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Safe Gun Storage Notice

Safe Gun Storage Notice

Posted Date: 11/20/2024

Dear Parent or Guardian: Texas law now requires school districts to distribute information to parents and guardians about the safe storage of firearms. The attached information will help you learn . . .

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Board Briefing: November 2024 Board of Directors Notes

Board Briefing: November 2024 Board of Directors Notes

Posted Date: 11/20/2024

Highlights from the November 2024 Board of Directors Meeting: Celebrations: Cross Country State Results 5th Grade Math Competition Success Baylor Partnership for Feminine Hygiene . . .

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Request for Proposals: Building-to-Building Network Fiber Project

Request for Proposals: Building-to-Building Network Fiber Project

Posted Date: 11/18/2024

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to invite prospective vendors to submit a proposal to provide a complete Exterior network Fiber solution that covers all steps from the initial site . . .

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College & Career Fair Sign Ups OPEN

College & Career Fair Sign Ups OPEN

Posted Date: 11/18/2024

Meyer High School invites businesses and colleges to participate in our College & Career Fair, which is focused on guiding 9-12th graders towards exciting educational and career pathways. This event . . .

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Buy a Brick for the #RavenPride Walkway

Buy a Brick for the #RavenPride Walkway

Posted Date: 11/14/2024

Buy a custom brick for the #RavenPride Walkway at Raven Court! Order now and become a part of our community's legacy. Visit rapoportacademy.org/brick to purchase your custom bricks, souvenirs, . . .

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Board Briefing: October 2024 Board of Directors Notes

Board Briefing: October 2024 Board of Directors Notes

Posted Date: 10/22/2024

Highlights from the October 2024 Board of Directors Meeting: Celebrations and Recognitions presentation . . .

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ERED Staff Awards Quarter 1

ERED Staff Awards Quarter 1

Posted Date: 10/18/2024

Celebrating our Every Raven, Every Day staff awards for the quarter. Congratulations to Catrena Thomas, Cierra Jones, Jordan Strawser, Donna Williams, and Jason Stahl. Special thanks to TFNB Your . . .

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Welcoming Walkthroughs: Parent Feedback Groups

Welcoming Walkthroughs: Parent Feedback Groups

Posted Date: 09/30/2024

We need YOU to give us feedback on how to make our schools more welcoming! In November, we will host welcoming walkthrough groups for each campus to assess how inviting our schools appear to a . . .

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Board Briefing: September 2024 Board of Directors Notes

Board Briefing: September 2024 Board of Directors Notes

Posted Date: 09/18/2024

 Highlights from the Sept. 2024 Board of Directors Meeting: Celebrations and Recognitions presentation . . .

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Rock the Block: Family Fun Night on Sept. 26

Rock the Block: Family Fun Night on Sept. 26

Posted Date: 09/10/2024

Join us for our annual districtwide family event to kick the school year off right! Formerly called Back to School Bash, this event is about bringing the whole Raven community together! The event . . .

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Hispanic Heritage Celebración - Thursday, Sept. 19

Hispanic Heritage Celebración - Thursday, Sept. 19

Posted Date: 09/04/2024

Rapoport Academy is excited to invite all families to a Hispanic Heritage Celebración from 5:30-7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19, at the City of Waco Multipurpose Center (located behind our secondary . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Cortney Baugh, Teaching Assistant & English III/IV Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Cortney Baugh, Teaching Assistant & English III/IV Teacher

Posted Date: 08/28/2024

Cortney Baugh joined the Rapoport Academy Secondary team as a Teaching Assistant & English III/IV Teacher. Ms. Baugh has worked with 1st through 3rd graders in her 7 years as an educator in the . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Grace Millican, 6th Grade English Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Grace Millican, 6th Grade English Teacher

Posted Date: 08/21/2024

Grace Millican joined the Rapoport Academy Secondary team as a 6th Grade English Language Arts Teacher. Ms. Millican is a recent graduate of Texas Tech University at Waco’s TechTeach program. She . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Raquel Hill, Special Education Teaching Assistant

New Staff Welcome: Raquel Hill, Special Education Teaching Assistant

Posted Date: 08/26/2024

Raquel Hill joined the Rapoport Academy Elementary team as a Special Education Teaching Assistant. Mrs. Hill has worked as an autism specialist at Central Texas Behavioral Solutions. She has been . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Natalie Watson, 3rd Grade Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Natalie Watson, 3rd Grade Teacher

Posted Date: 08/23/2024

Natalie Watson joined the Rapoport Academy Elementary team as a 3rd Grade Teacher. A recent graduate of Ozark Christian College with a degree in Organizational Leadership, Ms. Watson hails from the . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Sherell Whitfield, Teaching Assistant

New Staff Welcome: Sherell Whitfield, Teaching Assistant

Posted Date: 08/19/2024

Sherell Whitfield joined the Rapoport Academy Elementary team as a Teaching Assistant. As a self-taught artist with a passion for art, Mrs. Whitfield is a Waco native who values family above all . . .

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Counselor Connection: Meet Your School Counselors!

Counselor Connection: Meet Your School Counselors!

Posted Date: 08/14/2024

Welcome to another great year! At Rapoport Academy, we are committed to encouraging, supporting, and empowering our students to become their best selves. The counseling team . . .

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Free Meals Will Be Offered District-Wide Through the USDA’s Community Eligibility Program

Free Meals Will Be Offered District-Wide Through the USDA’s Community Eligibility Program

Posted Date: 08/14/2024

  Rapoport Academy Public School announced today it will operate the Community Eligibility Program (CEP) under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2024-2025 . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Ileane Santos 1st Grade Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Ileane Santos 1st Grade Teacher

Posted Date: 07/30/2024

Ileane Santos is joining the Rapoport Academy Elementary team as a 1st Grade Teacher. Mrs. Santos comes to us from Saint Paul's Episcopal School. She taught at SPES for five years. Prior to that, . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Bridget and Ryan Townsley, Speech Language Pathologist & 8th Grade Science

New Staff Welcome: Bridget and Ryan Townsley, Speech Language Pathologist & 8th Grade Science

Posted Date: 07/29/2024

We are thrilled to introduce Bridget and Ryan Townsley, who are joining the Rapoport Academy family this year. Bridget Townsley is joining our district team as a Speech Language Pathologist. She . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Lauren Vaughn, Instructional Coach

New Staff Welcome: Lauren Vaughn, Instructional Coach

Posted Date: 07/25/2024

Lauren Vaughn is joining the Rapoport Academy Secondary team as an Instructional Coach for ELAR and Social Studies. Mrs. Vaughn has been a teacher for several years. She has taught English, . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Madison Maccarino, 2nd Grade ELAR Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Madison Maccarino, 2nd Grade ELAR Teacher

Posted Date: 07/24/2024

Madison Maccarino is joining the Rapoport Academy Elementary team as a 2nd Grade ELAR Teacher. Madison Maccarino is from New York and has been working with kids for the past two years as a special . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Abigail Bragg, 7th Grade History

New Staff Welcome: Abigail Bragg, 7th Grade History

Posted Date: 07/19/2024

Abigail Bragg is joining the Rapoport Academy Secondary team as a 7th-grade Texas History Teacher. Ms. Bragg graduated from Baylor University in May of 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Middle . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Nancy Dykes, 4th Grade ELAR Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Nancy Dykes, 4th Grade ELAR Teacher

Posted Date: 07/11/2024

Nancy Dykes is joining the Rapoport Academy Elementary team as a 4th Grade ELAR Teacher. Mrs. Dykes has been working in education for 6 years and is so excited for this new journey! Her favorite . . .

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New Staff Welcome: Reagan Collard, 8th Grade ELAR Teacher

New Staff Welcome: Reagan Collard, 8th Grade ELAR Teacher

Posted Date: 07/10/2024

Reagan Collard recently joined the Rapoport Academy Secondary team as an 8th-grade ELAR Teacher. Ms. Collard, an English Education graduate from John Brown University, possesses a deep-rooted . . .

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