Family Tech Talk sponsored by the Raytown PTA Council

The Raytown PTA Council will host a Family Tech Talk Night on January 24 from 6 - 7:30 p.m. at Raytown Central Middle School. Families are invited to learn more about topics related to keeping students and data safe online. Childcare will be provided for the first 50 students in kindergarten through 5th grade. For more information, check out the flyer.

Board of Education - Notice of Meeting - Jan. 24, 2022

The Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Jan. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Raytown School District Administration Building, 6608 Raytown Road, Raytown, MO 64133. This meeting will include consideration of resolution of Strong Bonds, Bright Futures bond funds approved by the voters in April 2019. Please see the special notice of the meeting, here. 

February Swim Lessons - Registration Now Open! 

The Raytown Schools swim lesson program is now year-round with swim lesson offerings for kids and teens ages 4-17.

Weeknight and Saturday offerings are available to give parents and guardians more options. Beginner through level 6 swim lessons will be offered to cater to students’ different skill levels.

All second and third graders who attend school in the Raytown School District will receive a free session.

The program will take place at the Raytown Schools Wellness Center located at 10301 E 350 Hwy., Raytown, MO 64138. Registration for swim sessions can be completed through RevTrak and credit or debit card payments are accepted. Space will be limited per session.
For more information about the program, including session dates and times, frequently asked questions including swim skills by level, and how to register your child, please visit https://bit.ly/33vage0.

F&R Lunch Application Incentive

Currently, USDA Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) has established waivers, allowing school districts to offer free breakfast and lunch for 2021-2022 school year. While this resource has had a positive effect on closing the gap in food insecurities in our district, it has had a negative effect on the number of free and reduced applications the district has received this school year.

It is important for all families who may qualify to fill out the Free and Reduced Lunch application because just by applying, families can help bring funding to Raytown C-2 School District students PK-12. Funding goes directly toward curriculum, teacher salary, family engagement, and more! These funds support student achievement and well-being.

In addition to free or reduced breakfast and lunch rates, families who qualify receive free or reduced rates on school and activity fees and discounts from outside organizations. 

This year, every family that submits an application by Friday, January 14, 2022 will be entered to win a brand new 65 inch smart TV. This includes all applications submitted for the 2021-2022 school year. Families will be automatically entered into the drawing, and two winners will be selected at random. Winners will be notified by phone and/or email on or after Tuesday, February 1, 2022.

Virtual Parent-Teacher Conferences: Feb. 14-17

Considering the recent spike in COVID cases, in order to reduce the possibility of the need to quarantine, all Parent-Teacher Conferences will be virtual via Zoom. Teachers will be able to conduct their conferences from home or school. Please contact your child's school with questions about conferences or conference times.

No School: Feb. 17-18 & Feb. 21

Thursday, Feb. 17, will be a non-attendance day for students. The District will be closed on Friday, Feb. 18. Presidents Day is Monday, Feb. 21, and all schools and offices will be closed in observance of the holiday.

Parents as Teachers (PAT) Offers Developmental Screenings

The Raytown School District's Parents As Teachers (PAT) program offers free developmental screenings to children ages three to five years old.

These screenings are a quick and easy way to give parents/guardians valuable information about how their child is developing in motor, language, social & cognitive areas. Hearing & vision screenings are also included in this free service.

Screenings for children 36 months through kindergarten age take place at New Trails Early Learning Center throughout the school year.

Parents/guardians receive a personal conference and written summary of the screening results. During the conference, suggestions will be given for activities to enhance the child's learning.

Please call 816.268.7202 to schedule your appointment.

PAT is an early learning program for ALL families with children birth through five years of age. To learn more about the program, please click here.