We are a community of families passionate about teaching our children. We gather to increase our knowledge and skills, to build friendships and socialization opportunities, and to offer support, advice, and encouragement. We aspire to bring excellence and creativity to all we do. We welcome all families with similar goals and requirements to join us in our journey to give our children the best education possible. Many members have found a common focus of faith, and expressions of faith are shared freely at many meetings and activities. This common bond is encouraged but is not a prerequisite for membership.
RHE meets monthly, August through May, on the first Thursday at 2:30 PM. We meet at the First Baptist Church of Raymore (116 S. Washington, Raymore, Missouri), and occasionally in warm weather months we meet at a local park. Our meetings provide interesting speakers and activities for the children while the parents discuss upcoming opportunities, and learn from speakers especially helpful in equipping the parent/teacher.
Throughout the school year RHE encourages participation in local as well as state-wide field trips, conferences, classes and lectures, sports teams, testing, community events, and community service projects. We organize holiday parties and family events as well as a science fair, age appropriate book clubs, an end of the school year variety show, a boisterous field day, and members-only book and curriculum sale. The accomplishments of the school year are marked with a recognition night and the publication of the RHE yearbook.
Dues are currently $20 per family per year.