8th grader Miles Sellami wins District Spelling Bee

Congratulations to Ray-Pec East Middle School 8th grader Miles Sellami, winner of the Ray-Pec School District Spelling Bee. After nine rounds of words, Miles won the Bee by correctly spelling the word TRAWL. Creekmoor Elementary School 4th grader Sonam Ja...

Tech Challenge Team wins title of State Grand Champion

Grand champions! Ray-Pec’s Tech Challenge team earned the title of Grand Champion at the Missouri State Thespian Festival with 1st place for Riley Linn on lighting, 2nd place for Becca Bessette on threading a sewing machine, 3rd place for Zach S...

Community Bank of Raymore donates to Foundation

The Board of the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation received a donation of $750 today from the Community Bank of Raymore.From left: Andrew Goffinet, Mike Medsker, Allison Bruflat, Shauna Stephenson (Foundation Board Member and representing CBR), Ja...

Peculiar Elementary temporarily adopts "Patricks" mascot

The Peculiar Elementary "Patricks" are cheering for the Chiefs! The school changed its mascot name on the bulletin board from "Patriots" to "Patricks" as the area anticipates the Jan. 20 football game between the KC Chiefs and New England Patriots.

Raymore Elementary receives donation of sports equipment

Raymore Elementary received a donation of sports equipment from Scheels!

The donation was made possible by the Diesel family. The equipment will be used as part of an equipment “checkout” program that Physical Education Teacher Rebecca ...

Cass Career Center students address Harrisonville School Board

Ray-Pec High School Senior Katelynn Jungling, (far right in photo), who studies fire science at Cass Career Center, was one of several CCC students who addressed the Harrisonville Board of Education on Jan. 15 about the value of career education.

RPHS Seniors invite community to Self Defense Class

Ray-Pec High School Seniors Jada Yancey and Kayla Hughes, are hosting a Self Defense Class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, in the main gym at Ray-Pec High School. They have organized the event as part of the requirements to earn the International ...

Submit your nomination for Teacher/Support Staff Employee of the Year

The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2019  Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. A banquet on April 10 will honor the award finalists.

Anyone may nominate a teacher by submitting a letter of nomination b...

District expands mental health supports for students

Ray-Pec expands mental health supports for students

Under a new partnership between the Raymore-Peculiar School District and Compass Health Network, two licensed therapists will provide therapy services at school to Medicaid-eligible students who qualify. ...

Nine choir students selected for national honor choirs

Nine Ray-Pec choir students have been selected to perform with the 2019 American Choral Directors Association National Honor Choirs

Singers from across the nation auditioned through recording. Those selected will represent Ray-Pec from Feb. 27 to March 2 i...

School Board honors Cross Country runners

The School Board on Dec. 20 recognized the girls Cross Country Team for placing third in the state in Class 4, and also recognized four runners for earning All-State honors for performances at the Class 4 state meet on Nov. 3, 2018, in Jefferson City.

From...

School Board honors All-State Band students

School Board honors All-State Choir students

The School Board on Dec. 20 recognized students selected for the All-State Choir.From left to right: Becca Bessette, Soprano; Chloe Coons, Soprano Alternate; Tayler Bates, Soprano Alternate; Gabby Sharp, Tenor; and Board Member Susan Edmonsond. N...

Board honors two students selected for All-State Football Second Team

The School Board on Dec. 20 recognized two students who were selected by the Missouri Football Coaches Association to the Class 6 All-State Second Team. At left is Senior Chase Hutchison, offensive line. At right is Junior Luke Grimm, wide receiv...

Ray-Pec to expand online learning opportunities

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Dec. 20 took a big step to increase online course offerings for Ray-Pec High School students.

The Board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Springfield School District to provide an increased number of high-...

School Board thanks Victor Carr for photography

The School Board on Dec. 20 recognized and thanked Victor for his volunteer photography. You may have seen him on the sidelines at different Ray-Pec sporting events. He is pictured with Board Member Susan Edmonsond.

The certificate reads:

Presented to Victo...

South Middle School recognizes Students of the Month

Congrats to the South Middle School Students of the Month for November. The character trait of the month was kindness. Back row, from left: Amelia Randall, Nathanael Parker, Olivia Prewitt, McKenzie Marsh, Jocelyn Smith, Aspen Moeschler, and Devyn Pinney....

New system will check I.D. of school visitors

As part of our continuing effort to increase safety and security, the Raymore-Peculiar School District plans to implement a new visitor management system after the winter break. 

With the new system, each visitor will be asked to provide a photo I...

RPHS honors Students of the Month

Congrats to the RPHS Students of the Month for December! From left: Noah Dorweiler and Julia Fenaroli were recognized by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club; and William Greble and Kathryn McCauley were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club.

RPEMS recognizes December Students of the Month

Congratulations to the East Middle School Students of the Month for December! Front row, from the left (8th Grade): Isabella de Leon, Cesar Pulido, Ella Storey, Dawson Jones, Austin Noah and Avery Raymond. Middle row (7th Grade): Ava Deems, Sophia Dial, L...

RPEMS recognizes November Students of the Month

Congratulations to the East Middle School Students of the Month for November! Front row, from the left (8th Grade): Lily Braswell, Peyton Koper, Aidan Luebbert, Tallie Scott, Rylee Stewart and Daniel Wink. Middle row (7th Grade): Isabel Chatfield, Elsa Ha...

Please share feedback on school calendar!

The Ray-Pec School District Calendar Committee is currently constructing a draft calendar for the 2019-2020 school year. 

The link below takes you to a brief survey asking for input on various calendar topics.

The  survey  link wi...

Ray-Pec High School cheerleaders place 2nd at state!

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Varsity Cheer Squad for placing 2nd at state! The Junior Varsity Squad placed 5th, and was only the second JV squad from Ray-Pec ever invited to compete at state. The state competition was Dec. 1-2 at Lindenwood ...

Speech and debate students win awards at weekend tournaments

Ray-Pec speech and debate students brought home many awards from the Truman Varsity and William Chrisman Novice tournaments on Nov. 30 and Dec 1.

At the Truman Varsity Tournament, Katie Clewell placed first in Informative Speaking; Ian Van Horn placed firs...

SMS recognizes October Students of the Month

Congratulations to the October Students of the Month at Ray-Pec South Middle School! The character trait for the month was responsibility.

Back row, from left: Angelina Crosby, Lexie Thomas, Natalie Bishop, Holden Kephart, Blake Kirby, and Cooper Trivers. ...

Students win awards at NKC Speech and Debate tournament

A small group of students attended the North Kansas City Varsity Debate and Forensics Tournament on Nov. 16 and 17. Jaden Lanza and Brenden Lucas placed first in Policy Debate; Alissa House placed 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation; and Brenden Lucas placed 4...

Middle School students participate in regional Jr. High Honor Choirs

Congratulations to the following students from Ray-Pec East Middle School and Ray-Pec South Middle School who performed in the WCMMEA (West Central Missouri Music Educator Association's) Jr. High Honor Choir on Nov. 3!

WCMMEA Jr. High Mixed Honor Choir:

• RP ...

East Middle School recognizes October Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month for October! The character trait for the month was responsibility.

Front row, from the left (8th grade): Jillian Griffin, Emma Jones, Je’shan Shoats, Caroline Bult, and Logan...

Board approves adding strings teacher for 2019-2020

Creekmoor Elementary gives care packages to police officers

During the month of October, Creekmoor Elementary School students focused on the character trait of RESPECT. For the monthly character project, students honored the Raymore Police Department with "Care Packages" and thank you cards for their ser...

Tammy Yang named semifinalist in Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School Senior Tammy Yang, who has been named a semifinalist for the 2019 class of the Coca-Cola Scholars program.

A total of 1,896 high school seniors were selected as semifinalists from a pool of 95,715 applications from ac...

District receives budget award for 4th year

For the fourth consecutive year, the Raymore-Peculiar School District has received the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International. The award recognizes the District for its 2018-2019 submission. 

The M...

Shipp encourages adults to make connections with kids

During the Nov. 17, 2018, Good Neighbors, Strong Community event, Josh Shipp encourages adults to make connections with kids by "calling your shot" and "following through." A former at-risk foster kid turned youth advocate, Shipp is an...

More than 50 RPHS students named to All-District Band

All-District Band selections include 54 honors for Ray-Pec High School band students. Students from more than 40 schools in the West Central region of the Missouri Music Educators Association auditioned for All-District Band on Nov. 3 at Warrensburg High ...

Swim team earns All-State Honorable mention in 5 events

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec boys swim team on earning All-State Honorable Mention in five events at the state meet Nov. 8-9 in St. Peter's, Mo. Pictured here: The 200 Free Relay (Brady Terry, Kaleb Thomas, Seth Hammack and Trent Oberlander) earned All-...

Ray-Pec High School to present musical comedy "The Robber Bridegroom"

Raymore-Peculiar High School presents “The Robber Bridegroom”

The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department announces its fall musical comedy, Alfred Uhry and Robert Waldman’s “The Robber Bridegroom.” Performances will be in the Ray-Pec High School T...

Come to the 2nd annual STEAM Expo on Tuesday!

You are invited to attend the 2nd annual STEAM Expo, scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Raymore-Peculiar High School dome gym. This event will showcase students in the areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

Cross country teams have success at Nike Regional meet

The Raymore-Peculiar High School cross country teams had their best performances in school history Nov. 11 at the Nike Cross Country Regional meet in Terre Haute, Ind. The boys placed 6th out of 80 teams in the Open Division, while the girls placed 13th i...

Forensics and Debate students bring home hardware

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School forensics and debate students on their success at recent tournaments.

KCKCC Tournament of Champions Qualifier Qualifier (Nov. 3-4):

Jaden Lanza and Brenden Lucas – Debate – advanced to “double-octo finals,” where 32 co...

Bill Lowe sworn in; Ruth Johnson elected Board president

New School Board Member Bill Lowe took the oath of office during the Nov. 8 special meeting of the Board. He was selected to fill a vacancy due to the resignation of Kim Bailey, who was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Education. At the time of he...

Four cross country runners earn All-State honors

Four Ray-Pec cross country runners earned All-State honors for their performances at the Class 4 state meet on Nov. 3, 2018, in Jefferson City. 

From left: 

• Junior Braden Zaner placed 21st in the boys race to earn All-State honors for the ...

Girls cross country team wins 3rd place at state

The Ray-Pec High School girls cross country team placed 3rd in Class 4 at the state meet on Nov. 3, 2018, in Jefferson City. The team was led by Junior Marissa Dick, 5th place; Senior Miranda Dick, 6th place; and Senior Makenzie Stucker, 23rd place.From l...

Bill Lowe selected to be new School Board member

During a special meeting on Oct. 30, the School Board selected Bill Lowe of Raymore to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education.

The vote came after the Board interviewed three finalists for the open seat. In addition to Lowe, the Board also interviewe...

'Prize Patrol' awards more than $10,400 across district

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Prize Patrol traveled the District on Oct. 22 to present grant awards. Foundation Board members visited 10 schools, surprising teachers and their students with oversized checks for 18 grants. The awards totaled $10,420...

Forensics and Debate results from Oak Park

Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School forensics and debate students who competed last weekend! 

Varsity students placed fourth in the overall sweepstakes at the Park Hill Varsity Tournament. Individual results: Jaden Lanza and Brenden Lucas - fir...

Katelynn Jungling is Student of the Month at Cass Career Center

Cass Career Center Fire Science student Katelynn Jungling, a Senior @ RPHS, is October Student of the Month at Cass Career Center.

"Katelynn is the consummate professional and has been a delight to have in class," said Bill Shaumeyer, fire scienc...

Foundation awards iPad Mini to District employee

On Oct. 18, the RP Public School Foundation Board presented an iPad Mini to Casey Thompson, administrative assistant for Administrative Services. She won a drawing from names of employees who are new supporters of the Foundation through payroll deduction.

Rotary Club honors RPHS Students of the Month

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club on Oct. 17 honored Shane Martin and Becca Bessette as the October Students of the Month from Ray-Pec High School. They are pictured with Club President Kris Turnbow.

Optimist Club honors RPHS Students of the Month

The Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club recognized Kamryn Martin and Trent Oberlander as the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for October. They are pictured with Club President Kevin Barber.

RPEMS September Students of the Month

RPSMS Students of the Month for September

Congratulations to the South Middle School Students of the Month for September! These students were recognized for demonstrating Respect.

Back row from left: Emily Baker-Wise, Peyton Neemann, Trey Doss, Zach Mitchell, Gavin Oliver, and Cintia Soriano. Midd...

Ray-Pec High School forensics and debate results

The Ray-Pec Forensics and Debate Team went to Blue Springs Oct. 12-13 for the opening tournament of the season.

Ray-Pec finished in 1st place in forensics at the 24-school Blue Springs Varsity Tournament. Results were as follows: In Dramatic Interpretation...

Eight RP singers selected for All-State Choir

A new record for the Ray-Pec High School choir! Eight students were selected for the All-State Choir. This is the highest honor a high school singer can receive in the state of Missouri.

Students were selected after auditions during the West Central All-Di...

RPHS honors students for academic achievements

On Oct. 3, Raymore-Peculiar High School honored students with academic honors earned during the 2017-2018 school year.  

Students were recognized for achievements such as earning an Academic Letter, receiving the Lamp of Learning award, p...

Tennis team wins District championship

District champs! Congratulations to the Ray-Pec varsity girls tennis team on winning the District 12 competition on Wednesday, Oct. 3!

Pictured from left: Faith Swenson (12), Emrie Ianniello (12), Nia Phillips (12), Bayley Raymond (10), Madelyn Zalewski (1...

Field biology students participate in monarch migration

Sept. 27 was a big day for Raymore-Peculiar High School field biology students as they experienced the peak of the monarch migration. Working with Teacher Mike Roberts, they observed about 100 monarchs, and tagged and released 18 monarchs. Students also r...

Conscious Castle of Eagle Glen

Eagle Glen Elementary Knights are excited about the Conscious Castle of Eagle Glen. The staff and students are learning and implementing the 7 Skills of Conscious Discipline school-wide. The mural pictured above was painted by a parent volunteer.

Ray-Pec drumline places first at Drummit at the Summit

The Ray-Pec Panther Pride Marching Band drumline placed 1st in the White Class at Drummit at the Summit on Sept. 15.

The 8th annual Marching Percussion Competition was Saturday, Sept. 15, at Lee's Summit High School.

Placing second in the White Class was Li...

District seeks applicants for School Board vacancy

There is a vacancy on the Board of Education as a result of the resignation of Kim Bailey, who has been appointed to the Missouri State Board of Education. Bailey was the School Board President. Board Vice President Paul Coffman is now serving as interim ...

Botany students transplant milkweed in outdoor classroom

Kim Bailey takes oath of office for State Board of Education

Congratulations to Kim Bailey, who is now officially a member of the Missouri State Board of Education. She is pictured with Board President Charlie Shields, who administered the oath of office to Bailey on Tuesday.

Bailey most recently served as President...

High School English students participate in Motivation Panel

Students in the English 3 and English 4 classes at Ray-Pec High School participated in a Motivation Panel on Sept. 11. Adults representing a variety of careers in the Kansas City area were invited to speak on panels geared toward specific student interest...

Ray-Pec High School Homecoming Queen and King crowned

Congratulations to Homecoming Queen Tammy Yang and King Josh Putney and the rest of the Homecoming Court: Juniors Peyton Balfour and Jackson Hilsabeck; Sophomores Madi Hocker and Reece Dunsworth; and Freshmen Caroline Kelly and Jack Ardito.

Cross country teams dominate at Bonner Springs Invitational

The Ray-Pec cross country teams dominated at the Bonner Springs Invitational on Sept. 15. Varsity boys placed first, and varsity girls placed second. The individual champion of each of the six races was from Ray-Pec! The six race champions were Bela Torre...

Foundation honors Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

Congratulations to the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients, Shara Clevenger Brice and Danielle Gowing George.The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation honored them during the Homecoming football game.Pictured from left: Danielle George, Shara Brice, and...

Webinar addresses role of security in schools

Safety training: 3 School Resource Officers, 3 campus supervisors, & Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bryan Pettengill participated in a webinar on Sept. 12 about critical roles of security in schools..Clockwise from top left: School Resource Off...

Meet the Ray-Pec High School Homecoming candidates

Congratulations to the candidates for Senior Homecoming King and Queen and attendants for the Junior, Sophomore, and Freshman classes. The Queen will be announced at the Sept. 14 football game. The King will be announced at the Sept. 15 night dance.

Senior...

Students explore college and career opportunities

Ray-Pec High School seniors and juniors had the opportunity on Sept. 11 to visit with representatives from 85 colleges, universities, technical schools, military branches, and unions during the annual College and Career Fair.

Foundation selects two for Distinguished Alumni Award

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces two recipients of the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Award: Shara Clevenger Brice (Class of 1987) and Danielle Gowing George (Class of 1994). The award recipients have excelled in their careers and have g...

Cross Country teams undefeated after Ray-Pec Invitational

A wet and muddy course could not stop the Panthers! Congratulations to the boys and girls cross country teams for their dominating performances to open their seasons.

Both teams are currently undefeated and state-ranked after winning the Cass County Champi...

First home varsity football game is Sept. 7

#YouMatterRayPec t-shirts now available to order

Support the #YouMatterRayPec movement by ordering a t-shirt or making a donation! Shirts are $10. (Extra charge for 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL)

The mission of #YouMatterRayPec is rooted in the need to come together as a community to serve our youth and to remind th...

Kim Bailey appointed to Missouri State Board of Education

Kim Bailey has been appointed to the Missouri State Board of Education by Governor Mike Parson.

Bailey, who has been serving as School Board President, was elected to the Board in 2016. She served as Board Vice President for one year, and has served as Boa...

Board approves assessment plan for 2018-2019

Students in PreK through high school participate in a wide range of assessments as part of the instructional process. The School Board on Aug. 23 approved the 2018-2019 plan, which includes federal- and state-mandated assessments, as well as locally-devel...

School Board sets 2018 total tax levy at $5.3622

The School Board on Aug. 23 approved the 2018 tax levy rate at $5.3622. The 2018 rate includes an operating levy of $4.4265 and a debt service levy of $0.9357. The approval followed a public hearing.The rate reflects a net increase of 45 cents over the 20...

District honors employees for 20 years of service

District honors employees for 10 years of service

These employees were honored for completing 10 years of service in the District. They received pins at the all-staff Convocation on Aug. 8. (This is the second group honored.)

Front row, from left: Kim Shaul, Curriculum Facilitator, District-wide; Ashlie R...

District honors employees for 10 years of service

These employees were honored for completing 10 years of service in the District. They received pins at the all-staff Convocation on Aug. 8. (This is the first group honored.)

Front row, from left: Stacey O’Connell, Counselor, Ray-Pec Academy; Maria Bueno, ...

School Picture Day is coming

School picture day is coming! School picture order forms are coming home with students. You may send the order form and payment with your student on Picture Day. You also may pre-order online.

Picture day schedule:

• Tuesday, Aug. 28 - Ray-Pec High School
• Wedn...

District honors employees beginning 30th year

Four employees have completed 29 years of service in the District and received watches at the all-staff Convocation on Aug. 8 to celebrate their 30th year at Ray-Pec.

Pictured, from left: Jeff Helzer, Buildings and Grounds Department; Connie Huckeby, Healt...

Middle Schools and High School welcome students on Preview Day

Eighth grade cheerleaders, Student Council members, and the Husky mascot welcomed sixth graders to East Middle School on Aug. 13, for Preview Day. Sixth and ninth graders were invited to attend Preview Day to become acquainted with their new schools.

Children donate to CAN program

Children in the Little Blessings School-Age Child Care program at St. Paul's United Methodist Church pose with the cans that they purchased and decorated for the Ray-Pec Caring About Nutrition program! At right is CAN Volunteer Jackie Boursheski.

Board honors students for speech and debate success

The School Board on July 26 honored four students for their success at the middle school National Speech and Debate Tournament.

From left: Blake Oser and Aidan Martel placed 6th in duo interpretation, Paige Showen placed second in humorous interpretation, ...

Principal and counselor visit families of incoming kindergartners

Raymore Elementary School Principal Jennika Miller, left, and Counselor Jenni Beck made home visits this week to the school's incoming kindergarten families to welcome them to the school. They gave each student a book.

School Board honors IB Diploma graduates

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on July 26 recognized Class of 2018 graduates who completed all requirements to earn an International Baccalaureate diploma. Pictured, from left: Trevor Diepenbrock, Abril Fasani, Aaron Fuller, Amber Heath, Molly...

Centralized registration is Tuesday, July 31

Registration will be centralized for all PreK-12 students from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, at the Ray-Pec South Middle School, 20501 S. School Rd., Peculiar. Please park and enter on the east side of the school, as shown in the map above.

If you ca...

Creekmoor Elementary welcomes new principal

The front lawn of Creekmoor Elementary School on July 23 featured a large greeting to welcome new Principal Melissa Lucas!Mrs. Lucas has worked in the District since 2006, most recently as assistant principal intern at Raymore Elementary School the past t...

Connection seen between GPA and participation in school activities

Extra-curricular activities are valued as a way for students to learn about teamwork, responsibility, discipline, competition, and a sense of community. They provide an avenue to socialize and have fun.

There are also tangible benefits, such as learning ne...

Five students represent RPHS at Missouri Girls State

Five Ray-Pec High School students attended Missouri Girls State June 24-29 on the campus of the University of Central Missouri. From left: Mackenzie Loftin, Kamryn Martin, Tammy Yang, Jordan Wright, and Becca Bessette. The girls will be seniors this fall.

Girls attend basketball camp at Pittsburg State University

Ray-Pec girls and coaches are pictured before leaving for the Lane Lord's Women's Basketball Camp June 20-22 at Pittsburg State University.

Samuel Fish receives $1,000 Comcast scholarship

2018 Ray-Pec graduate Samuel Fish recently received $1,000 scholarships as part of the Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship Program. The award is granted to seniors for their community service, academic performance and leadership skills.

Comcast Kan...

National Speech and Debate: one champion, one runner-up, and 6th place duo

Congratulations to Ray-Pec East Middle School student Madison Busby, who won the championship in storytelling at the National Speech and Debate Association national tournament! Ray-Pec South Middle School student Paige Showen finished second in the nation...

High School to offer second Physical Night on July 26

If your student still needs a physical for participation in 2018-2019 activities, a second physical night has been scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 26, at Ray-Pec High School. Because this is the first time to offer a summer physical night, you a...

RPHS student journalists attend Media Now camp

Members of the RayPecNow high school media team are attending the Media Now Digital Media Summer Camp for high school journalists at Webster University in St. Louis. Students are preparing to lead the Ray-Pec High School yearbook, newspaper and digital pu...

Peculiar Elementary celebrates school's centennial

Peculiar Elementary celebrated the school's centennial with an open house on June 23. The event was planned in conjunction with the City of Peculiar's Sesquicentennial celebration.

School Board recognized for awards

The June 20 School Board meeting included recognition for the Board itself. For the fourth consecutive year, the Ray-Pec School Board has received two prestigious state-level awards from the Missouri School Boards' Association.

The first picture, taken at ...

Board recognizes All-State track/field athletes

Students tour Europe with foreign language teachers

A group of Ray-Pec students are visiting London, Paris, Barcelona and Rome with High School Foreign Language Teachers Coralie Price and Heidi Lanksbury. Here are a few pictures from their trip!

Trip participants: Students Morgon Sword, Riley Nicholson, Syd...

South Middle School 8th grade choir competes at contest

School officials meet with legislators for end of 2018 session

RPHS student attends Missouri Leadership Seminar

RPHS student Te’a White attended the Missouri Leadership Seminar June 8-10 at the University of Central Missouri In Warrensburg. (Te'a is pictured at left in the first picture, and in the center of the second picture) MLS seeks to help sophomore...

Samuel Fish receives Comcast scholarship

May Students of the Month at South Middle School

Congratulations to the May Students of the Month at Ray-Pec South Middle School! In the back row, from left: Nekayla Russell, Paris Wilkins, Aidan Starforth, Ava Kirkpatrick, Zachary Hiles, Sahem Haddad, and Tyler Stotler. In the front row: Savannah Large...

Teen volunteers needed for Cyber Seniors program

Here is an opportunity for high school students. Help a senior citizen learn basic computer functions. The program usually meets once a week. At the completion of the class, each participating student receives a tablet. 

The goal of the Cyber-Seni...

Construction activity at Timber Creek

Construction has been taking place over the past week at tTimber Creek Elementary School in Raymore.

Work includes new playground surface and equipment, extensive asphalt and concrete work, and fencing.

The District schedules maintenance and repair projects...

Peculiar Elementary named "Touchdown School"

Peculiar Elementary achieved "Touchdown School" status this spring after completing all 7 steps in the Fuel Up To Play 60 program.

This program helps schools analyze their physical activity and healthy eating programs to provide an opportunity fo...

Help review curriculum for Counseling and Modern Language

Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month for May!

Front row, from left: Zoey Simpson and Savanna Porter. Second row: Natalie Kies, Aidan Hill, and Hameed Suleiman. Third row: Dawson Jones, Persephanies Wilson, and Alivia Youn...

Melissa Lucas named principal of Creekmoor Elementary School

Melissa Lucas has been named principal of Creekmoor Elementary School, beginning in fall 2018. The School Board approved the hiring on May 24. Lucas has worked in the Ray-Pec School District since 2006, most recently as assistant principal intern at Raymo...

School Board honors PTA Volunteer of the Year

The School Board on May 24 recognized PTA Council Volunteer of the Year Joyce Noah. She is pictured with Board Member Billy King.

Ray-Pec has 8 all-state finishes and sets 5 school records

The Raymore-Peculiar high school track and field teams had All-State finishes in eight events and set five new school records at the Class 5 Missouri State Track and Field meet May 25 and 26 in Jefferson City.

The state medalists included:

• Boys 4...

Board recognizes choir students for success at state

The School Board on May 24 honored choir students who received a gold medal at the state music contest.

In the front row, from left: Katie Clewell, vocal solo and double quartet; Tayler Bates, double quartet; Vito Brattin, double quartet; and Kylie Hansen,...

Board honors band students who earned gold at state

The School Board on May 24 honored band students who received a gold medal at the state music contest.

In the front row, from left: Mikaria Craig, bass clarinet solo; Tammy Yang, mallet solo; Dianna McGinn, trombone quartet; and Jacob Buerge, multi percuss...

Board honors TSA state champions

The School Board on May 24 recognized students who were state champions at the Missouri Technology Student Association (TSA) Competition April 22-24.

Board Member Billy King, at right, is pictured with Amanda Vega, left, and Bryanna Gordon, center. They we...

School Board recognizes cast and crew of one-act play

The School Board on May 24 honored the cast and crew of the state champion one-act play. Ray-Pec performed "The Diviners" at the Missouri State High School Activities Association speech, debate and theatre state competition.

In the front row, fro...

8th grade science students go fishing

Eighth graders in Teams 8A and 8B at Ray-Pec East Middle School enjoyed some fishing this week at the pond on the school property. The students are in the science classes of Valerie DeNayer and Randy Welhoff (retired RPEMS teacher serving as a long-term s...

First graders and high school students work together on art projects

What do you get when first graders and teenagers collaborate on a project? A room full of monsters!

Bridle Ridge Elementary School Art Teacher Emily Pfaff organized the collaboration, which began with her first grade art classes learning about monsters. Th...

Ray-Pec wins Blue Star award for hair and makeup design

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School theatre department for winning the Blue Star award for Outstanding Hair and Makeup Design for the production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” 

The annual Blue Star Awards at Starlight...

Bel-Ray Lions Club donates to Foundation

The Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club donated $701 from its Chili Cook-off to support the Caring About Nutrition Program. Ron Brennan, left, & Angie Fyffe, right, presented the donation to Volunteer Jackie Boursheski & Jodie Huston, Foundation Exec. Director.

Raymore Lions Club donates to Ray-Pec Foundation

Thanks to the Raymore Lions Club for donating $600 and a $100 Price Chopper gift card to support the Caring About Nutrition program! Club President Russ Scott presented the donations on May 10 to Jodie Huston, Foundation Executive Director.

District honors 2018 retirees at dinner

The Raymore-Peculiar School District appreciates the dedication and years of service from this year's retirees. The District honored retirees at a dinner in their honor on May 14 at Loch Lloyd Country Club. 

 This year's retirees:

• Linda Ba...

Ray-Pec High School announces Students of the Month for May

Congratulations to the May Students of the Month at Ray-Pec High School. From left to right: Kaydrin Quest and Tristan Holmes-Dye (honored by the Optimist Club), and Abril Fasani and Maquire Copeland (honored by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club).

Students learn about careers in construction industry

These Ray-Pec High School students attended the iBuild Showcase on April 18 at Bartle Hall. The iBuild Showcase is an annual exposition and a major event to bring students together for an opportunity to actively connect with industry professionals. The pr...

RPHS Yearbook receives award from publisher

The Ray-Pec High School Panther yearbook was awarded Walsworth Publishing's Gallery of Excellence award for the 2018 book. Walsworth honors less than 5 percent of their books with this award based on superior work in theme, coverage, design, photography a...

Students teach computer repair to other students

Students in Debra Ivanuska’s IT Essentials class at Ray-Pec High worked hard all year learning how to repair a computer. On April 27, they shared their knowledge with students in Janet Allen's Business Essentials class. They taught basic compute...

Country Club Bank donates to Ray-Pec Foundation

Thanks to Country Club Bank for donating $2,500 to the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation!

Pictured from left: Foundation Board Member Mike Medsker, Foundation Board Member and Ray-Pec Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, Heather Austin with Country Club Bank, F...

Rotary donates to Ray-Pec Public School Foundation

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club donated $1,000 to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. At its May 9, 2018, lunch meeting, President Cami Marcom, at right, presented the donation to Dana Jermain, Foundation Board Member, Phil Parke, Foundation Pre...

Students sign letters of intent to continue activities in college

Eleven student-athletes have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level.The students participated in a signing ceremony on May 8 at Ray-Pec High School.From left to right:•Cody Morgan, soccer, Avila Universit...

School Road is open!

The construction on School Road was completed ahead of schedule, and the road opened for traffic Wednesday morning, May 9. Thanks for your patience and understanding as the City of Peculiar and Cass County completed this final portion of improvements. Dri...

Rotary Club recognizes May Students of the Month

Maguire Copeland, left, and Abril Fasani, right, were honored on May 9 by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club as the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for May. They are pictured with Club President Cami Marcom.

District names Scott Dobson as Director of Facilities

The School Board on April 26 approved hiring Scott Dobson as Director of Facilities, effective July 2.Dobson has been the Maintenance Supervisor for the District since the 2015-2016 school year. Previously, he was an electrician in the Buildings and Groun...

Ray-Pec competes in State Trap Shooting Competition

On April 28, Ray-Pec competed in the Paul Larsen Memorial High School State Trap Shooting Competition. Top shooters for the Panthers included Junior Hayden Rains, shooting 94/100, and Senior Caleb Cohen, shooting 97/100. Caleb placed 3rd in the Senior Div...

East Middle School honors April Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month for April! In the front row, from the left: Emily Morris, Mikyla Taylor, and Will Reynolds. Second row: Micah Taylor, Joseph Gillespie, and Brody Butler. Third row: Jayden Escobar, Is...

South Middle School honors April Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School Students of the Month for April. They were recognized for their demonstration of the character trait of forgiveness.

In the back row, from left: Taron Shelby, Bree Totten, Blake Kirby, John Ribordy, Savann...

Grant funds and volunteers enhance greenhouse lessons at RPSMS

Science students at Ray-Pec South Middle School are able to experience some expanded hands-on learning in the school's greenhouse, thanks to grant money from the Ray-Pec Foundation and assistance from two local patrons.

At the beginning of the school year,...

Board recognizes Special Olympics basketball teams

The School Board on April 26 recognized the success of the District's Special Olympics basketball teams at the state tournament. Due to schedule conflicts, many of the students were unable to attend the Board meeting. Here is a complete list of the honore...

Dr. Jerrod Fellhauer resigns as principal of Creekmoor Elementary

Dr. Jerrod Fellhauer, principal of Creekmoor Elementary School, is resigning, effective June 30, to accept a similar position in the Lee's Summit School District. 

The School Board accepted Dr. Fellhauer's resignation at its April 26 meeting. Dr. ...

Cass Career Center presents end-of-year awards

Cass Career Center students received numerous honors at the annual awards night ceremony held April 30. Approximately 500 people attended the event with students from the nine sending school districts receiving awards.

Harrisonville High School senior Nick...

Theatre students win state championship for one-act play

Ray-Pec High School theatre students won the state championship for the one-act play, “The Diviners.”

Band and choir students receive many awards at state contest

CORRECTED! Look at all the awards that Ray-Pec High School band and choir students received at the state music competition for solos and ensembles. The Missouri State High School Activities Association contest was April 26 in Columbia.

There is a...

Ray-Pec receives 10 Blue Star nominations

10! That's how many Blue Star nominations Ray-Pec High School received. The Blue Star awards honor excellence in high school musical theatre in the Kansas City area. Ray-Pec received eight nominations for "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" and two no...

District seeks feedback from parents and patrons

The District is seeking feedback from parents, patrons and staff. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked below. Responses will help the District evaluate and improve our efforts. We have shortened the survey from prior years to reflect th...

Ray-Pec wins TSA state championships in two events

The Ray-Pec Technology Student Association Team came home with TWO championships from the State TSA Competition April 22-24 in Rolla.

The team of Bryanna Gordon, Trent Oberlander, Amanda Vega, and Ryan Jones, placed first in the state in the category of &a...

Board approves more than $750,000 in capital projects

The School Board on April 26 approved more than $750,000 in capital improvement projects to take place around the District.

The District schedules maintenance and repair projects each year, but the list is more extensive this year with the additional funds...

Joyce Noah is 2018 Volunteer of the Year

The Raymore-Peculiar Council of PTAs announced Joyce Noah, left, as the 2018 Volunteer of the Year. The announcement came at a reception on April 26 to honor finalists.

Joyce has served as PTA president at Timber Creek Elementary, Eagle Glen, and the Middl...

18 Ray-Pec singers selected for honor choirs

18 Ray-Pec singers have been selected to participate in the all-state youth honor choirs at the Missouri Choral Directors Association conference July 18-21 in Jefferson City. Hundreds of students from across the state audition for the opportunity to parti...

April Students of the Month at RPHS

Congratulations to the April Students of the Month at Ray-Pec High School. From left to right: Samuel Fish and Adriana Wright were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, and Zachary Hill and Jillian Killpack were recognized by the Optimist Club.

Coaches Gaines inducted into Mo Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Brad Gaines, who was inducted on April 21 into the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Coach Gaines has nearly 500 wins as a girls basketball coach. He was the the Panthers girls basketball coach for 7 years. Prior to c...

Optimists honor RPHS students for academic excellence

Congratulations to 51 high school students honored by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club at the April 22 Excellence in Education banquet. The event honored 26 seniors, 15 juniors, and 10 sophomores, who are at the top of their respectives classes ...

Ray-Pec Cares seeks book donations

Ray-Pec Cares, in conjunction with the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation, is collecting new and gently used books during a book drive Monday, April 23, through Friday, May 4. Books may be geared for beginning readers through young adults.

Rotary Club recognizes April Students of the Month

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club honored Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month Adriana Wright and Sam Fish during its April 18 lunch meeting. They are pictured with Club President Cami Marcom, at right.

Jones and King take oath of office for School Board

Ashley Jones and Billy King take the oath of office during the April 16 special reorganization meeting of the School Board.

The two were elected on April 3 to serve three-year terms. They replace Ryan Wescoat and Maria Davies, who did not seek re-election....

School district officials meet with legislators

Cass County Kids First stresses local control during second Legislative Breakfast

School officials have a consistent message to legislators: allow local school boards the flexibility to make decisions for their own school districts.

Loca...

Ray-Pec High School students receive state journalism awards

The annual state journalism awards were announced at the end of March. Raymore Peculiar High School’s media students were recognized for their work throughout the 2017-18 year in high school publications. The state awards are held in conjunction...

RPHS students tour Glore Psychiatric Museum

Senior Nate Henderson is strapped in a straitjacket and Senior Darren Fields is pictured at right during a tour of the Glore Psychiatric Museum in St. Joseph. Students participated in a tour of the museum as part of the psychology class curriculum. The fi...

Students participate in innovation challenge

Some members of the Ray-Pec Student Leadership Team attended a MECA Challenge event on April 6 at the Sprint Accelerator. MECA Challenge is a one-day innovation competition, where students work in teams of seven with an entrepreneur mentor to solve a real...

RPHS to present comedy, 'The Nerd'

The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department presents the comedy, "The Nerd." Remaining performances of the show will be in the Academy Theatre at Ray-Pec High School at 7:30 p.m. April 13, and 14, and at 2:30 p.m. April 15.

The Nerd is a ...

Beneke and Weida receive annual staff awards

Congrats to 2018 Teacher of the Year Brett Beneke and Support Staff Employee of the Year Kelley Weida! The announcement of both awards came during the April 11 dinner to honor the finalists.

Beneke teaches English Literature and Composition Teacher at Ray-...

Major Saver card sale raises more than $29,000 for Foundation and schools

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

Janet Shelman with Major Saver attended the April 10 Administrativ...

SMS recognizes Students of the Month for empathy

March Students of the Month

Here are the Ray-Pec South Middle School Students of the Month for March, recognized for their demonstration of empathy.

Back row, from left: Caitlin Figge, Leah Provance, Cayla Eggers, and Kendra Schulmeister. Middle row, from l...

Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club donates to CAN program

Jodie Huston, Executive Director of the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation, left, was the guest speaker at the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club meeting on March 27 at the IHop Restaurant. Jodie told the club about the Caring About Nutrition (CAN) prog...

Voters approve Prop R-P

Ray-Pec voters on April 3 approved the Prop R-P operating levy increase with 57.27% approval.  Prop R-P asked voters for a 75-cent operating levy increase. At the same time, the district is scheduled to decrease its debt service tax rate by 30 ce...

Voters elect Jones and King to School Board

Voters on April 3 elected Ashley Jones and Billy King to serve three-year terms on the Ray-Pec School Board. They will replace current board members Maria Davies and Ryan Wescoat, whose terms expire in 2018.

Jones and King will take the oath of office duri...

Band brings home many awards from Chicago festival

Ray-Pec High School band students performed March 24 in Chicago. More than 30 ensembles and 900 students from Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, and other states participated. 

• Gold Superior Rating : Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Ba...

East Middle School honors March Students of the Month

Ray-Pec East Middle School announces its Students of the Month for March. In the front row, from the left: Kaden Young, Chloe Banks, and Kylin Sousley. In the second row: Mia Sternod, Cora Gross, and Anthony Michael. In the third row: Ethan Culbertson, Ta...

TSA presents plaques to Board members

Industrial Technology students presented School Board members on March 22 with laser-etched black granite plaques to honor their service.

Back row: Board Member Paul Coffman, Teacher Ivan Robison, Zach Kerfoot, Board President Kim Bailey, Board Member Ryan...

Board honors students for technical theatre achievements

The School Board recognized four Ray-Pec High School students for their achievements at the 2018 Missouri State Thespian Festival. This group placed fourth in the Missouri Tech Challenge, a competition in technical theatre skills. From left: Becca Bessett...

Board recognizes Garrett LaBelle as All-State Wrestler

The School Board on March 22 recognized Garrett LaBelle for finishing in 6th place at the State Wrestling meet. Garrett competed in the 132-pound weight class in Class 4. His finish qualified him as an All-State Wrestler. He is pictured with Board Member ...

Rotary Club recognizes Students of the Month

Seniors Aaron Fuller and Cassie Kruse were recognized on March 21 as the Ray-Pec High School March Students of the Month by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. They are pictured with Rotary Club President Cami Marcom, at right.

Each month, the club honors two ...

Choir students qualify for state with solo and ensemble events

Vocal music students are headed to state after 16 entries received Superior "1" ratings at the District Solo and Ensemble Competition March 17 in Grain Valley. The state competition is April 26.

Soloists receiving Superior “I”...

Ray-Pec teams win medals at Special Olympics basketball tournament

Ray-Pec teams win medals at 2018 Special Olympics State Basketball Tournament

Ray-Pec Special Olympics athletes brought home the hardware from the March 17 state basketball tournament in St. Joseph - two teams won the gold, one team won silver, and one tea...

Student qualifies for DECA international competition

Congratulations to Maddie Welty, who qualified and plans to compete at the DECA International Career Development Conference April 20-25 in Atlanta, Ga. She qualified by placing 5th in Hospitality and Tourism Professional Selling at the recent state confer...

Kindergarten Roundup is March 21 at each elementary school

Raymore-Peculiar Kindergarten Roundup is March 21

Parents of children who will turn age 5 before Aug. 1, 2018, are invited to attend Kindergarten Roundup to receive information and register your child for kindergarten screening. Information about screening...

Ray-Pec students qualify for state band competition

Forty Ray-Pec High School band students, in 33 events, qualified for state following District competition March 17 in Grain Valley. Students receiving exemplary ratings of "1" advanced to state with solos and ensembles.

Solos: Cory Atteberry, Mon...

Support Staff Employee of the Year finalists

Congratulations to the finalists for Ray-Pec 2018 Support Staff Employee of the Year:

• Lisa Baird, Creekmoor Elementary School

• Katherine Floyd, Ray-Pec South Middle School

• Jarod Kientz, Technology Department

• Linda Portman, Technology Department

• Corrie Posey, St...

Teacher of the Year finalists

Congratulations to the finalists for Ray-Pec 2018 Teacher of the Year:

• Brett Beneke, Ray-Pec High School

• Kevin Crean, Ray-Pec High School

• Monica Curtis, Peculiar Elementary

• Jennifer Milligan, Timber Creek

• Tammy Novak, Peculiar Elementary

• Stephanie Parris, Eagle...

RPHS Senior is Cass Career Center Student of the Month

Quentin Thompson is the March Student of the Month at Cass Career Center. Quentin is a Ray-Pec High School senior studying Automotive Technology at CCC. He was selected for showing leadership in his CCC program and for volunteering his own time outside of...

Another section of School Road to close March 15

Spring 2018 traffic pattern on School Road

Effective March 15, School Road will close from the West Peculiar Fire District station to 195th Street for construction. Detour signs will be posted. This final phase of School Road improvements is projected to l...

Lucky 13.1 half-marathon and 5K results

More than 100 runners and walkers participated in the Lucky 13.1 half-marathon and 5K on March 10 at Ray-Pec High School. The event raises funds for the RPHS cross country and track programs.The winner of the 5K race was Derek Taylor, 23, of Kansas City, ...

Students visit Operating Engineers Local 101

A group of Ray-Pec High School students visited the training site for Operating Engineers Local 101 on March 9. Practical Arts Teacher Steve Hatfield took the students on the visit as an opportunity to learn more about this career and what it takes to bec...

South Middle School honors February Students of the Month

Congratulations to the Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School Students of the Month for February. These students were recognized for being honest.

Back row, from left: Katrina Tilawen, Katelyn Hazen, and Abby Ogren.

Middle row: Lexi Russell, Gavin Birkett, Ow...

East Middle School honors February Students of the Month

Congratulations to the East Middle School Students of the Month for February! In the front row, from the left: Archer Walsh, Ava Butler, and Kalynn Smith. Second row: Ashton Jermain, Irelynn Sloan, and Alaina Garcia. Third row: Dylan Matteson, Gabriel Mil...

Student honored with Outstanding Musicianship award

The Ray-Pec South Middle School Jazz Band earned "Outstanding" ratings at the University of Central Missouri Jazz Festival on Feb. 24. Ayden Daugherty received an individual award of Outstanding Musicianship for his trumpet solo in the piece &qu...

Prowlers dance team competes at nationals

The Prowlers competed in the NDA High School National finals for the first time in school history. The Prowlers placed 16th in pom, 16th jazz and 12th in team performance. The event was also attended by Ray-Pec High School Athletic Director Tom Kruse.

Dr. Monsees talks about Prop R-P at Rotary Club meeting

Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees talked about Prop R-P at today’s meeting of the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club.

Prop R-P will be on the April 3 ballot. It will ask voters to consider a 75-cent operating tax levy increase. At the same time, the distri...

SMS students compete in archery tournament

Forty-one 6th and 7th graders in the Lifetime Sports classes at Ray-Pec South Middle School competed in an after-school archery tournament on Feb. 14. At the end of five rounds, Bryce Galtin finished 3rd with a score of 203. There was a tie for first plac...

RPHS seeks judges for Senior DRIVE projects

Ray-Pec High School is seeking judges to give feedback on Senior DRIVE projects. DRIVE stands for Directed, Real-World, Innovative, Venture, Experience. Judging will take place at the April 25 Senior DRIVE project Community Night. (Approximately 5-8 p.m.)...

Foundation honors First Church of Peculiar with Partners in Education award

First Church of Peculiar received the Partners in Education award from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. 

The award was presented at the annual Gala on Feb. 24. The Gala is both a celebration and a fundraiser. Sponsorships, donations,...

Foundation honors Larry Dobson as Partner in Education

Larry Dobson received the Partners in Education award from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. He was introduced at the annual Gala on Feb. 24. Larry served many years on the Foundation Board of Directors and chaired its Alumni Committee. He is...

Pleasant Hill 6th grader wins Cass County Spelling Bee

Brady Hughes is the Cass County Spelling Bee Champion. Brady is a 6th grader in the Pleasant Hill School District. After 12 rounds of words, Brady spelled “lithe” to win the Bee.

Runner-up was 8th grader Samara Lewis from the Midway Sch...

Board recognizes Stonegate Elementary as PLC Exemplary School

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Feb. 22 recognized Stonegate Elementary School for being named a Professional Learning Communities Exemplary School.

This year, 16 schools statewide were honored. Missouri PLC is a school improvement initiative sponsore...

Board recognizes Peculiar Elementary as PLC Exemplary School

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Feb. 22 recognized Peculiar Elementary School for being named a Professional Learning Communities Exemplary School.

This year, 16 schools statewide were honored. Missouri PLC is a school improvement initiative sponsored...

East Middle School honors January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the East Middle School Students of the Month for January! Representing 6th grade in the front row, from the left: Lilian Poe, Avery Monnig, and Jackson Drecktrah, and the second row: Seth Creek, Dawson Bales, and Jessina Jathaul. Repres...

School Board thanks Real Life Church

The School Board thanked Real Life Church for work by its members to remodel and organize the Panther Closet to support Ray-Pec students. Church members also provided child care services at the Good Neighbors, Strong Community conference earlier this mont...

Board recognizes Todd Schnake for directing 100th show

The School Board on Thursday night recognized Ray-Pec High School Theatre Teacher Todd Schnake for his milestone achievement of directing 100 theatrical productions for the Raymore-Peculiar School District. Congratulations, and thanks for all you do!

He is...

RPHS announces delegates for Missouri Boys State

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School students nominated to attend Missouri Boys State in June.

Several community organizations are paying the fees ($400 or $300) for students to attend. Thanks to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation, Peculia...

RPHS announces delegates for Missouri Girls State

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School students nominated to attend Missouri Girls State in June.

Several community organizations are paying the fees ($400 or $300) for students to attend. Thanks to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation, Peculi...

Ray-Pec annual Physical Night moved to Feb. 22

The annual Physical Night is scheduled from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, at Ray-Pec High School. Physicians and healthcare providers will conduct physical exams for students. The cost is $15.

Students in grades 7-12 participating in MSHSAA-sponsored spor...

Board members attend Legislative Forum in Jefferson City

Ray-Pec Board members joined others from across the state at the Missouri School Boards' Association Legislative Day on Feb. 13. From left: Ruth Johnson, Susan Edmonsond, and Board President Kim Bailey. It was Public Schools' Day at the Capitol.

RPHS presents productions of Quilters and The Diviners

Raymore-Peculiar High School announces upcoming productions of Quilters and The Diviners

Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming productions of the musical Quilters and the play The Diviners. Performances of these two shows represents a first f...

Ray-Pec DECA students qualify for state

Ray-Pec High School students qualified for the state DECA Conference in 12 events, after performing well at the DECA District 3 contest Feb. 8 at Independence Center. Fifty-four Ray-Pec students competed at Districts in a variety of marketing, entrepreneu...

Ray-Pec wrestlers qualify for state tournament

Congrats to the Ray-Pec High School wrestlers who qualified for state after District competition! From left: Mason Pratt-160 lbs, 2nd place; Shane Martin-220, 4th; Garrett LaBellle-132, 2nd; Clint Herrick -182, 2nd; and Joey Stallone-195, 3rd place.

The st...

Cass County school officials meet with legislators

Representatives from public school districts in Cass County met Friday morning, Feb. 9, with Rep. Rick Brattin, R-55, and Rep. Donna Pfautsch, R-33; to learn more about issues expected to be discussed and considered during the 2018 legislative session. Th...

Ray-Pec raises over $11,000 in Polar Plunge

Ray-Pec continues its tradition of raising money for Special Olympics. A team of brave students and staff participated in the Polar Plunge on Jan. 27 at Longview Lake.

Donations are still being tallied, but as of Feb. 8, the Ray-Pec Plungers had raised $11...

Ray-Pec CORP volunteers at Harvesters

Fifty-six student members of C.O.R.P. (Community Outreach Ray-Pec) participated in a service project on Jan. 23 at Harvesters. The group packaged over 130 boxes of food for hungry people.

Fourteen student-athletes sign letters of intent

Fourteen student-athletes have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers at the college level.The students participated in a signing ceremony on Feb. 7 at Ray-Pec High School.Front row, from left to right:•Leah Rogge, soccer, Pa...

South Middle School honors January Students of the Month

Congratulations to the South Middle School Students of the Month for January. These students were recognized for demonstrating self-control.

Back row, from left: Janesa Robertson, Max Solar, Abby Hellums, Ashtyn Hutchinson, Ameila Thompson, and Andrew Brok...

Ray-Pec wins sweepstakes at Oak Grove forensics tournament

Congratulations! Ray-Pec placed first in the sweepstakes out of 10 schools at the Oak Grove Forensics Tournament last weekend. Here are the individual results:

• Humorous Interpretation: Ian Van Horn placed 1st, and Ashley Sclesky placed 6th.
• Duo Interpretati...

Ray-Pec Foundation awards more than $10,500 in grants

It was hard to say who was more excited - teachers or their students - to see the Foundation Prize Patrol arrive with giant checks to present grant awards.

"He's rich!" exclaimed a third grader after Teacher George Tombaugh (at right) r...

Two Ray-Pec elementary schools honored for commitment to professional learning

Peculiar Elementary School and Stonegate Elementary School were honored last week for their commitment to professional learning.

Sixteen schools from across the state were named Professional Learning Communities Exemplary Schools for outstanding performanc...

8th grader Olivia Burton is the District Spelling Bee Champion

Congratulations to Olivia Burton, the Ray-Pec District Spelling Champ! Olivia is an 8th grader at Ray-Pec South Middle School. Her winning word was "lunatic" in the 9th round of the bee. After a six-round spell-off between three spellers, Charis...

Board recognizes All-State football player Zach Starforth

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Jan. 25 recognized Senior Zach Starforth for being selected for the All-State Football Second Team. He is pictured with Board Member Paul Coffman. Zach was also selected for the All-District First Team.

'Ray-Pec Has Heart' food drive to benefit CAN program

'Ray-Pec Has Heart' food drive

A food drive to benefit the Caring About Nutrition program kicks off Jan. 26, 2018, at Ray-Pec High School Courtwarming. You may drop off food donations before the basketball games. 

The weeklong food drive will take ...

School Board honored at Jan. 25 business meeting

It’s School Board Recognition Week, and the Board was honored at its Jan. 25 meeting. Front row: Vice President Kim York and Maria Davies. Back row: Ruth Johnson, Susan Edmonsond, Paul Coffman, President Kim Bailey, and Ryan Wescoat.

Top spellers to compete in District Spelling Bee on Jan. 23

Good luck to the competitors in the District Spelling Bee, which begins at 6:30 p.m. tonight at Eagle Glen Elementary School!

The winner will receive a trophy, a Visa gift card from UMB Bank, and the opportunity to represent the District at the Cass County...

Ray-Pec places 2nd in individual events sweepstakes at Conference

Ray-Pec placed second in the individual events sweepstakes at the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference tournament Jan. 19 and 20 at Blue Springs High School.

• Ian Van Horn, 1st place-Humorous Interpretation• Ella Schnake, 1st place-St...

Debates place 5th at Greater KC Suburban Conference Tournament

Ray-Pec placed fifth in the debate sweepstakes at the Greater Kansas City Suburban Conference tournament Jan. 19 and 20 at Blue Springs High School.

• Julie Garibay, 2nd place-Lincoln-Douglas Debate
• Jaden Lanza/Brenden Lucas, 5th place Policy Debate
• Brenden Lu...

School Board Recognition Week

School Board Recognition Week is Jan. 21-27. The goal is to build awareness and understanding of the important function an elected board of education plays in communities and schools.

All Missouri citizens are asked to recognize the contributions of these...

Ray-Pec High School announces Students of the Month

Congrats to Ray-Pec High School January Students of the Month (from left): John Baker, Hannah Hornbeck, Shelby Martinez, and Mohson Chouhdry. John and Hannah are being honored by the Rotary Club. Shelby and Mohson are being honored by the Optimist Club.

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...

No school on Jan. 21

Ray-Pec schools are not in session on Monday, Jan. 21, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday.