The C-2 View Newsletter

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• Summer School & District Offices Closed: Friday, June 19th
• Summer School & District Offices Closed: Thursday, June 25th
• Last Day of Summer School: Tuesday, June 30th
• Enrollment for the 26-27 School Year: July 15th - August 3rd
• Back to School Carnival: Saturday, August 22nd 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Raytown High School
• First Day of School: Monday, August 24th

We love hosting the Kansas City Zoo Zoomobile! Most recently they visited Fleetridge Elementary. They demonstrated about human and animal interactions, plus the impact animals have on various cultures. Zoo staff also shared with students how animals use both verbal and non-verbal forms of communication to interact with one another.

4th and 5th grade students from Robinson and Southwood Elementary recently stepped into the roles of young professionals during a field trip to Junior Achievement's BizTown Kansas City. After learning about budgeting, financial literacy, and workplace skills in the classroom, students put their knowledge into action by helping run a simulated city for a day. Through hands-on experiences and teamwork, they gained valuable real-world skills while discovering how classroom learning can connect to future careers.

Pamela Gill joins RQS as the new assistant principal at Raytown High School. She

currently serves as assistant principal in the Independence School District where she

has also worked as a business education teacher. Prior to education, she spent 10

years in financial management and leadership with Bank of America. Mrs. Gill has an

Education Specialist degree in Educational Administration from Park University and a

Master’s degree in Secondary Education from Grand Canyon University.

Nathan Girard joins RQS as the new assistant principal at Raytown Central

Middle School. He most recently served as principal of Holy Name of Jesus

Catholic School. He previously served as an assistant principal at Central

Middle School and Aubry Bend Middle School and as a teacher at JC

Harmon High School, Overland Trail Middle School and Eisenhower Middle

School. Mr. Girard holds a Bachelor’s degree of Secondary English

Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education from the University

of Kansas and a Master’s degree in Building Leadership from Baker

University.

Greg Farley joins RQS as the new assistant principal at Raytown South

High School. He currently serves as assistant principal in Lawrence

Public Schools in Lawrence, Kansas. His experience also includes serving

as math department chair, summer school coordinator and teacher in

Lawrence Public Schools, along with previous teaching positions in

Missouri and Nebraska. He has a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

from South Dakota State University and a Master of Science in

Secondary Administration from Northwest Missouri State University.

Kaitlin (Katie) Green is moving into the role of assistant principal at

Raytown Central Middle School. She currently teaches art at Raytown

High School where she has also served as teacher leader and

administrative intern. In addition to her classroom leadership, she

founded the Raytown High School tennis program and has been

recognized as both Teacher of the Year and Coach of the Year. Mrs.

Green has a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the University of

Missouri and a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from the

University of Central Missouri.

Kelly Schoolcraft moves back to RQS as the new principal at Southwood

Elementary. She is currently an administrative intern at Bridle Ridge and

Raymore Elementary Schools in Raymore Peculiar. She previously worked

at RQS as an instructional coach/reading specialist at Little Blue and a

teacher at Norfleet. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood

Education from Missouri State University and a Master’s degree in School

Leadership K-12 from Central Missouri University.

Congratulations to Marissa Cleaver Wamble, Chief Communications Officer, Colin Cloney, Digital Media Specialist, Hannah Shackles, Assistant Director of Communications, Melanie Olson-Cox, and our incredible RQS Communications Team for earning THREE digital media awards in the 2026 NSPRA National School Communications Awards!

The winning entries include:

• Ray of Hope video series — Award of Excellence

• Be the Hero They Need — Honorable Mention

• When Students Run the Board — Honorable Mention

The Award of Excellence is the highest honor awarded by NSPRA, making this recognition especially meaningful for our Ray of Hope series. We are proud to continue highlighting the achievements, talents, and stories that showcase the best of Raytown Schools.

Check out our YouTube channel at @RaytownQualitySchools to watch each winning video, and stay tuned for more exciting projects as we get ready for the 2026-27 school year!

Link to the Raytown Quality Schools Youtube Channel

Get ready for the new school year at the Back to School Carnival on Saturday, August 22nd from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Raytown High School! This free, family-friendly event will feature food, games, prizes, and 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!

Questions? Contact the Student Support Services department at 816-268-7000.

Join the Raytown Quality Schools team and help empower, support, and inspire every student to succeed. We’re hiring for multiple positions for the 2026-2027 school year.

Your next opportunity to make an impact starts here: Link to Apply for Multiple Positions in Raytown

Mark your calendars and make sure to visit the Raytown Christian Church (6108 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO) every Tuesday this summer from 5:00-6:30pm for the Raytown Summer Lunch Program. The next distribution will take place on Tuesday, June 23rd from 5:00-6:30.

Groceries are delivered to your car curbside in the parking lot of the church by the ramped entrance. Families with children (of any age) in the Raytown School District are welcome. You do not need an ID to receive a bag of groceries.

Make sure to follow Raytown Summer Lunch Ministry on Facebook for more!

• June 1st - 30th: Pride Month

• June 19th: Juneteenth

Have something you want to see us share in our newsletter or social media? Email us at communications@raytownschools.org for consideration.