Raytown School District announces Teacher of the Year

Dennis Helsel, Blue Ridge Elementary art teacher, was named the Raytown School District Teacher of the Year for the 2019-2020 school year. Helsel, is a 14 year educator with degrees from the University of Central Missouri (UCM) and the University of Missouri – Kansas City.

Middle school students to attend STEAM Event, Director of Instructional Technology to be keynote speaker

On March 25, middle school students from around the District will participate in a middle school STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) event for western Missouri at the University of Central Missouri (UCM) in Warrensburg where Raytown School District Director of Instructional Technology Melissa Tebbenkamp will serve as the keynote speaker.

Raytown High School students in music programs earn high ratings at District Music Contest

Recently band, choir, and orchestra students from Raytown High School participated in the District Music Contest. Students who earned an exemplary (I) rating will represent Raytown High School at the State Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on April 25.

Holocaust Survivor to visit Raytown High School for a Community Remembrance Event

On March, 27, 2019 Raytown High School will host a Hate Has No Home Here, Community Holocaust Remembrance event at 6 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public.

Jazz Bands and students from Around the District Earn Top Honors at Jazz Festivals

Jazz bands and soloists from middle and high schools from around the district earned honors in the University of Central Missouri Jazz Festival and the Pittsburgh State University Jazz Festival.

Program Manager at Cerner’s First Hand Foundation to serve as speaker at Academic Evening

The Raytown School District will host the 33rd Annual Board of Education Academic Evening celebration on Thursday, March 7.

Herndon Career Center Culinary and Management Teams Win State Competition, Qualify for Nationals

The Herndon Career Center Culinary team recently took first place out of 16 teams and the Herndon Career Center Management team took first place out of five teams at the ProStart Culinary Missouri State Competition held in Springfield, Missouri.

Raytown High School Students Organize Annual Community-Wide Food Drive Benefiting REAP

Raytown High School students in the student leadership organization, Jay Crew will once again organize a community-wide food and donation drive for the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program.

Students Earn Top Honors in District DECA Competition and Qualify for State Competition

Students from Raytown South High School and Raytown High School earned top honors in the District DECA competition and qualified for the state competition.

Herndon Career Center Culinary Team Earns Top Honors at Local Culinary Competition

The Herndon Career Center Culinary team recently took first place out of 10 teams at the Wysong Hospitality Culinary Academy Regional Student Culinary Competition held at the Johnson County Community College Hospitality Academy Competition.

Students Place in District FBLA Competition

Students from Raytown South High School and Raytown High School earned top honors in the annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District competition on Feb. 2.

Raytown South High Student Selected as KC Storyteller Scholar

Raytown South High Student Cara Bray-Howard has been selected as a KC Storyteller Scholar.

Raytown High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre will present Big River

Raytown High School’s Departments of Theatre and Music will present Big River Feb. 21-23, 2019.

Raytown South High School’s Theatre Department will present She Kills Monsters

Raytown South High School’s Theatre Department will present She Kills Monsters. The show will run Feb. 21-23 at 7 p.m. in the Raytown South Auditorium.

District earns 85.4% on annual performance report

Raytown Schools earns highest score in district history and remains fully accredited.

Elementary students receive a free eye exam

Partnership with Advanced Eyecare in Raytown provides important resources for young learners.

Students Earn Gold at Regional FCCLA Competition

Students from Raytown South High School and Raytown High School participated in the annual Missouri Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Region 14 Students Taking Action with Recognition or (STAR) competition.

Raytown School District recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in Kansas City

The Raytown School District will be recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal. The District was named as one of five honorees in the 500-1499 employee category.

School Board Recognition Week February 11-15, 2019

The Raytown School District will honor the dedicated service of its Board of Education members during the state-wide School Board Recognition Week observed February 11-15, 2019.

Raytown South High School student-athletes receive postseason honors

Several student-athletes from Raytown South High School earned postseason honors in the sports of football, boys soccer, softball, boys swim and volleyball.

Raytown High School student-athletes receive postseason honors

Several student-athletes from Raytown High School earned postseason honors in the sports of football, boys soccer, softball, boys swim, and volleyball.

Raytown High School Students Selected for All-District Choirs

Students in the vocal music programs at Raytown High School were selected for all-district choirs.

Raytown Students Selected for the All-District Middle School Honorable Mention Orchestra

Middle school students from around the District were selected to represent the District in the All-District Middle School Honorable Mention Orchestra.

Raytown Students Selected for All-District Bands and Orchestras

Several high school and middle school students around the district were selected for the All-District Band, All-District Jazz Band, Honorable Mention All-District Band, All-District Full Orchestra, and All-District String Orchestra.

Raytown High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre Present Working

Raytown High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre will present Working. The show will run Nov. 15-17 at 7 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium.

Flu Shot Clinics

The Raytown School District has collaborated with CareDox’s Healthy Schools program to offer flu shots to your child during the school day with the goal of ensuring that flu shots are available to 100% of our district’s students.

Raytown South High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre present The Music Man

Raytown South High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre will present The Music Man. The show will run Nov. 1-3 at 7 p.m. in the Raytown South Auditorium.

Raytown School District receives Healthy KC Platinum certification for employee wellness

The Raytown School District has received the Platinum certification from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Certification Program (Healthy KC).

Raytown High Football Coach Selected as Chiefs Coach of the Week

Raytown High School Head Football Coach Logan Minnick was named Kansas City Chiefs Coach of the Week.

Herndon Career Center Instructor Named GKCRA ProStart Educator of the Year

Herndon Career Center Culinary Arts Instructor Chef Mike Chrostowski was named ProStart Educator of the Year by the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association (GKCRA).

Raytown School District Associate Superintendent earns certification for fiscal credibility

Raytown School District Associate Superintendent of Operations and Finance Dr. Steve Shelton, was recognized by the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) as a Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations or (SFO).

Raytown Quality Schools National Privacy Designation Renewed

The Raytown School District has earned renewal of the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) Trusted Learning Environment (TLE) Seal through 2020, recognizing the district’s commitment to ensure the privacy and security of student data.

Raytown School District Recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America

The Raytown School District has been recognized as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America presented by Springbuk®. The Raytown School District was selected as number 24 out of 100 workplaces.

Raytown School District Technology Department Earns National Award

District to use Peachjar for flyer distribution

Raytown High School Choir Director Earns State Award

Raytown High School Choir Director Alex Kolster received the Prelude Award from the Missouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA).

Raytown South Students Earn Gold in National FCCLA Competition

Students from Raytown South High School participated in the National Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Students Taking Action with Recognition or (STAR) competition, June 28-July 2, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Raytown High student places in Top Ten at National Speech and Debate Tournament

Raytown High School student Neftali Ruiz placed eighth in the nation in the Big Questions Debate event at the National Speech and Debate Tournament.

Raytown School District Announces the Hiring of the Assistant Director of Student Support Services

The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of the Assistant Director of Student Support Services.

Raytown School District Partners with the KU Edwards Campus to Offer Degree in 3 Program

The Raytown School District will partner with the University of Kansas - Edwards Campus (KUEC) to offer students in the Herndon Career Center Law Enforcement/Police Science program and the Southland Center for Advanced Professional Studies (Southland CAPS) Technology Solutions program the opportunity to earn their bachelor’s degree in three years.

Student-Athletes Earn Postseason Honors

Student-athletes from both high schools recently earned post-season honors in spring athletics.

Raytown School District Board of Education Receives State Award

The Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education was recognized by the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) for achieving the 2018 Governance Team Award.

Raytown South High Teacher Recipient of Excellence in Teaching Award

Raytown South High teacher Colin Mulvilhill was selected as the recipient of the 2018 Me and My World Award for Excellence in Teaching presented by the Joshua Center.

Raytown School District announces 2018 Alumni Hall of Fame Class

The Raytown School District is pleased to announce its Alumni Hall of Fame Class for 2018. The class includes six individuals who will join the ranks of other respected alumni during the September 7 and 8 Induction Weekend activities.

Raytown School District Recognized as Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District for Third Year in a Row

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has once again recognized the Raytown C-2 School District as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District. This is the third year in a row the District has received certification from Common Sense.

Raytown High School Students Earn National Honors in the Lead2Feed Challenge

Raytown High School students in the student leadership organization, Jay Crew, and their sponsor Josh Reichert, secured a $1000 charity grant, finished in the top one percent of schools for the third year in a row and earned Honorable Mention honors in the Lead2Feed Student Leadership project.

Raytown High School Theatre Students Earn Cappies Honors

Raytown High School Theatre students received four Cappies Awards for their performances over the 2017-2018 school year at the Cappies Gala, held May 26, 6:30 p.m. at Lee's Summit High School.

Track Athletes Place in State Meet

Student-Athletes from Raytown South High and Raytown High School represented the District at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Track and Field meet in Jefferson City on May 25 and 26.

High School Athletes Qualify for State Track Meet

Athletes will represent the District at the MSHSAA State Track and Field meet in Jefferson City on May 25 and 26.

The Raytown High School Theatre Department Receives Recognition for 2017-2018 Performances

The Theatre Department received two Starlight Theatre Blue Star Award nominations and 19 Cappies nominations.

Raytown South High School Students Earn First Place in Local Shark Tank Competition

Team members from Raytown South High School include Joshua Blew, Jacob Dodd, Alexander Omorodion, and Kurt Ramirez.

High School Students Qualify for National Speech and Debate Tournament and Earn Academic All-American Honors

Members of the Raytown High School Talking Bluejays and the Raytown South High School Speech and Debate team qualified for the National Speech and Debate Tournament, June 17-23 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Raytown High School Student Qualifies for National FBLA Competition

Raytown High School student Neftali Ruiz qualified for the National Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) competition in the Impromptu Speaking event at the Missouri State FBLA competition.

Raytown School District Selects Students for Grow Your Own Program

The Raytown School District has selected three high school students for its second cohort of the Grow Your Own teacher recruitment program.

High School Students Selected for the KC Scholars Program

Students from around the District were selected for the Kansas City Scholars program (KC Scholars). The KC Scholars program awarded scholarships of $10,000, renewable for up to five years, to eleventh-graders from the six-county Kansas City region.

Herndon Career Center Culinary Team Wins National Competition

The Herndon Career Center Culinary team took first place out of 48 teams in the National ProStart Invitational Culinary Arts competition, which was held April 27-30 in Providence, Rhode Island.

High School students from around the District earn high ratings at state music contest

Band, choir, and orchestra students from Raytown High School and Raytown South High School participated in the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Music Contest in Columbia, Missouri.

Raytown South High School Student Earns First in Local Art Contest

Raytown South students placed first and third in the Crazy Car Art Contest sponsored by Sci-Tech Automotive. Raytown South senior Alexis Parkinson placed first and Raytown South senior Morgan VanRoss placed third in the contest.

Raytown South High School student earns second in State Speech and Debate Tournament

Raytown South High School student Brandon Guzman earned second place in the Poetry Reading competition at the Missouri State High School Activities Association Speech and Debate tournament.

District announces Teacher and Support Staff Employee of the Year

Christa Bray (left) and Theresa Hagey (right) named District Teacher of the Year and District Support Staff Employee of the year, respectively.

High School track athletes place in KU Relays

Student-athletes from Raytown High School and Raytown South High School participated in the 91st Annual Kansas Relays track meet on Friday, April 20 and Saturday, April 21 at Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas.

Students from around the District earn gold in Job Olympics event

Recently, more than 50 Students from Raytown High, Raytown South High, and Northwood School participated in the 2018 Eastern Jackson County Job Olympics, an event where students in special programs, participate in skill building competitions.

Raytown High School Student Council and student council member receive top honors at state conference

The Raytown High School Student Council received the Missouri Association of Student Councils (MASC) Gold Award and Raytown High School student Ligia Valencia was selected as a Distinguished Student Leader at the MASC State Conference.

Raytown School District Announces the Hiring of Administrators for the 2018-2019 School Year

The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of administrators for the 2018-2019 school year.

Raytown South teacher selected as District 6040 Rotary Teacher of the Year

Raytown South High School science teacher Sarah Apple is the 2018 recipient of the Rotary District 6040 Literacy Teacher of the Year Award for grades 7-12.

Superintendent Dr. Allan Markley selected as the 2018 Pearce Award Recipient

The Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) has selected Superintendent Dr. Allan Markley as the recipient of the annual Robert L. Pearce Award for 2018. Each of the eight MASA districts nominated a superintendent for the award. Markley was selected for the award of by a committee of his peers.

Raytown South High School Cardinal Basketball Alumni to honor Legendary Coach Bud Lathrop

The Raytown South High School Cardinal basketball alumni through the Raytown Educational Foundation will host a celebration of legendary Raytown South basketball coach Bud Lathrop's contributions to Cardinal basketball. The Lathrop Legacy event will take place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. in the Raytown South High School Gymnasium.

High School music programs earn high marks at State Music Festival

The Raytown High School and Raytown South High School music programs recently earned high marks at the State Large Ensemble Music Festival.

Raytown High School Student Earns Gold Medal in State Special Olympics Competition

Raytown High School student Grant Howard earned a gold medal in the bowling competition at the Missouri Special Olympics State Indoor Games held in St. Joseph, Missouri. The indoor games include both bowling and basketball.

Raytown South High School student-athletes selected for GKCBCA All-Star Team

Raytown South High School Boys Basketball players Sevon Witt and Jamar Madge were selected for the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association (GKCBCA) 2018 Men’s All-Star Team. The GKCBCA Men’s All-Star game will take place April 13 at Avila University at 7:45 p.m.

Raytown High School student selected for Congress of Future Medical Leaders

Raytown High School student Tamia Trotter will serve as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts, June 25-27.

Raytown Middle School will present Once On This Island Jr.

Raytown Middle School students will present the musical, Once On This Island Jr., April 5 and 6 at 7:00 p.m. at Raytown Middle School.

Raytown South Speech and Debate students qualify for state tournament

Recently, Raytown South High School Speech and Debate students qualified at the district tournament for the Missouri State High School Activities Association Speech and Debate Tournament, which will be held April 20-21.

Raytown High School student-athletes receive postseason honors

Several student-athletes from Raytown South High School earned postseason honors in the sports of girls swimming, boys and girls basketball, and wrestling.

Raytown South High School student-athletes receive postseason honors

Several student-athletes from Raytown South High School earned postseason honors in the sports of boys and girls basketball, girls swimming, and wrestling.

Raytown South Academic Team Headed to National Competition

The Raytown South Academic Team has qualified for the National Academic Championship in Orlando, Florida, June 14-17.

Raytown High School students earn high ratings at District Music Contest

Recently band, choir, and orchestra students from Raytown High School participated in the District Music Contest. Students who earned an exemplary (I) rating will represent Raytown High School at the State Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on April 28.

Raytown South students earn high ratings at District Music Contest

Recently band, choir, and orchestra students from Raytown South High School participated in the District Music Contest. Students who earned an exemplary (I) rating will represent Raytown South at the State Solo and Ensemble Music Contest on April 27.

Raytown High School Theatre Department Presents Anatomy of Gray

The Raytown High School Theatre Department will present their spring play, Anatomy of Gray, April 12-13, 2018 at 7 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium.

Raytown South High School’s Theatre Department will present The Crucible

Raytown South High School’s Theatre Department will present The Crucible. The show will run April 4 and 5 at 7 p.m. in the Raytown South Auditorium.

Raytown High School Students Organize Annual Community-Wide Food Drive Benefiting REAP

Raytown High School students in the student leadership organization, Jay Crew will once again sponsor a community-wide food and donation drive, March 12-17, for the Raytown Emergency Assistance Program.

Raytown South Students Earn Gold at State FCCLA Competition and Qualify for Nationals

Students from Raytown South High School participated in the State Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Students Taking Action with Recognition or (STAR) competition and qualified for the national competition.

Raytown South student earns third in DECA state competition and qualifies for Nationals

Raytown South High School junior Joshua Blew earned third place in the Business Service Marketing category at the Missouri DECA competition and qualified for the national competition.

Students Earn Top Honors in District DECA Competition and Qualify for State Competition

Students from Raytown South High School and Raytown High School earned top honors in the District DECA competition and qualified for the state competition.

President and CEO of Truman Heartland Community Foundation to Serve as Speaker for Academic Evening

Phil Hanson, President and CEO of the Truman Heartland Community Foundation, as the speaker at the 32nd Annual Board of Education Academic Evening celebration on Thursday, March 1.

Herndon Career Center Culinary Team Wins State Competition, Qualifies for Nationals

The Herndon Career Center Culinary team recently took first place out of 20 teams at the ProStart Culinary Missouri State Competition and will compete at the National ProStart Invitational.

Raytown High School Student Earns Third Place in State Dive Competition

Raytown High School student-athlete Sydney Jackson placed third in the Missouri State High School Activities Association Girls Diving competition.

Students Place in District FBLA Competition

Students from Raytown South High School and Raytown High School earned top honors in the annual Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) District competition on February 2.

Students Earn Gold and Silver at Regional FCCLA Competition

Students from Raytown South High School and Raytown High School earned gold and silver awards at the annual Missouri FCCLA Region 14 STAR competition.

Raytown High School’s Departments of Theatre and Music will present Fiddler on the Roof

Raytown High School’s Departments of Theatre and Music will present Fiddler on the Roof. The show will run Feb. 22-24 at 7:00 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium located at 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd.

District recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in Kansas City

The Raytown School District will be recognized as one of the Healthiest Employers in Kansas City by the Kansas City Business Journal. The District was named as one of five honorees in the 500-1499 employee category.

District observes School Board Recognition Week

School Board Recognition Week will be observed January 21-27.

Raytown South High School student-athletes receive postseason honors

Several student-athletes from Raytown South High School earned postseason honors in the sports of football, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Raytown High School student-athletes receive postseason honors

Several student athletes from Raytown High School earned post season honors in the sports of football and soccer.

Raytown Middle School student cast in Starlight STARS of Tomorrow

Raytown Middle School student Cynne Soria has been selected by Starlight Theater for the 2017 Starlight STARS of Tomorrow program.

Raytown Students Selected for All-District Bands and Orchestras

Several high school and middle school students around the district were selected for the All-District Band, All-District Jazz Band, Honorable Mention All-District Band, and All-District Full Orchestra.

Raytown Students Selected for All-District Choirs

Students in the vocal music programs at Raytown High and Raytown South were selected for All-District Choirs.

Aziere and Dernier to be inducted in Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

The Enshrinement, presented by Great Southern Bank, will take place on Sunday, November 12 at the Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 18011 Bass Pro Drive in Independence.

Raytown South High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre present The Wizard of Oz

Raytown South High School’s Departments of Music and Theatre will present The Wizard of Oz. The show will run November 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, and 18th at 7 p.m. in the Raytown South Auditorium.

Raytown School District receives Healthy KC Platinum Certification for employee wellness

The Raytown School District received Platinum certification from the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce’s Healthy KC Workplace Wellness Certification Program (Healthy KC).

Raytown High graduate recognized by Missouri Sports Hall of Fame

Fred Harle will be recognized as one of this year's Elite 11 at the upcoming Missouri Sports Hall of Fame Football Luncheon.

Raytown High Football Coach named Chiefs Coach of the Week

Raytown High School Head Football Coach Logan Minnick was named the Kansas City Chiefs Coach of the Week.

Raytown High School Theatre Department presents Over the River and Through the Woods

Raytown High School’s Department of Theatre will present Over the River and Through the Woods. The show will run Sept. 14-16 at 7:00 p.m. in the Raytown High School Auditorium located at 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd.

Raytown School District receives Edington CBIZ Next Practice Award for Workplace Well-being

Raytown Quality Schools received the Edington CBIZ Next Practice Award for Senior Leadership, Self-Leadership, and Recognition and Rewards. The Edington Next Practice awards program identifies organizations that are using innovative well-being practices and programs to cultivate a high-performing culture.

Raytown Schools prepares for the Great American Solar Eclipse

Safety is always a top priority and we will take all precautionary measures necessary to make this once in a lifetime experience both safe and enjoyable for all students and staff.

Raytown School District Selected as a Missouri Model District

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has selected the Raytown School District to participate in its Missouri Model District (MMD) Initiative.

Raytown School District announces 2017 Alumni Hall of Fame Class

The Raytown School District is pleased to announce its Alumni Hall of Fame Class for 2017. The class includes five individuals who will join the ranks of other respected alumni during the September 29 and 30 Induction Weekend activities.

Summer Swim Lessons

The Raytown Schools Wellness Center began offering swim lessons to Raytown School District students in kindergarten through fifth grade in June 2017

SCAPS Program on Schedule to Begin Fall 2017

The Southland Center for Advanced Professional Studies or Southland CAPS program is scheduled to launch in fall 2017.

Schools Receive Recognition for Positive Behavior Support

Six Raytown C-2 School District schools were honored for their successful adoption and implementation of Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support (SW-PBS) during the annual Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support Summer Training Institute.

RSHS Track Athletes Place at State Meet

Athletes from Raytown South High recently represented the District at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Track and Field meet in Jefferson City on May 26 and 27.

RHS Students Earn Honors in National Lead2Feed Challenge

Raytown High School students in the student leadership organization, Jay Crew, and their sponsor Josh Reichert have, for the second year in a row, secured a $10,000 charity grant and $5,000 in technology products for the school by finishing in the top ten of 5,000 schools participating in a Lead2Feed Student Leadership project. Raytown High School is the only school in Missouri to place in the top 15 in the nation.

Raytown School District recognized as Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District

Common Sense, the national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids and families thrive in a world of digital media and technology, has once again recognized the Raytown C-2 School District as a Common Sense Digital Citizenship Certified District. This is the second year in a row the District has received certification from Common Sense.

Board of Education Wins State Award

The Raytown C-2 School District Board of Education will be recognized by the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA) for achieving the 2017 Governance Team Award.

Raytown Teacher Recipient of the Carole Ann Ladd Legacy Scholar Award

Westridge Elementary first-grade teacher Alejandro Schlagel was named the Carole Ann Ladd Legacy Scholar Award winner presented by Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.