
Field day t-shirt order forms for grades 4 through 6 are due back to Henry Raab on Wednesday, April 24. The cost is $8 per shirt.

Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by Earthday.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. The official theme for 2024 is "Planet vs. Plastics."





"Ravens" using the math mats during family time at Henry Raab this afternoon!


Please join me in recognizing our 118 Occupational Therapists and 118 Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants. During April, we want to raise awareness about the many benefits of occupational therapy and show appreciation for what our OTs and COTAs do to transform lives! Thank you, Rebecca Althoff, Rebekkah Brennfleck, Kati Eckert, Lacey Hilmes, Ashley Murphy, and Jenny Purslane!


Belleville AmeriCorps at Southwestern Illinois College is seeking new AmeriCorps Members to serve as Summer Camp Counselors & Tutors for elementary-aged children this summer for Belleville Public School Districts #118 & #175. Counselors & Tutors will be supervised by, and work closely with, veteran educators throughout the summer. The primary responsibilities include tutoring; lesson planning; assisting the teachers in the organization of positive recreational and enrichment activities; organizing activities; and enforcing camp policies and procedures including the discipline policy for the children. AmeriCorps Members gain national service credentials, experience, and professional development, in addition to nearly $7,000 in cash & college money for their two months of service. The application deadline is April 23, 2024.


Belleville's 1st annual "Touch A Truck" is Saturday, April 20th.


Dismissal is at 2:25 every Wednesday for all Henry Raab students. Please keep this in mind when planning for student transportation and childcare.

FREE Mobile Market is the 3rd Thursday of each month.


As we approach the end of the school year, our "Lost and Found" items here at school are adding up. If you see anything that belongs to your child, please encourage them to pick it up while they're in the cafeteria this week.





ISA testing begins tomorrow for 5th grade students. Please make sure your student arrives to school on time, gets adequate sleep (9-10 hours) and has a good breakfast.

Parents (VIP) Breakfast photo gallery.











Dismissal is at 2:25 every Wednesday for all Henry Raab students. Please keep this in mind when planning for student transportation and childcare.

Parent/VIP Breakfast - Wednesday, April 10th from 7:30 - 8:30.

Henry Raab students enjoy the eclipse from the school yard!








IAR testing begins tomorrow for 3rd - 6th grade students. Please make sure your student arrives to school on time, gets adequate sleep (9-10 hours) and has a good breakfast. You're classroom teacher will be sharing his/her testing schedule with you.

Congratulations to Abel and Kinley - our April students of the month!



Spring Spirit Wear Order - Due Monday, April 15th.


Thank you Denise, Mindy, Rebbecca & Sondra for all you do to support our Henry Raab Rocket students and staff!


Mark your calendar and stop by Bennie's Pizza on Wednesday, April 17th. Henry Raab & Washington Schools will receive 10% of all sales.
Thank you for your support!


Please see the April Nurse Newsletter for important dates and health information. Thank you!
Nurse Lisa
