Events
2026-2027

UPCOMING SCHOOL EVENTS

OCTOBER 2026

Fall Festival // Friday, October 2

Fall Break: No School // Friday, October 9 – Tuesday, October 13

Make-up Picture Day // Thursday, October 15

Book Character Pumpkins Due // Monday, October 26

Pumpkins can be painted or colored with markers (not carved). You can use construction paper, pipe cleaners, glue, etc.
Pick your favorite book character to decorate your pumpkin! Participation is completely voluntary. If you choose to participate, the pumpkin must be decorated at home.
Entry forms are in the library. Your student must turn in a filled-out entry form with their pumpkin by Monday, October 26 .
You do not have to send in a book with your pumpkin.
Pumpkins will be judged Thursday, Oct. 29th and winners will be announced.
Pumpkins must be picked up by OCT. 30th by 3:15 Pm. Any leftover pumpkins will be discarded

NOVEMBER 2026

Veterans Day Program // Monday, November 9

Veterans Day: No School // Wednesday, November 11

Thanksgiving Break: No School // Monday, November 23 – Friday, November 27

DECEMBER 2026

Holiday Shop // Monday, December 7 – Friday, December 11

Holiday Concert // Thursday, December 10

Winter Break: No School // 11:30 a.m. Dismissal on Friday, December 18 – Monday, January 4 (First Day of Classes is Tuesday, January 5)

PTA-SPONSORED EVENTS

These events are coordinated by PTA each year to support the school financially and as encouraging, community-building efforts.

SPIRIT NIGHTS (throughout the school year)

Eat at these local businesses on the designated days and a portion of sales benefits RES.

SPIRIT WEAR SALES (throughout the school year)

These periodic, short-term sales feature RES merchandise, with proceeds benefiting the school.

TEACHER APPRECIATION (throughout the school year)

The PTA coordinates Teacher Appreciation lunches throughout the year as well as Teacher Appreciation Week in May and provides ongoing encouragement and support to teachers through workroom snacks, classroom supplies, and more.

BOOSTERTHON (September)

This primary fundraiser of the fall typically raises more than $25,000 for special projects and upgrades around the school. The culminating event in 2024 was a Silent Disco dance party for students at the end of the week.

FALL FESTIVAL (October)

Gather the whole family and join us for a fun event at the school. In recent years, this has been a Movie Night. This year, we'll host a Fall Festival with carnival games, food trucks, a video game truck, face painting, and more!

HOLIDAY SHOP (December)

Students have the opportunity to buy small gifts for family and friends in this fun and festive fundraiser.

SILENT AUCTION (February/March)

This primary fundraiser for the spring offers dozens of items and experiences for sale using an online silent auction platform. Support RES and get a little something – or a big something – for yourself while you're at it.