On behalf of wish kid Connor Ohlson, Raymore Elementary/Early Learning, and the Make A Wish Foundation, thanks to the entire community for your generous time, donations, and support! More than $20,000 was raised to grant... Read on...
Congratulations to these Ray-Pec juniors selected to attend Missouri Girls State: Alexandra Scavuzzo, Delaney Swanson, Siri O’Day, Rebecca Millard, Suzie Lottie, Joy Sharp, Elizabeth Daugherty, and Natalie Fenaroli. The... Read on...
Congratulations to a group of Ray-Pec juniors selected to attend the 74th session of the American Legion Missouri Boys State June 15-22 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri – Warrensburg. Delegates are:... Read on...
Congratulations to the Class of 2013. Graduation for Ray-Pec High School is at 7 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence.
Congratulations! Travis Hopkins is the first Ray-Pec tennis player, boy or girl, to qualify for the state tournament. On May 15, Travis improved his singles record to 18-3 for the season and won his Sectional match versus... Read on...
On May 6, the Ray-Pec Men's Tennis team won the first sectional game in school history, defeating Ruskin 5-0 in the first round of the Class 2 District 14 Tournament. On May 7, the Panthers lost to Lee's Summit in the... Read on...
You are invited to attend the Ray-Pec High School Senior Awards Ceremony, which is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the gymnasium at Ray-Pec High School south building. Scholarships and other awards will be presented to the Class of 2013.
Congratulations to 11 Ray-Pec High School student athletes who committed to play athletics at the collegiate level. These students were recognized during an athletic signing ceremony May 6 at the high school: James Mourning,... Read on...
This group from Ray-Pec is part of the Ray-Pec contingent honored on Sunday, May 5, at the Sporting KC game. The Make-A-Wish Foundation was honoring its top fundraising schools in the area. Ray-Pec schools were recognized... Read on...
The Ray-Pec varsity track team made school history Tuesday at the Suburban Gold Conference Track meet. Three school records were broken. Brody Wild broke the 800 record previously held by Stephen Poole with a time of 157.53.... Read on...
Congratulations to the cast and crew of “Spamalot.” The Ray-Pec production was selected as one of the top musicals nominated for “Outstanding Overall Production” in the Blue Star awards program through Starlight Theatre.... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec instrumental music students who competed in the Missouri State High School Activities Association Solo/Ensemble Contest April 26 at the University of Missouri. Ray-Pec received Superior ratings... Read on...
Wow! Did you know that our school district community has raised $20,974 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation? Thanks to everyone who has supported or assisted with the fundraising events! The efforts began at Raymore Elementary... Read on...
A team of fifth and sixth grade gifted students from Ray-Pec placed third in the Long Term Project category on April 6 in the State Extemporé Competition in Marshall, Mo. This was Ray-Pec’s first year to compete at Extemporé... Read on...
The week of April 8-12, students at Raymore Elementary School paid $1 per vote to select what Principal Michelle Hofmann would WEAR and DO. The winning combination was for Ms. Hofmann to wear a wig and sunglasses and ride a... Read on...
While hosting a successful event, this group smiles at the 10th annual Intermediate Life Skills Luncheon on April 19 at Bridle Ridge Intermediate School. The fifth and sixth grade Life Skills class planned, prepared and... Read on...
Kristi Patterson, treasurer of the Raymore Elementary School PTA, was named the PTA Volunteer of the Year. She was honored at a reception on April 18 at the Ray-Pec Administrative Services Center. Pictured, from left:... Read on...
Ray-Pec won the state championship for its one-act play "Anatomy of Gray." As a part of the competition, Zhahn Gonzalez was named "Best Actress" and Dane Schnake was named "Best Supporting Actor." In... Read on...
The Bridle Ridge Intermediate School Scholar Bowl team won the traveling trophy in the second annual competition with Eagle Glen Intermediate School. The Raymore-Peculiar School District's 2nd Intermediate School Scholar... Read on...
A representative from Major Saver presented a check on April 18 for $18,740 as the proceeds from the recent Major Saver discount card sale. Half of the money, or $9,370, benefits the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. The... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School journalism students traveled to University of Missouri on April 9 and 10 to compete in the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association state journalism competition. While there, students from Newspaper,... Read on...
Julie Buell from State Farm Insurance presented a $2,500 grant award on April 11 to the Ray-Pec High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). The group plans to use the money to place signs around the high... Read on...
Congratulations to the finalists for Ray-Pec 2013 Teacher of the Year: Drew Ackerson, Ray-Pec East Middle School; Stephanie Cain, Raymore Elementary School; Andrea Calkins, Creekmoor Elementary School; Michelle Claus,... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School Board on Tuesday certified the April 2 election results, but failed to elect a board president after reaching a tie vote three times. The board is scheduled to meet again at 5 p.m. Monday, April 15. At... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Theatre Department announces its upcoming production of Neil Simon’s farce comedy Rumors. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. April 11, 12 and 13, and at 2:30 p.m. April 14 in the Academy Theatre at... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Concert and Symphonic Bands both earned the highest rating of Superior at the MSHSAA State Music Festival Thursday night. Each band performed for three judges who each give their own rating. Both... Read on...
You can grab a bite to eat, shop, get a haircut, and enjoy some games - all while helping the Make-A-Wish Foundation and our own wish kid, Connor Ohlson. The carnival, auction and haircut-a-thon is from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at Raymore Elementary.
Creekmoor Elementary students and teachers enjoyed watching a third grade class "slime" Principal Dr. Jerrod Fellhauer at an assembly. The class had raised the most money during the recent book fair for technology and curriculum needs at the school.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Choir, which participated in the Missouri State High School Activities Association district solo/ensemble contest Friday, March 22, in Grain Valley. Ray-Pec had 11 vocal events... Read on...
School safety training is ongoing. This month, disaster preparedness took the front seat as Ray-Pec school principals and administrators participated in a tabletop exercise on March 21 to simulate a tanker truck accident on... Read on...
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 cheerleaders! Following the recent tryouts, these students were named to the cheer squads for next school year.8th grade cheerleaders (Current 7th graders): Bayleigh Barnes, Salena Brown,... Read on...
A digital transformation is under way in the Ray-Pec School District.Many parents and grandparents may remember the first computers appearing in schools and classrooms. In fact, in the past, the school district opened its... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Band, which participated in the Missouri State High School Activities Association district solo/ensemble contest Friday, March 22, in Grain Valley. Ray-Pec had 35 band events... Read on...
Ray-Pec's DECA Chapter attended the 65th Annual Missouri DECA Career Development Conference March 17-19 at the Lake of the Ozarks. Four students competed in areas of marketing, hospitality and finance. The four state... Read on...
The Ray-Pec Robotics Team 2357 competed in the Ultimate Accent Robotics Frisbee competition March 14-16 at the FIRST Robotics Greater Kansas City Regional competition at Hale Arena.Ray-Pec’s team ranked 10th out of 55... Read on...
Fourth graders from Creekmoor Elementary School are shown portraying four famous Missourians. From left: Jesse James, Casey Stengel, George Brett and Yogi Berra.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of the one-act play and the cast of the Readers Theatre. Both shows won the District 9 championship. In individual events: Andrea Ambam won oratory; Dane Schnake and Austin Loar won duet... Read on...
Visit CoCo Key Water Resort from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, and mention "Connor" and you will receive a discounted admission price of $17. For each participant, the water park will donate $5 toward... Read on...
Ray-Pec won the Forensics championship competition at the Conference Gold Tournament. Here’s a picture of Ray-Pec forensics students and teachers following the tournament. Winning the tournament was especially satisfying... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Principal Steven Miller, at right, extends best wishes to Chuck Cameron on his retirement. Feb. 20 was Cameron’s last day providing security on the high school campus.
No students were injured this afternoon when a bus transporting middle school students slid into the ditch at approximately M-58 and Ward Road. The bus was leaning into the snowbank, which prevented it from completely... Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School Junior Christopher "Kit" Leonard, who achieved a perfect composite score of 36 on a recent ACT test. He is the son of Ronald and Sandra Leonard. Nationally, while the actual... Read on...
Everyone plays a role in school safety. Being aware of your surroundings and reporting unusual activity can help to prevent crises. These were two key messages shared during the February meeting of the School Safety Task... Read on...
The school board approved a five-year agreement with Apple Bus Company to provide transportation services. The board also approved a proposal for Westbrook & Co. to provide auditing services for three years. To read a recap of the board meeting, go here:
The school board on Thursday approved the calendar for 2013-2014. The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 14. Preview Day, for students in grades 5, 7 and 9, will be Monday, Aug. 12. Registration is scheduled for July 25... Read on...
With the school days missed due to inclement weather, the last day of school is now an early release day on Friday, May 31. You can see the revised 2012-2013 calendar here:
Some activity updates:Due to cancellation of school, the 8th grade bands will not have their concert on Thursday, Feb. 28. Also, the 8th grade bands will not attend the festival on Saturday, March 2. The 7th grade... Read on...
Due to the snow and hazardous road conditions, Ray-Pec schools are closed on Thursday, Feb. 28.
Due to the weather, Ray-Pec schools will be closed on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
The Ray-Pec Board of Education meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 26, is canceled. Weather permitting, an abbreviated board meeting is rescheduled for 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the board meeting room at the... Read on...
Due to inclement weather, Ray-Pec schools will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 26.
The Ray-Pec High School Junior Varsity Scholar Bowl took first place in the Large School Division at St. Joseph Christian meet on Feb. 16. Shown with trophy are Cameron Leonard, Delaney Swanson and Team Captain Justin Mooney.
The middle school Blue Notes performance at Saturday evening's Mavericks hockey game is on. The bus will meet in the parking lot at Price Chopper in Raymore and leave at 5:15 p.m. Due to neighborhood road conditions, if... Read on...
No boys basketball games tonight at Ray-Pec. The games are rescheduled for tomorrow. Junior Varsity will play at noon, and the Varsity game begins at 1:30 p.m. in the gym at the south high school. This is the last home game... Read on...
Due to the weather, Ray-Pec schools and Panther Pride Child Care will be closed on Friday, Feb. 22.
Here are some schedule changes and cancellations:Panther Pride School Age Child Care is closed on Friday. The Neosho Forensics and Debate Tournament for high school students is canceled. The middle school Forensics and... Read on...
Due to the winter storm expected to arrive in the area tomorrow morning, Ray-Pec Schools will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 21.
After-school honor choir practice at Eagle Glen is canceled.
The Love and Logic parenting... Read on...
Friday, Feb. 8, was the seventh annual "Economics Day" at Creekmoor Elementary. Third grade students created goods or services and "sold" their products to the student body using pretend money. The students... Read on...
U.S. Air Force Airman Austin Pritchett paid a visit to Rebecca Oshel's third grade classroom on Feb. 6 at Creekmoor Elementary School. Mrs. Oshel's students had been writing to Airman Pritchett while he was stationed... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School wrestling team qualified five wrestlers to the state tournament! Congratulations to: Freshman Miles Robinson, who qualified in the 106-pound weight class; Junior Mac Diaz, 132-pound class; Senior... Read on...
Eleven Ray-Pec High School seniors signed letters of intent on Feb. 6 to play athletics at the collegiate level. Here is some information about each student:
Mario CurialeMario, a two-year letter winner in soccer,... Read on...
Raymore Elementary School is participating in the Kids for Wish Kids to support Connor Ohlson, who is a student at the school. Connor suffers from a form of leukemia. Raymore Elementary plans to raise funds to help grant... Read on...
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle congratulates Nick Caskey on winning the Ray-Pec School District Spelling Bee this morning. Nick is an eighth grader at Ray-Pec East Middle School. He will represent Ray-Pec at the Cass County... Read on...
Ray-Pec Fine Arts Department to Present Donald W. Gregory’s Radium Girls
Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming production of the drama Radium Girls. Performances of the play will be at 7:30 p.m. on Feb.... Read on...
Timber Creek Kindergartner Jordan Barnes learned that he is cancer free! Jordan's news was celebrated during a Feb. 5 assembly at Timber Creek Elementary School.
Ray-Pec students and staff raised more than $13,000 for Special Olympics by participating on Jan. 26 in the Polar Plunge at Longview Lake.Under the leadership of Teacher Jeff Moore and the Ray-Pec Student Council, Team... Read on...
Kristine Shuey’s kindergarten class at Peculiar Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school on Jan. 30 by bringing in baggies filled with 100 of some item, and wearing shirts decorated with 100 items. Caden Stacy models his shirt with 100 pompons.
Students from the Ray-Pec Ballers performed during the Student of the Month assembly on Jan. 25 at Eagle Glen Intermediate School. In this picture, six Eagle Glen students are performing. They are: Micah Baird, Jordan... Read on...
The board of education on Jan. 24, 2013, approved transferring $1 million from the General Fund to the Capital Projects Fund to cover capital project expenditures for this fiscal year. This transfer was included in the... Read on...
Blue, the mascot for Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer, and fourth grader Connor Ohlson throw Sporting wrist bands into the assembly of Raymore Elementary School students. Blue was on hand for the assembly at which... Read on...
Dr. Kari Monsees and his wife, Laura, were introduced at the Jan. 24 Board of Education meeting. Dr. Monsees spent Jan. 24 and 25 in the district. As part of his visit, he met school district administrators and principals and toured the district.
The Ray-Pec High School Symphonic Band performed Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Missouri Music Educators Conference. The performance took place at Tan-Tar-A Resort. Our Symphonic Band is the only high school band in the 75-year... Read on...
This week is School Board Recognition Week. Thanks to our Board President Kim York, Vice President Joe Anthuis, and Members Leo Anderson, Maria Davies, Kyle Gillespie, Dana Hille, and Ruth Johnson, for their service to our... Read on...
The Ray-Pec Symphonic Band will present a concert tonight as a rehearsal for a state-level performance on Thursday at the Missouri Music Educators Conference.
Tonight’s program is scheduled for 7 p.m. at South Haven... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2013 Teacher of the Year and the 2013 Support Staff Employee of the Year. A combined banquet is scheduled for May 1 to honor finalists in both awards programs.
To... Read on...
Parents of current 8th graders are invited to attend Curriculum Night at 6 p.m. tonight (1/17) in the main gym of the north high school. Learn about the scheduling process and signing your child up for his or her 9th grade classes.
Fifth grader Rylee Blake, right, won the Bridle Ridge Intermediate School Spelling Bee. Fifth graderFaith Ellis, at left, was the runner up. Rylee will represent Bridle Ridge in the Ray-Pec School District Spelling Bee on Feb. 6.
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces the hiring of Jodie Huston as its part-time executive director. Huston is the first paid employee of the Foundation, which was formed in 1991.The Foundation is a... Read on...
The Fourth Grade Student Ambassadors at Raymore Elementary School raised $717 for Alex’s Lemonade Stand. They sought donations, held four lemonade stands and scheduled a hat day to raise money. Standing, from left to right:... Read on...
Heat exchangers on three heating units were replaced this afternoon and evening at Timber Creek Elementary School. At about 7 p.m tonight, testing showed no carbon monoxide in the air at the school. Timber Creek will be open... Read on...
Faulty heat exchangers on two of the heating units at Timber Creek Elementary School were determined to be the cause of the high carbon monoxide levels this morning at the school.
Students and staff were relocated to... Read on...
A large group of school district staff and students are preparing for the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 26, at Longview Lake. Volunteers raise funds to participate in the event, which supports Special Olympics. You can join... Read on...
“No Place for Hate” and the Ray-Pec Child Nutrition Department are teaming up to sponsor Cultural Diversity Appreciation Week Jan. 7-11 at Ray-Pec High School. Next week, the Child Nutrition Department will offer menu items... Read on...
On Jan. 8, Mai Tadokoro will perform Marimba Spirtitual accompanied by Ray-Pec percussionists Daichi Tadokoro, Kit Leonard, Austin Coop. Mai is Daichi’s sister. The concert is at 7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 8, in the Academy Theatre... Read on...
Fourth graders at Stonegate Elementary presented the musical, "The Elves' Impersonator," which tells the story of Elfis, an elf who acts differently from the other elves. Santa is portrayed by Garrett Whitten, and Mrs. Claus is portrayed by Sadie Moore.
The Ray-Pec Special Services Department hosted its second annual “Winter Event” on Dec. 12 for special education students and their families. More than 200 people attended along with many Ray-Pec staff members who helped to... Read on...
Dear Ray-Pec families and friends,We are all shocked and saddened by the events in Connecticut last Friday. Tragedies like a school shooting understandably cause fear and concern for parents here. We understand that you... Read on...
On Dec. 12, seven Ray-Pec High School band students went Christmas Caroling at Foxwood Springs and Raymore Rehabilitation Center. Students played a total of five different times between both care facilities. The residents... Read on...
Students in Jennifer Vacca’s fifth grade class at Bridle Ridge Intermediate School filled seven shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child this year. They donated small toys, hygiene items, and school supplies. The shoe boxes... Read on...
In the Library Media Center, Creekmoor Elementary School second graders recently read the book “The Can Man,” which is about a homeless man collecting cans to redeem for money for basic needs. The second grade students made... Read on...
Students in the Life Skills Class at the north high school adopted a family for Christmas. They used profits from their Chewy's School Store. Students created lists during class, and shopped at Target to purchase eight... Read on...
Ray-Pec Forensics and Debate students placed first in the overall sweeps at the novice tournament Dec. 7-8 at Raytown South High School. In the front row, from left, are: Nick Schneider, Stefania Smith, Julieene Graebner,... Read on...
Two non-injury accidents caused a large traffic backup this morning on School Road. The first accident, involving one vehicle, occurred between 6:30 and 6:45 a.m. on School Road at about 203rd St. As emergency crews were... Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar School District Board of Education has selected Mr. Kari Monsees to serve as Superintendent of the district, effective July 1, 2013. Current Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle is retiring at the end of this... Read on...
For the first time since 1990, Ray-Pec High School had multiple students selected for All-State Band. Congratulations to the Ray-Pec band students who were named to All-State Band after auditioning Saturday, Dec. 1, in... Read on...
During the Nov. 29 Board of Education meeting, Ray-Pec East Middle School Journalism Teacher John Van Pelt, left, introduces students who were editors of The East Edge middle school newspaper during the 2011-2012 school year... Read on...
Peculiar Elementary School is now designated a Chiefs Play 60 School for its support in encouraging children to be physically active for 60 minutes every day. Aliyah Green and Blake Richeson submitted essays to win the Play... Read on...
Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School was the meeting site and the showcase on Nov. 14 for members of the Kansas City Chapter of the Design-Build Institute of America.The meeting was scheduled at the school so that members... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School journalism students won awards at the write-off competition Friday, Nov. 17, at the JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Hannah Roth, Sydney Gibson, and Amber... Read on...
A team of students from Ray-Pec East Middle School won first place in the Junior Robotic League competition over the weekend in Lee’s Summit. Team NOMAD was one of three teams from Ray-Pec to participate in the tournament,... Read on...
The Ray-Pec East Middle School newspaper, “The East Edge,” was recognized as the top junior high/middle school newspaper in the country at the Nov. 15-18 JEA/NSPA Fall National High School Journalism Convention in San... Read on...
Creekmoor Elementary School paid tribute to Veterans during a ceremony at the school. Veterans are seated in the chairs. Students are singing.
Missouri State University hosted the Midwest NCAA Division 1 regional cross country race, which featured the biggest and best Division 1 schools from 10 states around the midwest. Katie McLeod (Ray-Pec Class of 2011)... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School District is applying to become a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Program for the 2015-2016 school year.As part of the application process for the I.B. program, the district has... Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec Senior Cheyanne Lyons, who received the Evelyn Gates Award, given annually to the top female high school volleyball player in the Kansas City area. Lyons received the award during a surprise pep... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Media students attended the annual VidCon Nov. 2-3 hosted by Drury University in Springfield, Mo. Students competed against students from four states in a variety of projects, including the 72-Hour... Read on...
Five Ray-Pec singers were selected for the 2013 National Honor Choir. This choir is held every other year in various cities around the country. These students will represent Ray-Pec March 13-16, 2013, in Dallas, Texas, in... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School junior varsity Scholar Bowl team won third out of a 16-team pool on Nov. 3 at the North Kansas City JV Tournament. Sophomore Justin Mooney was the top individual scorer in the entire tournament.... Read on...
Second grader Kaitlyn Smith and Kindergartner Dominnick Younger work together to hold a large snake. Pete Abbate of ABA Reptiles visited students in the Panther Pride School Age Child Care Program on Oct. 26 when Ray-Pec schools were not in session.
These students from Ray-Pec East Middle School painted a snow plow for the City of Raymore. When the winter weather hits, watch for this plow! Pictured, from left, are: Christina Scott, Abby Bertz, Kailee Hogan, Sabrina... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Theatre Department announces its production of the musical comedy Monty Python’s Spamalot. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 and 3, and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 4 in the Academy Theatre at Ray-Pec... Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School students who scored in the Advanced category on End-of-Course exams in 2012. End-Of-Course exams are taken by secondary students who are enrolled in a tested course, regardless of their... Read on...
Children in the Panther Pride School Age Child Care Program visited Faulkner’s Pumpkin Farm on Oct. 25. Panther Pride offers full-day child care on certain days when Ray-Pec schools are not in session. Special activities or field trips are often planned.
Did you see the "zombie" softball players at Trunk or Treat? Thanks to everyone who participated in and attended Trunk or Treat on Oct. 29 at Ray-Pec High School.
Representatives from the Cass County Special Education Cooperative gathered Tuesday at the Ray-Pec Administrative Services Center for a webinar titled "Common Core Curriculum: Instructional Implications for Students with... Read on...
Congrats to the Ray-Pec cross country teams for their performances Saturday at the Class 4 Sectional race, hosted by Ray-Pec. The boys team placed 4th and qualified for the state meet by beating Liberty on a tie breaker. The... Read on...
Peculiar Police Officers Rick Clausing, left, and Phillips Grabmiller conducted Stranger Danger programs with kindergarten students at Peculiar Elementary School.
STATE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to the Ray-Pec varsity cheerleaders for winning the Missouri State Cheerleading Championships! The competition took place Sunday, Oct. 21, at the Hearnes Center on the campus of the... Read on...
Misty Beichley’s third grade class at Stonegate Elementary poses for a picture with the new classroom tablet funded by the Sonic Limeades for Learning program. Through the program, public school teachers are able to submit... Read on...
Congrats to the Ray-Pec boys Cross Country team, which qualified on Oct. 20 for the sectional meet. The seven participants representing Ray-Pec were: Senior Derek Taylor, Sophomore Rhett Hammers, Junior Levi VanDyne,... Read on...
The Ray-Pec girls Cross Country team qualified on Oct. 20 for the sectional meet. The seven participants representing Ray-Pec were (from left): Freshman Alie Gillespie, Junior Amanda Wharton, Senior Ashley Newson, Senior... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Assistant Principal Mark Cook presents an award to Senior Austin Davis during the Academic Honors presentation Oct. 19 at the high school. Following the ceremony, there was a breakfast for honored students and their families.
The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces the opening of its 2012-2013 season with the musical comedy Nunsense. Written by Dan Goggin, the musical tells the story of the Little Sisters of Hoboken, an... Read on...
The Ray-Pec Special Olympics program received a generous donation of $1,000 from the DG Skouse Company in Peculiar. The company does refractory and industrial services for businesses around the Kansas City area. Pictured,... Read on...
Thanks to the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club for donating $500 to the Ray-Pec East Middle School Library. Club President Carl Kent, left, presents a check to Debbie Walker, the middle school’s library media specialist.
The Ray-Pec softball team defeated Belton 2-1 on Friday, Oct. 5, at home to win its first district championship since 2005. The team is ranked #6 in the KC Metro Poll. The team plays at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, at Blue Springs South. Admission is $6.
OfficeMax of Raymore surprised the students and staff at Raymore Elementary School on Oct. 2 by awarding more than $1,000 in school supplies and gifts to Teacher Heather Phillips. The award included flowers, a new desk chair... Read on...
As one of the first steps in finding a new superintendent for the Raymore-Peculiar School District, the Ray-Pec Board of Education and consultants from the Missouri School Boards’ Association are scheduling meetings to ask... Read on...
KC Wolf, mascot of the Kansas City Chiefs football team, visited Creekmoor Elementary School on Sept. 15. He spoke to students about the ABCs of Good Choices during the school’s Character Assembly.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Cross Country team, which traveled to Bowling Green, Ky., for the Sept. 22 Gatorland Invitational Cross Country meet hosted by Greenwood High School. Varsity races included nearly 30 teams and... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School peer mediators had their annual training on Sept. 13. In this picture, Bree Larimer (left), Kaite Hatfield (center), and Kris Holman-Hudson are practicing a mock mediation.
Congratulations to the Homecoming Queen Molly Compton and King Aaron Howard. This photo was taken at the dance, after the king was announced. Homecoming court attendants were: Juniors Megan Gutierrez and Daichi Tadokoro,... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School student and defensive back James Henderson provides a warm welcome and fresh carnation to Genese Wright , grandmother of Jeana Urbina, during the Grandparents Day celebration from 9 to 9:45 a.m. on Sept.... Read on...
Author and educational consultant Bea McGarvey, at left in glasses, talks with staff from Ray-Pec High School during the professional development day on Sept. 17. McGarvey was the keynote speaker about standards-referenced... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Senior Cheyanne Lyons achieved a milestone on Sept. 13 during the varsity volleyball match against the Blue Springs South Jaguars. The senior outside hitter for the Panthers hit her career 1,000th kill.... Read on...
First grader Emma Majors dumps a Sonic Slushie over Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle on Thursday, Sept. 20, as part of an assembly to celebrate reading at Raymore Elementary School. Students read more than 60,000 minutes during... Read on...
Joyce Connaway with the EF Foundation for Foreign Study presented a check for $500 to support the Ray-Pec High School Athletic Department. At left is Principal Steven Miller. At right is Activities/Athletic Director Tom... Read on...
Two boys from the Panther Pride Child Care Program check out the front seat of a Peculiar police car on Sept. 17. The Panther Pride program offers full day child care on some days when the Ray-Pec School District is not in... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Madrigal Singers performed Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Kansas City Renaissance Festival.
Shull Elementary School Nurse Annie Settle submitted this photo for “A Day in the Life of a School Nurse” photo contest and won a $100 gift certificate. The contest was sponsored by School Health Corporation, the school’s... Read on...
Ray-Pec students will not be in school on Monday, Sept. 17. But Ray-Pec teachers and administrators will be in session to learn more about standards-referenced reporting and student-centered education.
The district is... Read on...
The Ray-Pec football team reacts after the presentation Thursday for Team of the Week. Michael Coleman with KCTV5 announced the award, and Eric Beasley, manager of store operations for Belton HyVee, center, presented the... Read on...
Noah Elkhatib from Shull Elementary is pictured with KC Wolf (Dan Meers) from the Kansas City Chiefs. KC Wolf visited students at Shull Elementary and Peculiar Elementary on Aug. 27 and 29. His message kicked off the year’s... Read on...
This year, Ray-Pec High School will implement a different schedule during finals week.
Under the new schedule, finals will take place over four days, and three of the days will have early dismissal. There will be a... Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec Activities Director and Varsity Football Coach Tom Kruse! Friday’s 42-0 victory over Belton was Coach Kruse’s 100th win as football coach for Ray-Pec High School. He is pictured with wife Kim,... Read on...
Ray-Pec 2012 graduates scored an ACT composite score of 22.4, which is an increase of 0.8 over 2011, and is also above the state average of 21.6. “We are very pleased with the overall ACT test results,” said Dr. Kevin Daniel... Read on...
Most of the freshman class attended Preview Day Aug. 13 at Ray-Pec High School. In addition to learning their way around the school and finding classrooms and lockers, students were introduced to the Freshmen Mentoring Program.
Today is the first day of school!
Steve Meek, Ray-Pec's 2012 Teacher of the Year, was at the podium ready to address all district staff, when a group rushed in with signs that said "Who shall inherit Teacher of the Year?" The group included Panther... Read on...
The Routes C and J Bridge over U.S. 71 is now open. There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 2, to officially open the bridge.
On Wednesday, workers replaced many light bulbs on the marquee sign in front of Ray-Pec High School. Preparations continue around the district for the first day of school on Wednesday, Aug. 15.
The bridge will open early! The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on Monday, July 30, that the Routes C and J Bridge over U.S. 71 will open Thursday morning, Aug. 2, well over a week ahead of schedule despite... Read on...
Ten students from Bridle Ridge and Eagle Glen intermediate schools were selected to perform in the 2012 all-state 5th and 6th Grade Honor Choir on July 18 in Jefferson City. The choir was in conjunction with the annual... Read on...
Sabrina Hill and Celinda Hefner sample some of the food offered by the Child Nutrition Department during centralized registration. There were many choices including juice, fresh fruits and vegetables, teriyaki chicken, rice,... Read on...
Three students from Ray-Pec East Middle School were selected to perform in the 2012 all-state 7th and 8th Grade Honor Choir on July 18 in Jefferson City. The choir was in conjunction with the annual conference of the... Read on...
In a heartfelt letter addressed to the students of the school district, Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle has announced his intent to retire at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
Dr. Kyle began his career in education in... Read on...
Damage to a steel bridge girder inflicted by a truck pulling a trailer and track hoe only hours before workers were to pour the new concrete deck on the Routes C and J Bridge has slowed progress until the situation is... Read on...
Students in the Panther Pride Summer Camp program had a field trip July 12 to the Chiefs Sports Lab inside Arrowhead Stadium. It features hands-on and interactive computer activities promoting the importance of being active,... Read on...
Four Ray-Pec High School students, Kiersten Tillotson, Lily Waite, Keith Chastain, and Nathan Boehning, attended the Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference June 29-July 2 in San... Read on...
Seven-year-old Lana Leveridge of Peculiar was selected as a finalist for creating a backyard game in a contest by Clif Kid. She won a $1,000 scholarship, bike with helmet, and trip to San Francisco to showcase the Dance Tag... Read on...
A guest speaker talked to high school boys and girls about how to maintain a healthy diet. This photo shows the presentation to the girls. More than 200 students participated in a summer fitness class as part of summer school.
A group of Timber Creek Elementary teachers participated in the Color Run 5k to benefit Ronald McDonald House. From left: Cari Bryant, Lynn Noirfalise, Gretchen Emry, Jessica Farell, Sarah Newkirk, and Lori Johnson.
What do Bridle Ridge teachers do in the summer? Here's a group participating in the Color Run to support the Ronald McDonald house. From left: Gina Cleveland, Piper Showen, Patty Dimarco, Jennifer Vacca, Amanda Kilgore, and Mick Burns.
Skyler Sims, an upcoming Ray-Pec senior, will compete July 15-22 in Rock Springs, Wyo., as the 2012 Missouri High School Bull Riding State Champion. He will compete against the top four high school competitors from each... Read on...
The school board on Wednesday night approved the budget for 2012-2013. You can review it by following the link.
The Ray-Pec School District announces several administrative changes at Ray-Pec High School for the 2012-2013 school year.The changes are effective July 1, which is the start of the fiscal year for the school district.... Read on...
More than 200 people participated in the fourth annual Lucky 13.1 5k and Half-Marathon June 16. The event is a fundraiser for the Ray-Pec Cross Country Team. To see results and photos, follow the link.
Sixth graders Shane Bruflat and Logan Mangrum were honored for their performance in an online math league competition. The two boys were among 15 students at Bridle Ridge Intermediate School who participated in the 6th grade... Read on...
More than 200 campers attended the Ray-Pec boys basketball camps earlier this month. The campers had the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of the game and compete against their classmates. These camps are a... Read on...
When the Panther Pride Summer Camp students went to the Kansas City T-Bones game on June 13, Kenadi Oldani met Sizzle the Bull, the team’s mascot. The T-Bones are an independent professional baseball team that play at... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School student Elizabeth Daugherty (front row, center) attended the Missouri Leadership Seminar, Inc. June 8-10 on the University of Central Missouri campus in Warrensburg. Elizabeth, who will be a junior this... Read on...
The Panther Pride Summer Camp students toured the dairy and bottling operations at Shatto Milk Company on June 7. Then they sampled chocolate milk, strawberry milk, rootbeer milk, orange milk, banana milk and cotton candy milk!
Congratulations to Ray-Pec graduate Mark Sappington, who was drafted by the Los Angeles Angels on June 5 in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft. Here is a link to a story from The Kansas City Star.
The Ray-Pec Theatre Department has been invited to present the comedy “The Foreigner” at the International Thespian Festival June 25-30 at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb.
This is a distinguished honor for our... Read on...
The Ray-Pec Theatre Department won 12 Cappies awards, including honors for best play for “The Foreigner.” The Kansas City Chapter of the Cappies is a critics and awards program for high school theatre. Ray-Pec received... Read on...
Congratulations to Haley Crane, who won the award for Outstanding Actress in a Featured Role; and Bobby Turnbough, who won the award for Outstanding Male Ensemble Member in the Blue Star awards program through Starlight... Read on...
A team of Ray-Pec High School teachers competed against the school’s Scholar Bowl team on May 8. The students won by eight questions. The teachers, from left, included: Lisa Roberts, Jeannie Frazier, Kevin Crean, Joe O’Neal, and Patrick Hemmingsen.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec girls soccer team on winning its first-ever district championship! Ray-Pec defeated Lee’s Summit West on May 15 and advances to the sectional game at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Lee’s Summit North. Admission is $6.
The accident scene looked real, but the two-car collision on the front grounds of Ray-Pec High School was a mock drama presented May 11 to juniors and seniors. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) planned the event... Read on...
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle, left, congratulates Steven Meek, the 2012 Teacher of the Year for the Ray-Pec School District. He teaches language arts and ACT preparation at Ray-Pec High School. The announcement came at the... Read on...
Tina Misner, far right, is the 2012 Support Staff Employee of the Year for the Ray-Pec School District. She is the administrative assistant for activities/athletics at Ray-Pec High School. The announcement came at the May 9... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Theatre Department, which has been nominated for many awards through the Kansas City Chapter of the Cappies, a critics and awards program for high school theatre. Ray-Pec has nominations for... Read on...
Ray-Pec FBLA and Student Senate members helped plant trees at 10 different residences on May 5 in Joplin. In total, more than 900 volunteers planted 1,200 trees in a six square mile of Joplin.
This effort, led by members... Read on...
Pictured with Nathan, from left to righ, are: his father, Phillip Parke; his mother, Joy Parke; and Dr. Sherri Miller, principal of Ray-Pec High School.The Missouri Scholars 100 is a program sponsored by the Missouri... Read on...
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Legally Blonde the Musical! On Thursday, a representative from the Blue Star program of Starlight Theatre announced that the Ray-Pec production was selected as one of the six musicals... Read on...
Sophia Chatfield demonstrated how to make Indonesian fried rice at the Ray-Pec Diversity Appreciation Night on May 2. See more photos by following the link for additional information. In the Photo Gallery, select Ray-Pec... Read on...
The Ray-Pec Council of PTAs congratulates Tracy Caskey (center) as the 2012 Volunteer of the Year. Tracy was announced as the winner and honored at a reception on April 19, during National Volunteer Week. She is a valued... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School District will host its second Diversity Appreciation Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, at Ray-Pec High School. The event includes student artwork, entertainment and cooking demonstrations.... Read on...
Congratulations to members of the Ray-Pec Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter who attended and competed in the Missouri FBLA Leadership Conference April 22-24 in Columbia. Nathan Boehning and Keith Chastain... Read on...
The Eagle Glen and Bridle Ridge sixth grade choirs sang the National Anthem before the Kansas City Royals Game on Sunday, April 15. It was Raymore Day at the K.
At a special meeting on Monday, April 16, Maria Davies, left, and Dana Hille were sworn in to serve three-year terms on the Ray-Pec School Board. The oath of office was administered during a special meeting at which the... Read on...
The Major Saver discount card fundraiser raised $32,360. Half of the money raised, or $16,180, goes to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation, which supports the school district in a variety of ways. The other half of... Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces its upcoming production of “Almost, Maine.” Performances of the play will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 12, Friday, April 13, and Saturday, April 14, and at 2... Read on...
Voters on April 3 elected incumbent Dana Hille (with 1,400 votes) and elected newcomer Maria Cannova Davies (with 1,381 votes) to the Ray-Pec School Board. Other candidates in the race and their vote totals are:• Scott... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School District was recognized for receiving Accreditation with Distinction in Performance by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education during a banquet March 26 at the University of Central... Read on...
Rep. Chris Molendorp, R-123, left, and Sen. David Pearce, R-31x, congratulate Barbara Boucher, reading specialist at Creekmoor Elementary School, for her recent publication in the magazine “The Reading Teacher.” Molendorp... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec band on great performances at the Missouri State High School Activities Association District Solo/Ensemble Festival March 30 at Pleasant Hill.Ray-Pec had 37 band events receive one (superior)... Read on...
Congratulations to the finalists for 2012 Teacher of the Year. The finalists are: Drew Ackerson, social studies, Ray-Pec East Middle School; Jennifer Gibson, beginning band, Bridle Ridge and Eagle Glen intermediate schools;... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School District received the 2012 Missouri Commissioner’s Award for High Quality Professional Development. The award was presented at the Missouri Staff Development Council’s Show-Me Professional Development... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Junior Shelly McClendon, second from right, was featured by Fox4 News as a Reaching for Excellence Young Achiever for her accomplishments in art. Also pictured, from left, are: Fox4 Photojournalist Don... Read on...
The Prairie Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently presented the Patriotism Award to Raymore Elementary School Music Teacher Judy Bradley (left) and Principal Michelle Hofmann (right) to... Read on...
UMB recently donated $1,650 to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Jim Brosnahan, senior vice president for UMB, left, and Ryan Johnson, UMB banking center manager, right, presented the check to Superintendent Dr.... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Prowlers dance team, which placed third in the Missouri State Dance competition in the 5A division. The Prowlers were also named Academic All-State Champions for the highest average grade point... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School FBLA students competed Feb. 10 against 23 schools in district competition at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg. Ray-Pec had 18 students participate in the competition.Students who placed... Read on...
Rep. Chris Molendorp, R-123, recently visited the sixth grade LEAP class at Bridle Ridge Intermediate School to speak about leadership and situational ethics. LEAP is an intervention program for students who have been... Read on...
Eighth grader Cara Sibert won the Raymore-Peculiar School District spelling bee on Tuesday, Feb. 7. After seven rounds of spelling, Cara won by spelling the word “jackal” in the one-word eighth round. Cara attends Ray-Pec... Read on...
Here is a group from Ray-Pec preparing to take the plunge the Polar Plunge on Saturday, Jan. 28, at Longview Lake. The district had 125 staff and students registered to participate. As of Feb. 3, The online donations for... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School district is seeking nominations for the 2012 Teacher of the Year and the 2012 Support Staff Employee of the Year. A combined banquet is scheduled for May 2 to honor finalists in both awards programs.
Kindergartners at Peculiar Elementary celebrated the 100th day of school on Jan. 27 with a parade, showing off shirts with 100 pieces of anything: buttons, cotton balls, foam animals, and googly eyes. Chayton Hendricks wore a balloon-covered shirt.
Jack Keys and John Wiseman play chess at the Panther Pride Child Care program at Bridle Ridge Intermediate School. The site provides care for 5th and 6th graders from Bridle Ridge and Eagle Glen. A shuttle provides transportation to and from Eagle Glen.
The Raymore-Peculiar High School Fine Arts Department announces its upcoming production of the new musical comedy Legally Blonde the Musical.Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9; Friday, Feb. 10; and Saturday,... Read on...
The Ray-Pec School District is forming eight District Strategic Planning Goal Teams. Thanks to those who volunteered to serve on these teams. Participants will be notified this week.
The Strategic Planning efforts to date... Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar School District is a finalist for a statewide award that honors excellence in professional development.The district applied for, and has advanced to the third stage in the review process for the 2012... Read on...
This team of Ray-Pec students won a bronze medal in team skills at the Special Olympics basketball tournament Jan. 7 in Belton. Pictured, from left, are: Jeffrey Golden, Luke Swearingen, Ryan Ketay, Zach Brewer, and Logan... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School north building was the best performing building for the past 12 months in the district’s Energy Program.Energy Manager Van McLain tracks utility bills and energy use at each district facility. He... Read on...
Kindergartner Leia Patterson leads Ethan Pierce and others in mastering the hula hoop. The physical education classes at Shull Elementary School were visited by a physical activity trainer, Jean Hooper. She promoted “fitness... Read on...
Students in the Panther Pride Before and After School Child Care Program at Peculiar Elementary School display a book they entered into the American Royal book writing contest.
The school board on Dec. 15, 2011, learned about current work in the area of strategic planning, goal setting and revisions to the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). On Dec. 8 and 9, district leaders participated... Read on...
The board learned about current work in the areas of strategic planning, goal setting and revisions to the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP). On Dec. 8 and 9, district leaders participated in two days of strategic... Read on...
A.J. Preator, left, and Jada Goodall are busy measuring at the Panther Pride Before and After School Child Care Program at Creekmoor Elementary School.
Ray-Pec High School’s production of The Foreigner has been selected as one of the three mainstage shows for this year's Missouri State Thespian Festival. Schools from around the state submitted bids for these three spots... Read on...
Shull Elementary School will remain open for the 2012-2013 school year. Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle shared the news with Shull Elementary staff during a recent staff meeting. The future of Shull Elementary was in question... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Varsity Prowlers dance team, which earned two first-place trophies for their Jazz and pom routines Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Kansas City Classic Dance Competition at Liberty High School. The... Read on...
After building robots from VEX robotic kits for six weeks, three teams of Raymore-Peculiar students took their creations to Lee’s Summit High School for the Junior Robotics League Tower of Power competition on Nov. 19.The... Read on...
Peculiar Elementary had its first Reading Rodeo on Nov. 17. Families had fun putting friends, family members, and teachers in the Peculiar Pokey for a session of enforced reading. One popular station was the Book Trail... Read on...
Some Ray-Pec fifth and sixth graders spent time this fall using science, technology, engineering and math in a new way.They entered projects in the Burns & McDonnell Battle of the Brains, a competition to design the next... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Panther Pride Band placed 31 students in the West Central All-District Band. This is a new school record.The students auditioned Oct. 29 at the University of Central Missouri. Students were placed... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School student Valerie Lightle took this photo of the flag raising ceremony on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, outside the north high school building. Valerie took the photo for a photojournalism project in a journalism class taught by Tiesa Smith.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Forensics and Debate squad for winning the Lee’s Summit West Tournament on Nov. 5. The squad received a first place trophy in Sweepstakes, as well as Individual Events. Here are individual... Read on...
Five singers were chosen from Ray-Pec for the 2012 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association Honor Choirs. Congratulations to:• Senior Savannah Zielinski,• Junior Josh Wagner,• Sophomore Allie Shaw,• 6th... Read on...
Caleb Walker, a fourth grader at Peculiar Elementary School, recently attended Space Camp For Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCI-VIS), at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center, NASA’s official Visitor Information Center... Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School boys soccer team this fall raised $2,000 to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. The team donated the money to Cancer Action, a non-profit agency offering programs and services for persons with... Read on...
The school board on Oct. 27 approved revised bus routes and the bus ridership report. The board also learned more about standards-referenced grading and report cards. This is a type of reporting that uses descriptive... Read on...
Thanks to everyone who participated in or attended the Raymore Chamber of Commerce annual pumpkin auction on Tuesday night. The event raised more than $7,000 to provide scholarships to Ray-Pec High School seniors next spring... Read on...
On Tuesday morning, Oct. 25, the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club had a ribbon cutting for a school bus stop shelter that was recently constructed at M-58 and Crest in Raymore. Pictured, from left, are: Superintendent... Read on...
The use of technology helped a Ray-Pec kindergarten teacher this week conduct a parent-teacher conference with a parent who is working overseas.
Baiden Coble is a kindergarten student in Allison Scott's classroom... Read on...
The Ray-Pec vs. Joplin football game is at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at Arrowhead Stadium. For ticket and parking information, click here:
Second grade students at Shull Elementary School studied many types of communities. Each student was then encouraged to create a building they would find a community. Pictured are Nate Kiger, Dominick Samudio and Jacob Edmonsond.
Congratulations to the Raymore-Peculiar Special Olympics Bowling team for coming home with numerous medals and ribbons in the Bowling Tournament at Premier Bowl Oct. 15 in Raytown.
Athletes include students from 5th to... Read on...
Senior Spencer Vogelsmeier, left, was the Ray-Pec High School 2011 Homecoming King, and Senior Hannah Hegarty was the Homecoming Queen. They were crowned Oct. 8 at the Homecoming dance. Other members of the Homecoming court... Read on...
Pink ribbons are painted on the field at Panther Stadium as a symbol of breast cancer awareness. The 25- and 50-yard line markers are also painted pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces its upcoming production of the heartwarming comedy The Foreigner. The Foreigner is a comedy about a pathologically shy Englishman named Charlie Baker. Because... Read on...
Teacher Jennifer Vacca, flanked by students Neko Lueke at left and Alyssa Smith at right, peeks into a box of supplies presented by Raymore OfficeMax manager Dwight Crosby. Crosby surprised Vacca on Oct. 4 by visiting her... Read on...
These are some of the 38 Ray-Pec High School Freshman Mentors who spent the day on Friday, Sept. 30, at the Tucker Leadership Lab, located on the William Jewell College campus in Liberty. The students were divided into... Read on...
Peculiar Elementary School recognized students who did an outstanding job of demonstrating respect during the month of September.
Ray-Pec High School Assistant Principal Jerry Edson makes a purchase at Chewy’s General Store. Pictured behind the counter, from left, are: Teacher Julie Vannatter, and students Catherine Searle and Zach Brewer. Chewy’s... Read on...
Peculiar Elementary School had its second annual Minute-To-Win-It Family Night on Sept. 22. Students and families played games, earned tickets and won prizes. Prizes includes a boy’s bicycle, a girl’s bicycle, boxed games... Read on...
Ray-Pec softball players participated in several community service projects, including picking up trash along School Road and reading to students at Shull Elementary. This group of girls just cleaned out the wash bay for horses at Circle O Horse Ranch.
The Varsity Panther volleyball team traveled to the Blue Springs South tournament on Saturday, Sept. 24. The Panthers faced extremely tough competition. St. James Academy, the Kansas 4A 3-time defending state champions, was... Read on...
Peculiar Elementary hosted the Food Power Adventure traveling exhibit on Sept. 20. Through the exhibit, students traveled the path from the farmer's field to the playing field. It gives elementary students an inside look... Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School Seniors Nathan Parke and Kellie Wilson on their selection as National Merit Semi-Finalists. The National Merit Scholarship Program is an academic competition for recognition and... Read on...
The state of Missouri has awarded a School Age Child Care grant to the Ray-Pec School District for its Panther Pride School Age Child Care program. The grant provides $6,350 in the first year, $4,400 in the second year, and... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Prowlers Dance Team for its performance at NDA Elite Dance Team Camp, at the University of Missouri, Columbia.
The Prowlers earned the Showmanship award with its jazz home routine, and... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School cheerleaders on Sept. 2 helped kickoff the character education program at Raymore Elementary School. The cheerleaders performed stunts and cheers related to the school's Pyramid of Success program that... Read on...
Representatives from the Raymore Walmart store surprised the staff at Eagle Glen Intermediate School this week by distributing 10 $100 gift cards to teachers.Shift Manager John Rand and Cathy White from the Walmart... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Cross Country team, which dominated the Cass County Championships Saturday at Calvary Bible College, located on the former Richards Gebauer air base in Belton. The boys won the meet for the... Read on...
The Center for Lunar Science and Exploration (CLSE), a member of the NASA Lunar Science Institute (NLSI), is pleased to announce the 16 high schools selected to participate in the 2011–2012 High School Lunar Research... Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Sophomore Alex Sutton was in a horse show the weekend of Aug. 20. Alex and his horse Lambada won first place in the walk/trot class.
Cadet Bruce Dalton Keith, son of Bruce and Jerri Lynn Keith of Raymore, completed Cadet Basic Training at the U.S. Military Academy.
He entered West Point June 27 and has successfully completed six weeks of CBT. Also... Read on...
Varsity and junior varsity volleyball teams kicked off their seasons Tuesday at Platte County. The JV team won in an exciting three-set match. The varsity won also with scores of 25-17, 25-15. Cheyanne Lyons led the way for... Read on...
Students and staff at Bridle Ridge Intermediate School enjoyed a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables Tuesday on a new salad bar at the school.A grant from the Whole Kids Foundation, a non-profit organization... Read on...
Two students walking home from school on Tuesday, Aug. 23, reported suspicious activity from a person in a vehicle in the Foxhaven subdivision in Raymore. A parent filed a report with the Raymore Police Department, and... Read on...
The Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association announced that the Ray-Pec varsity cheerleaders received third place at the Kansas City Regional Cheerleading Competition this summer. Their performance of cheer, stunts,... Read on...
Target has awarded a $2,000 literacy grant to Raymore Elementary School. The school will use the funds to purchase decodable and phonetic books to go back and forth from school to home with beginning readers, especially... Read on...
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle welcomes freshmen during Preview Day this morning at Ray-Pec High School. High school staff and upperclassmen serving as mentors were there to help the incoming ninth graders become acclimated with their new school.
The school district, during the Aug. 10 all-staff convocation, honored employees for their years of service. Employees with 10 and 20 years of service received pins. Two employees who are entering their 30th year of service,... Read on...
Ray-Pec employees took a break to stretch during the all-staff convocation Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Ray-Pec High School. Employees in the red and black shirts are from Raymore Elementary School.
Superintendent Dr. Jeff Kyle and school board members Joe Anthuis, Kyle Gillespie, Dana Hille, Kim York and Ruth Johnson greeted Ray-Pec staff members before the all-staff convocation Wednesday, Aug. 10.
Ray-Pec students scored above the state average in all but one subject tested on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests and End-of-Course (EOC) exams this year. Students were tested in the areas of math, communication... Read on...
The first day of school is Wednesday, Aug. 17, for students in grades K-12. Families of students entering grades K-6 are invited to Meet the Teacher night from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, at each elementary and intermediate... Read on...
Thanks to KCPL for donating $1,200 worth of lumber for two new bridges on the Ray-Pec cross country course. Athletes and coaches spent about 100 hours of time to help complete the project.
The school district has a new mission statement, vision statement and list of collective commitments. http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/index.aspx?NID=684
Skyland Enyeart learned about alligators, lizards and turtles when Pete Abbate of ABA Reptiles visited the Panther Pride Summer Camp child care program. The Panther Pride Summer Child Care Program is open from 6:30 a.m. to 6... Read on...
Prowlers dance team members raised more than $1,000 in cash, and collected dance apparel, costumes and clothing from community members to support the Joplin dance team and individual team members who lost everything in the... Read on...
Ray-Pec’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, Gina Johnson, has been selected as a Missouri state-level finalist for this year’s Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) program, which recognizes... Read on...
Maddy McCullough of Raymore will be an exchange student this school year in Japan. She just completed her sophomore year at Ray-Pec High School. She will leave in August for Japan, and will return to Missouri in June 2012.... Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar School District is implementing the ImPACT concussion testing program to assess an athlete's ability to return to play after suffering a concussion.
A concussion is a type of brain injury that... Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education on June 28 approved the budget for the 2011-2012 school year. The budget includes a major curriculum adoption and salary increases for employees.
From an operating standpoint, the... Read on...
The Board of Education, during its June 27 meeting, thanked Dr. Terri Jamison for her years of service to the district. Jamison, assistant superintendent for Human Resources, is retiring, effective June 30. She plans to move... Read on...
Students in the Panther Pride Summer Child Care program experienced foil dinners on Tuesday, June 21, at Stonegate Elementary School. Sharon Perkins, child care camp supervisor, left, and Kathy Ruth of Peculiar, a Boy Scout... Read on...
A group of Bridle Ridge staff members volunteered with cleanup in Joplin. They accompanied Bridle Ridge Counselor Piper Showen, second from left, who is from Joplin. After going to a church and helping sort through donated... Read on...
Beginning band students had their first concert on June 16 at Ray-Pec High School. The concert followed eight days of beginner band camp. The camp included more than 140 students who will be sixth graders in the fall at... Read on...
Ray-Pec Varsity Boys Basketball Coach Scott Jermain and the boys basketball team just finished with their summer basketball camps. An outstanding turnout of nearly 200 kids attended and showed commitment to improving their... Read on...
Thanks to everyone who donated items for Joplin tornado victims and for students, staff and families who helped with the collection effort. A tractor trailer, donated by GT Tow of Raymore, was parked all day Tuesday, May 31,... Read on...
Ray-Pec East Middle School won first place and a $3,000 grant in a video contest from Heartland Utilities for Energy Efficiency. The purpose of the contest was to create public awareness about energy wasting habits and how... Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec student Andrea Ambam, who participated in three rounds of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. After a written test for round 1, she correctly spelled "quisling" in round 2 and "excursus"... Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec theatre students, who won seven Blue Star Awards, setting a record for the most awards won by a show in the nine-year history of the program. Starlight Theatre and Blue Cross Blue Shield of... Read on...
Raymore Elementary's 4th grade students acted as wax statues of famous Missourians on May 17. The students presented a biographical representation of their chosen person to fellow students, parents, and teachers. They... Read on...
Students and school staff are invited to help raise funds to aid thousands of students in the Joplin Public School District who are severely affected by the tornado disaster. Schools across the state are participating in a... Read on...
Second graders at Raymore Elementary School learned their unit of Economics in a unique way. By collaborating with the Ray-Pec High School Student Senate, they raised more than $335 to buy socks for Japanese disaster victims... Read on...
Congratulations to the track team for a record-setting day at the sectional track meet May 21. The Panther track team qualified 18 athletes for state in eight different events and set two new school records. These events... Read on...
Congratulations to the 432 students of the Class of 2011. Thousands of family members and friends were on hand to congratulate Ray-Pec High School graduates as they received their diplomas on Friday, May 20, at the Community... Read on...
Ray-Pec eighth grader Andrea Ambam won the Cass County Spelling Bee and will head to Washington, D.C., for the national spelling bee. Andrea defeated five other spellers to win the countywide bee on March 8. She will... Read on...
The snow is falling steadily in Raymore and Peculiar, and there are some activity cancellations for tonight, Wednesday, Jan. 19.
These activities are canceled: Tonight’s 9th grade girls basketball game at Ray-Pec, 9th... Read on...