Students at RJSHS raising funds

Students at Rainier Jr/Sr High School (RJSHS) will soon be holding fundraisers to support educational trips and learning experiences like the Rainier Revisited that the RJSHS History Club hosts each year.

RJSHS social studies teacher and advisor Andrew Demko is a key part of organizing and leading trips and experiences for RJSHS, and though Rainier Revisited took place only a few months ago, in April, he is already getting momentum rolling for next year.

“With Rainier Revisited 2024 under our belt, we are starting to accept donations for 2025,” Demko said. “The students do a lot of work fundraising throughout the year; there is always an ongoing can/bottle drive, as well. YOU will not want to miss this event!”

The 13th Annual Rainier Revisited is to be held on April 19 at Beaver Homes Grange, 31105 Beaver Homes Road.

Rainier Revisted is hosted by the RJSHS History Club and is a living history event that includes reenactments of what life was like in 1853 Rainier, Pacific Northwest, and the U.S. People who donate $20 or more will be listed as sponsors of the event.

In addition to raising funds for Rainier’s trip back in time, Demko is also spreading the word about fundraisers to support educational trips to Washington D.C. and New York City, as well as Belize.

A fundraiser for an RJSHS trip to Washington, D.C., and New York City will be held at Hometown Pizza on Aug. 20 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The trip will include visiting iconic monuments and memorials in D.C. and even seeing a Broadway show in New York.

The students will be working hard to ensure they can minimize the financial burden that these experiences will have and there are also fundraisers in the works to take place at RJSHS football games this season.

To find out more details, contact Demko who is the trip leader, D.C. Treasurer, Fundraising Co-Coordinator Amber Stout or D.C. Fundraising Co-Coordinator Mrs. Tommie Hansen at 503-556-4215.

“Thank you to everyone that continues to support the social studies programs (History Club, Jr. Rho Kappa, History Bowl, Washington, D.C. Educational Trip, etc.) at RJSHS! It is appreciated,” Demko said.