Academy of the Redwoods

The First Years narrowly missed a rainy day for the annual First Year Field Trip to Sue-Meg State Park. We had a great time touring a reconstructed Yurok village, guided by State Park staff Cochise, and taking a nature hike to Wedding Rock with sweeping views of the Pacific Coast. To top it off, students returned to campus for a team-based scavenger hunt with a crew of helpful Fourth Years guiding the troops.

AR Biology students demonstrated their creativity by making DNA Models for our cell biology unit

Academy Award Winner, Agniia Asmirko

We want to celebrate the incredible work of Agniia, who is being recognized by Woz for her outstanding and successful first seminar in English. What a fantastic achievement! Well done, Agniia!

AR Soroptimist International of Humboldt Bay’s Girl of the Month for October is Emily Pinck!! There are only a few of these awarded each year, you should be very proud. We selected Emily based on our belief in her potential and achievements.
Congratulations Emily! #academyoftheredwoods #fuhsd

ATTENTION 4th YEARS! Cal-SOAP will be hosting in-class FAFSA/CADAA Preparation Workshops on OCTOBER 24. Come to class with your social security number if you have one, and be prepared to create your studentaid.gov account, which will serve as your legal, electronic signature for the FAFSA and more. visit hcoe.org/cash-for-college/ for more information on how to prepare.

A big thanks to the more than 30 AR student volunteers who helped Science Night a great success! A reminder to have your Community Service forms signed by Holtski before the end of the month. Thanks again and hope to see you at Science Night next year too!

Way to represent AR! Thanks to the Learning Art Club; Anaya, Emily, Logan, Odin, and Paige. Also Stanley and Ed for being there to support and help paint!

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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.

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 - 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.