MUSIC & ARTS
Programs
Music and Arts
In 2013, the Renton Schools Foundation made its first grant of $2,500 to music in Renton Schools. As of today, with your generous donations, we have granted over $400,000 to music in our schools!
Look how this community partnership has expanded:
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Outdoor concert at The Landing
ALL instruments repaired throughout the school district thanks to Bob Bridge and the Randy Rockhill Music Fund
All-day music festival, ending with a swing dance
Contributed to elementary music enhancements on the West Hill of RSD
Thanks to Reeder Family Fund a new digital keyboard classroom was created at Hazen High School
We partnered to supply as many instrument choices as possible to the new Risdon Middle School
Lindbergh Band & Orchestra wrote and performed their own composition called Beside Still Water
Thank you to all music teachers for bringing music into the homes of Renton Students when the Covid pandemic closed our schools
We partnered to support a digital platform called Smart Music to assist music learning while students were at home
A digital keyboard classroom was created at Lindbergh High School
All 4th graders now have their own recorder instruments, and ALL middle and high school drama clubs have access to theatrical licenses as they re-boot their drama programs post pandemic
$25,000 Donated to Renton Middle and High Schools to purchase instruments
$25,000 Donated to Renton Middle and High Schools to purchase instruments
Theater in our Schools
Renton Schools Foundation understands the importance of Drama and Visual Arts in education. Your donations have supported students throughout Renton School District Arts and Drama Programs. ​
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In the 2023-2024 school year, the impact of the pandemic was still evident as there was a noticeable decline in high school theatrical productions. Recognizing the importance of the arts in student development and community engagement, the Renton Schools Foundation teamed up with the Renton Arts Commission to address this issue. Together, they secured and matched a grant specifically aimed at revitalizing the performing arts. This initiative ensured that every middle school in the district was provided with the resources and support necessary to produce their own theatrical performances. By doing so, the program not only aimed to enhance students’ creativity and confidence, but also fostered a sense of collaboration and teamwork among the students. We continued this support in the 2024-2025 school year.
