The RPS June Message

Report cards for kindergarten through twelfth-grade students for the fourth quarter are available on R-KIDS. You can access R-Kids by clicking on this LINK. Report cards are only available on R-Kids and are no longer being printed by the District.

To increase instructional time for our students, Ralston Public Schools has decided to extend the school day hours on Fridays for the 2024 - 2025 school year.

The new dismissal times on Fridays will be 2:30 pm for all elementary schools and Ralston Middle School and 2:40 pm for Ralston High School. This change will take effect at the start of the 2024 - 2025 school year.

Each year, Ralston Public Schools asks parents to complete a process called Student Verification within R-Kids. We recommend you complete this process when the system opens on July 24th. Student Verification allows us to update important information regarding your child, such as emergency contact, medical information, acknowledgment of access to certain District documents, and permissions for specific items such as NSAA consent or media release information.

Accounts are made by the District using parent/guardian email addresses. If you forget a password, you can obtain it by using the Forgot Password option.

This is a notification to all our families - Verification opens on July 24th. Verification must be completed in order to obtain your child’s schedule (RMS/RHS), or learn who your child’s teacher is (elementary).

Seymour Elementary families, please be on the lookout for a transportation survey the week of July 8, 2024. The survey will help us determine the transportation needs of Seymour students from Seymour to the Westside Community Center (WCC) at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.

The district will provide shuttle bus service for students from Seymour to the Westside Community Center in the mornings and afternoons. The survey will be a Google Form. Parents will receive a link to the survey in both an email and text message.

Please click the following link to receive information on optional school supply lists for the 2024-2025 school year.

Click HERE to view the optional school supply lists.

As a reminder, here are some key dates for the 2024-2025 school year and a version of the calendar you can download.

• August 12, 2024: First day of school for only Pre-K, Kindergarten, 7th and 9th grade (1:30 pm dismissal).

• November 27 - 29, 2024: Thanksgiving Break

• Friday, December 20, 2024: No School - Teacher Work Day

• December 23, 2024 - January 1, 2025: Winter Break

• January 2, 2025: Staff and students will start the second semester together

• March 31, 2025 - April 4, 2025: Spring Break

Calendars are also available on the District website. Click HERE to be directed to the calendar page on our website.

Below are links to all the Ralston High School Summer Camp Registration Forms. Click on the link to download a specific registration form.

• Varsity Football Camp

• Volleyball Camp (Grades 7-12)
• Volleybal Camp (Grade 1-6)

• RHS Fitness & Wellness Program

• ** Softball Pitching and Catching Camp **

Weitz Construction is finishing construction in certain areas on the interior of the new school. Demolition is underway of the old building, and the materials are being hauled off the school grounds. A new basketball court has been poured next to the new playground area.

The dirt work to prepare for the new parking lot and driveway will take place once demolition is complete. We look forward to welcoming our Roadrunner family back to a brand new school to start the 2024 - 2025 school year. To view the demolition process, please click on the video link below.

Weitz Construction is putting the finishing touches on the inside of the school. Crews are constructing a new front driveway and sidewalks on the school property. They will also do some concrete patchwork on the parking lot on the west side of the school.

It will be exciting for our Bobcat staff and students to start the year in our newly renovated school.

This summer, construction crews are installing new flooring throughout the entire school. Also, crews are working on replacing areas of the roof on the western side of the school.

Weitz Construction is hard at work on renovations at the school. Demolition is nearly complete. Crews are working on installing new windows and applying the new exterior surfacing to the school.

Inside, crews are installing the overhead electrical system, water main for a sprinkler system and are continuing wall framing. Workers are also constructing the new secure vestibule at the main entrance (west side of the school) leading into the school’s new main office area. Seymour is also receiving a partial roof replacement this year.

Demolition, flooring, ceiling, painting, lighting, and cement crews are all hard at work transforming RMS. You can see progress on the new flooring, lighting, ceiling grid, and tile.

Work is underway on the reconstruction of the new entryway, office area, and security vestibule. Parking lot areas are also getting prepped to receive new concrete this summer. Our construction crew is putting in a great amount of work to improve our middle school facilities in time for school to begin in August.

Work is continuing on the replacement of the hot water heaters at RHS. Additionally, construction crews have completed the demolition of the parking lot on the west side of the school. Cement forms for the parking lot and sidewalks are currently being installed.

The new parking lot area will be poured in the next couple of weeks. This area will be closed until project completion. We asked that if you need access to the high school, please use the main parking lot and front entrance.

Ralston Public Schools will once again provide FREE summer meals for kids and teens throughout the summer. Everyone in the Ralston school community 18 and under are eligible to participate and eat breakfast and lunch for free. No application and no registration. See the details below.

Food Sites, Dates, and Times
• Ralston High School (8969 Park Drive)

Breakfast: 7:30 to 9:30 am
Lunch: 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Dates: Monday through Friday (May 28 - July 26) No Meals July 4 & 5

• Wildewood Elementary (8071 Ralston Ave)

Breakfast: 7:45 to 8:45 am
Lunch: 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Dates: Monday through Friday (May 28 - August 9th) No Meals July 4 & 5

Ralston High School will continue to host its monthly food distribution throughout the summer. The dates will be July 2nd and August 6th. These events are in partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland.

Families can begin to line up at 4:00 pm at Ralston High School (8969 Park Drive) in the main parking lot on the east side of the school. The food distribution will go from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

Ralston High School staff volunteers will direct individuals on where to park and help with the food distribution.

To keep families informed throughout the summer, the District will send one additional communication via email on Thursday, July 18th.

A text message will accompany each email as a reminder to check your inbox for the information.

Monday - Friday

7:00 am - 4:00 pm

** Closed on Thursday, July 4th **

Summer break is upon us! Your student worked hard all last year, and while summer is a time for playing in the sunshine and spending time with family and friends, it is also a great chance for your student to continue learning. Below are some great resources you and your family can use to continue learning in a fun way throughout the summer.

Download a packet full of carefully crafted early literacy resources to make learning fun and rewarding for students and families. From exciting books to literacy activities, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

This packet is for kindergarten to third-grade students who may benefit from extra support in reading or have an Individualized Reading Improvement Plan (IRIP). Our goal is to make learning an enjoyable adventure for every student! Click HERE to download the packet!

The library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program encourages everyone - from infants, toddlers, and preschoolers to children, teens, and adults - to read.

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This summer’s programming is thoughtfully scheduled to inspire our community to get out and find their adventures - starting at their local library. From STEM classes to workshops, storytimes, and even events with community partners, you can help this summer become one for the books - literally! Click HERE to view the events calendar for the summer!

Our District Media Specialists would like to take this opportunity to share with you information about the SORA Reading App. Sora is an app for students to read books they pick and that their teachers assign. The app allows you to borrow ebooks and audiobooks from your school's library.

The setup is simple - find your school and sign in. Then download or stream your favorite books to your device. For more information visit https://soraapp.com

Ralston Public Schools, Ralston High School, and the Ralston Schools Foundation are excited to partner together to annually recognize two alumni through its Distinguished Alumni Award. We are proud of the success and accomplishments of so many graduates. With this prestigious award, it is a privilege to recognize those alumni who have excelled in their respective careers and service to their community.

The Distinguished Alumni Award will be officially announced at the City of Ralston Fourth of July Parade on Thursday, July 4th. Be on the lookout for our digital display in the parade and information about the Distinguished Alumni Celebration this fall.