Redwood MS - Summer Information
Information for the 2025-2026 School Year
Dear Redwood Students and Families,
We hope you're enjoying a restful and fun-filled summer. The following information is important for the start of the school year. There is a lot, but please take some time to review all items in this summer newsletter. The Redwood main office will re-open to the public on Thursday, August 7th.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 20, 2025, and it will be a minimum day bell schedule. School is dismissed at 12:30pm. You can find the bell schedule below.
We look forward to welcoming our Viking parents and guardians at Back to School Night on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Your involvement and support play a vital role in your student’s success, and we are grateful for the strong partnership we share.
As we soon begin the new school year, please know that our doors are always open. We encourage you to reach out with any questions or concerns. Here's to a fantastic year ahead!
Go Vikings!
Kristi Keener
Principal
Redwood “Year at Glance” & Bell Schedule Information - Redwood MS 2025-26
CVUSD 2025-26 Calendar - CVUSD 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Starting August 13th you can pre-order new spirit swag through Trends Graphics. These items are purchase directly from Trends and will be shipped to Redwood after the pre-order window closes on September 19th. Notifications will be communicated when items are available for pick up. Make sure to get your orders in between 8/13-9/19.
Lockers are assigned to all grade 6 students. Grade 6 locker assignments will be printed on your tentative class schedule at orientation. Grade 7 and 8 students may request a locker if desired.
- Grade 7 and grade 8 students: Click HERE to request a locker.
- Students may carry backpacks or book bags during the school day. All personal cell phones and personal use electronics must be OFF AND AWAY THE ENTIRE SCHOOL DAY.
- Students who use a locker may bring their own locks or may purchase one from Redwood. Locks are available for purchase at the Redwood Store.
- Lockers are the property of Redwood Middle School and may be searched at any time if deemed necessary by the administration. Students who use lockers should never allow others to have access to their lockers. Do not share lockers! Locks must always be used. Please be careful when using your locker.
- The school does not assume responsibility for anything stolen from lockers.
Volunteers Needed: If you are interested in helping during orientation- SIGN UP HERE
Join PTSA! Our goal is to have over 300 members this year. We need your help to make that happen. Let’s do it! Please join PTSA. We appreciate everything our families do for our Vikings. It truly takes a village to mold young minds, and we are grateful for the amazing team of parents supporting the Redwood Vikings!
All parents/guardians should review Q Parent Connect to verify contact information. In order to receive communications on Redwood happenings, please make sure your email is up to date on your “Q Parent Connection” account. Q Connect is our main source of communication to Redwood families. It is very important that we have several local emergency contacts listed in case of illness or injury if we are unable to reach the parents. Any adult listed will be asked to show identification in order to have a student released. Emergency contacts are to be used for emergencies only and not for routine appointments. Information may be changed online in Q Parent Connection.
Log into Q Parent Connection. When you are on the Q website, you can change to Spanish by clicking on “view in Spanish” in the upper corner.
Once logged into Q Parent Connection, look for the words “My Account” in the upper right area and click on it.
You can edit the email address and change your password if needed. Sixth grade parents should use the same PIN and password given to them by their students’ elementary school.
If you are new, or returning to CVUSD, please log onto the Q Parent Connection website and click the “Need Your Login Information” link found in the login box. You will be directed to enter the email address you have provided to the school. Once submitted, your PIN and password will be automatically emailed to you. If at any time you forget your PIN and/or password, please follow these same steps.
School Picture Day Friday, August 22, 2025: Student pictures taken in Redwood’s Gym during PE classes.
Make Up Picture Day: Make Up Picture Day is Friday, September 26, 2025. Students are provided an ID card, which they are expected to carry daily. The ID card is used daily for student lunch, ASB socials, library book check out, Chromebook loaner check out,.If lost, replacement ID cards may be purchased for $5.00 in the Redwood Main Office.
Discipline Procedures and Standards: School rules and procedures are available on the RMS website.
Please review with your child to understand the behavior standards and expectations at Redwood and in the District, as well as the policies for cell phones and all electronic devices. Staff will also reinforce behavior expectations at the start of school year.
Redwood is seeking parent representatives to serve on district-level advisory councils. These parents will share monthly updates at our School Site Council (SSC) meetings and play an important role in representing our school community.
👉 Click here to Vote for Parent Representatives 👉 Spanish
Redwood SSC Meetings are open to all families and held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 PM in the Library. Note: As we work to start the school year the 1st SSC meeting is held on the last Wednesday of the month- August 27th 3:30pm. We welcome and encourage your participation!