RQS Hosts Back-to-School Carnival

RQS Hosts Back-to-School Carnival

staff2 August 12, 2025

Raytown Quality Schools invites students and families to the annual Back-to-School Carnival on Saturday, August 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 6019 Blue Ridge Blvd, Raytown, MO 64133. The event is packed with activities, resources, and services to help families…

Raytown Rocks With Week-Long Festivities For 75th Birthday

staff2 July 11, 2025

Next week, the City of Raytown will celebrate its 75th birthday, honoring the City’s rich history of the Santa Fe trails, continued progress and its connection of community. Once known as the “Lost Township” Raytown became incorporated July 17, 1950 after citizens sought…

Raytown School District Nutrition Employee Wins Mountain Plains Region Recognition

staff2 May 22, 2025

The national, non-profit School Nutrition Association (SNA) has named Karen Atherton, Nutrition Services Secretary for Raytown School District, Missouri, the Mountain Plains region Employee of the Year. The award recognizes the valuable contribution of school nutrition employees who exhibit a remarkable commitment to…

Raytown Police To Wear Commemorative Badges In 2025

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Released by Captain Dyon Harper Raytown Police may wear a new badge during the year 2025. The new badges commemorate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the Raytown Police Department, which occurred in 1950. The badge was designed by a committee…

Raytown South High School PAC Grand Opening And Ribbon-Cutting

staff2 January 3, 2025

The Raytown C-2 School District is proud to announce the grand opening of the new Raytown South High School Performing Arts Center located at 8211 Sterling Ave. in Raytown. This project was completed as part of the 2023 Bond Initiative. Thanks go…

Evening Shooting

staff2 December 24, 2024

Released by Officer Haley VanBibber On Monday, Dec. 23 at 7:42 p.m. Raytown Police were dispatched to the 7200 block of Blue Ridge Boulevard for a report of someone shot. Officers arrived locating an adult male with apparent gunshot wounds; he was…

Cookies With Santa At The RQS Wellness Center

staff2 November 30, 2024

November 30, 2024 Raytown Quality Schools Wellness Center is hosting their annual “Cookies with Santa” event on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. Registration at raytownschools.org is required to book your time. Don’t wait, this event is popular and will fill up fast. For…

First Ever Rockin’ With REF Dance

staff2 November 30, 2024

November 30, 2024 The Raytown Educational Foundation recently held the first “Rockin’ with REF” Dance. The new event was geared towards PreK and elementary families to introduce them to the fun and purpose of the Foundation. The event included a DJ, snacks…

Raytown Police Department’s K9 Serin To Get Donation Of Body Armor

staff2 November 30, 2024

November 30, 2024 Raytown Police Department, MO, K9 Serin will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Serin’s vest is sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. Delivery…

Raytown Elementary Students Learn Bicycle Safety

staff2 November 23, 2024

November 23, 2024 Norfleet Elementary students in grades 3-5 have had a fun and enriching opportunity this fall to learn more about bike and pedestrian safety from BikeWalkKC. In partnership with their physical education Teacher, Mr. Duncan, BikeWalkKC instructors have been able…