The C-2 View Newsletter
FEBRUARY 2024
A week before the Super Bowl, Fleetridge Elementary had a surprise visit from one of their own. Chiefs Defensive End Felix Anudike-Uzomah stopped by Fleetridge Elementary School to pick up a special shirt made just for him, see former teachers and visit his old classrooms. Congratulations on your Super Bowl victory, Felix. We are so proud.
Westridge students learn and play during a special visit.
Westridge Elementary had special visitors from the City of Raytown's Youth Baseball-Softball Association. During the visit, students learned about their sports program. The school welcomed Shon Plack from the Royals, Bobby Randall, former Twins player, and Dave Patterson, former Dodgers player! The students had a blast with interactive learning!
Little Blue's Great Kindness Challenge
Little Blue Elementary participated in the Great Kindness Challenge which encourages students to uplift their schools, community and the world through kindness. As part of the Kindness Challenge they decorated their classroom doors. They were all very creative! Great job Little Blue!
Congratulations to the RHS girls swim team for taking 4th place in conference! A special shout out to Hannah B. for taking 2nd place in the 200 Freestyle and 2nd place in the 500 Freestyle; Lilly D. for taking 5th place in the 100 Backstroke; Mattie C. for taking 6th place in the 500 Freestyle.
Congratulations to our HCC Culinary Competition team! On Friday, February 9, the team placed 1st out of sixteen teams in the Johnson County Community College High School Culinary Competition.
The RHS Theatre and Music Departments are proud to present SIX: The Musical (Teen Edition), a musical comedy based on the six wives of Henry VIII. The six wives of Henry VIII are in a pop girl group and trying to figure out who should be the lead singer. Tickets can be purchased at www.showtix4u.com.
RHS Coordinator of Real World Learning & Community Partnerships, Kionna Dickerson, received the ‘Elevating Equity’ Award from the Kauffman Foundation for her dedication to creating spaces for educators and community members to examine race and ensure every student receives equitable education. Congratulations!
Thank you to REAP for opening their doors to RQS Counselors and Social Workers. Staff was able to get school supplies, clothing, shoes, socks, personal products and seasonal items for families in need. The district is grateful to REAP and appreciative of this partnership.
The RQS Board of Education approved the hiring of three leadership positions - assistant director of student support services, assistant director of communications and community relations and director of special services. You can read more about the new leaders here.
