Our Points of Pride
Welcome to Points of Pride, the awards page of Redwood City School District (RCSD), where we proudly showcase the numerous accolades earned by our programs, schools, students, teachers, leaders, and support staff.
RCSD is celebrated for creating a safe and supportive, inspirational and rigorous, joyful and inclusive environment for all learners, embodying our district mission in every achievement. This curated space features our latest honors, updated regularly to highlight the ongoing excellence within our community. We invite you to visit frequently to discover the latest recognitions that reflect RCSD's commitment to educational excellence and innovation.
![Nurturing Hearts, Inspiring Minds: RCSD Counseling Services Honored with the 2025 Golden Bell Award]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1759693808/rcsdk8net/fwqoa0cwfpxk8rmbjvno/NurturingHeartsInspiringMindsRCSDCounselingServicesHonoredwiththe2025GoldenBellAward.png","width":1500}])
This award recognizes RCSD’s trauma-informed, student-centered approach that helps students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. Counseling Services play an important role in meeting RCSD’s LCAP Goal One to Strengthen Social Emotional Support and School Climate by working to ensure that every student feels supported, safe, and connected at school.
![Three RCSD Schools Earn Top Honors in Bay Area Parent’s 2025 ‘Family Favorites’ Awards]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1754713262/rcsdk8net/twc7d1xjcfpwytbw4qbg/ThreeRCSDSchoolsEarnTopHonorsinBayAreaParents2025FamilyFavoritesAwards.png","width":1500}])
Three RCSD schools are topping the charts in this year’s Bay Area Parent “Family Favorites” Awards.
![2025 State Recognition Shines on North Star Academy’s Continued Excellence]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753992684/rcsdk8net/bcwlenoqhansenso1oqs/2025StateRecognitionShinesonNorthStarAcademysContinuedExcellence.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1753992684/rcsdk8net/bcwlenoqhansenso1oqs/2025StateRecognitionShinesonNorthStarAcademysContinuedExcellence.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1753992684/rcsdk8net/bcwlenoqhansenso1oqs/2025StateRecognitionShinesonNorthStarAcademysContinuedExcellence.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1753992684/rcsdk8net/bcwlenoqhansenso1oqs/2025StateRecognitionShinesonNorthStarAcademysContinuedExcellence.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753992684/rcsdk8net/bcwlenoqhansenso1oqs/2025StateRecognitionShinesonNorthStarAcademysContinuedExcellence.png","width":1500}])
North Star Academy is earning fresh praise from California’s and San Mateo County’s top education leaders. State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and San Mateo County Superintendent Nancy Magee publicly recognized the school this year for its continued academic excellence as a 2025 California Distinguished School.
![RCSD Earns National Spotlight for 2025 Award-Winning Communication]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760213509/rcsdk8net/zf98jad0cfaupkgmjv3l/NSPRACommunicationAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760213509/rcsdk8net/zf98jad0cfaupkgmjv3l/NSPRACommunicationAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760213509/rcsdk8net/zf98jad0cfaupkgmjv3l/NSPRACommunicationAwards.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1760213509/rcsdk8net/zf98jad0cfaupkgmjv3l/NSPRACommunicationAwards.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760213509/rcsdk8net/zf98jad0cfaupkgmjv3l/NSPRACommunicationAwards.png","width":1500}])
These awards highlight RCSD’s commitment to transparency, family partnership, and keeping our community connected to the organization’s strategic work.
![Word Up! North Star Students Make a Wordy Debut]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748808574/rcsdk8net/fvmk9g32ktdpb6xwmo6o/WordUpNorthStarStudentsMakeaWordyDebut.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748808574/rcsdk8net/fvmk9g32ktdpb6xwmo6o/WordUpNorthStarStudentsMakeaWordyDebut.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748808574/rcsdk8net/fvmk9g32ktdpb6xwmo6o/WordUpNorthStarStudentsMakeaWordyDebut.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748808574/rcsdk8net/fvmk9g32ktdpb6xwmo6o/WordUpNorthStarStudentsMakeaWordyDebut.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748808574/rcsdk8net/fvmk9g32ktdpb6xwmo6o/WordUpNorthStarStudentsMakeaWordyDebut.png","width":1500}])
North Star Academy fifth graders Calvin and Aarav represented their school at the national tournament, becoming the first Gryphons to reach this level of competition.
![Taft Community School’s Therapeutic Learning Center Earns Acclaim for Student Support and Excellence in Special Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748802446/rcsdk8net/xwqj0kywrggakswmzfpm/TaftCommunitySchoolsTherapeuticLearningCenterEarnsAcclaimforStudentSupportandExcellenceinSpecialEducation.png","width":1500}])
The school recently received an award of appreciation for their support of students with disabilities from the San Mateo County Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC).