The Raytown Quality Schools ‘Our Children, Our Investment’ zero tax increase bond issue, to address the immediate needs for updated arts and activities spaces at both district high schools, passed! We are grateful to the RQS community for your support. Click this link to view the thank you video featuring students and Superintendent Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox.
In early April, Raytown Quality Schools held its annual Support Staff Employee of the Year breakfast.
The breakfast honored and celebrated the 20 outstanding Building Support Staff Employees of the Year for the 2023-24 school year, and the 2023-24 Support Staff Employee of the Year was announced. Meet all of the honorees by clicking here.
Congratulations to Juliette Genteman, Library Media Clerk at Little Blue Elementary, for being named the 2023-24 Support Staff Employee of the Year! Juliette is upbeat and kind, always helpful and doing everything she can to support her school community. Her energy and joy is contagious, and she spreads that throughout the library, the classroom, the hallways. She is passionate about helping students explore the world through reading, and prides herself on making the library an inviting, beautiful space to relax, show kindness, and promote creativity.
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Eighth grade student at Raytown Central Middle School, Talia D., recently held a youth basketball clinic for district elementary girls from Blue Ridge Elementary, Norfleet Elementary, and Robinson Elementary. Talia took complete leadership and initiative in her efforts to make this a successful clinic for all students involved, from the planning, coordinating, and organization. Way to go, Talia!
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| RSHS senior, DeTrevion W., placed first in the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Speech and Debate Tournament in Informative Speaking. This is a huge accomplishment for DeTrevion and RSHS. | RQS has been recognized as the Best Community for Music Education (BCME) by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for the third year in a row, an award that recognizes districts that have made music education part of a well-rounded education. | Two RHS students, Luke T. and Shawn H., advanced to the National Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) finals. Both students placed fifth in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Event. |
RSHS senior, DeTrevion W., placed first in the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Speech and Debate Tournament in Informative Speaking. This is a huge accomplishment for DeTrevion and RSHS.
RQS has been recognized as the Best Community for Music Education (BCME) by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) for the third year in a row, an award that recognizes districts that have made music education part of a well-rounded education.
Two RHS students, Luke T. and Shawn H., advanced to the National Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) finals. Both students placed fifth in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Team Event.
Congratulations to Raytown High School’s Missouri Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter for excelling to the State Leadership Conference, which took place from Sunday, April 16 through Tuesday, April 18,
Raytown High School’s chapter, which consisted of senior, Amya W. and juniors, Arrionna A. and Olivia S., participated in two events. Throughout their time at the conference, the RHS students engaged in over 45 various specialized leadership academies led by professional trainers in various topics such as exploring all types of leadership styles, learning various communication techniques, strategizing time and stress management, and much more. What an amazing experience for these students. Congratulations, and way to make us all proud!
District Finance Department Receives Meritorious Budget Award
RQS Transportation Department Receives Outstanding School Bus Safety Recognition
Congratulations to the fantastic RQS Transportation Department for their recent recognition from the Missouri State Highway Patrol!
Every year, every bus in the district’s fleet is inspected by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. They check the ins and outs of all buses on the fleet – from air brakes, to windshield wipers, to engines – all with the goal of ensuring our students have the safest rides in town. This year, the district got a near perfect score of 98.5 percent on the inspection, thanks to the team of two mechanics and one mechanical assistant who have done an amazing job with routine maintenance.
Enroll Now for the District's Summer Enrichment Program and Summer School
Enrollment for the district’s summer enrichment camp (K-8) and summer school (9-12) is still open to families! Enrollment will be open from now through Friday, May 5. Click here to enroll, and click here to get more information.
- Board of Education Meeting: Monday, May 8, 6:30 p.m.
- High School Graduation: Sunday, May 21
- Projected Last Day of School: Friday, May 26
