We are excited to announce that our Watch D.O.G. program has begun. Our first Watch D.O.G., Mr Gatlin, had the privilege of supporting our school during the Thanksgiving lunch event, which is one of our biggest events of the year. It was heartwarming to see the students excited to welcome him back this year.
Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students) is a safe school initiative of the National Center for Fathering that involves fathers and father figures to help create a safer and more secure learning environment in our nation’s schools. Raymore Elementary has participated in this initiative since 2012!
Who are Watch DOGS? Fathers, grandfathers, step-fathers, uncles, and other father figures who volunteer [once they are approved through a required security background check] to serve time in a variety of school activities as assigned by the school principal and counselor.