STUDENT COUNCIL INVITES YOU to join us for Virtual Spirit Week (April 14 - 17) READ MORE >

USD 489 Families, We continue to monitor the latest information on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). With three confirmed cases in Johnson County Kansas, we want all families to be prepared should the virus be detected in our own community. We are staying in close contact with local health officials. I have complete confidence in these health and medical experts to make... READ MORE >

The Roosevelt Roadrunner has a name! Students generated names in each of their classes. That long list of suggestions was narrowed down by staff votes. This week, the students in each class got to vote for their final choice and this afternoon Student Council announced the winning name. Everyone - meet FLASH! READ MORE >

Congratulations to the students selected by their classroom teachers as LEADERs for the month of February. They were celebrated today by special seating in the cafeteria and a special treat. LEADER is an acronym developed from our guidelines for success. We believe that every student can learn to be respectfuL, honEst, compAssionate, motivateD, and indEpendent.... READ MORE >

After twenty-two spellbinding rounds, Roosevelt named the 2019-2020 finalists who advance to the Ellis County Bee on February 6th. Congratulations to:*Abbigail Conley (5th grade) - Spelling Bee Champion*Callie Green (3rd grade) - 2nd place*Peyton Mackey (5th grade) - 3rd place *Dakota Maier (5th grade) - 4th place*Jayci Plante (5th grade) - Alternate READ MORE >

Congratulations to the students chosen as LEADERs for the month of December who will be recognized at lunch with a special seat and treat. We are proud of these kiddos for leading the way with our Guidelines for Success by being respectful, honest, compassionate, independent, and motivated. READ MORE >

It is with great elation that we congratulate Misty Lohmeyer on the successful completion of her Natioal Board Certification! This grueling process requires teachers to dig deep into their knowledge, challenge themselves to grow more than they thought possible, and to prove they are among the best of their profession. This honor is difficult to obtain and awarded... READ MORE >

These students were picked this month for being respectfuL, honEst, compAssionate, inDependent, and motivatEd Roadrunners. LEADERs are recognized at lunch & they just may have a special visitor today! READ MORE >

Grades 3, 4, & 5 will be performing at 12th Street Auditorium located adjacent to the Rockwell Administration Center (RAC) on Tuesday, December 10th at 7:00 pm. We invite you to join us for a short concert, lasting approximately 30 minutes, to ring in the holiday season and celebrate the hard work of our Roadrunners. The doors to the auditorium will open at 6:30... READ MORE >

On Wednesday, November 6, 2019, Roosevelt will host the 9th Annual Veteran's Dinner. This event, organized by PE Teacher Gay Flax and her committee, has become an important tradition for the Roadrunners who all have a part in the day. We transform our cafeteria for the day into a banquet hall decorated in red, white, and blue and invite family members of our... READ MORE >

September LEADERs were recognized at a special table in the cafeteria on October 4th. These students were selected by their teachers as exemplifying our Guidelines for Success – respectfuL, honEst, compAssionate, inDependent, and motivatEd = Roadrunners. These students are LEADERs in our Roosevelt Community. :) READ MORE >

The Roosevelt 2nd grade classes have been studying the many components of a community. Students from all three classes were able to campaign and run for mayor of "Awesomeville". After campaigning, posters, and explaining their platforms, students voted and a new mayor was elected. Congratulations to Camryn Lang, the 2019 Mayor of Awesomeville! READ MORE >

2nd grade students worked hard to build their own little community. Each student picked a part of the community and then created their version. What a great way to learn about the resources available and value of a community! READ MORE >

Roosevelt students strive to learn and live five main character traits, our Guidelines for Success – respectfuL, honEst, compAssionate, inDependent, and motivatEd = Roadrunners. Two students are chosen from each class at the end of each month who have demonstrated these traits. These students are LEADERs in our Roosevelt Community and are recognized at a special... READ MORE >