Academy of the Redwoods

Join us for the College of the Redwoods 34th Annual Science Night on Friday, October 3, 2025! Come explore the wonders of science with a fun night for the whole family. Featuring incredible demonstrations and hands-on experiments presented by our very own Academy of the Redwoods students.

Academy Award Winner - Melany Maganda Valverde
Let's congratulate our Academy Award Winner this week, Melany Maganda Valverde! Melany is being recognized by Brewer and Lynsey for courageously rising up to deliver a fantastic presentation. Way to step into the spotlight and shine!
Congratulations, Melany! YOU ARE A STAR!

The Science Night Committee has been working hard preparing demonstrations for the big event next Friday Oct. 3rd! Today, Jayden Taylor led the club with electrifying Van de Graaff generator experiments. Come see them in person next Friday in room SC 108!

Academy Award Winner- Olesh Kopiej

This week, we're celebrating Olesh for his fantastic effort in learning everyone's name in Woz’s class. This simple act helps connect the community. Thank you, Olesh, for helping make our community a more welcoming place.

Academy Award Winner - Zulay Solano Ramirez

Our Academy Award Winner for this week is Zulay Solano Ramirez. She is recognized by Stanley for having her planner out at the start of class.

For our Snail Observation Lab in Biology class, students learned to use simple microscopes while identifying the characteristics of living organisms - using the charismatic, yet slow moving, brown garden snail, Cornu aspersum.

No snails were harmed in this lab.

Fortuna Teen Court July Youth of the Month: Rowan E.

Rowan has been a pillar of dedication and heart since day one. As a member of Fortuna Teen Court's inaugural cohort of volunteers, he quickly took on advanced roles-demonstrating leadership, empathy, hard work, and patience in every interaction.

Whether stepping in to support participants or mentoring his fellow volunteers, Rowan consistently went above and beyond. His quiet strength and willingness to serve made him a role model to his peers and a trusted presence for our staff.

Now headed off to college, Rowan leaves behind more than memories-he leaves a legacy. While we will miss him deeply, we are excited to see how he continues to grow, lead and make a difference. His community is lucky to have him.

Welcome New Students!
Orientation is on Saturday, August 9th, from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the CR campus.

Please be dropped off in the general parking lot, with your ride parked in a space. REBAR leaders will be there to guide you.

What to Bring:

Refillable water bottle

Comfortable walking shoes

Rain gear/jacket (if needed)

Sunscreen/bug spray

Feeling nervous? That’s normal — REBAR leaders are here to support you every step of the way. This day is all about helping you feel confident and prepared. See you on August 9th! #NewStudentOrientation #REBARWelcome #WelcomeToAR

School starts Monday, August 11th, and we’re excited to welcome all new and returning students to another incredible year at Academy of the Redwoods.

Mackenzie Wall, a student at Academy Of The Redwoods (Eureka, CA, US), has been selected to represent Fortuna, CA as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2025 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University. Wall joins a select group of students from all over the country for an intensive study of journalism and media. Wall was chosen based on academic accomplishments and a demonstrated interest and excellence in journalism and media studies. National Youth Correspondents participate in hands-on, experiential learning through decision-making simulations that challenge them to solve problems and explore the creative, practical, and ethical tensions inherent in journalism and media. The experiential portion of the program is complemented by speakers who are well-known leaders in the media community. Presenters include prominent journalists, CEOs of major media outlets, researchers, and recent college graduates successfully entering the field. Past speakers have included Hoda Kotb from NBC, Brian Lamb from C-SPAN, Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Carol Guzy, and Susan Goldberg from National Geographic. With distinguished faculty, guest speakers, and direct access to elite D.C. practitioners, the Washington Journalism and Media Conference offers aspiring journalists and student leaders an unparalleled experience. The week long program, held at George Mason University’s state-of-the-art campus, will encourage and inspire young leaders from across the country who desire a unique experience focused on successful careers in this dynamic industry. The Washington Journalism and Media Conference will be held July 7 to July 12, 2025.

Shutter Squad is proud to reveal the 24/25 AR Yearbook—and it’s a stunner! Come grab your copy next Friday (5/23) at lunch in the Lakeview Room. Advisor Woz says, “It’s gorgeous!!” Don’t miss your chance to see the year through their lens! #academyoftheredwoods #fuhsd #yearbook

Thanks to our Friends of the Arcata Marsh docents for a great field trip! They guided our Biology class around the Arcata Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary and Wastewater Treatment ponds as part of our unit on ecology, and nitrogen and phosphorus cycles.

Join us at Fortuna High School's Mary Hanley Theater for an exciting production of Horror Movie 101: Falling Can Be Deadly, featuring talented students from our Academy of the Redwoods. Don't miss out on this thrilling experience!

We are still looking for Trophies! We are on the lookout for trophies that we can give a new home in our English Class! If you have any old trophies from bowling, baseball, track, or any other miscellaneous events, or know someone who might, we would be thrilled to accept your donations. You can drop off the trophies at the AR office. Thank you for your support!

For Woz! This should have been in today's announcements. https://youtu.be/PfeccUkZZYc

TUESDAYS from 2:45 pm - 4:30 pm Science Building, room SC204 Eat pizza while feasting on math problems. Open to ALL CR students and faculty. Algebra, Geometry, Number Theory and more! Match wits with other students & faculty. Find new perspectives on old concepts.

AR's Annual Poetry Gallery of Learning- Friday 4/25 CAC 207 Come see the work of the poets of English 1/2 and leave a compliment or two! This year's theme: "This is the world I want to live in. The shared world" #academyoftheredwoods #fuhsd #poetry #academyofamericanpoets

Our Academy of the Redwoods Academy Award winner this week is Ethan Richardson. Ethan is recognized for engagement in PE.

AR we have so many talented artists in our school. Let's win this thing!!!! The Humboldt County “I Voted” Sticker Contest is open to all Humboldt County residents. Participants under 18 must have permission from a parent or legal guardian to enter. Participants can submit their art into one of two categories: youth or adult. You may submit a hand drawn or digital piece of art. The winning designs in each category will be featured on official "I Voted" stickers for upcoming elections through 2027. Submissions will be accepted Wednesday, April 23 through Tuesday, June 3, 2025. https://humboldtgov.org/890/Elections-Voter-Registration