Welcome to Eastwood Hills Elementary

Eastwood Hills Elementary opened in January of 1953 with 370 students who had been transferred from Chapel Elementary due to tremendous growth, during a time of heavy construction and the addition of numerous school in the Raytown School District. At points in the school's history, it has housed over 500 students grades 1-5, and currently, houses grades K-5. Alumni Hall of Fame member Mary Phyll Dwight, an Olympian, is an Eastwood Hills graduate. The school's mascot is the Junior Jays, and the school is known for excellent family outreach and connecting to its surrounding community.

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Title 1 Informational Video

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School Supply Lists

The basic* school supply list for Eastwood Hills can be found here.

*These are basic lists to get students started for the year. Certain classroom activities may require additional supplies throughout the year. Many schools may also be holding school supply sales, and if so, they will be sending you information on dates and time.

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About Peachjar

As part of the district's efforts to be more environmentally friendly, embrace innovative technology and maintain fiscal responsibility, the district has transitioned from paper to electronic flier (eflier delivery). To publicize content that supports the basic educational mission of the district and/or benefits the population of the district in a positive manner, the Raytown C-2 School District uses Peachjar, a free online service for schools, to post approved efliers so that they are accessible to parents, staff and students as wanted/needed. To learn more about Peachjar, please click here.

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BOE Adopts Mask Mandate Effective Jan. 11, 2022

The Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education voted to require face masks indoors for all students, staff and visitors effective until Feb. 15, 2022. Face covering or mask will continue to be required on school buses.

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RQS Update: Changes to Mandates and Recommendations 1.4

Kansas City’s mask mandate expired on Jan. 1, 2022. Masking is now encouraged but optional for all students and staff. Masks are still federally mandated to be worn on public transportation; therefore, we will continue to require masks on all district transportation including school buses.

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Southwood Elementary Principal Receives Regional Award

Southwood Elementary Principal Dr. April Sutherland was recently selected as the Kansas City Suburban Region Exemplary New Principal by the Kansas City Elementary Principals Association (KCEPA).

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Raytown School District Receives Meritorious Budget Award

The Raytown School District was awarded the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for the 2021–2022 budget year.

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