Raymond Elementary News Today

Studios Architecture updates a 1920's redbrick structure for the next generation of students at Raymond Elementary in Washington.

K-12 school sector experts are seeing “healthiness” for schools expand beyond air quality or the ease of cleaning interior surfaces. In this post-Covid era, “healthy” and “wellness” are intersecting expectations that, for many school districts, encompass the physical and mental wellbeing of students and teachers, greater access to outdoor spaces for play and learning, and the school’s connection to its community as a hub and resource.

Raymond School District superintendent resigns soon after former principal files discrimination claim against district, citing death threats and legal issues.

A Racine County principal is on administrative leave amid a review of alleged misconduct. He has filed a complaint, alleging discrimination because he is gay.

Maria Guadalupe Gonzalez-Valencia is accused of hitting a 6-year-old, non-verbal boy with autism in the classroom in March.

Inside Raymond: April 30 Masks spring up Raymond Village Library has new spring-themed face masks, created by Mary Laturnau, available for purchase. Laturnau designed, sewed and donated each of these beautiful masks with sizes that will fit for both adults’ and children’s faces. Masks are $4 each and can be purchased at the library during regular library hours. For more information or to see the library hours, visit raymondvillagelibrary.org or call 655-4283. Right on pointe Maine Dance Cen...

RAYMOND — “Everything connects.” It was a phrase that Jill Peterson, a fifth-grade teacher at Raymond Elementary School who died April 7, was known for among the school and community members. Courtesy of Raymond Elementary School Peterson The words — and symbols, like puzzle pieces and Scrabble boards — were scattered about the hallways during Peterson’s Celebration of Life, a gathering of students, teachers, family, friends and other community members ...

Teacher calls 911 after students home catches fire during remote lesson Share Updated: 9:17 AM EST Feb 8, 2021 John Atwater Share Updated: 9:17 AM EST Feb 8, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript CALLED 911 WHEN A STUDENT’S HOUSE CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING THE ZOOM MEETING. JOHN: FIREFIGHTERS RESPOND TO A LOT OF CALLS, BUT THE WAY THIS CAME IN WAS UNUSUAL. >> YOU’RE JUGGLING A LOT WHEN YOU’RE ON ZOOMS. JOHN: ANY TEACHER WILL TELL YOU, REMOTE INSTRUCTION...