REDWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL SPEECH AND DEBATE (S&D) CLUB

Redwood Middle School Speech & Debate Club was founded  as a way to foster student’s communication, collaboration, critical thinking  and leadership skills through Speech and Debate Activities. 

• Email for all questions:  snd-admin@redwoodmiddlepta.org

Schedule: PICK ONE of the below:

Parents Virtual Info Session Presentation: Tentatively on 8/20 at 8 pm

Slides from 25-26 Info Session

S&D Info Session 25-26

REGISTRATION DATES/NOTES TO REMEMBER:

1. Speech and Debate (Registrations are not yet open) Speech and Debate Club 2026-27 Registration (form is not yet active - will be active after info session)

2. Registration deadline by 8/28 or when max capacity is reached 

3. Students who have completed the registration and payment ($550) will be given priority. If we exceed our max capacity we may have to waitlist late registrations

4. Indicate your choice in the form 

5. Suggested Donation Payment deadline: 8/31 EOD (Membership Tool Kit - Speech and debate form payment)

How to donate:

Through Redwood PTA Membership Toolkit:

1. Create an account in Redwood Middle PTA Membership Toolkit or log in if you are an existing member.

2. Become a PTA member ($6) and contribute the suggested amount ($160). The PTA membership dues ($6), and recommended donation ($160) ensures that our clubs and programs are supported by our insurance/policies.

3. After you create an account, log in, click on “My Account”, and Click “My Forms/ Paperwork”. 

4. After filling up the form, click “Add to Cart”, then “Proceed to Checkout”, you will receive an email confirmation afterward.

By Check:

1. Write a check to “Redwood PTA” with  “Speech & Debate Club 2025-26” & your child’s name/grade in the memo line.

2. Drop the check to your team supervising parent or directly to the Club Chairs. 

3. The receipt could be downloaded through your PTA account if needed: Sign in > On the menu bar, Click My Account > Previous Orders > Click on the Order Number - highlight in blue.

Remember to Double/Triple Your Impact with Corporate Matching:

1. Check with your Organization's HR to find out details about your company’s gift-matching program.

2. Donate directly within the corporate matching platform (i.e. Benevity, etc). Use PTA information to send donations and specify 'Speech and Debate club'.

3. Send corporate matching records to snd-admin@redwoodmiddlepta.org.

4. When making a donation through corporate matching portals, donate to RMS PTA and write Speech & Debate Club - [Your Student's Name/ Grade] in the memo/note section. *RMS PTA is registered as a 501 (3)(c) charitable organization - US Fed IRS EIN 94-617381.

5. If you have any financial concerns or questions please contact the club email at snd-admin@redwoodmiddlepta.org 

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Thank you for your support and voluntary contribution to run this club successfully.

We look forward to a great year for RMS Speech & Debate Club.

GO GRIFFINS !