Rising Star Elementary

03/05/2026

Tonight is the night of our Kindness Dance! Our STUCO will be holding a fundraiser selling fun glow bracelets and glow tattoos! See you tonight! 🎉

03/05/2026

Don't forget, there is still time to order a yearbook! Deadline is approaching!
HTTPS://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/0295GV

Last call for PERSONALIZED yearbook orders!

Add your child's name and photo to the cover of their yearbook for only $5.

Personalization can be added to either softcover or hardcover yearbooks.

Order yours today, but don't delay! HTTPS://inter-state.com/YearbookEntry/0295GV

Personalized order deadline is Sun, Feb 1, 2026

Questions? Email: RisingStar.Yearbook@gmail.com

03/03/2026

Happy Social Workers Week to the very best we know! We love you Mrs. Horn…even when the copier gets jammed! 🤣🫶

03/02/2026

PTA presents
THE KINDNESS DANCE!
When: March 5, 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Where: Rising Star Gym/Cafeteria
Let's celebrate kindness with dancing, refreshments, friends, and fun! DJ Skittlez is returning, so you know it will be a good time! The whole family is welcome, and entrance and refreshments are free! Your StuCo will also be selling glow-bracelets, tattoos etc. to raise funds for extra recess equipment!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We have some easy, but important, ways you can lend a hand while you're at the event!. Help us make this a special night for our kiddos - sign up to pop popcorn, set up decorations, help at the photo booth, or join the clean-up crew!:

Copy and paste the URL to sign up - https://bit.ly/3OihBFd
OR email risingstarkindness@gmail.com!

02/27/2026

Happy Friday Star Community!

We had a tremendous week filled with all sorts of great things occurring in the classrooms! Teachers are doing tremendous work each and every day to ensure all students are receiving the instruction they deserve to help them grow. I am amazed each and every day of how much care and meticulous consideration our resilient educators give to ALL our Stars. Be sure to check out the update with upcoming events, dates, and more photos from the week! https://app.smore.com/n/4hejm

Jess Risinger & Ryan Wilson

Star Community Update

02/27/2026

Tonight is the night! Bring a crazy hat and skate!
Friday, February 27th at Skate City Shawnee - 9800 W. 62nd Terr, Merriam KS

02/25/2026

A few more days left to donate to the Kindness Food Drive. Whose class will get the most donations!? 🌟

02/24/2026

Purchase your table now for Rising Star's Upcoming Trivia Night. Tables are limited!
https://givebacks.com/causes/risingstar/events/9e02473865

02/23/2026

Join us in the Kindness Food Drive this week! Our goal is to stock the Rising Store Feb 23- Feb 27! 🌟

02/23/2026

Don't forget to make plans to attend the next Skate Party THIS Friday!
Friday, February 27th at Skate City Shawnee - 9800 W. 62nd Terr, Merriam KS

02/20/2026

Happy Friday Community! It was another great week at Rising Star. We celebrated the warm weather and Black History Month with an assembly put on by the Shawnee Mission West BSU yesterday! We are gearing up for our annual Kindness Campaign sponsored by our PTA, be on the look out for more information and details on how you can support our students and school! https://app.smore.com/n/rynh6

Have a great weekend, Stars!

Ryan Wilson & Jess Risinger

Star Community Update