Although planning for construction at South High began in 1957 with the purchase of land at the corner of 83rd and Sterling, the bond election for construction was not held until January of 1960. Raytown voters heartily approved the construction of the school, and the school opened for 9th and 10th graders in September of 1961. During the next two years, 20 rooms of the school were still used for elementary classrooms for south side students as the district struggled to keep up with growth. With the completion of the building in 1963, Raytown South became a 10th-12th grade high school. The first graduating class at Raytown South was the Class of 1964. Well-known for its academics and extra-curricular success, South High enjoys a strong alumni support base.
Mission Statement:
Educate Independent Thinkers
Empower Productive Citizens
Inspire Life Long Learners
6:30 PM Board of Education Meeting
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Academic Awards Night
7:30 AM - 12:00 PM Senior Meeting/Breakfast & Cap/Gown Delivery
Color Guard Clinics
Color Guard is hosting open clinics in April.
Click here to view the flyer with all of the tryout details!
2023 Spring Sports Tryouts
Spring sports begin February 27th!
Click here to view the flyer with all of the tryout details, including dates, times and more!
RSHS Spirit Store
Check out the RSHS Spirit Store! Visit it by clicking here.
Principal Parent Letter 2022-23 School Year
Click here to view the principal parent letter and get all of the information you need to know regarding the start of the 2022-23 school year.
Middle and High School Sports and Activities
Click here to follow sports and activities schedules, and select your school. To watch live sports and activities, subscribe to middle and high school YouTube channels. School channels will primarily feature home competitions and activities.
About Peachjar
To publicize content that supports the basic educational mission of the district and/or benefits the population of the district in a positive manner, the Raytown C-2 School District uses Peachjar, a free online service for schools, to post approved efliers so that they are accessible to parents, staff and students as needed. Click here to learn more about Peachjar.
The observance of Music in Our Schools Month an annual celebration that takes place in March and engages music educators, students, and communities in promoting the benefits of high quality music education programs in schools.
The Raytown C-2 School District announces a Board of Education vacancy. Residents who wish to be appointed to the vacancy shall apply at the superintendent’s office located at 6608 Raytown Rd. Click here for more information.
At every Board of Education meeting in the 2022-23 school year, a student and staff member will be recognized as a Ray of Hope for their school community.
Shunton Hammond
Principal
Meredith Moore
Assistant Principal
Nick Adkins
Assistant Principal
Samantha Strabel
Assistant Principal
Lauren Adair
Activities Director
Renee Schleicher
Principal's Secretary
Susan Payne
Attendance Secretary
Yvonne Boyd
Registrar
Diana Smith
Activities Secretary
Alisha Gipson
Counseling Secretary
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:15 a.m. - 2:20 p.m.
Wed. Early Release Professional Development Schedule
7:15 a.m. - 12:55 p.m.
Half Day (Early Dismissal) Schedule
7:15-10:35 a.m. - No Lunch Served.
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