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A unified learning community leading individuals to achieve the exceptional.
Joined April 2009
Stay connected with us! We plan to be active on the social channels you see listed. #weareraytown #rqsforward #raytownmo
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The Board is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Penelope Martin-Knox as the incoming superintendent. Dr. Martin-Knox currently serves as the Superintendent of Sumter School District. Current Superintendent Dr. Allan Markley will retire on June 30. More:
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Congrats to Raytown High School student-athlete Desmond Hutson who will continue his education and football career at the @uiowa next year.
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Check out the stadium improvements at both Raytown High School and @RQSSouthHigh! You can see the before and after photos for both stadiums below.
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Congrats to @RAYTOWNFOOTBALL player Dontae Manning who signed to play @oregonfootball! Manning received several college offers, post-season honors, and participated in the Under Armour All-America Game in Orlando, Fla., which was televised on ESPN2. @duckathletics
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Due to the Kansas City Chiefs first Super Bowl victory in 50 years, the District will be closed on Wednesday, February 5th. Great Expectations Before and After School Care, District Administrative Offices, and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center will be closed on Wednesday.
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Due to this weekend's weather event and road conditions, Raytown Schools will be closed on Monday, January 14, 2019. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District administrative offices and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open at 10:00 am.
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No school, Wednesday, January 20 due to inclement weather. Great Expectations Before and After school care is also cancelled.
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The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of William Harris as the Head Football Coach at @RQSSouthHigh.Harris is a 1999 graduate of RSHS and currently serves as the Head Football Coach at Van Horn High School. For more info, visit
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Due to the predicted sub zero temperatures and wind-chills, schools in Raytown will be closed on Monday, March 4, 2019. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District offices and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open on time.
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The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of administrators and leadership team members for the 2022-2023 School Year - Toni Davis, Terry Gibson, Melissa Glasco, Dr. Chris Greiner, and Claire Quinn. (Pictured L-R).For more info, visit
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Congrats to the Raytown High School Varsity Football team! The Bluejays were selected as this week’s @kmbc and @RaytownHyVee Team of the week! The Bluejays recently earned the title of co-conference champions. Check out KMBC 9 at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight to see the story.
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Congrats to Raytown High School student-athlete Sydney Jackson who placed 3rd in the State Girls Diving competition. Jackson was the highest scoring diver from the metro in the girls’ state competition. #BeRaytown
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Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school on Thursday, February 22, 2018. There will be no Great Expectations Before and After School Care. District administrative offices will open at 10:00 a.m.
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Raytown C-2 School District will be closed following Spring Break, March 23 through April 3. This includes the Wellness Center. The most up-to-date information is posted on the District’s dedicated website for coronavirus updates at
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Each senior from Raytown High School and @RQSSouthHigh received/will receive a yard sign with their cap and gown photo and name. The photos below are of the yard signs for every senior who missed a competition or performance this spring due to COVID-19.
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Congratulations to all of our graduates from Raytown High School and Raytown South High School! #Classof2018
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Help us support one of our student athletes! Jayla M. is a freshman at RSHS, & she's up for athlete of the week. She's on the girls basketball team, & recently set a school record with nine blocks in a game against Grandview. Vote here now:
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Due to the hazardous road conditions, school will be closed on Friday, February 8, 2019. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District administrative offices will open on time. The Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open at 8:00 a.m.
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Congrats to the RHS @jays_gbball for their historic win this weekend, placing third at the MSHSAA state tournament in class 6, defeating Eureka High School 50-43. This is the first time a RHS basketball team has placed at the state tournament! The team is coached by Elyseia Dunn.
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We can’t stop watching 👀🥇.
Must watch, and multiple times! .Incredible race and finish by Raytown South product Quincy Hall (@quincyhall400) to win gold in the 400 meter!.@RaytownSchools @RaySouthFB @RaySouth_Bball
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Congrats to the @RQSSouthHigh Varsity Boys Basketball team! The Cardinals will play Grandview in the MSHSAA State Championship game on Saturday, March 17 at 8:10 p.m. Info on how you can watch and listen to the game on under 'On the Spot'. #BeRaytown
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Welcome, new teachers! Teachers who are new to the Raytown School District joined district administrators and Board of Education members this morning for a breakfast to welcome them to the district and to kick off new teacher training.
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Congrats to @RaySouth_Bball who earned the title of District Champions and will now play Grandview in the sectional game on March 5 at 6 p.m. at Lee's Summit North. This is the fifth district title in a row for the Cardinals.
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No school in Raytown on Thursday, February 6 due to driving conditions and cold. Stay warm and safe!.
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Congrats to all of the Raytown High student-athletes who signed their letters of intent to play college football at the annual signing day event.
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Due to the inclement weather, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on Thursday, February 7, 2019. Great Expectations Before and After School Care, District administrative offices, and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center will also be closed.
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Raytown C-2 School District Superintendent of Schools Dr. Allan Markley announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2022. For more info about Dr. Markley and his contributions to the District and professionally, visit
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The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Marissa Cleaver Wamble as Chief Communications Officer. Wamble currently serves as the Director of Public Information & Partnerships in the Hickman Mills School District. More info:
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Congrats @QuincyHall400.
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The district is proud to host the Raytown Schools Professional Learning Community (PLC) Institute. More than 80 Raytown educators have participated in this 3 day workshop, presented in partnership with Solution Tree.
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The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of administrators for the 2018-2019 school year. More at
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Due to the inclement weather, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on Monday, November 26, 2018. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District administrative offices will open at 10:00 a.m.
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Raytown High and @RQSSouthHigh will honor the #Classof2020 by turning on baseball stadium lights at RHS & football/baseball stadium lights at RSHS on April 10 & April 17, at 8:20 p.m., 20:20 military time for 20 min./20 sec. Not an in-person event, follow #STAYATHOMEKC order.
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Raytown High boys basketball player Jailen Gill recently scored his 1,000th point during the Bluejays' game against Fort Osage on Feb. 24.
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Due to power outages and road conditions caused by last weekend's weather event, Raytown Schools will be closed on Jan. 15, 2019. Before and After School Care will also be closed. District administrative offices will open at 8:00 am. The Wellness Center will open at 5:00 a.m.
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Check out this story about the Hutson family! Both Jaiden and Desmond Hutson attend Raytown High School. Raytown High School alum Christopher Hutson Jr. passed away in 2017 but is still making a difference in the life of a metro family.
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No school in the district on Friday, February 7 due to poor conditions on side roads and low temperatures. Stay safe and warm!.
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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! Thank you! #weareRQS
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No school Monday, March 3 due to inclement weather.
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Last week, Raytown High student Emily Sadler’s family and Bluejay family surprised her with the news that she is cancer free after battling stage three thyroid cancer for two years. This week, @GMA interviewed Emily and her family! Check out the story! #RQSConnected.
This 15-year-old was left in tears when her classmates revealed to her that she beat cancer in the most special way.
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Senior at Raytown High School, Logan Reichert announced his commitment today. Check out the photos to see his decision. Here’s a hint 🐯 @RAYTOWNFOOTBALL
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Due to inclement weather, there will be no school today, Wednesday, Jan. 25. All district buildings, with the exception of the Raytown Schools Wellness Center, will be closed. Great Expectations before, after, & full day care will be closed. Be safe & enjoy the snow day!
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Due to the inclement weather, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on Monday, December 16. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District administrative offices and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open at 10 a.m.
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Congratulations Zaya!!! We are #RQSproud.
🚨Zaya caps off her high school career with the sprints triple 👑 100m, 200m, and 400m State Champion! Thank you Zaya for everything you’ve done for the program, school, and community. Time to continue your success at @KentuckyTrack
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Congratulations Coach Yancy!!!.
It’s official!! . Congratulations to @CoachYancey on being named the NHSSCA Coach of the year for the state of Missouri. A huge and well deserved honor for the guy who is the engine of our sports performance!!!. #TheStandard
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Due to today's ice storm, there will be no school on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. There will be no Great Expectations Before and After School Care. District administrative offices will open at 10:00 a.m.
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Due to the inclement weather, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District administrative offices will open at 10:00 a.m.
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Thank you to @MarkleyDr for kicking off the RQS edition of Show Us Your Workspace. Dr. Markley helps his son, Josh, a @RQSNorfleet student, with his virtual learning from the kitchen table. Students and staff, send your workspace photos to communications@raytownschools.org.
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The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Kimberly Alonzo as the Raytown Middle School principal and Shunton Hammond as the Raytown South High School principal beginning with the 2022-2023 school year. More info:
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Congrats to @RQSSouthHigh student Cara Bray-Howard who was selected as a KC Storyteller Scholar. The program is sponsored by the Greater Kansas City Writing Project and the University of Central Missouri. For more info, visit
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Congrats to the @RQSSouthHigh Varsity Boys Basketball team! The Cardinals are headed to the final four of the Missouri State High School Activities Association State Basketball Tournament. GO CARDINALS! #BeRaytown
SOUTH WINS SOUTH WINS!!!! FINAL FOUR HERE WE COME !!!!.
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RHS boys bball Coach Cody Buford has won the Coach of the Month Award from the K. City Sports & Fitness Magazine, sponsored by the US Army.
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Congrats to @RAYTOWNFOOTBALL who earned the title of District Champions on Nov. 15! The Bluejays defeated Fort Osage 48-6 and will play Staley in the quarterfinal game on Nov. 23 at 1 p.m. at Chitwood Stadium. This is the first district title for the Bluejays since 1989.
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Raytown High School student Emily Sadler recently had a celebration to remember! On Nov. 16, Emily’s family and Bluejay family surprised her with the news that she is cancer free after battling stage three thyroid cancer for two years.
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This morning, staff kicked off the 2022-23 school year at the annual district Convocation! The event included an introduction from Supt. @DrPenK, inspiring speeches, &staff recognitions. This year's theme is Ray of HOPE (Happiness, Opportunity, Purpose, Excellence) #RQSRayofHope
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Raytown's Teacher of the Year, Fleetridge Elementary teacher Michaela Whitmore, accompanied Kansas City Metro Area teachers at the Regional Teacher of the Year Luncheon today. @QuintonLucasKC was a guest speaker, thanking her & her peers for their commitment. We are #RQSproud
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Due to yesterday's inclement weather and icy road conditions, the Raytown C-2 School District is closed on Wednesday, February 27. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. District Administrative Offices will open at 10:00 a.m.
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Get ready for all the retweets showcasing our CHAMPIONS, Team Riveting Robotics! @RQSChallenge.
Raytown Challenge wins $50,000 and its proposal, Riveting Robotics, will be brought to life at @ScienceCityKC! In Riveting Robotics, learn how robots help surgeons perform microscopic surgeries, clean ocean pollution, and better understand other planets. #BOTBKC @RaytownSchools
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Due to the inclement weather and road conditions, there will be no school on Friday, January 24. Additionally, Great Expectations Before and After School Care and District Administrative Offices are closed. The Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open at noon today.
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Congrats to the @RQSHerndon Culinary Team who earned the title of National Champions at the National @ProStart Invitational! #NPSI #BeRaytown
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Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school or virtual learning on Friday, March 11, 2022. Great Expectations Before and After School Care and District Offices will also be closed. The Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open at 10 a.m.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2023! RHS & RSHS seniors proudly received their diplomas during commencement ceremonies held yesterday, officially becoming RQS graduates. Thank you for making us #RQSproud. We look forward to your next adventure!
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Congrats to Raytown High School student Tamia Trotter who will serve as a delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, Massachusetts, June 25-27. More info:
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Congrats to Raytown High School senior Karlee Etter who received a brand new Ford Focus thanks to a partnership between the Raytown School District and @dicksmithford as part of the District's Attend to Win attendance incentive program. #RQSConnected
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Due to the Royals Parade and celebrations,the Raytown School District will be closed on Tues., Nov. 3. Classes will resume on Weds. Nov. 4.
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This morning, RQS held its annual Support Staff Employee of the Year (SSEOY) Breakfast. Congrats to Juliette Genteman, Library Media Clerk at @RQSLittleBlue, for being named the 2023-24 Support Staff Employee of the Year! Meet the 20 Building SSEOY here:
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Due to the ice storm warning, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on February 20, 2018. District administrative offices will also be closed today.
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Congrats to @RQSSouthHigh student Josh Blew who received a brand new Ford Focus thanks to a partnership between the District and @dicksmithford and as part of the District’s Attend to Win program. Dr. Markley announced Josh as the winner at an assembly earlier today. #BeRaytown
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The District was recognized this morning as the Healthiest Employer in Kansas City in the 500-1499 employee category by the @KCBizJournal. #BeRaytown
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The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of current @rqsrobinsonelem Administrator Intern Dr. April Sutherland as the incoming principal of @RQSSouthwood beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. More info about Dr. Sutherland at:
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Staff members at several elementary schools around the District took time out of their virtual professional development day to participate in a parade of cars around the neighborhoods near their schools. Virtual learning for students begins today! Info:
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Congrats to Christa Bray from Raytown Central Middle School! Bray was named the 2018-2019 Raytown School District Teacher of the Year at this morning's District Teacher of the Year Breakfast. #BeRaytown
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Due to the inclement weather, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Great Expectations Before and After School Care, District administrative offices, and the Raytown Schools Wellness Center will also be closed.
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It's game day! 🏈 The Raytown High School versus Raytown South High School football game is today! Join us at the RSHS stadium beginning at 7 p.m. If you can't make it, tune into KMBC tonight as the game was chosen for the Game of the Week.
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Congrats to Raytown High School alum and University of Denver gymnast Lynnzee Brown who earned the title of Big 12 Conference Co-Gymnast of the Year! Check out the story at
The routine that clinched our Big 12 Championship: a perfect 10.0 from Lynnzee Brown on bars!. #PioneerTogether | #GoPios
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Congrats to @RQSSouthHigh senior Jacob Dodd who was selected as a National Honor Society scholarship semi-finalist. Dodd was selected from more than 11,000 applicants and will receive a $3,200 scholarship toward his higher education endeavors. #RQSConnected
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Congrats @RSHS_Cardinals football team for being named the @kmbc Hy-Vee Team of the Week. The Cardinals won against Neosho High School last Friday, with a score of 35-14. The Cardinals season score currently stands at 8-2. Check out the video highlight:
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Due to the inclement weather, there will be no school on Wednesday, February 20. Great Expectations Before and After School Care and district administrative offices will also be closed. The Raytown Schools Wellness Center will open at noon.
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Crews are putting the finishing touches on Strong Bonds, Bright Futures construction projects they have been working on throughout this summer. Check out photos of projects from Raytown High, @RQSCentralMidd, and @RQSHerndon. More info at
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This morning @KcScholars surprised six Raytown High School students with the news that they've been awarded a $50,000 scholarship! We are #RQSProud. Congratulations!
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An exciting morning at RSHS thanks to a wakeup call from the @kmbc morning news team & special guest Johnny Rowlands as part of the KMBC News Banding Together for Teachers back-to-school series. KMBC was joined by the RSHS band, cardettes, cheerleaders, & admin to honor teachers.
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Congrats to Raytown High School student Grant Howard who earned a gold medal in the bowling competition at the Missouri Special Olympics – Sate Indoor Games in St. Joseph, Missouri. More info:
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Check out this @fox4kc #ReachingForExcellence story featuring @RQSSouthHigh senior Jacob Dodd. Dodd was recognized for his academic endeavors and leadership role as part of the District's Mission to Space: Ignite Satellite program. #RQSConnected
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The spring champions for the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains competition, that won the district a $50,000 grant to support student experiences, spent a portion of their weekend exploring scientific concepts of rockets, physics, engineering, & more at the Cosmosphere in KS
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The @RQSHerndon Culinary team recently took first place out of 10 teams at the Wysong Hospitality Culinary Academy Regional Student Culinary Competition held at JCCC Hospitality Academy Competition. The HCC team was the only team to earn the gold standard at the competition.
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Congratulations to the @RQSSouthHigh Class of 2020! Check out a few photos from graduation held at Starlight Theatre on July 26.
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Happy first day of school!. Today was a busy day for our schools but we know one thing is certain: students are ready to do the exceptional and conquer the new school year. Thanks to our staff for greeting all students with your bright smiles and being that #rayofhope
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Congrats to @RQSSouthHigh senior and Attend to Win car recipient Madison Capell-Deady who received a 2019 Chevy Spark thanks to a partnership between the Raytown School District and Airport Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM owner Jeff Bethel. More info:
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Congrats to @RaySouth_Bball, District Champions for the 6th year in a row. The Cardinals will now play Grandview High School in the Sectional game on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:45 p.m. at Lee’s Summit High School. The Cardinals are 23-3 and ranked second in the state.
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Congrats to Raytown High registrar Amy Barrett who was named the 2019-2020 Raytown School District Support Staff Employee of the Year. The district honored Building Support Staff of the Year nominees at a breakfast this morning. More info:
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Due to road conditions following our recent snow event, the Raytown C-2 School District will be closed on Tues., Dec. 17. Great Expectations Before and After School Care will also be closed. The Wellness Center will open at 8 am District administrative offices will open at 10 am
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Congrats to Raytown South High alum Jabril Cox! Cox was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 4th round of the NFL Draft on Saturday.
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Congratulations to the Class of 2021 from Raytown High School and @RQSSouthHigh! Check out a few photos from graduation held at Cable Dahmer Arena on May 16.
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Due to the predicted sub zero temperatures and wind-chills, schools in Raytown will be closed on Wed., Jan. 30. Before & After School Care will be closed. District offices will open on time. All evening elementary, middle school, & high school activities will run as scheduled.
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Congrats to @RQSSouthHigh senior Ottis Peeler who won the 3A state wrestling title in the 170-pound weight class.
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Tune into @kmbc at 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. tonight, May 19, for a special news story about the @RQSSouthHigh varsity boys basketball team. We are so proud of the Cardinals who finished the season ranked number 1 in the metro with a record of 25-3. @RaySouth_Bball
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Good Luck to @RaySouthGBB! The Lady Cardinals play Smithville High School in the Class 5 quarterfinals Sat., March 12 at 1 p.m. at Cable Dahmer Arena. Purchase tickets at The game will be broadcasted on 1160AM, 99.3 FM, & 100.5 FM. @SonicLockerRm
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Congrats to the @jays_gbball, who competed & won this weekend, & are the first girls team in school history in any sport to reach the final four. Congrats to two members of the @RQSSouthHigh speech/ debate team, John O. & DeTrevion W., who qualified for the national tournament.
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