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Three Trails Students Learn the Answer to the Question "What is Water?" Thanks to partnership with Kansas City Water
The district’s youngest learners received a valuable water education lesson thanks to an ongoing partnership with Kansas City Water. Learn more here!
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Little Blue Elementary Participates in the Great Kindness Challenge
As part of the national Great Kindness Challenge, Little Blue Elementary students and staff participated in events each day to help spread kindness throughout their school community. Read more here.
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National Mentoring Month
National Mentoring Month is observed nationally every January to celebrate the dedicated mentors whose guidance, insight, and positive examples set children on the path to a successful education journey.
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National School Bus Safety Week!
Learn about all of the various events, recognitions, and safety trainings that took place throughout the district this week thanks to the Transportation Department.
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Raytown Quality Schools Named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America
RQS is proud to share that we have once again been named as one of the "Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America" by Healthiest Employers® for our investment in the health and well-being of employees. Read more here.
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October is National Principals Month!
Celebrated every October, National Principals Month is an opportunity to celebrate & honor our incredible principals for their visionary leadership & tireless pursuit of success for each student. Thanks to the 20 RQS school principals for being that #rayofhope for your schools.
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Disability History and Awareness Month
October is recognized nationally as Disability History and Awareness Month! Read more here.
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Raytown South High Teacher Recipient of Nationally Competitive Fellowship
Congratulations to Raytown South High School Science Teacher, Aidan Link, for being the recipient of the Knowles Teaching Fellowship – a nationally competitive fellowship.
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Save the Date: Cinder Restaurant Pop Ups
Have you heard of the district’s very own student-led restaurant, Cinder? The district is thrilled to share that Cinder will have four gourmet pop-up dinner events hosted and created by the Herndon culinary students. Learn more here!
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Supt. Dr. Martin-Knox Hosts First Student Forum with Southwood Students
Southwood students eagerly participated in the first Superintendent Q&A forum. Learn more here!
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!
Learn about Hispanic Heritage Month, observed annually from September 15 through October 15, and how you can help celebrate it.
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Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day
Annually, on September 11, we celebrate Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day!
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Raytown Central Middle School Hosts Rally Celebrating Student Successes
Raytown Central had a bit of fun at the end of their first quarter, hosting a rally for all students celebrating and promoting student successes.
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Meet the 2022-23 Alumni Hall of Fame Class!
The class includes five individuals who will join the ranks of other distinguished alumni during the November 4-5 Induction Weekend activities.
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September 11 Celebrated as Emergency Personnel Appreciation Day!
A big 'thank you' to all emergency personnel. We recognize and support your continuous dedication to protecting our community and our students.
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Let's take a peek into the district's Real World Learning program!
Learn about the district's Real World Learning program and how it's helping students make meaningful connections, and turn what they love into successful postsecondary adventures.
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RQS Challenge Winners Visit Cosmosphere in Hutchinson
The Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains challenege champions boarded a bus for a trip to the Cosmosphere in Hutchinson, where they explored scientific concepts of rockets, physics, engineering, and outer space. Learn more here!
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