The C-2 View Newsletter
December 2024
Raytown South High | Performing Arts Center Ribbon-Cutting
December Ray of Hope Awardees
Our December Ray of Hope Awardees are being recognized for their creative prowess. Each of our six students were winners of the RQS Day Creative Contest. This contest gave students in elementary and secondary schools the opportunity to submit an essay, multimedia or video submission about why they love their school. Find out more and view their work at this link and take time to watch this video that highlights their achievements.
Santa visits New Trails Early Learning Center
Santa stopped by New Trails Early Learning Center during their holiday parties to help spread Holiday cheer. Students and staff sang carols with Santa and students that wanted to get close-up with Santa could do so. A huge thanks to the Blue Ridge Optimist Club and to Board of Education Vice President Nodie Newtown III for making this a special memory for our students.
The Dr. is in!
Dr. Martin-Knox is taking over as a substitute for teachers as part of a fun way to reward teachers that have excellent attendance. This fun incentive is available to teachers across all buildings and levels. All teachers that meet the excellent attendance requirement will be entered to win in a drawing for a day off. The second quarter announcement will be made soon!
Raytown Middle School Focus Group
Throughout the year select students from each building across the district will have the opportunity to participate in focus groups with school administrators and Dr. Martin-Knox. Recently, we hosted a focus group session at Raytown Middle School to hear from students in grades 6-8. Feedback from all focus groups will be compiled and used to help enact positive changes for students.
Cookies with Santa - Wellness Center
United in Song - Kauffman Center performance
Cinder Culinary Restaurant Night
RQS Sub of the Month
UCM Alumni in Action- Tyler Britt
RQS Staff support Hope Network with food and toy drive.
Thank you so much to everyone who donated items for the food and toy drive in support of Hope Network. They were very happy to receive the donated items! Family Support Services also volunteered at the Gifts of Hope night, Monday, December 9 to support this organization. Thanks for helping to make the holiday brighter for families in our community. ⛄🎄
Free and Reduced Meal Applications
It's not too late to fill out the application for free and reduced meals. Families that apply for the free and reduced meal program will be automatically entered to win prizes. Complete details and application link available at the link below. Hurry! The chance to be entered into our special prize incentive drawing ends on January 10, 2025. Mark this off your to do list now. Visit this link.
2025 Board of Education Candidate Filing
The Raytown C-2 School District encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the School Board to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025 election. There are two positions available with three-year terms. Interested persons may file at the superintendent's offices located at 6608 Raytown Rd., Raytown, MO. Appointments are required. Filing ends December 31st at 5 p.m. Filing will not occur on days the district is closed. Please visit this link for more information.
Save the Date for the Raytown Educational Foundation Breakfast
Make plans now to attend the Share the Love Community Breakfast on February 6, 2025. This breakfast event helps raise awareness and funds for the Raytown Educational Foundation. Tickets will go on sale in January 2025. Watch for more info here.
December Observances and Calendar Info
- National Special Education Day: Monday, December 2, 2024
- No School - Winter Break: December 23, 2024 - January 3, 2025
- Students Return to School: Monday, January 6, 2025
- To view the complete calendar, visit our website here.