Raven Family Update

• RQS Back To School Resource & Info Event - Saturday, August 22 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, RHS
• 6th Grade Mock School Day - August 19 from 7:50 - 11:10 am
• Back To School Night - Wednesday, August 19 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
• Fall Sports Parent Meeting - Wednesday, August 19 @ 6:30 pm, CMS Cafe
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL - Monday, August 24th - THIS IS A 1/2 DAY RELEASE @ 11:10 pm!
• Wednesday, August 26th: Early Release @ 1:30 pm

• The enrollment portal opened Wednesday, July 15th. Enrollment applications and supporting residency documents were to be submitted by August 3rd to allow applications to be processed, school schedules to be created, and transportation routes to be assigned.
• Please have the following documents ready to ensure a speedy enrollment process: Your government issued ID/Passport, proof of residency (full lease/mortgage), current utility bill - electric, gas, or water/sewer bills from the past 30 days from the past 30 days are accepted (no shut off/no final notices will be accepted), immunization records (there are required immunizations for students entering Kindergarten, 8th, and 12th grades).
• If you still have enrollment needs or concerns, enrollment applications can be completed in your Focus Parent Portal online or in the RQS Focus app on your phone. For questions, please contact the Enrollment Center at 816-268-7035 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday in July and Monday - Friday in August.
• Enrollment applications and all documents need to be submitted for each of your children every year. Once you have submitted your online application, it goes into an enrollment queue. You will receive a confirmation email when the application has been processed. If your enrollment application is incomplete, or documentation is missing, you will receive email communication to notify you if what's missing.
• Please note that students must be enrolled by Aug. 3, 2026, to ensure they are assigned district transportation by the first day of school. Student(s) enrolled after Aug. 3, 2026 will not be guaranteed district transportation and may experience a delay in receiving their assigned bus route.
• Click button below for more information on the enrollment process!

Please see school supply list below. Please reach out to our front office with questions regarding any of these items at 816.268.7400.

All RQS secondary schools require that students bring ONLY clear backpacks to school. This started in the 2025-2026 school year.

*Parents who have students interested in fall sports are invited to an information meeting at 6:30 this evening in our cafe with our Activities Director/Assistant Principal, Mrs. Katie Green.

Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Resource and Information Event on Saturday, August 22nd from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Raytown High School! This free, family-friendly event will feature valuable community resources to help students and families start the school year strong. Connect with local organizations offering support in areas such as student health and wellness, food and basic needs, youth programs, family services, and more. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Breakfast will return to paid status for the 2026-2027 school year.
• Breakfast, lunch, and a la carte items may be purchased through student meal accounts.
• Free or reduced priced meals are available for students who qualify based on household income, direct certification, or extended eligibility.
• Apply for free and reduced priced meal benefits each year. A new application is required annually, even if your family has qualified in previous years.
• Manage your student's meal account online to add funds, check balances, and view purchase history.
• Students with food allergies or special dietary needs should submit the required physician signed documentation to their school nurse before the start of the school year.

Link to the Free and Reduced Meal Application for the 26-27 School Year

Learn more about meal applications, menus, meal accounts, and nutrition services: Link to the Nutrition Services Website

Important Vaccine Information

All new students must submit a full immunization record. Additionally, there are required immunizations for returning students entering kindergarten, 8th grade, and 12 grade.

Additional immunization requirements for kindergarten through 12th grade can be found using the link below: Link to the 2026-27 Missouri School Immunization Requirements

All incoming 8th graders will need a Tdap and MCV shot before they can start school in August.
All incoming 12th graders will need two MCV shots unless the first shot was given after the age of 16. In that case, they will only need one shot before they can start school in August.

Please do not wait until August to get these required vaccinations. Please be aware that if your child does not have their vaccination or exemption card by the first day of school on August 24th, they will not be able to start until they provide proof of the vaccination/exemption.

Please turn in proof of vaccinations to the nurse's office as soon as you receive them.

*NEW for 26/27 school year: note that for student safety purposes and overall dismissal procedures, see letter "C" above for times that students should not be dropped off in the morning or picked up in the afternoon. Thank you for helping us keep all students safe and dismissal running smoothly for all families.

All links to Activities Calendars are live. As things are cancelled, rescheduled, updated...these calendars will immediately reflect the changes. We love seeing our families at events - please join as often as you can!