February 2012

Rotary Club of Castro Valley names RCHS senior, Jillian Jameson, winner of the 2012 Speech Meet.  Click HERE to read more.  Contratulations Jillian and to all who participated.

December 2011 

Students from Redwood Christian High School's Interact Club Minister in His Name in the Community

One of the reasons families send their children to RCS is to develop a Spirit of Patriotism and Community Involvement (1 Peter 2:13-17).  Preparing for the December 13 party, Redwood Christian High School students wrapped presents for the Castro Valley Rotary Club’s Children’s Christmas Party for children living mostly in foster homes or family shelters.  They also ministered to the party guests at the party by providing fun activities for the children, including making balloon animals, face painting and serving in any capacity necessary.  Students who shared the love of Jesus with the children were RCHS InterAct President Sonja Chen,  RCHS InterAct Secretary Abigail Diaz, Christine Lum, Abe Dereje, Joshua Grant, Daniel Masis and Eric Parker.

We are so blessed by the unselfish service of our students!

Please go to the link below and comment as you feel so moved: http://castrovalley.patch.com/articles/making-the-season-bright-b2cfe263#photo-8703102

Identification for picture attached:  L to R (seated): Eric Parker and Abby Diaz; (standing) Abe Dereje, Joshua Grant, Sonja Chen, Daniel Masis and Christine Lum.

October 2011

RCS Superintendent Bruce Johnson congratulates flutist Chelsea Martinez for her selection to the Association of Christian Schools International Honor Band that will be held on October 26 and 27 at the University of the Pacific Conservatory of Music in Stockton.  Other selections from Mr. McClure's outstanding high school band program are EJ Crosse (percussion), David Ledbetter (trumpet), Greg Lin (percussion), Jack Liu (horn), Stephen Pei (alto sax) and Jeff Yuen (trumpet).  These students will be joined by other outstanding musicians from Christian Schools from throughout Northern California.

Their selection illustrates Reason #3 of 10 Reasons to Enroll at RCS:  To Develop Musical Abilities (Psalm 33:3 - Sing to him a new song; play skillfully, and shout for joy).

Congratulations Chelsea, E.J., David, Greg, Jack, Stephen and Jeff.

Please pray for our men and women in the military:

June, 2011   Elliott Long, class of 2006

January 2011

At the conclusion of RAD on January 13 and 14, 2011, we had a drawing for two donated tuition scholarships.  With over 600 people present over the two nights, the following individuals were selected by current RCS students who reached into a see-through tumbler and pulled the family that would be blessed with the donated scholarships in 2011-12.

Mr. and Mrs. Ernesto Barquero of Hayward
Daniel entering 4th grade in 2011

Mr. and Mrs. Brian Sandine of San Leandro
Britta entering 8th grade in 2011

Mrs. April Nunez accepted the invitation from the school board of Redwood Christian Schools to become a member of the governing board. Mrs. Nunez is married to Roger, who owns Reliable Marine Electronics, and they have two children, Wesley, an eighth grader, and Whitney, a sixth grader. She is active in our Moms In Touch Prayer Group, and she and her family are members of Redwood Chapel Community Church in Castro Valley. Mrs. Nunez attended the April board meeting as a member and was introduced to the faculty and staff of Redwood Christian Schools at their annual Faculty-Staff-Board Appreciation Dinner on May 10.

On February 18, 2008, Mr. Rayford Reed accepted an invitation to join the RCS School Board.

Rayford is married to Margaret-Ann Reed and their two daughters attend Redwood Christian Schools. Dana is in the tenth grade, and Leah is in the sixth grade.

Rayford is an attorney and a claims consultant with Frye Claims Consultation.
Margaret-Ann is a Marketing Director for Safeway. The family attends Faith Fellowship in San Leandro. One of Mr. Reed's favorite verses is Matthew 22:37 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.'

"I am honored to serve on the RCS School Board. This is an exciting opportunity. I look forward to working to build upon Redwood's rich tradition of excellence in Christian education."

December 2007

New Principals Named to CCS and JHSH for 2008-09

After 18 years of service at Redwood Christian Schools, the last seven years as our junior high-senior high principal, and almost forty years in Christian education, Mr. John Bakker announced his retirement yesterday at the Faculty-Staff-Board Christmas Fellowship, effective June 30, 2008. His tender heart and commitment to always being available to help anyone at anytime will be missed. He has left open the possibility of remaining on staff in another position. Earlier this year at our Annual Dinner, I announced the retirement of Mr. Butch Monk from RCS, where he has served for the last thirty-six years, thirty-two of them as principal of our Crossroads Christian School campus.

The RCS School Board has accepted the staff recommendation and named Mr. Mike Kady to become the new principal at Crossroads Christian Schooland Mr. Al Hearne to become principal at Redwood Christian Junior-Senior High. Both of these appointments are effective July 1, 2008.

Although we will miss both Mr. Bakker and Mr. Monk, we are so thankful for God’s provision of their successors–godly leaders well known to the RCS family.

Take care, God Bless and have a GREAT Christmas season!

Michael Jay Kady has been at RCS since 1984 serving as JH math teacher, JH activities coordinator, and as the Redwood Christian Elementary assistant principal since 1996. He is probably best known as Jog Man, Jr. and the producer of our annual dinner video. He has been married to Joan for fifteen years. The Kadys have two daughters, Sarah, 8^th grade, and Lisa, 5^th grade. Mr. Kady has his bachelor’s degree in math, with a minor in Bible. He holds a master’s degree in Christian school administration from Washington Baptist Teachers College and an ACSI Professional Secondary Teachers Certificate.

Albert L. Hearne has been at RCS since 2002 as a teacher at our junior-senior high campus (English, math and Bible). He co-leads the senior high missions team and he helps direct the junior high social program called BAAM. He is recognized as one of the primary leaders in technology at RCS, spearheading our recent adoption of RenWeb. He has been married for seven years to Megan, who also teaches on the junior high-senior high campus (English and drama). Mr. Hearne has his bachelor’s degree in General Ministries & Social Science from Bethany Bible College, and a Master of Divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He also holds an ACSI Standard Secondary Teachers Certificate.

 October 2007

Computer Operations Manager, Mr. Randall Wright, had an article published in the ACSI World Report. To read it, go to:
http://www.acsi.org/webfiles/publications/wr/2007/Issue%204/Outstanding%20Email.pdf

Congratulations, Mr. Wright.

January 2007

Redwood Christian High School senior Shannon Mickle received the Castro Valley Rotary Club Distinguished Student Service Award on January 30. Shannon has played four years of varsity soccer, has sung in concert choir for four years, and attends Creekside Community Church in San Leandro. Shannon was the Junior Cass Homecoming Princess last year and current serves are one of three student chaplains appointed by the high school administration. Shannon is very active in community service handling child care for Wednesday night for Celebrate Recovery Program at her church, served three one-week summer camps for Joni and Friends–a program for physical and mental handicap; and spent the summer of 2006 in Nepal: five weeks in Nepal with the Royal Servants after spending ten days in Chicago for training before to Nepal. While in Nepal, Shannon was one of thirty students and five adult leaders living in guest houses and working at a church, an orphanage, and a leper colony. Shannon has earned a 3.4 grade point average. She plans to attend BIOLA University in the fall and is considering a career in law enforcement. She is the daughter of Greg and Linda Mickle of Castro Valley. Congratulations, Shannon!

Picture is Castro Valley Rotary Club President Bernie Kempen, Shannon and Redwood Christian Schools Superintendent Bruce Johnson

November 2006
The Castro Valley Rotary Club recently donated $2,512 to Redwood Christian Schools which allowed the school to purchase four Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), one for each of their campuses. In his thank you letter to the Club, Superintendent Johnson wrote: " . . . One will be mounted in an alarmed case on each of our campuses to ensure easy access in a life or death situation. In addition to our students and their families benefiting from this purchase, thousands of members of our community will also benefit, as necessary, as they share our facilities for church services and community programs." RCS appreciates the support of the Castro Valley Rotary Club.

October 2006

Richard Lawrence Olsson Sr., age 26 died suddenly on Tuesday, October 17, 2006, in Tucson, Arizona.

A memorial service will be held in the Williams Chapel at Redwood Chapel, 19300 Redwood Road, Castro Valley, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, 2006.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to one of the following organizations: New Life Center, 707 Fair Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95060 or National Inhalant Prevention Coalition 322-A, Thompson St., Chattanooga, TN 37405.

He was born Richard Domingoes in Hayward, CA on March 15, 1980. When he was 13 months old he was taken into the loving care of Robert and Joan Olsson of Hayward where he was welcomed by three older siblings. Richard's adoption was finalized and celebrated when he was 5 years. old.
Richard attended Redwood Chapel in Castro Valley with his family throughout his life and professed his faith in Christ at his baptism when he was about 13. He also was involved at Fairhaven Bible Chapel and Faith Fellowship intermittently when he was in high school. He attended Redwood Christian School from kindergarten through ninth grade. Richard had many friends who stood by his side through good and bad times.

Richard was a hard worker, a skilled tradesman and an energetic father. He was very passionate person in everything he did. His friends and family will never forget his boisterous personality.

Richard is survived by his wife Mariah, his sons Richard L. Jr. (3), David (2) and William (1), his parents, Robert and Joan Olsson, his sister Sandy (Mark) Kientzler, his brother Philip Olsson, his sister Nancy (Shawn) Doud, his brothers Michael and Matthew, 4 nephews and 2 nieces.

Picture taken in August 2005 of Richard, his wife Mariah and sons Richard, Jr and David.

September 2006

In August of this year, several of our students and faculty headed to Alabama and Mississippi to help in the relief effort left by Hurricane Katrina one year ago. Click here to see pictures of our students as they reach out to those in need.

September 2006 Accreditation Report Information

In March 2006 RCS was visited by a dual accreditation team representing both ACSI (Association of Christian Schools International) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). We received the maximum six-year term. The outcome was the result of the efforts of the entire school community. The visitation team's final report may be read by clicking here.

May 2006

Marine Tim Comfort recently visited the 2/3D class. They have been praying for him daily and sending him letters and pictures while he was in Iraq.

On Friday, March 24th, RCS was pleased to dedicate the new playground on our Redwood Elementary Campus in memory of Mrs. Ethel Fix. Pictured below at the ribbon cutting ceremony (from L to R) are:
Mr. Ed Hubbard, business manager for RCS
Mr. Gus Enderlin, founding superintendent of RCS
Mr. Mike Kady, vice principal of Redwood Christian Elementary
Mr. Bruce Johnson, superintendent of RCS
Mr. Henry Fix
Pastor Joseph Linn of Redwood Chapel Community Church
Mrs. Diane Dockter of Redwood Chapel Community Church
Mr. Brent Hull, safety & transportation Director of RCS
Mr. Tim Ball, principal of Redwood Christian Elementary