Kindergarten Immunization Clinics

Jackson County Health Department will be conducting back-to-school vaccination clinics for Kindergartners who will be entering school in an Eastern Jackson County School District. 

Where: Jackson County Health Department; 313 S. Liberty St., Independence, MO 64051

When: Tuesday July 7th – Friday August 21st 

Who: This is open to ANY Kindergarten student who will attend a school in Eastern Jackson County.

To prepare for your visit to one of our immunization clinics here’s what you need to know:

• For both kindergarten and traveling clinics, registration must be completed at least one week before the scheduled visit.
• We will not be taking any walk-ins at the kindergarten or traveling clinics.
• We can’t guarantee a second appointment if the first one is missed.
• Early arrivals will not be allowed to wait in the clinic. We recommend showing up no more than five minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Masks and cloth coverings are required to be worn at all times within the clinic.
• Students may only be accompanied by one parent or guardian.

Register Here

8th - 12th Grade Immunization Clinics

Jackson County Health Department will be conducting back-to-school vaccination clinics for students in school districts located in Eastern Jackson County who are entering 8th or 12th grade.

Where: Raytown Wellness Center 10301 E Ste Rte 350, Raytown, MO 64138

When: Tuesday, July 7th – Friday, July 10th, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Who: This is open to ANY 8th or 12th grade student in Eastern Jackson County, not just students who live in Raytown or attend Raytown schools.

If you cannot attend the Raytown clinic, additional clinic dates in neighboring locations are listed here. 

To prepare for your visit to one of our immunization clinics here’s what you need to know:

• For both kindergarten and traveling clinics, registration must be completed at least one week before the scheduled visit.
• We will not be taking any walk-ins at the kindergarten or traveling clinics.
• We can’t guarantee a second appointment if the first one is missed.
• Early arrivals will not be allowed to wait in the clinic. We recommend showing up no more than five minutes before your scheduled appointment.
• Masks and cloth coverings are required to be worn at all times within the clinic.
• Students may only be accompanied by one parent or guardian.

Register Here

Elementary Smart Start Summer School is currently scheduled for July 6-31. Due to social distancing restrictions related to COVID-19, we will be at 50% capacity in our elementary classrooms. All aspects of the District’s Smart Start Summer School program fall within the guidelines of the CDC and Jackson County Health Department as well as regulations issued by Jackson County and Kansas City. Please be aware that our ability to offer in-person Smart Start Summer School is subject to change based on guidelines, regulations and restrictions issued by the authorities mentioned above. 

Arrival/Dismissal

• Separate entrances/exits will be established for walkers, bus riders and car riders
• Student’s temperatures will be taken as they enter the building
• Dismissal will be staggered by bus number 
• Hand sanitizer will be provided at high-traffic entry/exit points and in classrooms around the building

 Capacity Limitations/Distancing/Visitors 

• All buildings, enclosed spaces (including school buses) and rooms will be limited to 50% occupancy
• All students, staff, visitors and vendors will strive to adhere to social distancing guidance, maintaining a 6-foot distance between other individuals at all times while on district property
• Parents and visitors will be allowed in the office only

 Cleaning & Sanitization

• Before each day, custodial staff will provide a thorough cleaning and sanitizing of all occupied spaces
• Throughout the day, custodial staff will clean and sanitize higher use areas at regular intervals
• While spaces are occupied by students, non-custodial staff may assist with cleaning and sanitizing 
• All materials and methods will be consistent with CDC and Jackson County Health guidelines

 Masks/Protective Equipment

• Staff will be required to wear a mask or face covering during instruction or when social distancing could be compromised; mask and covering can be lowered when social distancing is possible
• Students are encouraged to wear a face mask or covering in school and while on district transportation
• Student masks are to be provided by their family
• Gloves are to be worn by staff when preparing food or caring or cleaning for someone who is sick but are otherwise not necessary.

 Meals 

• Students will eat breakfast in the classroom and sack breakfast may be provided.
• For Lunch, students will be spaced out in the cafeteria, and some classes may eat in the classroom

 Personal Hygiene

• Students and staff are encouraged to regularly wash their hands throughout the day with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
• Hands should always be washed before eating, before touching one's face, and after using the restroom
• If soap and water is unavailable, 
• Students and staff are encouraged to regularly apply hand sanitizer throughout the day
• Students and staff are encouraged to properly cover their face by using their upper arm when they sneeze or cough.
• Students and staff are encouraged to bring their own water, clearly marked and labeled.
• Water fountains will be off and unavailable; bottled water will be provided

 Recess

• Students will be sent in rotating groups with monitors outside using all areas/playgrounds or gym 

Transportation

• Bus riders will sit one (1) per seat (family members may sit together) 
• The first row of the bus will not be utilized to maintain distance with the bus driver
• Buses will be sanitized and disinfected between routes and/or tiers
• Non-active riders (ride less than 1 time a week) will be removed from bus roster after parent notification
• Students are encouraged to practice social distancing at the bus stop
• Families are encouraged to download the Here Comes the Bus® app allowing them to view the real-time location of their child’s school bus on their smartphone, tablet or computer
• For more information, please visit the District’s website at http://bit.ly/34vNFc3 or contact the Transportation Department at (816) 268-7170
• Students not following social distancing expectations on district buses will lose service

 Additional Considerations

• No field trips will be taken during summer school this year
• Signage will be placed around the building reminding of social distancing and hand washing procedures
• Students unable to adhere to guidelines listed above will be dismissed from summer school

If you have questions, please contact the Smart Start Summer School Office at 816-268-7100 or summerschool@raytownschools.org.

Computer and Garmin pick up for students enrolled in July Virtual Summer School (Launch): 

Raytown South High School Gymnasium

Tues., June 30 8am-noon | Wed., July 1 2pm-7pm

Students enrolled in June Launch sessions will need to return devices at those times as well.

Due to social distancing restrictions related to COVID-19, the District will no longer offer in-person classes in July for secondary students in grades 6-12. Secondary students will have the option to participate in virtual coursework via Launch, a purpose-driven virtual course access program designed to serve Missouri students. Launch is based in Springfield Public Schools and partners with school districts statewide to offer students access to Launch virtual courses. Secondary virtual summer school will be held July 6-31, and online enrollment for this session closed on Friday, May 29. 

The District will offer a modified in-person elementary session in July. A limited number of seats are available, and students will be placed according to qualifications and availability. The July session for elementary school will run July 6-31, and online enrollment for the elementary session closed Friday, May 29th.

The past two and half months have  been an incredibly challenging time for the entire community. Thank you for your patience, understanding and flexibility as we have dealt with this unprecedented situation.

If you have any questions, please contact the Smart Start Summer School Office 816-268-7100 or summerschool@raytownschools.org.

The Raytown School District follows a centralized enrollment process, which starts at the Residency Office and is an individualized process for each family. All students must live within the school district boundaries, submit the required documents to the Residency Office, and submit an online registration to complete the enrollment process.

Please note, the Enrollment Center is closed when the District is closed.

Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) and Kindergarten enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year is currently open online.

Online enrollment for the 2020-21 school year for students in grades 1-12 will open on July 27, 2020.

All Families (new, returning, and Form 2) can enroll online and submit required documents via email to residency@raytownschools.org.

Under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020, families that qualify for free or reduced price meals at school may be eligible for a new one-time Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) of up to $302 per child (Pre-Kindergarten – Grade 12) to help cover the cost of meals students have eaten at home on days that schools have been closed. Students can receive P-EBT benefits even if they have been or continue to receive meals provided by the school district during the school closure. If your child was not previously eligible for free or reduced price meals, but you have now lost income, you may be eligible to receive P-EBT benefits (review the P-EBT Eligibility Criteria document below).

The benefit is placed on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card families use to buy food. If you received Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits in March, do not apply for these new/additional benefits. The full $302 will automatically be loaded to your existing EBT card. If you did not receive Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits in March, you must apply for this benefit by June 30, 2020 (see below).

The most efficient way to apply is to submit your application online at EmergencyMealSurvey.com/MO. You will also likely experience a faster approval process. If you’re not able to apply online, you can follow the link below to the paper application. The fillable PDF document can then be emailed or mailed to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). You will find complete instructions and additional details in the letter to families below.

Please review these important documents carefully:

• P-EBT Letter to Families
• P-EBT Eligibility Criteria
• P-EBT Online Application
• P-EBT Paper Application (hard copy to fill out and email or mail to DESE if you’re not able to submit the application online)
• P-EBT Frequently Asked Questions

To request a paper application be mailed to you, please contact our Food and Nutrition Services department at 816-268-7076. Please do not send completed applications to your school; see the letter to families above for application submission information.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) will send families a letter indicating they are approved or denied. If you have questions on how to apply for the P-EBT benefit, contact DSS through the online chat feature at mydss.mo.gov or call 855-373-4636. For more information on the EBT card, visit: mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/ebt.