Have You Completed Your Student Verification in R-Kids?
Each year, families need to confirm and update each student’s information in their R-Kids account before starting the school year. This process is important for students at every grade level. Please click HERE to finish the annual student verification update today!
If you are having trouble accessing your student’s R-Kids account, contact your student’s school directly and they can provide you with the assistance you need.
2021-2022 School Year Procedures Update
The Board of Education and District Leadership will discuss the Safe Return to In-Person Instruction Plan at the upcoming Board of Education meeting on Monday, July 26th.
This plan can be adapted and updated throughout the school year, based on COVID-19 incidences within our community and guidance from federal, state, and local government and health departments. The plan will be communicated to RPS families following the board meeting.
Future Ready Ralston Update
RPS Parents and Guardians, thank you so very much for your feedback on the Future Ready Ralston bond initiative. We believe it is important to receive your feedback on this project and appreciate your willingness to share your thoughts with us.
The District’s Future Ready Ralston bond initiative survey results will be presented to our Board at the Monday, July 26th Board of Education meeting. Our Board will then review the results of the surveys and decide on a final plan the District will take to the registered voters this fall. This decision will take place at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, August 9, 2021.
2021-2022 School Year Calendar and Hours
Link to the 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
Link to the 2021-2022 Pre-Kindergarten Calendar
2021-2022 School Year Hours
Pre-Kindergarten: Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm (No School on Friday)
Kindergarten - Sixth Grade: Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 3 pm; Friday, 8 am to 1:30 pm
Middle School: Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 3:14 pm; Friday, 8 am to 1:30 pm
High School: Monday - Thursday, 8 am to 3:20 pm; Friday, 8 am to 1:45 pm
Important Links - Optional School Supply Lists & Student Handbooks
Please click on the following links to receive information on optional school supply lists and the 2021-2022 student handbooks.
New this Year - OneWorld Mobile Health Center
OneWorld Community Health will introduce a new Mobile Health Center to assist RPS students and staff with medical care. The Mobile Health Center is a large RV equipped to handle full-service primary care (medical, behavioral, medications, and vaccinations). It is similar to a regular medical facility but entirely mobile. All RPS students, their siblings (up to age 21), and staff members will be eligible to receive services through the Mobile Health Center. The Mobile Health Center will be in addition to OneWorld’s mobile dental services to our students.
All students will need written and/or verbal consent from a parent/guardian to be seen by a doctor in the Mobile Health Center. Consent forms will be part of Student Verification for the 2021-2022 school year.
Final details on the location, dates, and times the Mobile Health Center will be in the Ralston Public School District are still being worked out. This information will be communicated to RPS families and staff after the start of the school year.
Food Distribution
District Food Distribution
Last Day for the summer - Tuesday, August 3rd
West side of Ralston High School (entrance off 90th St.)
4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
All students 18 and under will receive one week’s worth of breakfast and lunch meals at no cost.
RHS Food Pantry Distribution
Tuesday, August 3rd. This is in partnership with the Food Bank for the Heartland.
Main parking lot (east side) at Ralston High School
5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Families can begin to line up at 4:00 pm
Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccination
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is approved for everyone 12 years and older. We fully respect that receiving a vaccination is a choice for children and their families. For those choosing to get vaccinated, we want to make it as easy and convenient as possible. There are multiple walk-in clinics in our area providing the Pfizer vaccine.
Children’s Hospital Clinics
Please click on the link below for a list of vaccination clinics offered at Children’s Physicians Clinics throughout our community.
Douglas County Health Department Clinics
The Douglas County Health Department website is also a great resource for finding a vaccination clinic. Click HERE to visit their website to find a clinic near you. If you have questions, please call the Douglas County Health Department COVID-19 Call Center at 402-444-3400.
If you have additional questions about vaccinations, please consult with your pediatrician or family doctor.