Shatford speaks to Rotary Club about Early Learning

Mary Shatford, Director of Shull Early Learning Center, was the guest speaker at the Sept. 20 Belton-Raymore Rotary Club meeting. She shared information about the relocation and expansion of early childhood programs in the Ray-Pec School District.

Rotary Club honors Students of the Month

Brett Felz, left, and Alexandra Green, center, were honored on Sept. 21 by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club as the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for September. They are pictured with Club President Cami Marcom. Each month, the club honors senior...

Board work session includes early childhood update

The School Board met in a work session on Sept. 14 to hear updates about strategic planning and early childhood education, to review a Board self-evaluation, and to discuss hardship waiver requests. Watch the meeting:

Ray-Pec Homecoming game is Friday, Sept. 22

Ray-Pec Homecoming football game is Sept. 22

The Ray-Pec High School Homecoming football game is at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22, at Panther Stadium. The Panthers will host the Blue Springs South Jaguars. Admission is $5 for adults, and $3 for students. Residen...

Congratulations to candidates for Homecoming King and Queen

Meet the candidates for Homecoming King and Queen and attendants! The Queen and female attendants will be introduced and the winners announced during half-time of the Homecoming football game. The King and male attendants will be announced at the Saturday...

Junior students nominated for Homecoming Court

Congratulations to these juniors nominated for the 2017 Homecoming Court! In the back row: Dominic Sanders, Austin Gardner, and Garrett Reasoner. In the front row:Emily Buasri, Janae Thurston, and Julia Fenaroli.

The Queen and female attendants will be int...

College and Career Fair set for Sept. 21 at High School

The high school's 2017 College and Career Fair on Thursday, Sept. 21, will include representatives from nearly 70 institutions, including two-year and four-year colleges and universities, unions, trades, and military branches.

Seniors will attend between 9...

Sophomores nominated for Homecoming Court

Congratulations to these sophomores on being nominated for Homecoming attendants! In the back row: Peyton Ball, Luke Grimm, and Jackson Hilsabeck. In the front row: Paige Whitney, Kate Lagis, and Rylee Blake.

The Queen and female attendants will be introdu...

Freshmen nominated for Homecoming Court

Congratulations to these freshmen, who are candidates for the Homecoming Court. In the back row: Spencer Barr, Gunner Griffin, and Deshon Adams. In the front row: Faith Durham, Kylie Herndon, and Isabela Hinken.

The Queen and female attendants will be intr...

First Church of Peculiar donates $3,000 to CAN food program

First Church of Peculiar donated $3,000 to support the Caring About Nutrition program of the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Accepting the donation are Jodie Huston, Foundation Executive Director, and Allison Bruflat, Board Member.

Students selected for Women's Honor Choir

Congratulations to Katlyn Taylor, MacKenzie Waide, and Avery Nickles, who were selected to perform in the West Central District Women's Honor Choir. They auditioned on Sept. 9. The choir will perform in a concert on Oct. 14 at Oak Grove High School.

RPHS singers selected for All District Honor Choir

Congratulations to 14 Ray-Pec High School students selected to perform in the West Central District Honor Choirs. Students auditioned on Sept. 9. The honor choirs will perform in a concert on Oct. 14 at Oak Grove High School. During the afternoon rehearsa...

ACT composite score for Class of 2017 is above state average

The 2017 graduating class of Ray-Pec High School scored above the state average on the ACT.  

Graduates of 2017 earned an average score of 20.9, compared to the state average of 20.4.

This is the second RPHS graduating class in which virtually ever...

Strategic Planning Committee considers 'What's next for Ray-Pec?'

A newly formed Strategic Planning Committee is meeting throughout the fall to help revise and update the Raymore-Peculiar School District's plan. The first meeting was Sept. 5. 

After a welcome and introductions, Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees (a...

High School students learn computer repair in IT class

This week, students in the IT Essentials class learned to disassemble and reassemble Acer Chromebook computers as part of first steps toward earning a certification that can help a student obtain a job in the information technology field.

The 10 students i...

District sets total tax levy at $4.9122

The School Board on Aug. 24 approved the 2017 tax levy rate at $4.9122, a decrease from the rate of $5.0397 that had been in place since 2004.

The 2017 rate includes an operating levy of $3.5739 and a debt service levy of $1.3383 per $100 of assessed value...

District to offer ACT as one choice to high school juniors

As part of its action on Aug. 24 to approve the District's Assessment Plan, the Raymore-Peculiar School Board voted to give Ray-Pec High School juniors the option of four assessments, including the ACT.

In spring 2018, juniors may choose from:

• ACT, the nati...

Foundation announces 4 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces four recipients of the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award: Chase Coffman, Cory Kauffman, Cheryl Klein, and Sarah VanHooser Suiter. Each of the award recipients have excelled in their careers and have gi...

MOD Pizza donates $5,749 to Ray-Pec Cares

MOD Pizza recently presented the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation with a check for $5,749 from its grand opening day sales. The money is earmarked for Ray-Pec Cares. Thanks to all who participated in the grand opening!

School Board thanks KCP&L for work at Shull Early Learning Center

The School Board on Aug. 25 thanked KCP&L for its work at Shull Early Learning Center. KCP&L worked with the District as it upgraded equipment and buried electrical lines near the school's playground. Board Vice President Kim York is pictured with...

Traffic flow reminders for the main Ray-Pec campus

The first day of school is tomorrow! If you are driving to the main campus, remember: School Road is closed for construction from Peculiar Way north to the Fire Station. This phase of the project continues through Nov. 1.

To help traffic flow smoothly:

&...

Board celebrates new name at Ray-Pec South Middle School

On Aug. 21, Raymore-Peculiar School Board members commemorated the new school name at Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School. Board members visited the schools during the Meet the Teacher Night events.

The South Middle School building was previously used as ...

Board commemorates new name for Eagle Glen Elementary School

On Aug. 21, Raymore-Peculiar School Board members commemorated the new school name at Eagle Glen Elementary School.

Eagle Glen was previously an intermediate school for fifth and sixth grades.

From left: Principal Robin Jones, Board Member Susan Edmonsond, ...

School Board commemorates new name for Bridle Ridge Elementary School

On Aug. 21, School Board members commemorated the new school name at Bridle Ridge Elementary School. From left: Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, Board Member Susan Edmonsond, Board Member Ruth Johnson, Principal Missy Mattingly, Board Vice President Kim Y...

Taking a break to watch the eclipse

Many Ray-Pec staff members took time to watch the solar eclipse. Although our community was outside the path of totality, staff wearing eclipse glasses could see the eclipse that peaked about 1:05 p.m., when the moon obscures 99.5 percent of the sun.

Foundation donated $100 physical education grant to Raymore Elementary

The Foundation Board this morning presented $100 to Raymore Elementary School Physical Education Teacher Rebecca Dobson. The funds were raised during the Foundation's annual Make a Difference (MAD) 5K. Participants were able to vote for a school to receiv...

Girls donate lemonade stand proceeds to Foundation's CAN program

Three young Stonegate Elementary School students conducted a lemonade stand and donated the $218.16 to the Caring About Nutrition program! The girls (from left) are Lucy Sparks, second grade; Jenna Sparks, second grade; and Landry Sparks, third grade. The...

District dedicates Shull Early Learning Center

On Aug. 17, the District dedicated the Shull Early Learning Center. The event began with a welcome by Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, who introduced past and present School Board members, and retired Superintendent Don Shull, the school's namesake.

Dr. Mo...

Solar Eclipse is today

On Aug. 21, 2017, for the first time since 1918, a solar eclipse will be visible on a path across the United States. Our District will be just south of the path of totality for the solar eclipse.

For Raymore and Peculiar, the eclipse will start about 11:41...

District conducts dedication at Ray-Pec High School

A dedication ceremony at Ray-Pec High School included current and past school board members, District and high school administrators, architecture and design professionals, and contractors. With a major addition and extensive renovation, the school looks ...

District recognizes employees for 10 years of service

Thanks to these employees for 10 years of service to the Ray-Pec School District. They received pins at the Aug. 16 all-staff Convocation.

From left: Kellee Clark, Raymore Elementary; Risa Bullard, Raymore and Stonegate elementary schools; Diane Crane, Sou...

District honors employees for 10 years of service

These employees received pins for 10 years of service.

From left: Stefani Russ, High School; Erin Lyon, High School; Calee McElwain, Middle School; Kristin Mason, Raymore Elementary; Stephen Rew, High School; Juline Norman, Creekmoor Elementary; Deb Muelle...

Employees honored for 20 years of service in the Ray-Pec School District

Thanks to these employees for 20 years of service in the Ray-Pec School District! They were honored on Aug. 16 at the all-staff Convocation. Cindy Watson was inadvertently missed for this photo, so please give her an extra thanks if you see her! Cindy is ...

Dedication ceremonies set for Thursday, Aug. 17, at Shull and High School

The District will celebrate new construction and renovated facilities at Shull Early Learning Center and Ray-Pec High School with ceremonies on Thursday, Aug. 17. A Dedication Ceremony is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Aug. 17 at Shull Early Learning Center, 117...

Powder Puff football game ends in 6-6 tie

Sunday's Powder Puff football game between the Prowlers dance team and the Varsity Cheerleaders ended in a 6-6 tie. There were also featured performances by the "Growlers" and the "Meerleaders." (Photo by Victor Carr)

District welcomes 48 new teachers for 2017-2018!

The District welcomed new teachers for training and meetings on Aug. 11, 14, and 15 to kickoff the school year. Put a face with a name! 

All staff reported back to work on Aug. 16. After a District-wide Convocation, teachers and staff participated...

School Road closed from 211th to fire station

When traveling to/from the main Raymore-Peculiar campus this fall, please be aware that School Road is closed from Peculiar Way north to the Fire Station through Nov. 1. The District has established traffic patterns guidelines to help traffic flow smoothl...

School Board approves 2017-2018 budget focused on Student Success

The School Board on July 27 approved the revised budget for 2017-2018 that continues to reflect the District's primary focus of Student Success.

The budget includes the expansion of the Project Lead the Way program and early childhood education, as well as...

Board recognizes first class of graduates with IB diplomas

The School Board on July 27 recognized students who graduated in May 2017 with an International Baccalaureate Diploma. This was the first year for Ray-Pec High School to have students graduate with an IB Diploma.

Pictured, from left: Connor Woodward, Malon...

Board recognizes State Champion Readers Theatre cast

The School Board on July 27 honored Ray-Pec Theatre students for winning the state championship in Readers Theatre for the performance of "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" at the 2917 Missouri State High School Activities Association speech, deba...

Students perform in statewide honor choirs at MCDA conference

Ray-Pec students from Bridle Ridge, Eagle Glen, East Middle School and Ray-Pec High School performed along with the best singers from around the state as part of honor choirs during the 2017 Missouri Choral Directors Association conference July 19-22 in J...

Garrison selected as Regional Teacher of the Year

Raymore-Peculiar 2017 Teacher of the Year Dan Garrison was selected by the Regional Professional Development Center as one of two regional finalists for the Missouri Teacher of the Year. He is now among 32 Regional Teachers of the Year c...

Students teach computer skills to senior citizens

This summer, students from Ray-Pec and Belton helped local senior citizens learn basic computer functions using a tablet. A graduation ceremony on Wednesday night celebrated the completion of the eight-week Cyber Seniors program.

West Central Missouri Comm...

Pam Steele appointed to state records board

Congratulations to Pam Steele, executive assistant to the Superintendent and Board of Education secretary, who has been appointed to serve on the Missouri Local Records Board.

Because citizens have an ongoing need to access and obtain copies of various per...

Youth football and soccer camps cancelled

Due to the heat, this week's Youth Football Camp for grades 2-7 and Youth Soccer Camp for grades K-6 are cancelled. Refunds will be issued to those who prepaid. The camps had been scheduled for 6 to 7:30 p.m. Please share the news with others.

School bus fleet passes inspection

All buses serving the Raymore-Peculiar School District were inspected earlier this year and approved for service.

The Apple Bus fleet that serves Ray-Pec had a first-time-through pass rate of 96.3 percent, which is well above the state average of 90.24 per...

Band Director honored at Missouri Scholars Academy

Ray-Pec High School Band Director John Wilson was honored during Teacher Recognition Day at the Missouri Scholars Academy. Scholar Tammy Yang, at right, nominated Wilson for the recognition.

2016 Ray-Pec grad Brayden Roberts, at left, was serving as a coun...

RPHS graduate also receives Associate's degree from MCC

Matthew Feith, pictured at far right, had two commencement ceremonies this year. He received his diploma from Ray-Pec High School and his Associate in Applied Science degree from Metropolitan Community College. Matthew is one of seven students pictured he...

Summer choral institute encourages young singers

Ray-Pec singers participated in the 5th annual Kantorei Summer Choral Institute, June 19-25, in Kansas City. This select event encourages young artists to grow by working with world renowned clinicians.

In the back row, from left: Madison Klein, Miles Sell...

Ray-Pec singers attend choral institute

Ray-Pec singers participated in the 5th annual Kantorei Summer Choral Institute, June 19-25, in Kansas City. This select event encourages young artists to grow by working with world renowned clinicians.

In the back row, from left: Samuel Reicher, William R...

Participation in sports/activities increases student success

In his annual program update, Activities Director Tom Kruse provided data reaffirming that the grades of students involved in a sport or activity continue to be higher than the grades of students who do not participate in an activity.

Here is a comparison ...

Masonic Lodge of Lee's Summit donates to CAN

Will Jennens, representing the Masonic Lodge of Lee's Summit, presents a donation of $1,200 to support CAN to Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston.

School Board recognized for state honors

During its June 22 meeting, the School Board was recognized for receiving two prestigious state-level awards from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The Board was one of only 16 boards statewide selected as an Outstanding Board of Educatio...

Board recognizes All-State track and field athletes

The School Board on Thursday night recognized Ray-Pec track and field athletes for earning All-State medals at the state track and field meet May 26 and 27 at Jefferson City High School. Board President Kim Bailey, at right, is pictured with four of the s...

Board recognizes choir students for "1" rating

The School Board on June 22 recognized choir students who earned an exemplary ("1") rating at the Missouri State high School Solo and Ensemble Contest. Board Member Paul Coffman, at right, congratulates Sam Reicher, who received a "1" ...

First Church of Peculiar donates to CAN

First Church of Peculiar recently donated $3,000 to the Caring About Nutrition program. Larry Teter, on behalf of the congregation, presented the donation on June 4 to Foundation Board Member Allison Bruflat. CAN is a program of the Foundation.

Ray-Pec students tour Europe

A group of Raymore-Peculiar students are traveling in Europe on a trip planned by the high school foreign language teachers. Spanish Teacher Heidi Lanksbury shared these photos of some of the places they have visited. Students on the trip are: Kobe Bennet...

Coach Gaines inducted into GKC Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Coach Brad Gaines, who was inducted into the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame during last night’s Kansas vs. Missouri All-Star Game!

Gaines was specifically honored for his time as a football coach ...

2017 graduate receives Comcast scholarship

Ray-Pec High School 2017 graduate Matthew Argotsinger is one of 12 Kansas City area students to receive a scholarship from Comcast as part of its annual Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program. He will receive $1,000 for the 2017-2018 school year.

Comcas...

RPEMS announces second semester honor rolls

Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School announces the second semester honor rolls for the 2016-2017 school year. Students with a grade point average of 3.50 to 4.0 are named to the Principal’s Honor Roll. Students with a grade point average of 3.0 t...

Ray-Pec Board members recognized at state conference

MSBA Board of Directors

Board Member Ruth Johnson was elected to the Missouri School Boards’ Association Board of Directors, during the annual MSBA Leadership Summit.

She represents Region 4, which includes Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties...

Two more state-level awards for Ray-Pec School Board

For the third consecutive year, the Ray-Pec School Board received two prestigious state-level awards from the Missouri School Boards’ Association. The Ray-Pec Board was one of only 16 boards statewide selected as an Outstanding Board of Educatio...

Moving day at Shull Elementary

Optimist Club awards scholarships to 5 Ray-Pec students

School Board President Kim Bailey was the guest speaker at the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club annual Scholarship Award Dinner on May 30 at Carnegie Village. Five students were honored and received $1,000 scholarships.

One of the main purposes of the Optimis...

Legislators meet with school board members and administrators

Members of Cass County Kids First met with legislators for breakfast on Friday, June 2, at the Raymore-Peculiar School District Administrative Services Center.

Legislators shared brief comments about the 2017 session, and then answered questions from those...

RPHS announces second semester Honor Rolls

Raymore-Peculiar High School announces the second semester honor rolls for the 2017-2018 school year.

Students with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher are named to the Honor Roll. Students with a grade point average of 3.7 or higher are named to the Pr...

Joel Miles begins preliminary rounds at national Spelling Bee

It's spelling time! The Scripps Spelling Bee preliminaries started this morning with the written test. Good luck to Ray-Pec's Joel Miles! Joel was the Cass County Spelling Bee champion. This is his 3rd trip in the past four years to the national bee.

School Board supports Red Nose Day fundraiser

The Ray-Pec School Board celebrated Red Nose Day during its May 25 meeting. Red Nose Day is a fundraising campaign dedicated to ending child poverty in the U.S. and around the world.

The School Board decided to participate in the project at the request of ...

School Board honors All-State band students

The School Board on May 25 recognized RPHS band students who earned an Exemplary rating of “1” at the State Solo and Ensemble Contest. Pictured from left: Noah Dorweiler, mallet solo; Carter Wilhite, mallet solo; Tammy Yang, mallet sol...

Matt Argotsinger honored for state championship in CAD

The School Board on May 25 recognized Matt Argotsinger for placing first in Computer-Aided Design Engineering at the Technology Student Association State Champions Conference. Matt graduated this month from Ray-Pec High School. He is pictured with Board M...

Ian Fleming receives Rising Star scholarship

During the Starlight Theatre Blue Star Awards Ceremony on May 25, Ian Fleming received a $2,500 Rising Star scholarship that honors his high school achievements, while helping him in college next year.

Each year, the Blue Star Awards include the presentati...

Raymore Chambers awards scholarships to RPHS seniors

The Raymore Chamber of Commerce on May 23 recognized its scholarship recipients from Ray-Pec High School. From left to right: Mark Poindexter, Alison Graber, Brooke Birkett, Anna King, and Caleb Jones. Not pictured is Dalton Gilmore.

The scholarships were ...

Eagle Glen 5th grader is finalist in Got Talent competition

Alaina Garcia, a 5th grader at Eagle Glen Intermediate School, is a finalist in the Season 7 Got Talent competition! She will compete against 18 others acts from around the Kansas City metro area for a $5,000 grand prize scholarship. The competition is at...

RPHS athletes qualify for state track and field meet

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec track and field athletes who qualified to compete in the state meet! They qualified by placing in the top four at the sectional track and field meet May 20 in Waynesville. 

Qualifiers:

• Joey Schoenemann, javelin, 4th
• Ch...

Congratulations to Class of 2017!

The Class of 2017 had commencement exercises on May 19 at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence. 

The ceremony included special recognition of IB Diploma candidates, foreign exchange students, and the top 10 students in the class:

• 10 &...

Anna King honored as RPHS Scholar-Athlete for 2017

Congratulations to Anna King, selected by The Kansas City Star as the Ray-Pec High School Scholar-Athlete for 2017! The Star’s 2017 Scholar-Athletes from each of 104 participating Kansas City-area high schools are being honored for their academi...

Scholarship offers to seniors top $1 million

Seniors in the Ray-Pec High School Class of 2017 have received scholarship offers that total $1,005,117.75 for one year, and exceed $4.48 million over four years, if accepted and renewed.

Many of the scholarship awards were announced during the Senior Awar...

Boys track team wins District championship; girls place 2nd

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec boys track team for placing first and the girls for placing second at the District Championship on May 13. This is the first district championship for the boys since becoming a large-class school in the 1980s. Eight schools ...

Optimist Club donates to Caring About Nutrition program

Members of the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club on May 11, 2017, presented a check for $738 to Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Board Member Allison Bruflat and Executive Director Jodie Huston. The funds are earmarked for the Caring About Nutrition program.

More than 200 participate in 4th annual MAD Dash

Thanks to everyone who participated in, volunteered, or sponsored the MAD Dash on May 5! More than 200 people participated in the 5K fun run/walk to support the Foundation!

The top male finisher was Seth Hunziker, with a time of 18:35. The top female finis...

Booster Club has dedication for weight room

On May 10, the Ray-Pec Athletic Booster Club celebrated the completion of the high school weight room improvements with a dedication.

The Booster Club began working with the District on the project more than three years ago. The District provided funds for...

District honors 2017 retirees

The Raymore-Peculiar School District appreciates the dedication and years of service from this year’s retirees:

• Carol Barnes, speech, Creekmoor Elementary
• Judy Bradley, music teacher, Raymore Elementary
• Janet Castleman, 5th grade teacher, Eagle Gle...

District announces new principal and assistant principal for RPEMS

The District announces that Katie Campbell will be the new principal of Ray-Pec East Middle School, effective July 1. The District also announces Stacy Johnson as the new assistant principal for RPEMS. The School Board approved the two during a special me...

Rotary Club honors Student of the Month

Eric Collins, president of the Raymore-Peculiar Rotary Club, congratulates Samantha Shakes, the May Student of the Month from Ray-Pec High School. Each month, the club recognizes a senior from Ray-Pec High School and a senior from Belton High School.

RPHS theatre nominated for 17 Cappies awards

Ray-Pec High School theatre students received 17 nominations for the Cappies awards. There were 11 nominations for “Cash on Delivery,” including top play, and six nominations for “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson.” &...

Teacher Appreciation Week!

Teacher Appreciation Week is traditionally the first full week of May. This year, with May beginning on a Monday, Teacher Appreciation activities sponsored by various organizations are taking place over the first two weeks of the month. 

We think ...

Ray-Pec theatre program nominated for 10 Blue Star awards

The Raymore-Peculiar High School theatre program received a total of 10 nominations for the Blue Star Awards. There were two acting nominations for “Children of Eden” and eight nominations for the cast and crew of “Bloody Blo...

Summer School for grades K-12 begins June 5

The District’s 2017 Summer School program begins June 5 and continues through June 29.

Although enrollment forms were due April 28, you may still submit forms and students will be placed in classes as space allows.

The program for grades K-8 integ...

Ray-Pec has 24 students selected for All-State Honor Choirs

Wow! Twenty-four singers from the Ray-Pec School District were selected to participate in the Missouri Choral Directors Association All-State Honor Choirs July 19 in Jefferson City. (This photo shows from the students from Ray-Pec East Middle School.)

Sing...

District seeks your feedback through annual spring survey

The Ray-Pec School District is seeking feedback from parents, patrons and staff. Responses to the survey will assist the District in measuring progress on the various Focus Areas in the District's Strategic Plan.

A link to the employee survey was ...

Ray-Pec TSA Chapter competes at state championship

Matt Argotsinger won the state championship in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Engineering, when the Ray-Pec Chapter of the Technology Student Association (TSA) competed in its first TSA State Championship April 22-25 at the Missouri University of Science and...

Ray-Pec students honored at Cass Career Center awards ceremony

Cass Career Center students received numerous honors at the annual awards night ceremony on May 1. Approximately 200 people attended the event with students from the nine sending schools receiving awards.

Raymore-Peculiar High School senior Sarah Cozad was...

Five student-athletes sign to continue activities in college

Congratulations to five more Ray-Pec High School students who have signed letters of intent to continue sports and activities at the college level. A ceremony on May 2 honored these students, pictured from left to right: Lauryn Whitney, cheer, Kansas Stat...

Fourth graders examine historical items during unit about Revolutionary War

Most of us have never seen a shilling or a ha’penny, but fourth graders at Timber Creek Elementary School were able to examine and handle realistic currency and other items used in Colonial America as part of their study about the Revolutionary ...

RPHS vocal music students achieve "1" and "2" ratings at state contest

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School vocal music students for their achievements at the Missouri State high School Solo and Ensemble Contest on April 28. Out of 11 entries, nine received Exemplary (“1”) ratings, and two received Outs...

Architect provides update on Ray-Pec High School construction project

Patrick Smith, architect with incite Design Studio, presents an update on the high school construction project to the School Board on April 27. Also pictured from Crossland Construction: Project Manager Cory Howell, Field Superintendent Nick Kelley, and F...

Board recognizes welding students for winning state championship

The School Board on April 27 recognized RPHS students Blake Vrem, left, and Nathan Krum, center. The boys also attend classes at Cass Career Center, and are members of a 3-student welding team that earned gold at the Missouri SkillsUSA Leadership and Skil...

Band students bring home 14 "1" ratings and 10 "2" ratings from state music festival

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School band students on receiving 14 Exemplary (“1”) ratings and 10 Superior (“2”) ratings at the Missouri State High School Solo and Ensemble Contest.

Band Director John Wilson notes ...

Board recognizes National Merit Scholarship Finalist

The School Board on April 27 recognized two Ray-Pec High School seniors – Nick Caskey and Jacob Shriner -- for being named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Nick is pictured with Board Member Maria Davies. Jacob was unable to ...

Junior I.B. students paint wall art at RPHS

Junior International Baccalaureate art students painted wall art at Ray-Pec High School as a service project. This painting was completed by (from left) Hailey Hensley, Hannah Hornbeck, Katie Carlisle, Abril Fasani, and Shelby Ronnberg (lead artist).

Board honors girls for first place project at KC science fair

The Board recognized seventh graders Kayden Stosberg, left, and Tyler Day, center, for winning first place in Micro-Biology at the Greater KC Science & Engineering Fair for their science project. They are pictured with Board Member Maria Davies. The g...

Students serve as Principal for a Day

Four students served as Principal for a Day at their respective schools this month. The honorary job was auctioned off by the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation as part of its annual fundraising Gala. The Principals for a Day were:

• Fifth ...

Board recognizes state champion Special Olympics team

The School Board on April 27 honored the Special Olympics State Champion girls 5-on-5 Unified Team. Pictured, from left: Ashley Lindsay, Coach Cara Hornbeck, Carolyn Elkins, Coach Catie Howlett, Emma Gudenkauf (in front), and Board Member Susan Edmondson....

Volunteers of the Year are Jennifer Voliva and Kyle Burke

The Raymore-Peculiar Council of PTAs announced Jennifer Voliva, a volunteer at Peculiar Elementary, and Kyle Burke, a volunteer at Timber Creek Elementary, as its 2017 Volunteers of the Year. The announcement came at a reception on April 25 to honor final...

Board recognizes second grader for winning PTA Reflections contest

Stonegate Elementary School first grader Adelynn Comegys was recognized at tonight's school board meeting for placing first in the Missouri PTA Reflections contest. Adelynn placed first in the state in the Film Production category for grades K-2. This yea...

RPHS wins state championship in Readers Theatre

Ray-Pec High School won the state championship in Readers Theatre for its performance of “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” at the Missouri State High School Activities Association speech, debate, and theatre tournament.

Individual results:

• Austin Moulder won...

Optimist Club recognizes 51 students at Excellence in Education banquet

The Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club continued its tradition of honoring students for top academic achievement with its 29^th annual Excellence in Education Banquet on Sunday at Ray-Pec High School.

The club honored 51 students who represent the top o...

Athletes win awards and break school records at KU Relays

Many school records fell as Ray-Pec track and field athletes posted great results at the KU Relays April 21 and 22.

STEEPLECHASE

Ray-Pec girls swept the 2,000-meter steeplechase event. Miranda Dick placed 1st in 7:33 (new school record), Marissa Dick was 2n...

Jacob Shriner selected for National Merit Scholarship

RPHS Senior Jacob Shriner has been selected as a winner of the National Merit James E. Casey Scholarship, which is sponsored by The UPS Foundation.

Earlier this year, Shriner and classmate Nick Caskey were named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship ...

National Honor Society inducts 44 new members at RPHS

Forty-four new members were inducted on April 20 into the Yandall C. Hunt Chapter of the National Honor Society at Raymore-Peculiar High School.

The ceremony to welcome the new members also included recognition of first-year and second-year members. The ce...

Students visit Glore Psychiatric Museum

Ray-Pec High School Teacher Derek Howard took his psychology students to tour the Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph, Mo. This picture is from a new exhibit: storage tunnels that were painted by the patients, in many cases revealing some of the troubl...

Teacher is president-elect of state choral directors

Congratulations to Stephen Rew, who was recently elected president-elect of the Missouri Choral Directors Association!

His term officially begins in July and will span six years: two years as president-elect, two years as president, and two years as past-p...

Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club donates to CAN program

Thanks to the Bel-Ray Lions Club for donating $505 to the Caring About Nutrition (CAN) program. Lion Meryl Lange presented the check to Allison Bruflat and the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Board of Directors on April 20. The money was raised ...

Hospital Medical Staff donates $1,000 to Foundation

Todd Krass, chief executive officer of Belton Regional Medical Center, presents a check for $1,000 from the hospital's Medical Staff to Jodie Huston, Executive Director of the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. At left is Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees.

Rotary Club recognizes RPHS Senior Audrey Warters

Eric Collins, president of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, congratulates Audrey Warters, the April Student of the Month from Ray-Pec High School. Each month, the club recognizes a senior from Ray-Pec High School and a senior from Belton High School.

Missouri NEA selects Patrick Hemmingsen for 2017 Teacher Award

Congratulations to Patrick Hemmingsen!

The Missouri National Education Association has selected Mr. Hemmingsen, Ray-Pec High School AP/IB Chemistry Teacher, to receive the Horace Mann “Friend of Education” award in the Teacher Category ...

Oath of office and reorganization for School Board

During a special reorganization School Board meeting tonight, Kim York, Paul Coffman, and Ruth Johnson took the oath of office to begin new 3-year terms on the Board.The Board certified the results of the April 4 election, at which the three received the ...

Brett Beneke selected as Fulbright-Hays educator for Rwandan Tour

Avila University has selected Raymore-Peculiar High School English teacher, Brett Beneke, as one of 13 educators chosen to participate in “From Genocide to Regeneration: An Exploration of Rwandan Social Justice Issues through the Lens of Education.”

Teache...

Automotive students from RPHS honored as Students of the Month

Cass Career Center Automotive students Alex Ryle and CJ Myers, both seniors at Raymore-Peculiar High School, were recognized as the April Students of the Month at the Cass Career Center.

The CCC student of the month award is sponsored by the Cass County El...

Ray-Pec FBLA students compete at state conference

Ray-Pec High School FBLA students competed at the State Leadership Conference April 2-4 in Springfield, Mo. Tammy Yang placed 6th in Introduction to Financial Math, and Alec McClendon placed 9th in Business Calculations. Back row from left: Isaia...

Major Saver card campaign raises $35,805

This year marks the most successful Major Saver campaign in Raymore-Peculiar School District history, raising $35,805! Students and schools sold 4,774 cards to raise $17,913.75 for the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation and $17,891.25 for the parti...

David Mitchell resigns as principal of Ray-Pec East Middle School

David Mitchell, principal at Ray-Pec East Middle School, is resigning from the Raymore-Peculiar School District, effective June 30, to accept a similar position with the Lee's Summit School District.

On April 11, the Ray-Pec School Board accepted ...

School officials stress local control during legislative breakfast

School officials have a consistent message to legislators: allowlocal school boards the flexibility to make decisions for their own schooldistricts.

Local control was the common theme when representatives from publicschool districts in Cass Count...

Prize Patrol awards $6,055 in Foundation Impact Grants

It's a fun job: surprising staff members with over-sized checks and congratulating them on receiving grants.

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation awarded $6,055 in 13 grants on April 10 during a surprise Prize Patrol across the District.

L...

Two Ray-Pec students on welding team headed to nationals

Three Cass Career Center SkillsUSA students will be heading to national competition in June after earning gold at the state contest in early April.

The welding team of Blake Vrem and Nathan Krum from Raymore-Peculiar High School and Thomas Eglehoff from Be...

Seventh graders place first at Greater KC Science Fair

Congratulations to RPEMS Seventh Graders Kayden Stosberg and Tyler Day, who won first place in Micro-Biology at the Greater KC Science & Engineering Fair for their science project. They competed against 6th, 7th, and 8th graders across the metro area....

Enrollment is under way for District's 2017 Summer School

The Raymore-Peculiar School District's 2017 Summer School program begins June 5 and continues through June 29.

Parent information letters and enrollment forms for elementary (K-5) grade levels were sent home with students on April 4. Enrollment forms for a...

Dan Garrison is Ray-Pec 2017 Teacher of the Year

Dan Garrison, 8^th grade social studies teacher at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School, is the 2017 Teacher of the Year.

The announcement came at the conclusion of the April 6 dinner to honor the finalists for the award. At the conclusion of the event, bann...

Kristy Warren is the District's 2017 Support Staff Employee of the Year

Kristy Warren, Focus Facilitator at Raymore Elementary School, is the 2017 Support Staff Employee of the Year. The announcement came during the April 6 dinner to honor the finalists for the award. At the conclusion of the event, banners were unrolled to a...

Ray-Pec High School presents comedy 'Cash on Delivery!'

The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces its upcoming comedy, Cash on Delivery!. Performances will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. April 6, 7, and 8, and at 2:30 p.m. April 9. Tickets may be reserved by calling the ...

Voters elect Coffman, York, and Johnson to serve on School Board

Congratulations to Paul Coffman, Kim York, and Ruth Johnson on their election on April 4 to serve three-year terms on the School Board. A meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, to accept the official election results, administer the oath of...

First grader advances to national PTA Reflections contest

Stonegate Elementary School student Adelynn Comegys placed first in the state in the Film Production category for grades K-2 of the Missouri PTA Reflections Contest and qualifies to advance to the national competition.

Five other Stonegate students were al...

Bands perform well at large group contest; 25 events qualify for state

Bands perform well at Large Ensemble Contest

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School bands on their performances at the State Large Ensemble Contest on March 24. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, and Percussion Ensemble all received 1 ratings...

Choirs receive top ratings, and vocalists qualify for state in 11 events

Choirs receive top ratings

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School choirs on outstanding performances at the State Music Contest on March 25. It was the best performance for Ray-Pec choirs in the last eight to 10 years. Concert Choir and Women'...

Stranger picks up dinner tab for RP Special Olympians, coaches, and volunteers

Here’s a story of kindness and generosity to start your week!

When the Ray-Pec Special Olympics basketball players, coaches, family members, and volunteers went out for dinner during the state tournament, a stranger picked up the tab.Ray-Pec Special Olympi...

Ray-Pec qualifies for state in policy debate

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School speech, debate, and theatre students for qualifying nine events to state!

The Reader’s Theatre presentation of “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” placed first in District competition. The one-act play, “Unexpected Tende...

Ray-Pec qualifies theatre and speech events to state

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School speech, debate, and theatre students for qualifying nine events to state!

The Reader’s Theatre presentation of “Me and Earl and the Dying Girl” placed first in District competition. The o...

Panthers place second at state Special Olympics basketball tournament

The Panthers Special Olympics Boys Basketball Team placed third in the state. Pictured from left: Coach Catie Howlett, Unified Partner Lucian Howlett, Brendan Ellis, Alex Sutton, Tristan Holmes-Dye, and Coach Cara Hornbeck.Unified Partners are vo...

Lady Panthers win back-to-back state championships

Back-to-back state champions! Way to go, Lady Panthers, on winning the Special Olympics state championship in basketball for the second consecutive year!

Pictured from left: Emma Gudenkauf, Unified Partner Kayla Hughes, Unified Partner Savanah Alverado, Ca...

Young Panthers place second at state Special Olympics tournament

The Young Panthers Special Olympics Basketball Team placed second in the state. Pictured from left: Sabrina Peek, Armon Davis, Jag Davis, Unified Partner Grant Hornbeck, Unified partner Max Ewigman, and Grant Ewigman.

Unified Partners are volunteers who pl...

Board recognizes Ruth Johnson for certification

The School Board on March 16 recognized Board Member Ruth Johnson, at left, for achieving Distinguished Certification in the Missouri School Boards’ Association certified board member program. Johnson is pictured with Board Member Susan Edmonson...

Board recognizes 3-time Cass County spelling champion

The School Board on March 16 recognized 8th grader Joel Miles as the three-time Cass County Spelling Bee champion. He will represent Ray-Pec and Cass County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 28 to June 3 in National Harbor, Maryland. Joel is pictur...

Rotary Club honors Josiah Baird as Student of the Month

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club honored Senior Josiah Baird, left, on March 15 as the Ray-Pec High School Student of the Month. He is pictured with Club President Eric Collins. Each month, the club recognizes one senior from Ray-Pec and one from Belton.

Association donates personal care items to Ray-Pec Cares

The Cass County Association of Educational Office Professionals collected personal items, including socks and hygiene products, to donate to Ray-Pec Cares. Here, Pam Steele, CCAEOP member and president of the Missouri AEOP, and Tina Fowler, CCAEOP Corresp...

Raymore Lions Club donates $500 to Foundation

The Raymore Lions Club presented $500 to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation on March 9. Pictured, from left: Lion Darren Kennedy, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Foundation Board Members Allison Bruflat and Allison Scott.

Rotary Club donates $500 to Ray-Pec Foundation

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club presented $500 to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation on March 15. Pictured, from left: Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Allison Bruflat, and Rotary Club President Eric Collins.

Students demonstrate archery skills learned in P.E. classes

Fifty-two 6th graders competed in an after-school archery tournament on March 8 at Eagle Glen Intermediate School to demonstrate archery skills learned during Physical Education classes. Colton Sharp was the champion, Zayden Watt placed second, and Ben Am...

School Board member achieves Distinguished Certification

Ruth Johnson, a member of the Raymore-Peculiar School Board, has achieved Distinguished Certification in the Missouri School Boards’ Association certified board member program.

The program established by MSBA recognizes school board members who c...

RPHS Junior performs in third national honor choir

Junior Song Waltz (pictured here with Music Teacher Roxanne Martin) performed with the High School Honor Choir during the American Choral Directors Association annual conference. This was Song’s third time to perform with the national honor choirs.

Junior ...

Ray-Pec students participate in national honor choir

Pictured here, Seventh Graders Hunter Diepenbrock, Megan Larsen, and Preslee Noirfalise and Sixth Grader Katie Barber performed with the Children’s Honor Choir during the American Choral Directors Association annual conference March 8-11 in Minneapolis. T...

Dr. Brewster visits with kindergartners at Creekmoor

Community Helper Week was recognized by Creekmoor Elementary School’s kindergarten class, on Feb. 24, where Cassandra Brewster, MD, of Peculiar Medical Clinic taught students the basics of what occurs in a health care clinic and what it&rsqu...

Finalists named for Support Staff Employee of the Year

Congratulations to the finalists for 2017 Support Staff Employee of the Year:

• Tracy Caskey, Peculiar Elementary School
• Dan Fisher, Bridle Ridge Intermediate School
• Karla Heinrich, Raymore Elementary School
• Jeff Helzer, Buildings and Grounds Department
• Konni No...

District announces Teacher of the Year finalists

The Raymore-Peculiar School District on March 10 announced the finalists for 2017 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. The finalists will be honored and winners announced at a dinner event on April 6.

2017 Teacher of the Year finalis...

Life Skills Class hosts burrito luncheon

The Life Skills Class at Ray-Pec High School prepared and served a luncheon with a south-of-the-border theme on March 8. Guests included School Board members, administrators, teachers, and staff.

Joel Miles wins Cass County Spelling Bee for 3rd time

He did it again! Eighth grader and four-time Ray-Pec School District spelling champion Joel Miles won the Cass County Spelling Bee on March 8 to qualify for his third trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Six spellers participated in today's ...

Ray-Pec Foundation honors Partners in Education

Allison Bruflat and the Raymore and Peculiar Sonic restaurants are the 2017 recipients of the Partners in Education award from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Read more about the award recipients: http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/1104/Gala-2017

A...

Guest readers visit Shull for Read Across America

Many special guests read aloud to students on March 2 at Shull Elementary School for Read Across America. The guest readers included former Kansas City Chiefs player Danan Hughes, Raymore Mayor Kris Turnbow, and School Board President Kim York.

Creekmoor raises over $2,000 for MDA

Creekmoor Elementary School students, staff, and families raised more than $2,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association during its annual fundraiser spirit week.

The school celebrated the success at an assembly on March 3, with a surprise visit from forme...

Board recognizes schools for statewide PLC honor

The School Board, at its Feb. 23 meeting, recognized Timber Creek Elementary School, Shull Elementary School, and Creekmoor Elementary School for being named Professional Learning Communities Exemplary Schools. The three schools were among 16 schools stat...

Debate and Forensics results from Neosho Tournament

Congratulations to the following Ray-Pec High School competitors at the Neosho Varsity debate and forensics tournament on Feb. 25-26.

• Performance Oral Interpretation: Austin Moulder, first place
• Dramatic Interpretation: Austin Moulder, second place; Tayler ...

Board recognizes four-time District Spelling Bee champion

The School Board on Feb. 23 recognized 8th Grader Joel Miles for winning the District Spelling Bee for the fourth consecutive year. He will represent Ray-Pec at the Cass County Spelling Bee. He is pictured with Board President Kim York.

Board recognizes All-State Band students

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Feb. 23 recognized three Ray-Pec High School students selected for the All-State bands. Sophomore Tammy Yang (left) was named the best mallet percussion player in the state, earning first chair in the All-State Band. S...

Jazz Bands score well at festivals

Ray-Pec High School Jazz Band 1 is having a great season. 

The Band has received unanimous ratings of “1” at both the Rock Bridge and University of Central Missouri Jazz Festivals, with Miles Goodwin, alto sax, Darren Fields, t...

Mary Shatford named Early Learning Director

Mary Shatford will be the new Director of the Shull Early Learning Center, effective July 1. This new position will include responsibility for Early Childhood classes, Early Childhood Special Education, and Parents as Teachers. These programs will move to...

Two RPHS Seniors named National Merit Scholarship finalists

Two Ray-Pec High School seniors – Nick Caskey (left) and Jacob Shriner -- have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship program. Beginning in March and continuing through mid-June, the National Merit Scholarship Committee will noti...

Physical Night is Feb. 22

Physical Night: 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Ray-Pec High School south. Cost is $15. Students in grades 7-12 participating in sports, marching band, cheerleading, dance team, and color guard must have a physical on file in order to participate. The ...

Eagle Glen fifth grader wins DAR essay contest

The Prairie Chapter (National Society Daughters of the American Revolution) recently honored several students who submitted essays to the annual American History Essay Contest. The topic was: “Celebrating a Century: America’s National Parks.” Emily Morris...

Conference champions!

Ray-Pec won the conference championship in forensics at the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference Tournament was Feb. 17-18 at Blue Springs High School. Ray-Pec placed first in the individual sweepstakes, second place in the overall sweepstakes, and fou...

Four DECA students qualify for state

Four Raymore-Peculiar High School DECA students qualified for state competition based on achievements at the DECA District 3 Career Development Conference on Feb. 9 at Independence Center.

Ray-Pec had 49 students among the hundreds of students from the Sou...

Over $17,600 donated to Stephanie Vest Foundation

Ray-Pec Football Coach Tom Kruse, left, and Lee’s Summit Football Coach Eric Thomas, back center, present a check for $17,691.50 to representatives from the Stephanie Vest Foundation. The presentation took place during half-time of the Ray-Pec varsity boy...

FBLA students qualify seven events for state

Ray-Pec Future Business Leaders of America qualified seven events for state competition following the FBLA Districts on Feb. 7 at the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg.

Congratulations to these students for awards at Districts:

Tammy Yang placed s...

Students in grades K-6 sell Major Saver cards

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation is once again offering Major Saver cards for sale Feb. 16 to March 2 through Ray-Pec elementary and intermediate schools.The $15 cards feature 19 buy-one-get-one-free offers. Last year, students helped the Fou...

Crossland Construction donates tools for auction

Crossland Construction Superintendent Nick Kelley, left, presents a donation of a hammerdrill set for the Foundation Gala auction to Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bryan Pettengill. The tools are valued at $300. 

School Board considers high school, middle school schedule changes

The Board on Feb. 9, 2017, reviewed proposed schedule changes for the high school and middle schools for 2017-2018 and a list of capital improvement projects. The Board also indicated support for selecting Wolves as the mascot for the second Middle School...

Students bring home awards from debate and forensics tournaments

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School debate and forensics students at the Raytown Varsity Tournament and the Oak Grove Individual Events Tournament on Feb. 3-4.

Individual award winners from the Raytown Varsity Tournament:

• Dramatic Interpretation: Austin ...

Creekmoor, Shull, and Timber Creek honored

Three Ray-Pec schools among 16 honored for commitment to professional learning

Creekmoor Elementary School, Shull Elementary School, and Timber Creek Elementary School were honored for their commitment to professional learning. Some Shull Leadership Team m...

High School to present "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson"

The Ray-Pec High School Theatre Department will present the rock musical “Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson” with performances at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, 10, and 11, and a matinee performance at 2:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Academy Theatre at the south high school.

Ticke...

Ray-Pec has heart Food Drive

A food drive Feb. 3-11, 2017, will benefit the Caring About Nutrition program. There is a theme for each school day, along with suggested items to donate.

The food drive kicks off on Friday, Feb. 3, at Ray-Pec High School Courtwarming. Donations may be dro...

RPHS Advisory Class delivers donuts to Raymore Police

Freshmen in Ivan Robison's Advisory Class, along with their mentors, delivered donuts on Jan. 17 to the Raymore Police Department to show appreciation.

Ray-Pec places first at Debate and Forensics Tournament

Ray-Pec High School debate and forensics competitors placed first overall and first in the individual events sweeps Jan. 27-28 at the Platte County Varsity Debate and Forensics Tournament.

Individual results:

Policy Debate – Jaden Lanza ...

18 students sign letters of intent to play sports in college

Eighteen student-athletes at Raymore-Peculiar High School signed letters of intent today to continue their athletic careers in college.

In the back row, from left: Felecia Cummons, tennis, William Jewell College; Darby Lewis, softball, Allen County Communi...

Thanks to our School Board members!

It's School Board Recognition Week! Thanks to our Board members. Front row: Susan Edmonsond, Maria Davies, Barbara Boucher, Ruth Johnson, and President Kim York. In back: Ryan Wescoat and Vice President Kim Bailey.

School Board recognizes bookkeeper

The School Board recognized Bookkeeper Cheryl Tipton, at right, for her work to help prepare the District’s 2016-2017 budget. For the second year in a row, the Association of School Business Officials has awarded the Ray-Pec School District its ...

Board recognizes Raymore Elementary School Principal

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Jan. 26 recognized Raymore Elementary School Principal Jennika Miller, at right, for being named Exemplary New Principal by the Kansas City Suburban Elementary Principals Association. Miller is pictured with School Boa...

Board recognizes All-State football players

The Board on Jan 26 recognized three Ray-Pec High School football players who were selected for All-State Teams. 

Both the Missouri Football Coaches Association and the Missouri Media rankings selected Anthony Payne, defensive lineman, to the Clas...

Annual Physical Night is set for Feb. 22

The annual Physical Night is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at Ray-Pec High School south. Licensed physicians and healthcare providers will conduct physical exams for students. The cost is $15. Students in grades 7-12 participating in MSHS...

Students tour sheet metal workers' training facility

A group of Ray-Pec High School students toured the Sheet Metal Workers' Union training facility on Jan. 20 in Raytown. The students of Industrial Technology Teacher Steve Hatfield indicated an interest in learning more about training programs for trades.

Eight candidates seek seats on School Board

Eight candidates are vying for three seats on the Ray-Pec Board of Education. The filing period closed on Jan. 17. Voters on April 4 will elect three people to serve three-year terms on the Board. The candidates, listed in order of filin...

School Board Recognition Week is Jan. 22-28

During the week of Jan. 22-28, communities across the state will honor the service of boards of education during School Board Recognition Week, as proclaimed by former Gov. Jay Nixon. The goal is to build awareness and understanding of the important funct...

Annual Gala to benefit school Foundation

The Gala is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 25, at Loch Lloyd Country Club.

Clinician works with Middle School jazz band

Jazz Clinician Mike Steffen worked with the Ray-Pec East Middle School Jazz Band on Jan. 11. They had a blast working on a swing piece called "Splanky."

District seeks nomination letters

Districtseeks nominations for Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of theYear

The Ray-PecSchool District is seeking nominations for the 2017 Teacher of the Year and the2017 Support Staff Employee of the Year. A banquet is scheduled for April 6 to...

Freshman boys basketball team wins tournament

The Freshman Boys Basketball Team won the Jan. 9-12 freshman tournament hosted by Ray-Pec. In the front row, left to right – Assistant Coach Rickey Hawkins, Jordan Jermain, Payton Ball, Luke Grimm, Trevor Gray, Noah Schwarz, and Head Coach Dalla...

Robotics build season begins

The robotics build season is officially under way! On Jan. 7, the high school robotics team opened the kit and learned about this year's game. The team has just six weeks to build and program a robot to perform challenging tasks.

Main entrance to RPHS is temporarily relocated

As part of the construction at Raymore-Peculiar High School, several offices and classrooms were relocated over winter break.

The former front office area at the south high school building was closed so that demolition could begin in this area of the build...

Snow day to be made up on Feb. 21

The Jan. 5 snow day will be made up on Tuesday, Feb. 21The District calendar originally slated Feb. 21 as a non-attendance day, with professional development activities for staff, parent-teacher conferences by invitation, and enrollment at the high school...

Nomination period now open for gifted program

LEAPis an intervention program for gifted students in grades 2-8 who have beenidentified as gifted learners. Students must meet qualifying levels onidentified assessments in order to participate in LEAP. The levels areprescribed by the Missouri Board of E...

Raymore Elementary Principal honored

Congratulations to Jennika Miller, Principal of Raymore Elementary School, on being named the Exemplary New Principal by the Kansas City Suburban Elementary Principals Association (KCSEPA). Miller was one of several administrators serving in eith...

Special delivery to Raymore Police Department

Creekmoor Special Education students made cards for the Raymore Police, thanking them for their service and wishing them a Merry Christmas. On Dec. 19, the Special Education teachers delivered the cards and baked goods to the police station. Pictured, fro...

Dual Credit Accounting students take field trip

Four students from Tina Fultz’s Dual Credit Accounting class were invited to ring the opening trade bell at BATS Global Markets in Lenexa, Kan., on Dec. 12.

Pictured left to right: Jacob Espinoza, Hanna Fuller, Teacher Tina Fultz, Kaylee Elliott,...

Middle School musical theatre students present Elf Jr.

Musical theatre students at Ray-Pec East Middle School recently presented "Elf Jr., The Musical." Follow the link to see more photos from the show.

Student Leadership Team helps at sheltered workshop

SouthEast Enterprises, a sheltered workshop in Raytown, received some help from the Raymore-Peculiar High School Student Leadership Team to conduct the annual holiday party for their workers and families.

The SLT members served a meal, visited with the wor...

Board approves new boundaries for K-8

The School Board on Dec. 13 approved new attendance boundaries for grades K-8. The boundaries will take effect for the 2017-2018 school year as the District moves to a different grade configuration as part ofthe Long Range Facility Plan. In fall 2017, the...

Rotary recognizes December Student of the Month

Eric Collins, president of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, at right, congratulates Nick Cook, Rotary December Student of the Month from Ray-Pec High School. Each month, the club recognizes a senior from Belton High School and Ray-Pec High School.

Forensics and Debate results from Dec. 9-10 tournaments

Congratulations to the following competitors at the Raytown South Varsity Tournament and theLee’s Summit Novice Tournament held on Dec. 9 and 10.

VarsityTournament at Raytown South High School:• Junior Varsity Public Forum Debate: Jacob ...

Board recognizes art contest winner

The School Board tonight recognized Sophomore Adeline Aube for winning the grand prize in a statewide art contest sponsored by ACT Missouri. This year’s theme, Your Actions Matter, was incorporated in each artist’s submission. Winners ...

Three students win awards in art competition

Three Ray-Pec High School students won awards at a recent art competition.

Ian Noah won first place in the photography category and was awarded $150 for his photo titled "A Painted City." Zane Lady won second place and $100 for his Computer-Gener...

Sports broadcaster to narrate band concert

Danny Clinkscale, a sports broadcaster on 810WHB, will narrate the winter band concert, which begins at 7 p.m. tonight (Dec. 13) at Ray-Pec High School.

The band is performing two pieces with Clinkscale, who is co-host on the Between the Lines afternoon dr...

Local woman wins over $1,550 in groceries

Angie Winchel grabbed more than $1,550 worth of groceries during the Grocery Grab on Dec. 10 at Cosentino's Price Chopper in Raymore. Four other winners each received a $100 Price Chopper gift card: Kara Bartow, Madison Bossler,  Carl Ke...

Sophomore wins statewide art contest

Each year, schools and communities around the nation celebrate Red Ribbon Week to commemorate substance abuse prevention. To kick off this year’s celebrations, students across Missouri participated in ACT Missouri’s annual art contest....

Peculiar Charitable Foundation donates to Ray-Pec Foundation

The Peculiar Charitable Foundation donated $5,000 to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Larry Dobson and Scott Dobson, representing the Peculiar Charitable Foundation, presented the donation on Dec. 5.

Three students selected for All-State Band

Three Ray-Pec High School students have been selected for All-State Band. Sophomore Tammy Yang was named the best mallet percussion player in the state, earning first chair. Tammy also was selected for Honorable Mention Band as a timpani player.

Sophomore ...

Students win IE sweepstakes at JV Tournament

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School forensics and debate competitors at the William Chrisman Novice Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3.

Ray-Pec placed first in the Individual Events Sweepstakes, and fourth placed overall.

Students also received these awards:...

RPHS brings home debate, forensics awards

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School forensics and debate competitors at the Truman Varsity Tournament and the William Chrisman Novice Tournament on Dec. 2 and 3.

At the Varsity Tournament, Ray-Pec students received these awards:

Dramatic Interpretati...

Foundation awards $10,000 in literacy grants

TheRaymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation on Nov. 30 awarded $10,000 in grantsto support literacy for grades K-4. The 16 grant awards were presented during asurprise prize patrol. The grants were funded through the generous donation ofthe Gash family. ...

Students bring home debate and forensics awards

Congratulationsto the following Ray-Pec High School forensics and debate students who competedNov. 18-19 at the Park Hill South Varsity and North Kansas City Novicetournaments.

ParkHill South High School Varsity:

Sweepstakes:1st in Individual Even...

FBLA visits Kansas City Startup Foundation

Ray-Pec High School Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) visited the Kansas City Start-up Foundation and Google Fiber during a field trip on Nov. 16.

Ten schools participate in RPHS art show/competition

Ray-Pec High School hosted its 10th annual art competition and art show on Nov. 17. For the first time ever, 10 schools participated in the event.

The art show included artwork previously completed and dropped off a week earlier and judged before the stude...

Board honors Pam Steele on nomination for national award

The Board of Education on Nov. 17 recognized Pam Steele for being nominated for the Olive T. Ritchie Educational Officer Professional of the Year award. She is the sole nominee from Missouri for this national award. She is pictured with Board Vice Preside...

Board recognizes Kruse as KC Athletic Director of Year

The Board of Education on Nov. 17 recognized Activities Director Tom Kruse on being selected as the Kansas City Interscholastic Administrators Association Athletic Director of the Year. He is one of eight finalists for the state award. He is pictured with...

Board congratulates All-State cross country runner

The Board of Education on Nov. 17 recognized Tyler Musgrave for placing 24th in the Class 4 state cross country race and qualifying as an All-State runner. He is pictured with Board Member Ruth Johnson, left, and Board Vice President Kim Bailey, at right.

Board congratulates All-State cross country runner

The School Board recognized Makenzie Stucker for placing 18th in the Class 4 state cross country race and qualifying as an All-State runner. She is pictured with Board Member Ruth Johnson, left, and Board Vice President Kim Bailey, at right.

School Board recognizes All-State cross country runner

The Board of Education on Nov. 17 recognized Miranda Dick for placing 15th in the Class 4 state cross country race and qualifying as an All-State runner. She is pictured with Board Member Ruth Johnson, left, and Board Vice President Kim Bailey, at right.

Board honors All-State cheerleader

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Nov. 17 recognized Jace Whitney for being selected as an All-State Cheerleader. He is pictured with Board Member Ruth Johnson, left, and Board Vice President Kim Bailey, at right.

Board recognizes All-State softball player

The Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education on Nov. 17 recognized Callie Martin for being selected as the Class 4 Softball All-State First Team Catcher. She is pictured with Board Member Ruth Johnson, left, and Board Vice President Kim Bailey, at right.

Schools and students honor veterans

We are proud of the many ways schools and students honored veterans in observance of Veterans Day. Eagle Glen Intermediate had an all-school assembly (pictured), Bridge Ridge Intermediate hosted more than 250 people for breakfast, and at Raymore-Peculiar ...

Ray-Pec Cares holds two kick-off events

Thanks to everyone who stopped by one of the kick-off events for Ray-Pec Cares! We are excited to see the response from the community as we plan more programs and initiatives to support youth in our community.

Donated books to create lending library

During the Ray-Pec Cares kick-off events, books were collected to create a lending library at the Raymore-Peculiar Academy, the District's alternative high school. On Nov. 17, the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Board of Directors presented the ...

Rotary honors RPHS senior as Student of the Month

Eric Collins, president of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, congratulates Jordan Gregory, the Ray-Pec Rotary Student of Month for November. Each month, the club honors a senior from Raymore-Peculiar High School and a senior from Belton High School.

Student signs letter of intent to play tennis at William Jewell

Ray-Pec High School Senior Felecia Cummons signs a letter of intent to play tennis at William Jewell College. She is pictured with RPHS tennis coaches Ashleigh Grumke and Derek Howard.

RPHS senior signs letter of intent to play at Mizzou

Ray-Pec High School Senior Callie Martin signs a letter of intent to play softball at the University of Missouri. She is pictured with her parents, Abbie and Leo Martin, and her younger brother, Kelby.

Students cook and serve meal at City Union Mission

On Nov. 6, members of C.O.R.P. (Community Outreach Ray-Pec), an organization at Ray-Pec High School, volunteered at City Union Mission Family Center. The students cooked and served spaghetti, salad, bread, and cookies to about 50 homeless individuals.

American Education Week is Nov. 14-18

American Education Week is Nov.14 to 18, 2016. The annual event presents Americans with the opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. The 2016 the...

You are invited to Ray-Pec Cares kick-off events

You are invited to learn more about a new venture to support children and youth in the community. The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation is integrating its youth support programs under the umbrella of Ray-Pec Cares. Two kick-off events are schedule...

District earns great score on Annual Performance Report

The District is pleased to announce a 98.9 percent score on its 2016 Annual Performance Report (APR) from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The report includes student achievement data, graduation rates, attendance rates, and col...

Ray-Pec cheerleader selected for All-State honors

Congrats to the Ray-Pec cheerleading squad for placing second at state in the Small Coed division, and to Jace Whitney, who was named an All-State Cheerleader. (Jace is in the second row, third from left.) The state competition, sponsored by the Missouri ...

Five students picked for national honor choirs

Five Ray-Pec students have been selected to participate in the Youth Honor Choirs at the American Choral Director's Association National Conference in March 2018 in Minneapolis. Representing Ray-Pec will be Song Waltz, a junior at Ray-Pec High Sc...

Ray-Pec has 59 students selected for All-District bands

The Ray-Pec High School band program had a record-setting day Nov. 5 in Warrensburg. A total of 59 Ray-Pec students were selected for the West Central Missouri Music Educators Association All-District Band in some capacity, and Tammy Yang made the All-Dis...

Three earn all-state awards at state cross country meet

Congratulations to the cross country teams on their success at the state meet Nov. 5 in Jefferson City! The girls placed seventh as a team, and three individual runners received all-state awards. Senior Tyler Musgrave finished 24th in the Class 4 Boys rac...

Kruse named KC Athletic Director of the Year

Ray-Pec Activities and Athletic Director Tom Kruse has been selected the Athletic Director of the Year by the Kansas City Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association. As award winner, he becomes a finalist for the state award. Each of the eight di...

Thanksgiving luncheons

Thanksgiving Luncheons are under way at elementary and intermediate schools across the District. Did you know that we served almost 871 pounds of turkey last year during our luncheons? This week, the Child Nutrition Department served students, staff and g...

Board approves audit of District finances

The Board of Education on Oct. 27, 2016, approved the audit of the District's finances for the year ended June 30, 2016. Brad Steele, a certified public accountant and partner from Westbrook & Co., P.C., presented a summary report. The Distri...

RPHS presents "Children of Eden"

The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces its upcoming musical, Children of Eden. Performances of the show will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3, 4, and 5; and at 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6. Tickets may be reserved by ca...

District announces principals for 2017-2018 school year

The District is pleased to announce the first personnel transitions taking place as we move forward with the long range facility plan. Randy Randolph will be the principal of Ray-Pec South Middle School, starting in the 2017-2018 school year. South Middle...

Novice debate and forensics results

Congratulations to Ray-Pec students who won awards at the Belton Novice Forensics Tournament on Oct. 28 and 29, and the Grandview Novice Debate tournament on Oct 29. At the Grandview tournament, Seth Kelley and Ella Schnake placed seventh; and Camden Darb...

Cross Country runners qualify for state meet

Congratulations to the girls cross country team on placing second at Sectionals Saturday in Camdenton and qualifying for the state meet on Nov. 5! Two boys qualified individually for the state meet: Senior Tyler Musgrave, who placed 7th in the Sectional r...

Foundation prize patrol awards grants

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation awarded more $5,847 in grants on Oct. 26 during a surprise Prize Patrol across the District. There were 13 grant awards. Led by Foundation President Phil Parke, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and ...

Food drive donations

Fifth graders in Team Tenacity at Eagle Glen Intermediate School collected 249 items for last week's Caring About Nutrition Food Drive. Thank you! (Team Tenacity teachers are Janet Castleman, Dr. Joanna Clark, and Bill Koder.)

Successful week for activities at RPHS

It's a great week to be a Panther! Read about successes of our high school band, cross country teams, boys swim team, and varsity football team. Plus, boys soccer plays tonight! The Panther Pride Marching Band won 1st place in Indoor Percussion, ...

RPHS students attend DECA leadership conference

Six Ray-Pec High School DECA members traveled to the Lake of the Ozarks for the State Fall Leadership Conference Oct. 16 and 17. On the first day, students attended the opening session and met the candidates running for state offices. They also participat...

Greenhouse ready for use at north high school

The greenhouse behind the north high school building is complete and ready for use. The group photo was taken on Oct. 20 to celebrate the project – much of which was completed by maintenance staff of the Buildings and Grounds Department. Adults ...

Foundation Board donates to food drive

Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Board members brought food donations to their Oct. 20 meeting. Back row, from left: Larry Dobson, Brad Kiehl, Rich Bartow, Shauna Stephenson, and Leo Anderson. In front: Allison Scott, Allison Bruflat, and Jodie Huston.

Post-season honors for softball players

Post-season honors are starting to roll in for Ray-Pec Softball players, with Senior Callie Martin and Junior Shelby Martinez both receiving All-Conference, All-District, and All-Region honors. Here's a list of the honors to date: All-District ho...

Rotary Club honors RPHS student

Eric Collins, president of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, at right, congratulates Matthew Greble as the club's October Student of the Month from Ray-Pec High School. Each month, the club honors a senior from Belton High School and Ray-Pec High S...

Officers attend SkillsUSA Executive Council meeting

District Officers Sarah Cozad, President, and Ryan Rushin, Vice President, attended the Missouri SkillsUSA Executive Council meeting on Oct. 14 in Jefferson City, MO. Both Sarah and Ryan are students at Cass Career Center in Harrisonville, and are seniors...

Debate and Forensics success at Blue Springs

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School trophy winners from the first Debate and Forensics tournament of the season! Here are results from the Varsity Tournament Oct. 14 and 15 at Blue Springs High School: Individual Events Sweepstakes: 1st Place Combi...

School Board work session

During a work session on Oct. 13, the Raymore-Peculiar School Board discussed early childhood programming, a proposed change to the high school schedule, school names, and a boundary committee update.

Fall Food Drive

A food drive the week of Oct. 17 will benefit the Caring About Nutrition program. There is a theme for each school day, along with suggested items to donate. Items can be dropped off at any Ray-Pec elementary or intermediate school. •Oct. 17 - Mu...

Band competition

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Panther Pride Marching Band on receiving the 2nd highest score at the Missouri Western Tournament of Champions band competition on Tuesday in St. Joseph. The competition included 23 bands from MO, KS, & Iowa.

Golf tournament

It was a great day for golf on Monday, Oct. 10, at Creekmoor Golf Club for the 4th annual golf tournament to benefit the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Thanks to participants, sponsors, donors, and volunteers.

Board members share Ray-Pec successes

Ray-Pec School Board members attended the Missouri School Boards' Association annual conference Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 at Osage Beach. At the conference, three Board members presented sessions. Board Member Ruth Johnson presented with Belton School B...

Soccer team places first at tournament

Congratulationss to the varsity boys soccer for winning first place on Oct. 6 in the Park Hill South Panther Classic.

Foundation awards prizes to 2 employees

Ray-Pec employees Jennifer Gibson and Terry Foster received prizes in a drawing sponsored by the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation for employees who contribute to the Foundation through payroll deduction. The first drawing was from names of all em...

Football team pasta feed includes special guests

Ray-Pec football players enjoyed their pasta feed on Thursday night with special guests! Each student is playing tonight's game in honor of or in memory of a person touched by cancer. Names of the honorees will be listed in the game program, and ...

Soccer team wins 3rd place in tournament

Congrats to the Varsity Boys Soccer team for winning 3rd Place in its bracket at the Gateway City Soccer Classic tournament Sept. 29 to Oct. 1 in St. Louis! The tournament included more than 50 teams from nine states.

Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club honors students

Emily Harris, left, and Anna King, right, were honored as the Ray-Pec High School September Students of the Month by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club. They are pictured with Club President Ed Russell at the Sept. 20 meeting.

DECA students visit Children's Mercy Park

Ray-Pec High School DECA students received advice about marketing and business majors, toured the stadium, and attended a Sporting KC game during a Sept. 13 event at Children's Mercy Park.

Mini golf tournament

A mini golf tournament on Sept. 25 raised $500 for the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Thanks to everyone who participated in this fun event at Aaron's Family Fun Center. Congrats to the first place team of Shawn Jones, Lori Jones, Billie Godfr...

Raymore parade

The Ray-Pec High School Prowlers dance team performed in the Raymore Festival in the Park parade on Sept. 24. The Panther Pride Marching Band and Ray-Pec Cheerleaders also participated.

Cross country teams do well in Oklahoma

Congrats to the Ray-Pec Cross Country teams for incredible performances on Sept. 24 at the Oklahoma State Cowboy Jamboree in Stillwater, Okla. The boys team placed 7th, and the girls placed 8th out of approximately 80 of the best teams from Oklahoma, Arka...

Board honors student for academic achievement

The Board of Education on Thursday night recognized RPHS Senior Breanna Birkett for qualifying as an Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction for her coursework in 2015-2016. She is pictured with Board Member Ryan Wescoat.

Board recognizes scholarship semi-finalists

The Board of Education on Thursday night recognized RPHS Seniors Jacob Shriner, left, and Nick Caskey, center, for being named National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. They are pictured with Board Member Ryan Wescoat.

Student places 3rd in KC SuperStar

The Board of Education on Thursday night recognized RPHS Senior Valiante Waltz for placing third in the KC SuperStar singing competition. He received a $2,500 scholarship. Valiante is pictured with Board Member Ryan Wescoat.

Mark your calendar!

Ray-Pec schools will dismiss early on Friday, Oct. 6. School will not be in session on Monday, Oct. 9, for staff professional development. The high school will dismiss at 11:46 a.m.; middle schools at 11:50 a.m.; and elementary schools at 1:05 p.m.