Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment is done through our Student Information System, FOCUS. You will need to login with your username and password. https://raytownschools.focusschoolsoftware.com/

Enrollment for Summer School 2025 will open on March 17, 2025.

The deadline to enroll in Summer School 2025 is May 2rd for all students currently enrolled in the Raytown School District.

Deadline to enroll for students NOT currently enrolled in Raytown schools is April 25, 2025. 

Students are enrolled as a first come first served; some classes have limited spaces available.

The first day of summer school will be Friday, May 30, 2025. 

Summer school meets every week day from May 30- June 27 with the exception of Thursday, June 19. 

There will be no school on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth.

The last day of summer school will be Friday, June 27.

• Raytown High and Raytown South High students will attend Raytown High (7:15-2:20)
   
• Raytown Middle, Raytown South Middle, and Raytown Central Middle students will attend Raytown Central Middle School High (7:50-2:55)
   
• Blue Ridge will host students from Norfleet and Blue Ridge (8:30 am - 3:35 pm)
• Spring Valley will host students from Westridge and Spring Valley (9:05 am - 4:10 pm)
• Fleetridge will host students from Little Blue and Fleetridge (9:05 am - 4:10 pm)
• Laurel Hills will host students from Eastwood Hills and Laurel Hills (9:05 am - 4:10 pm)
• Southwood will host students from Robinson and Southwood (8:30 am - 3:35 pm)
   
• Northwood will host students from Raytown Success Academy and Northwood (8:30 am - 3:35 pm)

Bus transportation will be provided for students who live within the transportation boundaries and who enroll by the May 3rd enrollment deadline.

Bus transportation is only available for students who live outside the parent responsibility zone.  

Bus transportation will only be provided for AM & PM routes. Students choosing to enroll in only 1 course will need to provide mid-day transportation. 

Student schedules and transportation information will go out the last week of school.

Yes, students who wish to attend a different Summer School site due to daycare/babysitter transportation need will be able to fill out the Summer Boundary Exception Form after they complete enrollment. 

You will receive two confirmation emails.

The first email will confirm that your application was completed and submitted.

Once your enrollment application has been received, processed, and accepted, you will receive a second email letting you know that your student is enrolled for Summer School.  This email will confirm the grade and summer site that your student has been enrolled in. 

Student schedules and transportation information will go out the last week of school.

Student schedules and transportation information will go out the last week of school. You will receive an email from transportation with bus information the week of May 29.

• Families with students currently attending Three Trails Preschool or New Trails Early Learning Center, parents/guardians will be able to login to FOCUS to enroll their student for Summer School. 
   
• Families with students currently attending the Raytown School District, who need to add their incoming kindergartner for Summer School will need to use FOCUS to add their new student. A proof of birth for the kindergartner will be needed.
   
• Families of incoming Kindergarten students who are new to the District will need to create a FOCUS login to add their incoming kindergarten student for Summer Enrichment Camp. Parents will need to provide:
  • Proof of Birth
  • Proof of Residency
  • Parent ID

Please be aware that Summer School enrollment is separate from enrollment for the 2025-26 school year. Fall enrollment will still need to be completed when it is available via FOCUS. 

Current kindergarten through 7th grade students who currently attend a Raytown District School will just need their parent/guardian to login to FOCUS Parent Portal to enroll for Summer School. 

Current 8th through 12th grade students who are currently attending a Raytown District school will need to know which courses they would like to request for first-time and/or recovery credit.

Enroll Via FOCUS.

Great Expectations Before and After School Care (GE) is a fee-based program providing extended day services for elementary school-age children during Summer Enrichment Camp.

Registration and fees are done online at www.ezchildtrack.com/greatexpectations. There is a $25 single - $35 family non-refundable/ non-transferable registration fee. Before and after care is available on a space available basis. Contact the GE business office at 816-268-7086 or email greatexpectations@raytowschools.org for more information.

 For 2025, Great Expectations registration will open on Monday, April 7 and close on Wednesday, May 7. Waitlist will form as sites become full.

Yes, please enroll via FOCUS. The deadline for enrollment for students not currently attending Raytown Schools is April 25, 2025. 

Yes! 

We are excited that this year's Summer School will have several opportunities for you to volunteer in your child’s classroom. We are looking for volunteers to help our students through several hands-on STEM learning opportunities and as field trip chaperones. 

If you are interested in volunteering with your student’s Summer School experience, please click here to begin the volunteer background check process.  Anyone who would like to volunteer needs to complete the process by May 10. 

Students attending Summer School in grades 1-5 will attend exciting and educational field trips. Past field trips have included: Beanstalk Children's Garden, Kansas City Zoo, BizTown, Reed Performing Arts, and more!

Students in grades K-8 will be able to experience fun and educational in-school assemblies from local community partners.

Yes! 

We are excited that this year's Summer School will have several opportunities for you to volunteer in your child’s classroom. We are looking for volunteers to help our students through several hands-on STEM learning opportunities and as field trip chaperones. 

If you are interested in volunteering with your student’s Summer Enrichment Camp experience, please click here to begin the volunteer background check process.  Anyone who would like to volunteer needs to complete the process by May 17. 

All summer school classes will be in-person for 2025. 

Counselors will place students in the most appropriate summer school courses based on credits needed for graduation and space available. Students may make course requests that counselors may take into consideration while enrolling. Please be aware that course requests do not guarantee enrollment into a summer school course.

All students will check-in and return their devices on the last day of school, May 23, 2025. 

High school students will receive their devices during 1st hour on May 30.

Please reach out to our Summer School office via email at summerschool@raytownschools.org. 

If you need further assistance, please contact the Curriculum & Instruction Team at 816.268.7000