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District Receives National Recognition for the Third Consecutive Year
Raytown Quality Schools has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Read more here.
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Twelve RQS seniors earn a Distinguished Missouri Seal of Biliteracy
A huge congratulations to the twelve seniors who earned a Distinguished Missouri Seal of Biliteracy (SoBL) for the Spanish language. The SoBL is awarded to graduating high school students in districts with a DESE-approved program, who have demonstrated achievement in English, a language other than English, and sociocultural competence. Read more here.
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Transportation Department's School Bus Safety Recognition
Congratulations to the district's Transportation Department for their recent recognition from the Missouri State Highway Patrol! Read more here.
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Inaugural Sparkle Empowerment Conference
Girls from across the district sparkled, joining us in the inaugural Sparkle Empowerment Conference led by Superintendent Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox. Participants heard and learned from leaders in the KC area and leave with life lessons. Learn more here.
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Schools Across the District Celebrate National Read Across America Week
Students from every corner of the district read, and were read to, books from different genres and themes, to encourage them to 'read outside the box' National Read Across America Week.
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Eastwood Hills Elementary Welcomes a Book Vending Machine
Round of applause and huge thanks to the Eastwood Hills Elementary PTA group, who has been hard at work for the past two years raising funds for the purchase of a school book vending machine. Click here for more information.
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Robinson Elementary Welcomes a School Garden to their School Community
Robinson Elementary students received hands-on gardening lessons that will educate, connect, and introduce students to food and gardening. Learn more here!
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Celebrating National School Counseling Week
National School Counseling Week is from Feb. 6-10. School counselors are essential to the school community, as they often serve as a first line of defense in identifying & addressing academic, career, or social/ emotional needs for students.
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Celebrating Black History Month
February marks the start of Black History Month, a month-long observance that aims to recognize & celebrate the many Black women & men who have made significant contributions in various fields.
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Meet the Transportation Department's Safe Riders of the Quarter
Every quarter, school bus drivers and bus aides select elementary students on each of their routes to recognize for being the safe rider of the quarter. Meet this quarter's safe riders here!
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Raytown Schools Wellness Center Receives Brand New Cardio Equipment
If you haven't checked out the Raytown Schools Wellness Center yet, now is a good time! The Wellness Center received a small makeover with the addition of brand-new cardio equipment. Click here for more information.
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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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