Dear Elementary School

Spring Break is here! 🌴
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We’ll see you all again on April 7—have a great break!

One more day of school… and then hello, Spring Break! ☀️🌴

Spring Break runs Monday, March 30 – April 6.
We’ll see everyone back on April 7th!

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Reminder: Meeting for Class of 2030 Booster Club (8th grade parents)
For Powder Puff Flag Football fundraiser
Tonight Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 7pm to 8pm
Location: Richmond United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall (west side entrance)

Kindergarten & Early Childhood Screening is April 22–24. Call the DEAR Office starting March 23 to schedule: 816-776-5401. Child must be 5 by July 31 for Kindergarten and at least 3 for Early Childhood screening. Location: Ray County Health Dept. Please bring birth certificate, shot records, and 2 proofs of residency.

Due to winter weather conditions, there will be no school tomorrow. Tomorrow will be a traditional snow day. Please stay safe and warm. ❄️

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Have a great weekend!

📣 Reminder: There will be no school on Monday as our staff participates in Professional Development. Classes will resume on Tuesday!

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Dear Elementary has a designated storm shelter available for use during tornado warnings. Members of the community are welcome to seek shelter here for safety during severe weather. Pets are not allowed in the shelter.

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Today’s the day! 🚜
Join us for the Growing Our Community Lunch hosted by Richmond FFA!

🕚 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
📍 American Legion Building (312 Clark St.)

🍔 Cheeseburgers, hot dogs, or grilled tenderloins with sides & dessert
🚗 Drive-thru available! Call or text 816-629-8127

Donations accepted—come support our students! 💙

📢 Attention Parents:

Due to increased illness among students and staff, we will be having an AMI Day tomorrow. This will allow us time to thoroughly clean and disinfect our buildings while also giving students and staff the opportunity to rest and recover.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to keep our school community healthy.

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Reminder: No School Monday, Feb 16th.

Reminder: There will be no school tomorrow due to staff professional development.

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School will be in session tomorrow. Alarms are set, backpacks are ready… see you all tomorrow!

Due to inclement weather, all athletics and activities scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 are canceled.

🚨 Spartan Alert 🚨 Due to inclement weather and rural country road conditions, tomorrow will be AMI Day #2 — a.k.a. no school tomorrow ❄️ Please complete AMI Day #2 work. Stay safe and warm!

All athletics and activities for Monday, January 26 are canceled due to inclement weather. Stay safe, Spartans!