Public School Foundation/Alumni

Big Brothers Big Sisters

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and Ray-Pec School District are partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City! Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports life-changing friendships between children facing adversity in the Kansas City area with caring, adult mentors. Little Brothers and Little Sisters who are matched with a "Big" are proven to receive better grades, have higher self-esteem and be more likely to reach their full potential.

To learn how your student may participate as a Little Brother or Little Sister, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters website or contact your student's school counselor. If you are interested in participating as a Big Brother. a Big Sister, or a Big Couple, you may visit the website or contact Jodie Huston, Foundation Executive Director.

After you complete the purchase, please email raypecyardsigns@gmail.com with the information you want on the plaques. Orders will be placed on the 15th of each month. Buyers will be notified via email that the sign and/or plaques are ready for pick up with Tracy Caskey at Peculiar Elementary. You may also arrange evening pickup at another Ray-Pec school.

If you would rather not pay the small transaction fee, you may mail your order with all of the details and check made payable to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation to: Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation, PO Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078.

All proceeds benefit Ray-Pec Cares, a program of the Foundation.

Major Saver card sale raises more than $29,000

Thanks to everyone who supported the recent Major Saver card sale! More than $29,000 was raised for the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and the participating elementary and middle schools.

Janet Shelman with Major Saver attended the April 10 Administrative Council meeting to announce the fundraiser's results.

In the front row, from left: Bridle Ridge Elementary Principal Missy Mattingly, East Middle School Principal Katie Campbell, Shelman, Eagle Glen Elementary Principal Robin Jones, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Foundation Board Member Kim York.

In the back row: South Middle School Principal Randy Randolph, Raymore Elementary Principal Jennika Miller, Timber Creek Elementary Principal Lovie Driskill, Stonegate Elementary Principal Doug Becker, Raymore Elementary Principal Rob Weida, and Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees.

Half of the fundraiser's proceeds, or $14,520, benefits the Foundation. The other half benefits the participating schools, based on the number of cards sold:

Bridle Ridge Elementary, $1,833.75
Creekmoor Elementary, $1,672.50
Eagle Glen Elementary, $1,612.50
Peculiar Elementary, $1,946.25
Raymore Elementary, $1,957.50
Stonegate Elementary, $1,575
Timber Creek Elementary, $3,067.50
East Middle School, $382.50
South Middle School, $465

(In the past, the sale included students in grades K-6. This year, the sale was expanded to include grades 7-8.)

Chloe Alleman wins 2017 Grocery Grab grand prize

Congratulations to Chloe Alleman, winner of the Cosentino's Price Chopper Grocery Grab! During her 5-minute shopping spree on Dec. 9, Chloe filled carts with items totaling more than $1,400!

Semi-finalists were: Kira Senne, John Huston, Lynn Laffoon, and Coralie Price. They each received a $100 Cosentino's Price Chopper gift card.

Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets! This year's event raised $3,000 for the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and the Ray-Pec cheerleaders.

Foundation recognizes staff for support through payroll deduction

At the beginning of the school year, the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation conducted a contest to encourage staff to support the Foundation through payroll deduction.

Shull Early Learning Center was recognized as the building with the highest percentage of employees who support the Foundation through payroll deduction. The Foundation provided Sonic drinks to all Shull staff.

Jason Smither, network administrator in the Technology Department, won a drawing from the names of all employees who donate to the Foundation. He received a mini iPad donated by the Foundation. In the picture above, he is pictured with Foundation Board members on Oct. 19. In the front row, from left: Kim York, Jason Smither, and Meryl Lange. In the back row: Allison Scott, Dana Jermain, Allison Bruflat, Pam Steele, Foundation President Phil Parke, and Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees.

Abby Road Farm event raises $1,080 for Foundation

Kelly Stewart, owner of Abby Road Farm, fifth from right, presented a check for $1,080 to the Foundation Board on Aug. 17. A special family day event on Aug. 12 at Abby Road Farm raised $540, which was matched by Kelly and her husband, Michele Stewart, to support Ray-Pec Cares.

The funds were used to purchase new tennis shoes for students who attend the Back to School Fair.

Pictured in the back row, from left: Matt Hocker, Pam Steele, Kim Bailey, Foundation President Phil Parke, Rich Bartow, Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, Brad Kiehl, and Leo Anderson. In front: Meryl Lange, Kim York, Allison Scott, Kelly Stewart, Allison Bruflat, Dana Jermain, Shauna Stephenson, and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston.