The C-2 View Newsletter
OCTOBER 2023
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Superintendent Dr. Martin-Knox Hosts Middle School Forum
Superintendent Dr. Martin-Knox met with middle school students from across the district for the first student forum of the year. Students from Raytown Middle School, Raytown South Middle School, and Raytown Central Middle School were eager to participate, sharing their positive experiences and challenges, and their hopes for the remainder of the year. The goal of the forums are to provide a space for students to add their voices to the conversation. Thank you, middle school participants, for letting your voices be heard.
Our Schools
Spring Valley Elementary is home to its very own published artist
Congratulations to Spring Valley Elementary fifth grade student, Dominick E., for becoming a published artist! His artwork was selected as the cover of the fall 2023 Missouri Art Education Association’s (MAEA) Show Me Art Magazine!
The Show Me Art Magazine is published twice a year and is viewed by more than 1,000 MAEA subscribers, including educators from across the state, Missouri legislators, the Missouri Commissioner of Education, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education board members. With his artwork being selected for the cover, Dominick is now a published artist. This is truly a reason to celebrate.
Congratulations to Little Blue Elementary fourth grade student, Elliott B., for making it to the All-State Children's Choir! The choir will perform at the Missouri Music Educators Conference on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024. We can’t wait to see you shine, Elliott!
Fleetridge Elementary celebrating former student and current KC Chiefs player, Felix Anudike-Uzomah
Stars are shining bright at Fleetridge Elementary, who celebrated Fleetridge alumnus and Kansas City Chiefs first round draft pick, Felix Anudike-Uzomah. Fleetridge staff designed a shirt showcasing their pride of the former student, representing his number 97 and inviting him to get a shirt of his own. We may have a Chiefs player roaming our halls soon!
Five RCMS students prepare for musically filled second semester and performances!
Five Raytown Central Middle School students are taking their learning beyond the classroom and gearing up for important performances the second half of the school year. Congratulations to Caden G., Siriayah C., and Eze O. for being selected as members of the Kansas City Metro Area Middle School All-District Band. Congratulations to Amelia C. and Marvin G. for being selected as a part of the 2024 All-District Orchestra.
Seven RHS students win first place at CEC MECA Challenge
Congratulations to seven RHS students, Javier B., Olivia B., Sam M., Charles F., Arcianne S., Dayanne P., and Nalini P., who participated in the Career Education Consortium (CEC) MECA Challenge and took home the first-place win!
The group created an artificial intelligence prototype proposal, named “rAI-town,” to integrate into a school curriculum. The team competed against 16 total teams and were the last ones standing, winning first place. The judges for the competition consisted of 10 business leaders from around the KC metro area. Shoutout to RHS teacher Mr. Uptegrove for helping the students bring their proposal to life, and amazing work, Blue Jays!
Activities & Arts
The RHS boys swim and dive team won the conference championship this year! Eight of the swim team members participated in the state championships, with student Winston P. placing 14th in the 50 yard free style swim.
The RSHS football team finished their season 8-3 in the district semi-finals and was named KMBC’s Hy-Vee Team of the Week.
The RHS boys soccer team finished 16-4-1, with the best season in a decade. The team won the Northmen Classic Tournament, was named the FOX4 News Hy-Vee Team of the Week, and was recognized by KMBC for their great season.
Join the RHS Theatre Department for their fall musical, 'Sister Act'
The RHS Theatre Department is excited to host their fall musical, 'Sister Act,' with opening night happening tonight! The show will run from today, Thursday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. each night in the RHS auditorium. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for adults who purchase in advance, or $8 for those purchased at the door. Click here to buy your tickets now.
Happening Throughout the District
District Nurses receive $12,500 Legacy Grant for Student Health
Congratulations to the district nurses for receiving the Legacy Grant from AcruxKC! AcruxKC partners with the district to provide a yearly grant that supports the purchase of equipment and supplies needed in the nurse's office. Using funds from the 2021-22 and 2022-23 grants, nurses were able to purchase updated AED's for the district.
This year, district nurses were awarded a $12,500 grant, which supported the purchase of: Nebulizer machines for all schools to administer emergency albuterol medication for students in respiratory distress; Thermometers for all schools to replace worn down thermometers; Otoscopes and the needed supplies for all schools to assess ears prior to administering hearing screenings and if students have complaints of ear pain; and Pulse Ox Machines for five schools that needed replacements.
October Substitute of the Month
Congratulations to Ms. Marsha Bradford for being the RQS October Substitute of the Month! She has been a tremendous asset to the district, demonstrating consistent hard work and dedication to her classrooms.
Congratulations to RSHS Activities Director, Lauren Adair, for being named the Kansas City Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Newcomer of the Year.
Congratulations to the district’s Communications Department for being the recipient of two Awards of Merit from the Missouri School Public Relations Association (MOSPRA) for their work in the 2022-23 school year.
Shoutout Little Blue music teacher Emily Bartz and third grade teacher Mark Barber, for showcasing the power of music in our schools founding the afterschool Percussion Club that has more than doubled in size this year!
Nominate district alumni for the 2024 Hall of Fame!
We are looking for our next Hall of Fame inductees, and invite you to nominate a district alumni today! Nominations for the class of 2024 will be accepted until Friday, Feb. 2, 2024.
November Recognitions
- November: Native American Heritage Month
November 6-10: National School Psychology Week
November 24: National Native American Heritage Day
November 8: National Parents as Teachers Day
November 8: National Stem Day
Upcoming Events:
- HCC 50th Anniversary Celebration: Thurs., Nov. 16 5 - 7 p.m.
- No School - Thanksgiving Break: Mon., Nov. 20 - Fri., Nov. 24
- Board of Education Meeting: Mon., Dec. 11
- No School - Winter Break: Thurs., Dec. 21- Wed., Jan. 3