Redwood MS - Summer Information
Information for the 2026-2027 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 6th.
The first day of school is Wednesday, August 19, 2026 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 10, 2026. 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 2026-2027
CVUSD 2026-27 Calendar - CVUSD 2026-2027 School Calendar
See orientation schedule below. Students should arrive at the time indicated by student LAST NAME on their scheduled date.
- Visit the RMS online webstore to purchase desired items - PE clothes, locks, lanyards, magnets.
- Order new spirit gear now!
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. Students are prohibited from sharing lockers! Locks must always be used. Please be careful when using your locker.
- The school does not assume responsibility for anything stolen from lockers or items left unattended or accessible.
All parents/guardians must complete annual updates via Q Connect each year. Q Connect is our main source of communication and we must have updated information for every student. NOTE: It is very important that families list local emergency contact people in case of student pick up due to illness/injury. Any adult listed will be asked to show identification in order to have a student released. Information may be changed online in Q Parent Connection.
Log onto 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 student's 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.
- Additional information regarding steps to complete annual updates to follow early August.
- School Picture Day Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Student pictures are taken in Redwood’s Gym during PE classes.
- Make Up Picture Day: Make Up Picture Day is Friday, September 25, 2026.
- 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 SSC Meetings are open to all families and are held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm in the Library.
- Note: As we prepare for the start of the school year, the first SSC meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 26, at 3:30 pm. We welcome and encourage your participation!
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!