Raymondville R-VII Public School District

***TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK***
One School. One Staff. One Mission. Because Every Role Makes a Difference.

***TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK***
One School. One Staff. One Mission. Because Every Role Makes a Difference.

***TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK***
One School. One Staff. One Mission. Because Every Role Makes a Difference.

***TEACHER AND STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK***
One School. One Staff. One Mission. Because Every Role Makes a Difference.

🎉 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is Coming! 🎉

Next week, we are excited to celebrate the incredible team that makes our school such a special place! From our teachers to support staff, every role plays a vital part in helping our students succeed.

🗓 May 4–7
📍 Raymondville Elementary

Join us as we show our appreciation all week long with fun dress-up days and simple ways for students to say THANK YOU!

Here’s how your child can participate:
⭐ Monday: Wear your teacher’s favorite color
⭐ Tuesday: Wear your teacher’s favorite sports team
⭐ Wednesday: Dress like your favorite specials teacher
⭐ Thursday: Draw or paint a picture for your teacher

Let’s come together as One School. One Staff. One Mission: to celebrate the amazing people who make a difference every single day! ❤️

Congratulations to our 5th grade class for winning the Battle of the Classes!
Throughout MAP testing, students earned points for attendance, positive attitudes, and great behavior—and 5th grade came out on top.

Our character trait of the month was Courage. Students who demonstrated courage were recognized through our High Flyers’ Club. We are so proud of these students for stepping outside their comfort zones, doing what’s right, and showing bravery in their everyday actions: Jacqueline Brown, Raylynn Ramsey, Savanah Gale, Hadleigh Wildhaber, Evony Scantlin, Huntley Drury, Harper Dixon, Jaxon Atkisson, Grayson Derrick, Zach Warren, Morgan Mosley, Toby Smith, Madyson Gale, Kendrick Thibodaux, Mackayla Edgerton, Molly Kell, Jackson Buchanan, William Gunter, Connor Gale, Delanie James, Kimber Mosley, and Sarah York. From this outstanding group, we selected one elementary and one middle school student as our Students of the Month: 🌟 Elementary: Evony Scantlin 🌟 Middle School: Grayson Derrick Congratulations to all of our High Flyers for your courage and leadership—you make us proud every day!

We will have about a 10 to 15-minute delay in dismissal and drop-off times today. We are sorry for the inconvenience, and appreciate your understanding.

We are so proud to celebrate Toby Smith for being awarded the April Leadership Award through Fort Leonard Wood’s Leadership Program! This month’s leadership value was Personal Courage—the ability to demonstrate courage and honor when faced with physical or moral adversity, and to do the right thing even when it’s difficult or unpopular. Toby consistently exemplifies this value, going above and beyond in every situation. His integrity, strength of character, and willingness to stand firm in what’s right truly set him apart. We couldn’t be more proud of the example he continues to set. Congratulations, Toby!

This week the Eagles Life Skills Club would like to thank Vance Lane for sharing his knowledge and skills with our students. They learned how to check the oil, where fuse boxes could be located and that may need to be replaced , and the importance of regular maintenance for automobiles.

Happy Assistant Principal Week to Mrs. Baker!

Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the positive impact you make on our school every day. We appreciate all you do!

Join us tomorrow night in the gym at 6pm for the Spring Performing Arts Concert.

📚 3rd Quarter Honor Roll 📚 We are proud to recognize our Raymondville Eagles who worked so hard last quarter! 🦅 👏 All A Honor Roll – Outstanding dedication and academic excellence! 👏 A/B Honor Roll – Keep up the great work and commitment to success! Your effort, perseverance, and positive attitude do not go unnoticed. We are so proud of each and every one of you!

🌟 February Student of the Month 🌟 Our character trait for the month of February was Empathy—showing kindness, understanding, and compassion toward others. Throughout the month, students who demonstrated empathy toward their classmates and school community were recognized with a High Flyers’ Club card. From those students, one elementary and one middle school student were selected as Student of the Month for truly standing out in their ability to care for and support others. 🏅 Elementary Student of the Month: Bristol Dixon 🏅 Middle School Student of the Month: Bryleigh Walker We are proud of the way these students model empathy and help make our school a kinder place. Congratulations, Bristol and Bryleigh!

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!