grade will be God’s Great Love; taught through biblical examples of individuals who experienced God’s extravagant love. Parents are welcome to join us for any chapel (KP-2 at 8:45am; 3^rd-5^th at 9:30am; 6^th-8^th at 11:45am). Each chapel will also be streamed online here: https://rcs.online.church/.

 

Reenrollment is now open for 2024 – 2025!

Reenrollment is now open for the 2024-2025 school year! In the last two days, over 180 students have already been reenrolled! We expect multiple grades to fill up for the upcoming year. New families will be able to apply beginning January 23^rd. Please take a moment to reenroll your students to reserve their spot for next year. CLICK HERE to begin the re-enrollment process. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to stop and complete it later. If you have questions about the re-enrollment process, please contact our Registrar, Charity Warren. To begin the new sibling application process: CLICK HERE. The reenrollment deadline for current families is January 31^st.

 

Parent Enrichment Night | 7pm, January 16^th | Main Auditorium

The Chaplin of the UW Huskies and Seattle Seahawks, Jonathan Rainey, will join us for our Parent Enrichment Night at 7pm on Tuesday, January 16^th in the Main Auditorium. He will speak on developing resilience in our students. Jonathan Rainey is a gifted communicator and will help us grow as parents! You do not want to miss this night! CLICK HERE to see a special welcome from Chaplin Rainey.

 

RCS Musical Theatre | Wizard of Oz | Carco Theatre | January 25-27

Renton Christian School’s Royal Theatre Company presents Wizard of Oz. Our students will have four performances at Carco Theatre January 25^th – 27^th. CLICK HERE to buy your tickets today! You will not want to miss this amazing performance. Tickets are selling fast. Over 675 tickets have already been sold!  

 

New Family Open House | 7pm, Tuesday, January 23^rd 

Help us spread the word about our New Family Open House on Tuesday, January 23^rd at 7pm! Please like and share this event on Facebook and Instagram and leave a comment on what you love about Renton Christian. You can also receive a $500 referral bonus if you refer a new family who enrolls. For more details about the referral bonus, email fschubert@rentonchristian.org.

 

Winter Weather Communication Plan

Toward the end of next week there is a possibility of our first lowland snow of the season. We will monitor conditions as we get closer. Should there be the need to modify a school day or adjust afterschool activities, we will communicate through these methods:

• FlashAlert.net – This is our first means of weather communication. FlashAlert is the primary means for schools and school districts in our region to alert local media of adjustments to normal school schedules or activities. You can sign up for email alerts or download the FlashAlert App and enable notifications on your phone.
• Text & Email Message – Any weather-related modification will be sent via text and email to all parents.
• Social Media – We will also post adjustments to our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

 

Security Project Update | Funded through 2023 Move-a-thon & Color Run

Over Christmas break we made progress on two security enhancements to our facility funded through our fall Move-a-thon & Color Run. We are committed to the safety of our students. Thank you for helping us fund the following enhancements.

• Office Entrance – We are enhancing the physical security of our office entrance. We have added doors to secure classroom access. Once completed, during the school day, an individual will be remotely buzzed into the school office. After checking in, the office will remotely provide access to the necessary hallway.
• Security Film – We are adding clear security film to the first–floor windows. This film holds shattered glass in place to prevent unauthorized entry. This film was already added to all doors at the end of last school year.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

As we begin this year, I encourage you to self-assess your relationship with Christ. Do you feel full of hope & life or depleted & weak? There is a constant battle for our soul. Jesus came that we would have life and have it to the full. In contrast, the devil comes only to steal and kill and destroy (John 10:10). Jesus came to seek and save the lost (Luke 19:9-10). He demonstrated His extravagant love in our worst state (Romans 5:8). Jesus is also our source of nourishment and strength. He described himself as the vine and we are the branches. He promised if we remain in Him, He will remain in us, and we will be fruitful (John 15:5).

 

If you feel depleted and week, have you fully surrendered your life to Christ and received His salvation? If not, I encourage you to begin this year with this important step. If you want to do this, I would love to have a personal conversation to start this new faith journey. If you have already done this but still feel depleted and weak, how connected are you to the vine? What intentional practices do you have to spend time with your heavenly Father? Whenever I feel depleted, I assess my faith practices and usually realize I have become sloppy with them. I encourage you to dial in your faith practices as we start this year. For me, I read two chapters in the Bible each morning at 5am in the same chair in our living room. If you want to be more connected with Jesus, I encourage you to pick a place, pick a plan, and pick a time. With these things in place, you intentionally create space to commune with your Creator.

 

My prayer is that we would start this year working on growing closer with Christ. I pray that we would be an example for our students and experience the full life that God designed for us.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

We are right in the middle of our Christmas season at Renton Christian. I love seeing the smiles and dance moves from students and parents as they walk in with Christmas music playing. Our hallways have exploded with Christmas decorations; they look incredible! Final practices and prep are being done for our Christmas concerts next week. This is such a great time of the year celebrating the birth of our Savior at RCS.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

Support our Financial Aid | RCS Legacy Fund

We need your help! 164 students currently receive financial assistance. We do not limit our financial aid budget. Due to this commitment, this year, our financial aid increased by over $150,000. Will you consider a gift to our Legacy Fund to enable our continued financial support with these students? We want to ensure they continue learning in a Christ-centered environment. Thank you for your generosity and investment into the lives of RCS students. CLICK HERE to give a one-time or reoccurring gift.

 

RCS Christmas Concerts | Thursday, Dec 14^th 

This is the season to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will have three Christmas concerts this year. Our students have been preparing and practicing for this special concert and we cannot wait to see you there. Each concert will be in the Main Auditorium. Below are the three concert times. Each concert will also be live streamed at: https://rcs.online.church/.

• Kprep-1^st Grade: 8:45am
• 2^nd – 4^th Grade: 10:00am
• 5^th – 8^th Grade: 7:00pm

 

Save the Date! | Parent Enrichment Night | 7pm, January 16^th 

The Chaplin of the UW Huskies and Seattle Seahawks, Jonathan Rainey, will join us for our Parent Enrichment Night at 7pm on Tuesday, January 16^th. He will speak on developing resilience in our students. Jonathan Rainey is a gifted communicator and will help us grow as parents! You do not want to miss this night!

 

Reenrollment for 2024 – 2025 School Year | New Deadline, January 31^st 

Reenrollment for next school year will open for current families on Tuesday, January 2^nd. Current families will have until January 31^st to reenroll before we begin placing new families. Several grades will have a waitlist based anticipated new family interest. We will send you an email on January 2^nd with a link to reenroll current students and priority enrollment for younger siblings. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with Renton Christian.

 

Spirit Day & Early Dismissal | Friday, December 15^th 

We will have a Christmas themed Spirit Day on Friday, December 15^th. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite red, green, and Christmas attire. Also, we will dismiss at 11:30am on Friday, December 15^th as we start Christmas Break.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

The book of Isaiah records a prophecy of the coming Messiah saying, “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel,” Isaiah 7:14. Immanuel means “God with us”. This simple but profound truth speaks to God’s desire for redemption, reconciliation, and relationship. The creator of the universe loved you and me so much that even in our worst condition, He sent Jesus to us in the form of a baby to be the ultimate sacrifice for our sins (Romans 5:8). We do not serve a distant God who is uninterested in our lives or condition. We serve a God who is present. A God who desires full reconciliation from the separation our sin created (Romans 3:23-24). He loved us enough to provide the solution through His one and only son. That through our belief in Jesus, we can be redeemed and experience eternal life (John 3:16). All of this began with the humble birth we celebrate each December. Jesus was born as Immanuel, God with us.

 

My prayer for you is that you will fully experience Immanuel “God with us” this Christmas. I pray God’s presence would protect and provide for your family. I pray His presence would bring peace and reconciliation.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

This week we hosted a team of seven school professionals as part of our ACSI reaccreditation process.  Their job this week was to conduct a 360-degree review of our school to determine areas of strength and opportunities for growth. They met with our school board, parents, staff, and students. They reviewed our practices for spiritual formation, academics, relationships, well-being of students & staff, operations & finances, etc. The process was very encouraging both in the reinforcement of our strengths and in identifying areas we should focus our energy on over the coming years. The good news is that the team is fully recommending our reaccreditation to the ACSI Accreditation Commission! We should receive their detailed report in February. This reaccreditation process and report will inform and strengthen our school’s strategic plan for the coming years. We will share more details when we receive their final report.   

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

Annual Legacy Fund

We need your help! Tuition alone is not sufficient to fully fund Renton Christian. This year, our financial aid increased by over $150,000. 164 students currently receive financial assistance this year. Your gift to our Legacy Fund will enable our continued financial support with these students and ensure they continue learning in a Christ-centered environment. Will you give today to help these students? CLICK HERE to give a one-time or reoccurring gift. Thank you for your generosity and investment into the lives of RCS students!

 

RCS Christmas Concerts | Thur, Dec 14

This is the season to celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. We will have three Christmas concerts this year. Our students have been preparing and practicing for this special concert and we cannot wait to see you there. Each concert will be in the Main Auditorium. Below are the three concert times. Each concert will also be live streamed at: https://rcs.online.church/.

• Kprep-1^st Grade: 8:45am
• 2^nd – 4^th Grade: 10:00am
• 5^th – 8^th Grade: 7:00pm

 

Spirit Day & Early Dismissal | Friday, December 15

We will have a Christmas themed Spirit Day on Friday, December 15^th. Students are encouraged to wear their favorite red, green, and Christmas attire. Also, we will dismiss at 11:30am on Friday, December 15^th as we start Christmas Break.

 

Reenrollment for 2024 – 2025 School Year

Reenrollment for next school year will open for current families January 2^nd. New families will be able to apply beginning January 23^rd. We have already given tours to prospective new families. We anticipate strong interest in new families desiring to join RCS next fall. We will send you an email on January 2^nd with a link to reenroll. Thank you for your continued trust and partnership with Renton Christian.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

Every December, a passage from the book of Isaiah is an encouragement and anchor point for me. In this passage, the prophet Isaiah describes Jesus as the coming Messiah with four powerful characteristics. “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given…And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace” Isaiah 9:6. These four characteristics anchor me during the busyness and chaos of the Christmas season. God is our Wonderful Counselor. We serve a God who wants to hear from us. We can share our celebrations and our cares. He provides perfect counsel that is full of wonder. God is our Mighty God. We serve a God that is more powerful than anything we are or may face. He desires to meet our needs and always be our source of strength (John 15:7). God is our Everlasting Father. Human time does not constrain our God. He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Hebrews 13:8). His infinite context should provide us comfort and perfect context. God is the Prince of Peace. God’s domain is peace. Peace is His territory to rule and to provide. When we need peace, He is faithful to provide it to us (Philippians 4:7).

 

My prayer for you is that these four characteristics will encourage and anchor you during this Christmas season. I pray that the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, would guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

I began last week in Phoenix at a conference with over 400 Christian school leaders from across America. Mrs. Hopp, Mrs. Barnes and I went down a day early to tour three incredible Christian schools in the Phoenix area to inspire and inform our plans for the RCS High School. We learned a lot and were inspired by specific ideas and opportunities. I love learning from other schools. With that said, I am humbled by what God is doing through Renton Christian. We are experiencing something special. I would not trade our teachers or staff for those at other schools. We have an incredible partnership with parents. I would not trade our parents for those at other schools. I am so excited about the future of RCS and the doors God continues to open for us. Thank you for your encouragement and partnership to make RCS the school God desires it to be!

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

RCS Cares | OCC and Food Drive Results 

Thank you for partnering with us to instill a spirit of serving in our students! Over the past two weeks we have been overwhelmed by the generosity of our families. Here is what we were able to do together:

• Operation Christmas Child – we received 492 boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We will help 492 children around the world receive a Christmas gift and the message of Jesus on Christmas this year!
• Food Drive – We received 4,485 food items for the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank. This food was picked up today and will provide much needed shelf-stable food for families in need during this Thanksgiving and Christmas season. We loaded up all the food this morning in a truck from the food bank. The truck was packed! The food bank was overwhelmed with the generosity of our families. Thank you for helping us serve our neighbors across the street and around the world!

 

First Annual RCS Christmas Tree Lighting Event | Mon, Nov 27^th at 6:30pm

To start the Christmas season, RCS invites you to join us for a time of Christmas carols, Christmas cocoa and our first ever Christmas Tree Lighting. We are transforming an evergreen tree near the entrance into our Christmas tree! We can’t wait to see you on Monday, November 27^th at 6:30pm for this 30–45-minute Christmas experience!

 

ACSI Accreditation Visit | Nov 26-29

To ensure RCS operates with best practices, we are accredited with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Every 6 years, our school goes through a reaccreditation process involving an exhaustive self-study and a visit from a team of current school administrators to observe our school and confirm the findings of our internal study. Our team completed a self-study toward the end of last school year. The visiting ACSI team will be onsite on November 26^th – 29^th. This team will highlight areas of strength and collaboratively identify opportunities to strengthen our school. We are looking forward to this visit to help us strengthen our practices and become a better school. This reaccreditation process will inform and strengthen our school’s strategic plan for the coming years.  

 

No School | November 20 – 24 | Teacher Professional Development and Thanksgiving Break

There will be no classes next week, November 20 – 24 for our Teacher Professional Development and Thanksgiving break. We pray for safe travel for those heading out of the area and for all to have an enjoyable time with family and friends. BASC and SLC will be open until 4pm on November 22^nd and both will be closed November 23^rd and 24^th.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

Next week is Thanksgiving. This is a natural opportunity for us to reflect on the people and provision we enjoy every day. However, thanksgiving is a Christian virtue that each of us need to exercise throughout the year. Here are a few versus that help illustrate the breadth of this virtue:

1. Worship – We should come before God “with thanksgiving” (Psalm 95:2, Psalm 100:4) and our praise should be infused with thanksgiving (Psalm 69:30). 
2. Salvation – Thanksgiving is a natural outflow of the grace we receive through salvation in Christ (2 Corinthians 4:15).
3. Prayer – Our posture when making requests from God should include thanksgiving (Philippians 4:6)
4. Faith in Christ – thankfulness illustrates part of a fully devoted relationship with Jesus Christ (Colossians 2:6-7)
5. Response to God’s Love – we should express thankfulness to God for His goodness and enduring love (1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 106:1)
6. Provisions – Jesus frequently expressed thanks for God-given provisions (Luke 9:16, Luke 22:19).
7. All Circumstances – The Apostle Paul instructed us to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).
8. People – The Apostle Paul modeled this thankfulness for people by expressing his thanks to the people to who he wrote (Philippians 1:3-6). 

 

Thanksgiving properly postures us before God and toward the people around us. Thanksgiving forces us to look outward rather than inward. Thanksgiving prompts us to pause and ponder. Thanksgiving is an antidote to pride, and it fosters humility. Every breath, every moment, every day is a gift from God. Let’s live in a constant posture of thankfulness. 

 

I am thankful for you and your partnership. I am thankful for the passionate and committed teachers and team at RCS. I am thankful for each student. I pray God bless you with moments of rest over Thanksgiving Break. I pray He would bring to mind the endless reasons to be thankful and help each of us exhibit thankfulness in every circumstance. 

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

 

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

God’s hand of blessing is on Renton Christian. I see it in the stories of student’s committing their lives to Christ. I see it in the smiles on every student. I see it in the doors God is opening for RCS to expand our capacity. I see it through encouraging thoughts and emails from parents. Let’s not take for granted God provision, protection, and guidance. Thank you for partnering with us to develop the lives of every student in our care. I appreciate your trust, your prayers, and your encouragement.

 

Here are a few of things to know this week:

 

RCS Cares | November 6^th – 17^th 

Our prayer is that every student at RCS learns to be missionally minded, thinking beyond themselves. We want to cultivate compassionate students whose heart breaks for the things that break the heart of God. In November, we have two opportunities for the RCS community to serve:

• Food Drive: We will be receiving non-perishable food for the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank. There will be boxes outside each classroom to receive food beginning Monday, November 6^th. 
• Operation Christmas Child: We want to provide a Christmas gift to 500 children in need across the world. Special Operation Christmas Child boxes will be available in each class beginning Monday, November 6^th. 
• Additional details for both opportunities was sent by Mrs. Turner in an email on Monday (Oct 30^th).  

 

RCS Fall Book Fair | Next Week: Nov 6^th – 9^th | 8am – 5pm

Next week is our fall book fair with I:55. This Christ-centered company provides family friendly books that are prescreened to ensure they align with RCS values. CLICK HERE to browse the types of incredible books that may be available next week. Free shipping is available on any online order over $50 with the code: “FREE50WA007”. Stop by the RCS Library anytime between 8am to 5pm to pick up some great books. Each class will also have an opportunity to visit the book fair during the school day next week. The book fair will accept cash or cards.

 

No School | Friday, Nov 10 | Veterans Day Observed

RCS, BASC and SLC will be closed on Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. We appreciate the service and sacrifice of veterans who protected the freedoms we enjoy each day.

 

RCS Spirit Day | Apple Cup Attire | November 17

Support your favorite team in the Apple Cup on November 18^th for spirit day! Students can wear University of Washington or Washington State University gear for our Apple Cup themed spirit day. Students not participating in spirit day should wear standard RCS uniform attire.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

How do you stay centered in the midst of uncertainty? You never know what you will see when you open social media or look at the news. For many, emotions of fear, anxiety, anger, or sadness can be invoked by each post or story. The flow of information that invokes these emotions is not new, however, the constant access to it is a modern feature of our always connected culture. It is all too easy to get sucked into the endless feed of the newest update, the latest crisis, or the next reason to be divided. 

 

We were not designed to live in a constant state of mental stimulation. The Bible teaches several practices that will help us return to our God-given design:

1. Remain in Christ – Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” John 15:5. We are designed to be fruitful, not out of our own strength or abilities but because through the nourishment of being connected to Jesus.
2. Seek Solitude - During a busy season of ministry, Jesus found a quite place. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” Mark 1:35. When are you intentionally in a quiet place, without distraction, where you can seek and hear from God? For me, it is 5am before everyone in my house wakes up. I read two chapters in the Bible BEFORE I turn on my cellphone. 
3. Trust God to Provide – Jesus promised that as we seek God and His righteousness, God would provide our needs (Matthew 6:25-34). Sometimes we focus so much on our own self-reliance that we forget God is the true source of our provision.
4. Find Rest in Jesus – Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls,” Matthew 11:28-29. We can find rest, not through binge watching Netflix or an extra nap, instead, true soul level rest comes through Jesus.
5. Trade Anxiety for Peace – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus,” Philippians 4:6-7. God can handle your questions and emotions. Give him your anxiety and He will trade it for an amazing peace the will protect your thoughts and emotions.

 

My prayer for you comes from the famous Serenity Prayer, “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.” So many things are out of our control. However, we can find firm footing for our soul in the promises and practices of Christ. I pray that God would give you peace in the middle of uncertainty today!

Have a great weekend! 

Thanks,

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

RCS Families,

 

I am humbled by what God is doing in and through Renton Christian this year! Last week 150 of our 7^th & 8^th grade students, staff, and parents spent three days at Black Diamond Camp for their fall retreat. God moved powerfully in the hearts of our students. 29 students made Jesus their Lord and Savior! Another 13 students felt called to consider full-time ministry as their future career! These unhurried moments at the altar will be foundational in their spiritual formation. We pray the seed planted and watered in their lives will come to fruition and produce amazing fruit for the Mission of God.

 

Here are a couple of things to know this week:

 

Move-A-Thon & Color Run Update (Our new bus arrived today!)

Thank you for all your help and partnership with our fall fundraiser! Together, we raised over $170,000! This year we raised money for a second new school bus and some campus security projects. I’m excited to announce our second new school bus arrived today! This will help eliminate our need to rent school buses for most field trips and prepare us for transportation between campuses when we add our future high school location. The first campus security project will strengthen and improve the security at our school office entrance. This improvement should be complete during Christmas break or mid-winter break depending on supply availability.

 

Veterans Day Chapel | Thursday, November 2

Next week, we will have our annual Veterans Day Chapels. Every year we invite all veterans of RCS students to join us. We will honor and celebrate their meaningful service and sacrifice to protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. As always, all parents are welcome to come. Please take note of the chapel times for your student’s chapel: 4^th – 8^th grade @ 8:45am, Kprep – 3^rd grade @ 10:30am. There will be a reception for all veterans at 9:30am between these two chapels. If you or a family member is unable to join us in person, we will live stream both chapels at: https://rcs.online.church/.

 

RCS Cares | November 6^th – 17^th 

Our prayer is that every student at RCS learns to be missionally minded, thinking beyond themselves. We want to cultivate compassionate students whose heart breaks for the things that break the heart of God. In November, we have two opportunities for the RCS community to serve:

• Food Drive: We will be receiving non-perishable food for the Renton Salvation Army Food Bank.
• Operation Christmas Child: We want to provide a Christmas gift to 500 children in need across the world.

Details for both opportunities will be sent early next week. Thank you for helping us train a generation of students to tangibly express the love of Christ.

 

RCS High School Update

We continue to conduct feasibility, design, and entitlement work on the RCS High School property. We are working diligently toward a pre-application meeting with the City of Covington in January or February 2024. This week an arborist is documenting and assessing each of the over 1,500 trees on the property to help us confirm the buildable area and inform the site design. We are making steady and diligent progress! CLICK HERE to learn more about the RCS High School.

 

November Serving Opportunities @ RCS 

This year we launched our new serving platform for Renton Christian School. Thank you for partnering with us! We are still looking for several parents to serve in November for our Book Fair and Veterans Day Chapel, and upcoming Christmas concerts in December. Please look at our upcoming serving needs at: www.rentonchristian.org/serve.  

 

Follow RCS on Instagram

There are some great pictures and videos on our social media accounts of our Harvest Day today and students turning me into an ice cream sundae yesterday. The best way to stay up-to-date with Renton Christian is on Instagram @rentonchristian. Please follow us on Instagram to see stories and posts that will inform, inspire, and give you a glimpse into your student’s day at RCS. You can also join us on Facebook as well.

 

Encouragement and Prayer:

As the leaves fall and temperature drops a sign of a new season is upon us. Each season has different rhythms, characteristics, and traditions. If you are like me, there are some seasons you prefer over others. There are some seasons you look forward to and others you endure. Like the seasons of nature, we experience different seasons as an individual, family, and organization. Some seasons are filled with joy and celebration, others with anxiety, loss, and pain. Regardless of how you would describe the season you are currently in, here are a few things to consider:

• We Need Each Other – in the Bible we are called to carry each other’s burdens, to rejoice with those who rejoice and mourn with those who mourn, to encourage one another and build each other up. We need to be close enough with others to care for them and humble enough to receive care from them.
• Enjoy Every Day – each day is a gift from God and is not promised. James says our life is like a mist, here today and gone tomorrow. God’s compassions and mercies are new every morning. Be present and enjoy each moment.
• Don’t Worry – we are not designed to constantly live in stress or anxiety. Jesus cares for us and we need to cast all our anxiety on Him. Jesus taught us to not worry and to consider how much God provides for the birds in the air and how much more he cares about us. Instead, Jesus can be our source of a peace that will guard our hearts and minds.
• Season’s Don’t Last – seasons come, and seasons go. King Solomon said there is a time for everything and every season. If the season you are in is the best ever, savor it. If the season is the worst ever, remember, it will not last forever. Better days are ahead.
• Think Correctly – we are flooded with information daily. Most of it stirs up uncertainty, division, or fear. Instead of staying connected to things that drain us, we should instead think about things that fuel us. The Apostle Paul gave us some thinking filters, teaching us to seek that which is noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy. Let’s fill our minds with the right things.

 

I pray that regardless the season you find yourself in you would find comfort and strength in Christ. I pray “The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make His face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn His face toward you and give you peace” Numbers 6:24-26.

 

Have a great weekend! 

 

Thanks,

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

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RCS Families,

Last week I was in Washington, D.C. with 200 school administrators from all over the country at a Legal Policy and Advocacy conference through ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International). The purpose of this conference was to educate and empower school administrators to share the story of the good work our schools are doing in our communities with elected officials and to advocate for issues that support Christian education. God is opening doors across the country to strengthen Christ-centered educational opportunities. As a private school we are not reliant on government to accomplish our mission, however, government can limit or complicate our endeavors. We want to build relationships and pray for our elected officials to strengthen and not limit what God is doing through our schools. People and policies across the political spectrum can partner together to be used by God to disciple students. We are committed to that end.

Here are a couple of things to know this week:

Signed PSA for RCS High School Property!

Today we received the signed Purchase & Sale Agreement for the RCS High School! This means we have secured the rights to the property for us to continue conducting feasibility activities. Last week we had a conceptional design meeting with our Architectural firm. We have a long road to go to develop our secondary campus, but it starts with securing the land. This is a huge step today! CLICK HERE to learn more about the RCS High School.

Spiritual Emphasis Week | God moved! 

This week was Spiritual Emphasis Week where we had daily chapels to focus our students on their spiritual development. God inspired and captured the hearts of our students this week! Over 50 students across grades committed their life to Jesus or rededicated their faith in Him! This is the core of what we are about. We want each student at RCS to have a fully devoted relationship with Jesus Christ.

Move-A-Thon (KP-4^th Grade) | Color Run (5^th – 8^th Grade)

Our fall fundraiser kicked off on Monday and we have already raised over $75,000! Thank you for helping your student share the story about Renton Christian. This year we are raising money for a second new school bus and to strengthen our school security. The second bus will replace our oldest bus. This will eliminate our need to rent school buses for most field trips and prepare us for transportation between campuses when we add our future high school location. If your student hasn’t jumped in yet, CLICK HERE to register your student and get their custom video. 

New! Serve @ RCS Website

This month we launched our new serving platform for Renton Christian School. We have already seen almost 300 serving opportunities filled! I love how involved our parents are in the life of Renton Christian. Involved parents lead to successful students. We are still looking for several parents to serve in October for our Move-a-Thon and Fall Festival events. Please look at our October serving needs at: www.rentonchristian.org/serve.  

Goal Setting Parent/Teacher Conferences | October 19^th & 20^th 

Now is the time to schedule your Parent/Teacher Goal Setting conferences. We are excited to launch our conferences in a new format. In the past we have held conferences late in November. We are scheduling conferences in October this year to create a pathway for all students to meet their goals earlier on.  Teachers will be discussing goals that are specific to your child for the school year. Our value is to partner with you so your child will grow academically and spiritually throughout this school year. Parent/Teacher conferences are a time to reflect on the progress your child has been making and talk with the teacher about any questions you have. Schedule your conference time on the following links: Kprep-4^th grade students: CLICK HERE. 5^th – 8^th grade students: CLICK HERE. 

Follow RCS on Instagram

The best way to stay up-to-date with Renton Christian is on Instagram @rentonchristian. Please follow us on Instagram to see stories and posts that will inform, inspire, and give you a glimpse into your student’s day at RCS. You can also join us on Facebook as well.

Encouragement and Prayer:

Normally, I use this portion of my weekly email to encourage you and provide a prayer for you. This week I want to ask you to pray for me and our team. Following my trip to Washington D.C., I developed some symptoms that turned out to be related to a bleeding ulcer. I spent three days in the hospital determining the cause and treatment. The good news is that the small ulcer they found is no longer bleeding and I am feeling much better each day. I want to thank our incredible team who carried the load while I was out of the office. This process has underscored my reliance on Christ for my strength and highlighted the value of such a great team at RCS. My request is that you continually keep myself and our team in your prayers. God is and will do great things through RCS and your prayers are critical. Prayer for physical and mental health. Pray for protection. Pray for wisdom and guidance. We serve a faithful God. Thank you for your partnership and support! 

Have a great weekend! 

Thanks,

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

Dear RCS Families,

RCS Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 26th!

We wanted to share a few quick things to make your picture day experience smooth:

• Students are not required to wear their uniforms on this day for pictures
• Dorian has provided RCS with some Helpful Tips for picture day
• Visit mydorian.com to order your RCS picture packages for your students

 

Order Pictures Now

 

RCS Families,

Sept. 15th, 2023

What an incredible first two weeks of our school year! I talked with two different parents yesterday who said they loved how their kids came home happy every day and how excited each morning they were to come to school. It is so encouraging seeing so many smiling faces coming into school every day. Thank you for trusting us with your precious children. I can’t wait to see what God continues to do in the life of each student this year. 

Here are a couple of things to know this week:

New! Serve @ RCS Website

Yesterday we launched our new serving platform for Renton Christian School. We have already seen 184 serving opportunities filled! I love how involved our parents are in the life of Renton Christian. Involved parents lead to successful students. There are many serving opportunities still available for you to make a difference. Find a way to get involved today at www.rentonchristian.org/serve.  

Pray for RCS High School Property

This Sunday, September 17, the organization who owns the land we are trying to purchase for the RCS High School is voting on the Purchase and Sale Agreement. Their board has approved the PSA terms, this Sunday’s vote is with their entire membership. Please pray that they vote to approve the sale! Our team is excited to continue the property feasibility process and begin the entitlement and architectural design process. CLICK HERE to learn more about the RCS High School.

Spiritual Emphasis Week | September 18^th – 22^nd 

Twice a year we have Spiritual Emphasis Week. Our first Spiritual Emphasis Week is coming up next week beginning September 18^th. We will have daily chapels to enrich and strengthen the spiritual growth of each student. Parents are welcome to join us. Here are the chapel times: Kprep – 2^nd grade: 8:45am – 9:30am; 3^rd – 5^th grade: 9:45am – 10:30am; 6^th – 8^th grade: 11:45am – 12:30pm. You can also join us online: CLICK HERE.

Follow RCS on Instagram

The best way to stay up-to-date with Renton Christian is on Instagram @rentonchristian. Please follow us on Instagram to see stories and posts that will inform, inspire, and give you a glimpse into your student’s day at RCS. You can also join us on Facebook as well.

Mexico Missions Trip for 6^th – 8^th grade | Last Info Meeting | September 18^th 

We want each student to develop an outward focused perspective. On our Profile of a Student framework, we call this being missionally minded. One way we do this is through middle school missions trips. This year we are combining two trips into one large trip as we partner with YWAM (Youth With A Mission) to build three homes for families in Mexico (Baja California) who have inadequate housing. The trip is open to all 6^th – 8^th grade students and will take place during Easter Break, April 1-5, 2024. Our last informational meeting is this Monday, September 18^th at 4pm in the small chapel across from the school office. CLICK HERE to sign-up for the trip. Deadline to sign up is September 22, 2023.

Have a great weekend! 

Thanks,

Randy McMillan

RCS | Head of School

Here is what our Royals will be up to this week (April 17th-21st):

 

Monday, April 17th

New Playground!

Over Easter Break, we received the missing pieces for our playground and it is officially ready for students to play on!

 

Baptism Class

Monday at 7pm in the Small Chapel, Mrs. Turner and Pastor Preston are leading a class for the students and families who have signed up for Baptisms on April 27th.

 

Friday, April 21st

Online Silent Auction Begins

Starting 8am, our annual auction begins! Register before Friday through rentonchristian.org/auction and preview the items available for bidding. This auction will be held online and will go from Friday, April 21st to Friday, April 28th. 

 

Spirit Day | Purple and Gold

Friday come dressed in your best school spirit covered head to toe in RCS gear or other purple and gold clothing in support of our school!