The C-2 View Newsletter
OCTOBER 2023
Three Trails Hawklets start their day in a unique way
Our youngest learners at Three Trails Preschool start their day in a unique way. Each Three Trails Hawklet answers the question of the day before entering their classroom. The question of the day sparks curiosity, engagement, and helps students learn reading and math skills while encouraging critical thinking.
Each month, Little Blue Elementary hosts a Terrific Kid assembly that represents a different trait of the month. The trait for the month for November was respectful. Students recognized are selected by their teachers for demonstrating the trait daily and for serving as examples to their peers. Parents of student recipients are invited to the assembly, where the students are recognized with a certificate, t-shirt, and fun game.
District students receive toy donations from Hands to Hearts KC
Blue Ridge, Robinson, and Westridge Elementary K-1 students received a special visit, and gift, from Hands to Hearts KC. Students were overjoyed as they unwrapped their gifts, discovering a new toy for them to take home and play with. The smiles on their faces were priceless! Hands to Hearts KC works to better the lives of children with food, clothing, toy, and book donations, as well as providing resources and support to communities in need.
RQS Culinary Arts Students Make Meals for the Community
Students in the award-winning Herndon Career Center Culinary Arts program prepared and distributed 500 meals for families in the Raytown community. Culinary students prepared meal packages, enough to feed a family of two, that were protein based and included starch and vegetables. This important event designed to help fight food insecurity is made possible through partnerships with 15 and the Mahomies Foundation, Kids Feeding Kids, Pete's Garden, and Lucky International Trading Inc.
Real World Learning Program connects students from RSHS to healthcare partner
As part of the district’s Real World Learning Program, Raytown South High School students who aspire to work in healthcare visited with and toured Swope Health facilities. The RWL Program helps students discover their passions, make meaningful connections, and turn what they love into successful postsecondary adventures through real-world connections. Following the tour, students met with several Swope Health associates and engaged in a Q & A panel.
Congratulations to Raytown Middle School's girls basketball team and Coach Colwell for bringing home the title of champions following their 39-12 victory against Pioneer Ridge Middle School.
Congratulations to RSHS senior Jayla M. for being voted Missouri High School Athlete of the Week (week of Dec. 11), and for her college signing to Seward County Community College.
Congratulations, RHS All-State students
Congratulations to four RHS band and orchestra students selected to join the Missouri All-State music ensembles. Students Nalini P., violin, received an honorable mention, student Grayson H., bassoon, received second alternate, and student Joshua R., trumpet, earned third chair in the All-State Jazz Band and received second honorable mention for band. Joshua R. will perform with the All-State Jazz Band at a conference Jan. 24-27.
Congratulations, RSHS All-State Band Honor students
Two RSHS students, Sophia L. and Philip W., auditioned for All-State Band and were honored on various levels throughout the audition process. Sophia earned 3rd Chair Horn in the All-State band. Philip earned Piano in the All-State Jazz band and 1st chair honorable mention Euphonium for the All-State band. Philip also earned a spot in the All-State group the Collective, a group of students who create a concert of original songs, for the second year in a row. Both Sophia and Philip will perform with their All-State groups on Saturday, Jan. 27 at the Missouri Music Educators In-Service Workshop/ Conference. Huge congratulations!
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox was the recipient of the 2023 Pioneer Award at the Sisters in Christ annual Gala and Fashion Show. This recognition was awarded for her commitment to shaping a brighter future for district students. Congratulations!
Congratulations to HCC’s Law Enforcement and Police Science instructor, Angeleic Huth, for winning the 2023 ACTE Trade & Industrial New Teacher of the Year award! She is a tremendous asset to the students who wish to pursue law enforcement careers following graduation.
Learn how to serve on the district's Board of Education
Interested in serving on the Raytown Quality Schools Board of Education? There are two positions available with three-year terms in the April 2, 2024 election. Filing is now open and will end on Dec. 26, 2023, at 5 p.m. Click here for more information.
