Raytown South Middle School, the district’s second middle school, opened its doors to students in 1958 serving students in grades 1-6 while school building projects were under construction around the district. Gordon Smith was the school’s first principal. At the start of the 1958-1959 school year, Raytown South Middle School originally named, Raytown South Junior High, began serving students in grades 6-9 in the southern part of the district. Throughout the years, Raytown South Middle School has been home to students in grades 6-9, 7-9, and is currently home to students in grades 6-8.
Yearbook Information
Is your 7th or 8th grader interested in playing a sport at South Middle? Click here to get connected you get connected with our coaches. If you have questions, we can contact you to help make sure you have all the information.
Spring Sports Prep and Parent Meeting
We are rapidly approaching the 2022 spring sports season. Please make sure your 7th or 8th grader has their pre-participation sports physical exam completed by a physician. Please plan to attend a mandatory Zoom parent meeting for all track participants on 2/24 at 5 pm. Contact SMS with any further questions. Track begins on 2/28.
Band at South Middle
Are you interested in joining the band program? Do you want to learn more about what's happening withour SM Band program? Check out Ms. Romero's Raytown South Bands site to get all the info you need!
We are offering Curbside Checkout this semester on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays! Click on the image to learn how to continue checking out books from our school library during our virtual learning period.
Middle and High School Sports and Activities
To follow sports and activities schedules, please visit http://bit.ly/39tIqOQ and select your school. Subscribe to middle and high schools YouTube channels to watch live sports and activities. School channels will primarily feature home competitions and activities. Also, please note that middle schools are beginning the process to stream sports and activities, it may take some time before they begin to post. Subscribe now so you can receive notifications when middle schools begin to post.
Raytown High School Activities - http://bit.ly/3gTNk9b
Raytown South High School Sports and Activities - http://bit.ly/3qepTfY
Raytown Central Middle School Sports and Activities - http://bit.ly/35Fy50O
Raytown Middle School Sports and Activities - http://bit.ly/39yYpuO
Raytown South Middle School Sports and Activities - http://bit.ly/38IVEIj
Middle & High School Supply Lists
The basic* school supply list for secondary schools can be found here (en Español here)
*These are basic lists to get students started for the year. Certain classroom activities may require additional supplies throughout the year. Many schools may also be holding school supply sales, and if so, they will be sending you information on dates and time.
About Peachjar
As part of the district's efforts to be more environmentally friendly, embrace innovative technology and maintain fiscal responsibility, the district has transitioned from paper to electronic flier (eflier delivery). To publicize content that supports the basic educational mission of the district and/or benefits the population of the district in a positive manner, the Raytown C-2 School District uses Peachjar, a free online service for schools, to post approved efliers so that they are accessible to parents, staff and students as wanted/needed. To learn more about Peachjar, please click here.
The Raytown School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Carl Calcara as the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources beginning with the 2022-2023 school year.
The Herndon Career Center (HCC) Culinary team recently earned first place out of 18 teams and HCC Culinary Management team placed first out of 7 at the ProStart Culinary Missouri State Competition held in Springfield, Missouri. Both teams will now compete in the National ProStart Invitational in Washington D.C., May 6-8, 2022.
Raytown School District Announces the Hiring of Marissa Cleaver Wamble as Chief Communications Officer
Raytown School District’s Challenge students on the Riveting Robotics team placed first in the Burns & McDonnell’s Battle of the Brains competition.
Dr. Carl Calcara
Principal
Khara Reed
Assistant Principal
Anthony Hile
Assistant Principal/Activities Director
Christina Thurman
Administrative Intern
Karen Muro
Principal's Secretary
Connie Antone
Attendance Secretary
Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
7:50 a.m. - 2:55 p.m.
Wed. Early Release Professional Development Schedule
7:50 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Half Day (Early Dismissal) Schedule
7:50-11:10 a.m. - No Lunch Served.
Bell Schedule (click here)
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