Raymondville R-VII Public School District

We are proud to announce that Tracy Hughes has been named the new Superintendent/Principal of Raymondville R-VII School District for the 2026–2027 school year! Mrs. Hughes is a proud Raymondville resident and brings 18 years of experience as an educator and administrator to this role. Her dedication to student achievement, strong leadership background, and commitment to serving her community make her an outstanding choice to lead our district forward. We are excited for the vision, experience, and passion she will bring to our students, staff, and families. Please join us in welcoming Tracy Hughes as she begins this new chapter of leadership and service to Raymondville.

📸 Picture Day is Coming! 📸 Raymondville School picture day will be Monday, March 2nd! Picture forms will be sent home with students tomorrow, so be sure to check those backpacks! We can’t wait to see all those big smiles! 😁

We had a great evening at the Patriot Pen Banquet in Licking, MO this past Monday.

Students wrote essays on the theme “How Can I Show Patriotism and Support for My Country?” and did an incredible job expressing what patriotism means to them and how they can make a difference.

🏆 Congratulations to our winners:
🥇 1st – Kimber Mosley
🥈 2nd – Molly Kell
🥉 3rd – Toby Smith

We are so proud of these students and the way they represented our community! ❤️🤍💙

We are proud to recognize Kendrick Thibodaux for his outstanding achievement! Kendrick was recently honored by members of the U.S. Army from Fort Leonard Wood with a Leadership Award, receiving the Integrity Award for his exceptional character and leadership.

This recognition reflects Kendrick’s dedication and commitment to doing what is right—even when no one is watching. We are proud of the example he sets for others and how he represents our school and community.

Congratulations, Kendrick!

We are so proud of our Raymondville Archery Team for competing in their very first tournament as our school’s first-ever archery team! 🎯 They represented our school so well and showed true Eagle Pride.

Congratulations to Kimber Mosley and Liam Derrick for qualifying for State—what an amazing accomplishment! Great job, Archers!

✨ Happy National School Counselor’s Week! ✨
Mrs. Branum is an incredible counselor who supports, encourages, and advocates for our students every day. We are so grateful for all she does and the positive impact she makes in our school!

January Character Trait of the Month: Perseverance During the month of January, our students focused on perseverance—pushing through challenges, staying determined, and not giving up even when things get tough. 💪✨ Teachers recognized students who demonstrated perseverance in their daily actions, and from that group, one elementary and one middle school student were selected as our Students of the Month. 🎉 Students recognized for exhibiting perseverance in January: Samuel Wagner, Cash Creek, Grayson Ramsey, Savanah Gale, Maggie Edgerton, Blake Scheets, Bryan Kane, Corbin Ingram, Huntley Drury, Eden Jones, Adilyn Birdine, Kenadi Beasley, Morgan Mosley, and Addison Shuman. 🏅 Elementary Student of the Month: Cash Creek 🏅 Middle School Student of the Month: Adilyn Birdine Congratulations to all of our students for showing perseverance and setting a great example for others! Keep up the amazing work!

Raymondville School will be closed on Monday, February 2 due to unsafe bus routes. Several areas remain covered, creating hazardous travel conditions for our buses. The safety of our students and staff is our top priority. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe.

No School on Thursday, January 29.

School is canceled for Wednesday, January 28th. This is a snow day. Stay warm and enjoy some fun in the snow.

The Raymondville School will be closed on Tuesday, January 27th. This will be AMI Day 2.

The Raymondville School will be closed Monday, January 26th. This will be an AMI day. Packets and work was sent home on Thursday with our students. Please stay safe and warm during this winter storm.

We are so proud to recognize our students who were honored with Leadership Awards by a member of the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood 🇺🇸 Zachiery Warren (left) received the Selfless Service Award for consistently putting others before himself without expecting recognition. Zachiery steps up to help classmates, supports his teachers, and always looks for ways to make life easier for those around him. Kimber Mosley (right) received the Honor Award. She lives the Army Values each and every day by showing respect to everyone, completing her duties responsibly, and demonstrating loyalty to her classmates and teachers. Molly Kell (not pictured) received the Respect Award. She treats herself and others with dignity, and her kindness, fairness, and positive attitude create an encouraging environment where classmates feel supported, morale is lifted, and everyone works better together. Congratulations to these outstanding student leaders—we are incredibly proud of you! ⭐️

🦅 Congratulations to our 2nd Quarter Honor Roll students! 🦅 These students earned A Honor Roll or A/B Honor Roll through hard work, focus, and determination. We are so proud of their academic achievements—keep striving for excellence!

Way to go to our students recognized for Outstanding Behavior in 2nd quarter! Your positive attitudes and choices do not go unnoticed—we are so proud of you! 🦅

Showing up makes a difference! These students earned Excellent Attendance for 2nd quarter by maintaining 90% or better attendance. We are incredibly proud of their commitment and perseverance!

The final two days before Christmas break brought extra smiles, laughter, andfun. We’re so grateful for our students and staff and wish all of our families a joyful, restful holiday. See you back on January 6th!

December Students of the Month – Character Trait: Generosity During the month of December, our school focused on the character trait of generosity. When students went above and beyond to show kindness, selflessness, and a giving heart, teachers recognized them with a High Flyers’ Club card. From those nominations, we select one elementary and one middle school student as Student of the Month. 👏 Congratulations to our December High Flyers’ Club Members: Hadleigh Wildhaber, Samson Beasley, Gabe Mosley, Enix Atkisson, Delivia James, Henry York, Evony Scantlin, Bryan Kane, Grayson Ramsey, Bristol Dixon, Abbi Jowers, Everly Stevens, Gabriel Summers, Jess Dugger, Hunter Rogers, Kindle Light, Corbin Ingram, Harper Dixon, Kimber Mosley, Eva Jenkins, Devin Birdine, Kenadi Beasley, Sarah York, Logan Royal, Kaleb Villarreal, and Zachiery Warren. ⭐ Elementary Student of the Month: Henry York ⭐ Middle School Student of the Month: Kimber Mosley We are so proud of all our students for demonstrating generosity and making our school a kinder, more caring place.