Congrats to rising RPHS Senior Kerstin Randolph on completing her Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting (comparable to the Eagle Scout Award). Her Gold Award addressed the need for people to be better educated about pollinators, like bees. Read on...

Dr. Mike Slagle is the new superintendent of the Ray-Pec School District, effective July 1. He comes to Ray-Pec from the Blue Valley School District in Overland Park. Slagle had been with Blue Valley for 25 years, most recently as deputy superintendent. Read on...

The School Board on June 25 approved the budget plan for 2020-21. The budget reflects the priorities of the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and anticipated growth. It also includes plans and contingencies for current economic uncertainties due to the pandemic. Read on...

Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees was named the 2020 School Business Official of the Year by the Missouri Association of School Business Officials. Ray-Pec CFO and MoASBO Board Member Cynthia Byous, left, presented the award to Dr. Monsees on June 25. Read on...

Ray-Pec retiring Athletic/Activities Director Tom Kruse was congratulated at the June 25 Board meeting on his recent induction into the Greater KC Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He also received a Missouri House of Representatives Resolution. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School finished in the Top 40 in the nation from more than 1,000 participating schools at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. This year, the tournament was held in a virtual format with students submitting recorded performances. Read on...

This year's Major Saver card sale set a new record, raising $38,422.50 to benefit the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and individual elementary and middle schools. During the fundraiser, students in grades K-8 sold 5,123 discount cards for $15 each. Read on...

Ruth Johnson, Paul Coffman, and Kim York were sworn into office during a School Board reorganization meeting on June 11, 2020. All three were re-elected to 3-year terms. The Board elected Johnson as President, and Coffman as Vice President. Read on...

Congratulations to the students named to the Ray-Pec High School honor rolls for the 2020 spring semester. Students named to the Honor Roll have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students on the Principal’s Honor Roll have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Additional Info...

Ray-Pec East Middle School announces the honor rolls for spring semester 2020. The Principal’s Honor Roll includes students with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher. The Honor Roll includes students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Read on...

Free COVID-19 testing will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, at Ray-Pec High School. The test is open to Missouri residents, with or without symptoms. No doctor’s order is needed. Registration is required! Read on...

The winners in the June 2 School Board election were Paul Coffman, Ruth Johnson, and Kim York. All three incumbents were re-elected to serve for three more years. The Board will certify the election results at a special meeting on June 11. Read on...

Congratulations to Andrea Cox, the Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year for 2019-2020! The Ray-Pec Council of PTAs made the announcement on May 26. Andrea is the President of the PTA at Creekmoor Elementary and is also active at East Middle School. Read on...

Ray-Pec's production of "Guys and Dolls" has been nominated for 11 Blue Star awards. The award nominations were announced on May 21. Ray-Pec was nominated in 11 categories, including: Outstanding Overall Production, and Outstanding Ensemble. Read on...

As a group, the RPHS Class of 2020 has qualified for and/or earned the potential of $1,248,144 in tuition and fee savings for the first year of college. Because many awards are renewable, the Class can potentially receive funding of nearly $5 million. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School District appreciates the dedication and years of service from this year's retirees. Read on...

Kiley Brown is the Ray-Pec 2020 Teacher of the Year! Brown is a first grade teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary School. She has worked for the District since 2012 teaching first and second grades, and also taught general education in the Compass Program. Read on...

Glenda Whitaker, the day lead custodian, also at Bridle Ridge Elementary School, is the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year! Whitaker has been working as a custodian in the Buildings and Grounds Department of the Ray-Pec School District for 23 years. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School has nine students competing at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament to be held virtually this summer. Congratulations to them and to our alternates! Read on...

The Missouri Association of School Business Officials (MoASBO) announced Dr. Kari Monsees as the 2020 Business Official of the Year. Monsees, the superintendent for Raymore-Peculiar School District, has been a member of MoASBO for the past 17 years. Read on...

In the hopes of having an in-person graduation ceremony, Raymore-Peculiar High School is scheduling commencement for the Class of 2020 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Panther Stadium. We will keep patrons informed as more details become available. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School head boys basketball coach Scott Jermain has been named the recipient of the 2020 Paul Lambert Coach of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the top high school boys basketball coach in the Kansas City metro. Read on...

The April meeting of the Ray-Pec Board of Education is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23. This will be a virtual meeting with Board of Education members participating via Google. The public may view the meeting via Facebook Live. Read on...

For her Senior DRIVE Project, RPHS Senior Megan Allen worked throughout the school year to raise funds, contact potential donors, and research best practices to create "Happy Bags." She donated 360 bags on April 8 to Children' Mercy Hospital. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Ray-Pec is one of six Missouri districts to be recognized with this award. Read on...

The RPHS production of "Lost in Yonkers" has been selected as one of the top 11 high school plays/musicals in the country! Ordinarily, these shows would be presented at the International Thespian Festival. This year, the festival will be a virtual event. Read on...

To help students who do not have internet access at home, or who have unreliable internet access, the District offers free WiFi at some school locations: Eagle Glen Elementary, Raymore Elementary, Peculiar Elementary, and Timber Creek Elementary. Read on...

For families who rely on school meals, to-go breakfast & lunch will be provided at no charge to any Ray-Pec student Monday through Friday at Peculiar Elementary, Raymore Elementary, and Eagle Glen Elementary. Read on...

RPHS journalism students planned to go to state contest on March 25 at Mizzou, but those plans changed! #COVID_19 Students were disappointed to miss on-site event, but celebrated some advance awards by wearing their state shirts for virtual twin day! Read on...

Congrats to RPHS basketball players Jordan Jermain and Kian Scroggins on being named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 5 All-State Basketball team! They led the Panthers to a 25-4 record and one of the best seasons in school history. Read on...

Thanks to local Lions Clubs for donating $2,140 to the Ray-Pec CAN program. The Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club & Raymore Lions Club raised the funds during a Chili Cook Off, and presented the funds to Ray-Pec Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. Read on...

Congrats to the RPHS Students of the Month for March! From left: Shawn Courtney & Sasha Trujillo-Fernandez were selected for recognition by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, & Kevin Bennett and Jeni Cobb were honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club. Read on...

Congrats to Sean Martin, the new Ray-Pec High School head football coach! Martin has been a P.E. teacher and coach at Ray-Pec High School since 1997. Martin, a Ray-Pec graduate, will replace Tom Kruse, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Read on...

The School District is updating its 10-year Long-Range Facility Plan with the assistance of community input. You can view the information in the presentation and then share your input in a survey about planning priorities. Read on...

Congratulations to Belton 8th grader Esai Oquendo, who won the Cass County Spelling Bee and qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.! Six spellers participated in the Bee, which was hosted by the Ray-Pec School District. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School Band Teacher John Wilson was honored with a standing ovation on March 7, during Jazzin'at the Gem at the American Jazz Museum for his many years of teaching. Wilson is retiring from the school district at the end of this school year.

Congratulations to Southland CAPS Education Exploration and RPHS student Kendra Hacker on her top 5 placement in two competition events at the Educators Rising State Competition. Kendra has qualified to compete at the national competition. Read on...

The District invites the community to come and hear about the Long Range Facility Planning process. You will have the opportunity to share your input in a survey about planning priorities. Public presentations are scheduled for March 10 and 11. Read on...

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation purchased and presented two of Cheryl's picture books for the library at each elementary school and Shull Early Learning Center. Klein, 1 996 graduate, signed copies of "Wings" and "Thunder Trucks" for each school. Read on...

A group of Raymore-Peculiar students attended the invitation-only "Women of Color Leadership Conference: Girls Day" on March 5 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read on...

Congratulations to the Prowlers Dance team! The Prowlers placed 2nd in the mix category and 5th in the jazz category in the 6A division at the Missouri State Championship on Feb. 29. In addition, five team members were recognized for Academic All-State. Read on...

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School! Front row: 8th graders. Middle row: 7th graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Ray-Pec Speech and Debate Students placed first in the Overall Sweepstakes out of 46 schools at the Neosho Varsity tournament on Feb 28 and 29. Ray-Pec placed first in dramatic interp, humorous interp, duo interp, and informative speaking. Read on...

Riley Zimmerman was awarded a certificate for Outstanding Musicianship at the University of Central Missouri Jazz Festival on Feb. 22. Riley was one of four soloists when the SMS Jazz Band received the top rating of "1-Superior" at the festival. Read on...

The School Board on Feb. 27 honored the All State Choir students from Ray-Pec High School. From left: Robbie Keays, Austin Planker, Samuel Reicher, and Board Member Bill Lowe. Not pictured: Payton Ballinger, Chloe Coons, Mark Moorhead, & Carinne Williams. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School Board on Feb. 27 recognized the All-State Band students from Ray-Pec High School. From left: Hayden Smith, Aeryn Mitchell, Zaran Jathaul, Lucian Howlett, Lilah Manning, Sage Buckley, and Board Member Bill Lowe. Read on...

Board members were recognized at the Feb. 27 meeting in honor of School Board Appreciation Week! From left: Board President Ruth Johnson, Bill Lowe, Billy King, Aaron Howlett, and Ashley Jones. Not present: Board Vice President Paul Coffman and Kim York.

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation honored the Peculiar Charitable Foundation and Allison Scott as the 2020 recipients of the Partners in Education award. They were honored on Feb. 22 at the annual Gala to support Foundation projects and scholarships. Read on...

Sophomore Audrey Huffman was selected to attend the Sophomore Pilgrimage. Each year, 250 sophomores are invited to observe the Missouri Legislature; tour the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and Supreme Court Building; and to meet state legislators. Read on...

Congratulations to the South Middle School Students of the Month! They were recognized for exhibiting self control. Read on...

The 2020 Major Saver discount card campaign starts Feb. 20 and continues through March 2. Elementary and middle school students are selling $15 cards featuring 21 special offers. In addition, patrons may download an app to access other reusable offers. Read on...

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for January! Efren Rodriguez and Abigail Prince were honored by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club, and Seth Kelley and Kate Lagis were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Read on...

Ray-Pec Director of Human Resources Rachel Surls was awarded the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification by the HR Certification Institute. Surls has worked for the Ray-Pec Human Resources Department for five years. Read on...

First graders in Alex Tompkins' class at Bridle Ridge Elementary use "Whisper Phones" during partner reading and independent reading to increase fluency and build confidence. They were purchased through a grant from the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Read on...

Chief Financial Officer Cynthia Byous was awarded the Certified Administration of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification by the Association for School Business Officials International. This is her 4th year as CFO for the school district. Read on...

Congratulations to Jamin Swift on being selected by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the Boys’ High School Coach of the Year for Missouri for the 2019 cross country season. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School presents its winter musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls.” The final performance of the show will be in the RPHS Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. Reserve tickets by calling 892-3999, ext. 2400. Read on...

The District announces the finalists for 2020 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. A banquet to honor finalists in both programs is scheduled for April 7 at Ray-Pec High School. You may attend the banquet. Read on...

Ray-Pec cheerleaders competed on Feb. 8 at the Universal Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals. This is the first time in school history that our cheerleaders have qualified for UCA nationals. Congratulations! Read on...

RPHS student Hailey Lucas was awarded a plaque for raising over $100 for Toys for Tots in a school project. Toys for Tots is a program of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to give toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas. Read on...

Fifty-two Ray-Pec High school DECA students attended the District 3 contest on Feb. 6. Of that total, 30 students placed in their event, and 20 qualified for the state competition. Read on...

Communities across the state are honoring the service of boards of education Feb. 9-15 for School Board Recognition Week. Board members volunteer their time and energy to help shape the future of the district. We appreciate their hard work and dedication! Read on...

It was a full gym on Feb. 7 when 28 Ray-Pec High School student-athletes celebrated plans to continue in their sport at the college level. Read on...

Congrats to the students who placed in the top five of their events at the FBLA District Leadership Conference. A 1st place finish qualifies for State in performance events and 1st through 5th place award qualifies for State in objective testing. Read on...

Congratulations to the January Students of the Month at Ray-Pec East Middle School! Front row: 8th graders. Middle row: 7th graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Congratulations to Payton Ballinger, Chloe Coons, Robbie Keays, Austin Planker, and Samuel Reicher on their participation in the 2020 Missouri All-State Choir Jan. 22 to 25 at Tan-Tar-A. Also pictured are alternates Carinne Williams and Mark Moorhead. Read on...

The Foundation Prize Patrol presented more than $11,000 in grant awards on Jan. 29. Foundation Board President Phil Parke, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, and several Board Members participated. Read on...

Raymore-Peculiar High School students Lilah Manning, 1st row seat 2, Sage Buckley 2nd row seat 4, and Lucian Howlett, back row on the right, prepare to perform with All-State Band on Jan. 25 at Tan-Tar-A for the Missouri Music Educators Association. Read on...

On Jan. 23, RPHS Teachers Emily Craig and Scott Jermain took 21 Student Leadership Team members to Harvesters, where they packaged frozen chicken to feed people across the KC area. The group set a record for packaging over 4 pallets of food. Read on...

Here are the Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month for December! Front row: 8th Graders. Middle row: 7th Graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Ray-Pec East Middle School and Ray-Pec South Middle School announce their honor rolls for first semester. The Principal's Honor Roll includes students with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher. The Honor Roll includes students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Read on...

Kirk Hipple will be the new Activities Director for the Ray-Pec School District, effective in July. The School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 23 meeting. He will replace Tom Kruse, who is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Dr. Lauren Gechter will be the new principal at Timber Creek Elementary School, effective in July. The School Board approved the hiring on Jan. 23. She will replace Principal Dr. Lovie Driskill, who is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Keri Collison will be the new principal at Peculiar Elementary School, effective July 2020. The School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 23 meeting. She will replace Principal Rob Weida, who is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Carolyn Deane will be the new principal at Stonegate Elementary School, effective July 2020. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 23 meeting. She came to Ray-Pec in 2011 to work in the district as a Behavior Interventionist. Read on...

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club?? donated $2,200 to ?the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation??. Club President Lisa Peek, at left, presented the funds to Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston at the Jan. 8 club meeting.

Congratulations to the students named to the Ray-Pec High School honor rolls for the fall semester 2019. Students named to the Honor Roll have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students on the Principal's Honor Roll have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Read on...

Congratulations to 8th grader Audrey Mitchell, winner of the Ray-Pec School District Spelling Bee! 8th grader Connor Cranston was the runner-up. Both students attend South Middle School. Twenty-six students participated in the Spelling Bee on Jan. 14. Read on...

The School District is seeking nominations for the 2020 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. For both awards, the deadline to submit a nomination letter is Feb. 3. A banquet on April 7 will honor the award finalists. Read on...

The School Board on Dec.19 recognized the state champion High School Varsity Cheer Squad and All-State Cheerleader Hailee Teeter. Awards were accepted by Hailee, the team captains and seniors. They are pictured with School Board President Ruth Johnson. Read on...

The School Board on Dec. 19 recognized the Ray-Pec High School Junior Varsity Cheer Squad for winning the state championship. Captains Emily Galant, left, and Kendra Schulmeister, center, are pictured with School Board President Ruth Johnson. Read on...

The School Board on Dec. 19 recognized Ray-Pec Director of Child Nutrition Sarah Chellberg, at left. Sarah is the current president of the Missouri School Nutrition Association Board of Directors. She is pictured with School Board President Ruth Johnson.

Last month, after completing his 20th season as head football coach, Activities Director Tom Kruse announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2019-20 school year. This is his 20th year in the Ray-Pec District and his 18th year as Activities Director. Read on...

We are saddened to inform you of a death in the Ray-Pec family. Deborah Hale, a teacher at Ray-Pec High School, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. Mrs. Hale experienced a medical emergency. EMS transported her to the hospital, where she later died. Read on...

Congratulations to the South Middle School First LEGO League Robotics Team, also known as the Green Machine! The team competed in its first qualifying tournament on Dec. 14 and qualified to advance to the Kansas City Regional Championship on Jan. 25. Read on...

Congratulations to the High School Students of the Month for December! From left: Dalton Apel and Alani Delce were honored by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club, and Jordan Jermain and Te'a White were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club.

Ray-Pec speech and debate students won 2nd place in the overall sweepstakes Dec. 6-7 at the William Chrisman Varsity Tournament. Spencer Barr placed first in Humorous Interpretation, and Maddy Busby and Paige Showen placed first in Duo Interpretation. Read on...

Dr. Kari Monsees, who is retiring as Ray-Pec Superintendent in June 2020, has been selected to fill a statewide position as deputy commissioner for financial and administrative services with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Read on...

These Ray-Pec High School students were selected for the All-State Band: Sage Buckley, Clarinet; Lilah Manning, Flute; Lucian Howlett, Snare Option; Aeryn Mitchell, Bassoon; Zaran Jathaul, Snare Option; and Hayden Smith, Trumpet. Read on...

After learning that Ray-Pec High School did not have an official alma mater, Vocal Music Teacher Stephen Rew created one. Over the summer, he wrote the music and lyrics for the song. The first public performance of the song was Nov. 15 at the high school. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School Board has selected Dr. Mike Slagle to serve as superintendent of the district, effective July 1, 2020. He will replace Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Read on...

Persons interested in running for a position on the Ray-Pec School Board are invited to file to be a candidate in the April 7, 2020, election. Filing will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. There are three positions available with three-year terms. Read on...

Five RPHS students earned national awards at the National Student Press Contest sponsored by the National Scholastic Press Association and Journalism Education Association on Nov. 22 in Washington, D.C. Read on...

Ray-Pec speech and debate students competed in the Park Hill South Varsity and North Kansas City Novice tournaments on Nov. 22 and 23, 2019. At the varsity tournament, Ray-Pec placed 1st in Individual Events Sweepstakes and 3rd in Overall Sweepstakes. Read on...

The Panthers host the De Smet Spartans in the Class 6 semi-final game at 1 p.m. Saturday. $7 admission. No passes accepted. Panther Stadium will open at 11 a.m. Sideliner Sports will broadcast on Real Country 1010 AM KCWJ. 810 Varsity will live-stream. Read on...

The School Board on Nov. 21 recognized the Ray-Pec High School softball team for placing 2nd at state! Read on...

It's the final week to purchase a high school yearbook! Orders are accepted through Nov. 26. Drop off an order form in room 811 or the RPHS main office. The cost is $75. Pay with cash or check. To purchase using a credit card, follow the link. Read on...

Congratulations to Hailee Teeter for achieving All-State cheer honors in the Base Category at the state competition. From left: Coach Courtney Morgan, All-State Cheerleader Hailee Teeter, and Coach Megan Speer.

Congrats to Ray-Pec cheerleaders for winning the state championship in the Varsity Superlarge Division at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association competition Nov. 15-17 in St. Louis. This is the varsity squad's 3rd state championship. Read on...

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec cheerleaders who won the state championship in the JV Large Division on Nov. 16 at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association competition. Last month, the JV squad captured its first regional championship. Read on...

Enrollment in the Ray-Pec School District is projected to reach nearly 6,800 students (grades K-12) by 2023-24 and nearly 7,100 students by the 2029-30 school year. Those projections were shared during a presentation on Nov. 14 to the Board of Education. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School District Calendar Committee is currently constructing a draft calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. The link below takes you to a brief survey asking for input on various calendar topics. The survey link will be active until Dec. 1. Read on...

Congrats to our Ray-Pec softball players who won second in the state AND gathered a bunch of individual honors! Check it out: All-State Softball -- First Team All-State: Camryn Stickel, Pitcher. Second Team All-State: Lexi Blackmon, Outfield. Read on...

The Ray-Pec band set a new record for the number of seats earned for All-District Band! From 500 students auditioning, Ray-Pec students earned 62 band chairs through blind auditions. In addition, 38 students qualified to audition for All-State Band. Read on...

The middle and high schools present the 3rd Annual STEAM Expo from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight, Nov. 12 in the High School Library/Media Center. This free event will showcase student-led exhibits in the areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math. Read on...

Congratulations to the Boys Cross Country team for winning the Class 4 State Championship on Nov. 9 in Columbia! Ray-Pec was in 14th place as a team after the 1K marker, but moved up throughout the race to finish in first place. Read on...

At the Missouri Class 4 cross country race on Nov. 9, Senior Braden Zaner placed 4th out of about 180 runners with a time of 15:26 for a new school record and his second straight All-State honor. Braden led the Panthers to a 1st place finish as a team.

In the Class 4 Girls Cross Country race on Nov. 9, Senior Marissa Dick placed 4th with a time of 18:33 for her 3rd straight All-State honor. Freshman Michaela Duran was 84th in 20:07; and Senior Abigail Prince was 103rd in 20:20.

"Trick or Treat So Tots Can Eat!" For Halloween, these Ray-Pec High School speech, debate, and theatre students collected more than 1,100 food items for a local food pantry. Read on...

Ray-Pec speech and debate students brought home many awards from the Lee’s Summit West Varsity and Lee’s Summit North Novice tournaments on Nov. 1-2. Varsity placed eighth in Overall Sweepstakes with 1st place in humorous interpretation and storytelling. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School announces its production of "Lost in Yonkers." Performances will be in the RPHS theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 8, and 9, and 2:30 p.m. Nov. 10. To reserve tickets, call 892-3999, ext. 2400. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for students. Read on...

Congrats to the softball team for a great season and for placing 2nd in the state! The Lady Panthers defeated Northwest (Cedar Hill) 10-0 in the Nov. 1 semifinal game, and then fell to Blue Springs South 10-0 in the championship game on Nov. 2. Read on...

Congrats to the cross country teams for their outstanding performances on Nov. 2! The boys team won the Sectional 3 meet, and the girls team placed 5th, just shy of qualifying for state. The state meet is Saturday, Nov. 9, at Gans Creek in Columbia. Read on...

The School Board on Oct. 17 approved the audit of the District's finances for the year ended June 30, 2019. The District had a clean opinion on its financial statements, compliance with laws and regulations, and internal control over financial reporting. Read on...

Ray-Pec speech and debate students brought home many awards from the Lee’s Summit Varsity and Belton Novice tournaments on Oct. 25 and 26. Congratulations to the following who were awarded and to all who competed! (Photo from the varsity tournament) Read on...

Congratulations to the Students of the Month for October at Ray-Pec East Middle School! Front row: 8th graders. Middle row: 7th graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Thanks to Office Depot/Office Max for donating more than 4,000 school supply items to Raymore Elementary School! The store partners with the community to collect school supplies all summer. Store Manager Emily Brummer made the presentation on Oct 24. Read on...

Fifth grade music students at Peculiar Elementary are producing an audio podcast called "Music Movers!" Music Teacher Katie Schork received a $500 grant from the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation to help purchase equipment to create the podcast. Read on...

RPHS Junior Brooke Law added to her lengthy bowling resume with more awards at the Hall of Fame Banquet for the Greater Kansas City USBC: 2019 Youth Scholarship Winner, Youth Female High Average Winner, and Willie Pollard Youth Bowler of the Year. Read on...

High School Principal Steven Miller welcomed guests to the Academic Honors ceremony on Oct. 22. The school honored students with achievements such as earning an Academic Letter, receiving the Lamp of Learning, placing in the top 10 percent of their class. Read on...

See what's next for Ray-Pec fall sports as teams finish up the regular season and participate in post-season competition. Football, 7 p.m. Friday at LSW; Cross Country Districts Sat. a.m. at Ray-Pec; & Softball Quarterfinals at 4 p.m. MONDAY at Kickapoo. Read on...

A group of District retirees on Oct. 23 enjoyed lunch and heard updates about the District, the Foundation, and Ray-Pec CARES. To be notified of future retiree events, send a message to jodie.huston@raypec.org.

Ray-Pec Field Biology students were able to experience the wonder of the fall Monarch migration as it passed through the outdoor classroom on Oct. 8. Many Monarchs were captured and released, and 18 were tagged as part of a citizen science project. Read on...

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for October! From left: Braden Zaner and Camryn Stickel were honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club, & Spencer Harris and Peyton Balfour were honored by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club.

The School Board on Oct. 17 recognized Ray-Pec High School Teacher Karla Penechar for being named the 2019 Wayne Brown Outstanding Speech and Theatre Teacher for the state of Missouri. She is pictured with Board Vice President Paul Coffman. Read on...

The School Board on Oct. 17 recognized Board President Ruth Johnson for receiving the Carter D. Ward Excellence in Advocacy Award at the recent Missouri School Boards' Association conference. She is pictured with Board Vice President Paul Coffman.

The Panther Pride Marching Band, Grand Champion at the Cameron MarchFest, placed 1st in parade, 1st in indoor color guard, 1st in indoor percussion, 1st in field, and won outstanding music, outstanding marching, outstanding flute, & outstanding clarinet. Read on...

Congratulations to the East Middle School Students of the Month for September! Front row, from the left: 8th graders Meagan Faulkner, Dorien Fredericks, Savanna Porter, Zatorian Crawford, Tre Hill and Maggie Schaub. Read on...

A family's connection with the Ray-Pec School District can begin well before a child enters kindergarten. Parents as Teachers serves families with children who are younger than kindergarten age with home visits, annual screenings, and family activities. Read on...

Every other month, Bridle Ridge Elementary School students participate in Mustang Teams to learn Conscious Discipline skills and promote school culture. Teams have students from each grade to help students to build relationships throughout the school. Read on...

The Panther Pride Marching Band placed 1st in prelims and finals at the Park Hill HS Marching Festival on Oct. 12. Ray-Pec won awards for Outstanding Effect, Outstanding Percussion, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Brass group, & Outstanding Woodwind Group. Read on...

Congratulations to these students who were selected for the All-State Choir: Carinne Williams, Chloe Coons, Payton Ballinger, Austin Planker, Robbie Keays, Samuel Reicher, and Mark Moorhead. Read on...

The boys cross country team won its first Suburban Gold Conference Championship, while the girls placed 4th. Senior Braden Zaner won the varsity boys race with a time of 16:01.1. First team all-conference: Marissa Dick, Tyler Swift, Carson Eve, & Zaner. Read on...

The RPHS Speech and Debate season is off to a great start after competing at the Blue Springs South Varsity and Blue Springs Novice tournaments. Congratulations to all who competed! The varsity squad won 1st Place in the Speech Sweepstakes. Read on...

On Sept. 30, the RPHS Student Leadership Team, along with Teachers Emily Craig and Scott Jermain, went to Camp Clark in Nevada, Mo., for training from the National Guard. Students learned to work together during emergencies and to overcome obstacles. Read on...

A group of students from Northwest Missouri State University visited Ray-Pec last week to learn more about the District's programs to support students in the areas of behavior and special education. The University brought 26 Juniors to visit our schools. Read on...

Congratulations to the girls golf team for success at the District tournament on Oct. 7. Lauren Kurtz, Sydney Sampson, Sarah Larkins, and Ashley Sclesky qualified for the sectional tournament on Oct. 14, and Lauren and Sydney earned All-District honors. Read on...

Dr. Lisa Hatfield is Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources AND the District's Compliance Officer. In this position, she is responsible for addressing any inquiries, questions and grievances regarding the district's non-discrimination policies. Read on...

First place! The RPHS Panther Pride Band won first place at the Valhalla Marching Festival on Saturday at Parkview High School in Springfield. The band won Outstanding Winds, Outstanding Drum Line and Outstanding Drum Majors. Read on...

Cass Career Center EMT/Fire Science student Lucas Tracy, a senior at RPHS, was recognized as the October Young Professional of the Month at CCC. Nancy Shelton, President of the Harrisonville Rotary Club, presents a certificate and a gift card to Lucas. Read on...

Raymore-Peculiar High School Senior Emily Behymer, at right, is interviewed about the Monarch Waystation on the Ray-Pec campus. Emily shared information about the project with attendees at the Missouri School Boards' Association conference. Read on...

Last year's RPHS yearbook earned the All-Missouri Award from the Missouri Interscholastic Press Association. The award is presented to the top 1 percent of yearbooks in Missouri. 2018-19 yearbook editors were Sydney Bearden and Kenzie Jones. Read on...

Ruth Johnson, president of the Raymore-Peculiar Board of Education, is the recipient of the 2019 Carter D. Ward Excellence in Advocacy Award presented by FutureBuilders, the education foundation of the Missouri School Boards' Association. Read on...

Karla Penechar, who teaches technical theatre and coaches debate at Ray-Pec High School, was recently announced as the 2019 Wayne Brown Outstanding Speech and Theatre Teacher for Missouri. Read on...

For help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students & parents are invited to a FAFSA Frenzy event, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Ray-Pec High School. The FAFSA is the 1st step to apply for federal and state aid for college. Read on...

Senior Marissa Dick was crowned Homecoming Queen during halftime of the game on Sept. 27. She is pictured with her father, Billy Dick.

Due to the forecast for storms on Friday night, the Ray-Pec Homecoming football game vs. Park Hill is being moved to 7 p.m. THURSDAY, Sept. 26. Volleyball game times have changed to 4 & 5:30 p.m. The Homecoming dance remains as scheduled on Saturday. Read on...

Congratulations to the RPHS Students of the Month for September! From left: Hudson Bailey and Ella Schnake were honored by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club, and Tyler Swift and Marissa Dick were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Read on...

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces 3 recipients of the 2019 Distinguished Alumni Award: Nicholas Hart, Jeremy Jones, and Mike Medsker. The award recipients will be honored on Sept. 27 at a luncheon and at the Homecoming Football Game Read more...

Congrats to the Tennis Team on placing 2nd at the Blue Springs South JV Invitational on Sept. 18! From left: Shannon Finn (9), Lola Kirkpatrick (10), Marli Brusick (11), Julianna Newman (11) and Delaney Gray (10). Not pictured: Isabella de Leon (9) Read on...

Ray-Pec High School announces the Senior Homecoming King and Queen candidates. In front, from left: Riley Westpfahl, Peyton Balfour, Rylee Blake, Abbey Park, and Marissa Dick. Back: Jacob Collins, Dylan DeLeon, Micah Baird, Dalton Apel, and Carson Eve. Read on...

Several members of SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) met on Sunday, Sept. 15, at the high school to stencil sidewalks with "Buckle Up Ray Pec!" messages. The students They wanted to have the messages in place before Homecoming on Sept. 27. Read on...

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Board awarded some prizes drawn from the names of employees who regularly give to support the Foundation. Winners pictured here are Connie Badgett, Melissa Kelch, Debbie Wescoat, and Brittney Coleman. Read on...

The School Board on Sept. 12 met with consultants from the Missouri School Boards' Association about the District's search for a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Congrats to the Ray-Pec Softball Team on winning the Ozark Fall Classic Tournament after defeating the following: Nixa 10-2; Eureka 9-1; Poplar Bluff 9-0; Grain Valley 4-2; and Francis Howell Central 9-1.

Twenty-four singers from RPHS were selected for All-District honors. A total of 18 singers -- a new school record -- were selected to the West Central All-District Choir, and six singers were selected for the West Central Women's Honor Choir. Read on...

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec varsity girls golf team on winning the Independence Invitational Tournament Sept. 6 at Drumm Farm! Medal winners were Madi Priest, Sarah Larkins, Lauren Kurtz, and Ashley Sclesky. Read on...

The District is expanding its Real World Learning program in an effort to better prepare students for the future. Jake Wingo, the District's Community Partnership Coordinator, is working to develop partnerships to provide more opportunities for students. Read on...

On Sept. 4, School Resource Officer Rick Clausing taught students in the Law Enforcement Class about police radar. Senior Jadon Compton is pictured here trying out the radar. The Law Enforcement class is offered during several class periods at RPHS. Read on...

Members of the 5th Grade Kindness Crew at Peculiar Elementary met with Scott Dobson, Director of Buildings and Grounds, about their project, "Operation Buddy Bench." They want to get buddy benches for students to use when they want someone to play with. Read on...

Ray-Pec Caring About Nutrition (CAN) is holding a food drive Sept. 9-14 to re-stock its pantry. Deliver donations to any Ray-Pec elementary or middle school, or the Raymore Chamber of Commerce. You may also donate on Sept. 14 at Raymore Price Chopper. Read on...

This year, the District is implementing a split schedule for Parent-Teacher Conferences. High school conferences will take place on Oct. 2 and 3. Conferences for early childhood, elementary, and middle school students will be Oct. 29, 30, and 31. Read on...

The School Board on Aug. 22 honored the Ray-Pec Technology Department for winning the first ever MOTechTalk Technology Department Excellence Award. The award was announced in July at the MOTechTalk conference in Osage Beach, Mo. Read on...

The School Board on Aug. 22 honored Senior Ella Schnake for winning the national championship in Program Oral Interpretation.She competed in June at the National Speech and Debate tournament in Dallas. She is pictured with Board Member Kim York, at left. Read on...

As one of the first steps to find a new superintendent, the Board last night approved a proposal from the Missouri School Boards' Association to assist in the search process. Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees is retiring at the end of the school year. Read on...

The School Board on Aug. 22 approved the 2019 tax levy rate at $5.1823, which is a decrease of 18 cents from the 2018 rate. The 2019 rate includes an operating levy of $4.1492 and a debt service levy of $1.0331. The approval followed a public hearing. Read on...

Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees shared news about growth in the Raymore-Peculiar School District while speaking on Aug. 21 to the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. He said the District will soon begin the process to revise its Long-Range Facility Plan. Read on...

This school year, the Ray-Pec School District welcomes more than 65 new certified staff members, including teachers, counselors, library media specialists, and speech pathologists. Additional Info...

RPHS Senior Braden Zaner participated in The American Legion Boys State of Missouri June 15 to 23. During his week, he was a citizen of Ingle City and held the positions of House of Representatives, anchor at KMBS-TV, and news director at KMBS-TV. Read on...

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Board delivered drinks and snacks to all staff on Friday, Aug. 9, as they prepared for the new school year. Executive Director Jodie Huston and Board Member Mike Medsker are pictured here at Peculiar Elementary.

The Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation is awarding 101 grants across the state. Ray-Pec teachers received 5 of the 8 grants awarded in Region 2, which includes five counties! Melinda Young, French teacher at South Middle School is pictured here. Read on...

We are in receipt of information about a data breach affecting the Aimsweb 1.0 assessment platform used in the district. The nationwide breach affected >13,000 accounts. First and last names, email addresses, and dates of birth were obtained in the hack. Read on...

Ray-Pec Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees has announced that he will retire at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. He shared the news with all employees on Aug. 7. The Board is expected to discuss the superintendent search process at its next meeting. Read on...

During the all-staff Convocation on Aug. 7, these employees were honored for 10-years of service in the Ray-Pec School District. Read on...

Thanks for 20 years of service! Back, from left: Dan Garrison, Pepper Grimm, Steve Hatfield, and Laura Streicher. Front: Tina Fowler, Megan Jones, Jamie Bogner, Jackie Garcia, Amy Greble, Megan Hutchin, Debbie Wescoat, Sarah Newkirk, and Tara Zaner. Read on...

Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees welcomed our new teachers to the District during their 3rd day of orientation on Aug. 5. Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston announced that each new teacher would receive a $25 grant to help purchase supplies. Read on...

The District and Gaggle are partnering to keep students safe when they use G Suite for Education from Google. Gaggle combines technology with live safety representatives, who review content after identifying inappropriate words and images. Read on...

Three School Resource Officers serve the District through agreements with local law enforcement agencies. Cass County Sheriff's Deputy Chris McGovern, pictured here, is the newest SRO for the District. He will be based at Ray-Pec South Middle School. Read on...

During Centralized Registration on July 30, future Ray-Pec student Charlotte played with a hat while Mom Megan and Dad Chris registered her two siblings to attend Peculiar Elementary School. (Megan Beckett is a RPHS graduate.)

Sherri Parsons, center, presents $2,500 from Country Club Bank to support the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Also pictured: Board Member Jamie Bogner, Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation President Phil Parke, & Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees. Read on...

The School Board recognized eight students from the Class of 2019 who completed requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Two of the students attended meeting. From left: Julia Fenaroli, Mallory Levens, and Board Member Ashley Jones. Read on...

The Board of Education on July 25 recognized Audrey Huffman for placing 3rd in the nation in Impromptu Speaking at the FBLA Awards. She will be a sophomore this fall at Ray-Pec High School. She is pictured with Board Member Ashley Jones. Read on...

The School Board recognized 2019 RPHS graduate Katelynn Jungling for winning the gold medal in firefighting at the Missouri SkillsUSA competition. She was the first female student to ever win the state title in that event. Read on...

Students in the 2nd annual RPHS TSA (Technology Student Association) Engineering Camp created cutting boards to take home. The students used AutoCAD to draw a project, which was then cut out on the laser etcher. Read on...

Community Bank of Raymore is hosting its 11th annual “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive to collect school supplies for children in the community. The event will conclude on Aug. 5. Donations will be accepted throughout the community. Read on...

These Raymore-Peculiar High School students participated in the Missouri Choral Directors Association Youth 9th-10th Grade Honor Choir on July 17 in Jefferson City. These students were selected by recorded audition earlier this year. Read on...

The School Board on June 27 approved the budget plan for 2019-2020. The budget reflects the priorities of the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and uses new revenues from the Prop RP operating levy increase as promised to support priorities in that plan. Read on...

If your student needs a physical for participation in 2019-2020 athletics or activities, a physical night is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday, July 25, at Ray-Pec High School. The cost is $15. Physicals are good for 2 years from the date of the exam. Read on...

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation would like to honor and recognize outstanding individuals with the Distinguished Alumni Award. They must have graduated at least 10 years ago. The 2019 winners will be notified in August and honored in September. Read on...

Congratulations to Audrey Huffman! She placed 3rd in the nation in Impromptu Speaking at the FBLA national competition June 29-July 2 in San Antonio, Texas. She competed against approximately 200 finalists in her event. She will be a sophomore this fall. Read on...

The School Board on June 27 honored athletes who earned all-state honors at the Missouri State Track and Field meet. From left: Kylie Mitchell, Jolie McClellan, Braden Zaner, and Board Member Bill Lowe. Read on...

The Board honored the cast and crew of "The Robber Bridegroom" for receiving four awards at the Blue Star awards: Outstanding Contribution by a Student - Choreography; Outstanding Hair and Makeup; Outstanding Ensemble; and Outstanding Overall Production. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School Board on June 27 honored vocal music students who received a gold rating at the state music contest. Board Member Bill Lowe is pictured with Payton Ballinger, Jaycee Robertson, and Gracie Romine. A gold rating is the highest possible. Read on...

Congratulations to the January Students of the Month at Ray-Pec East Middle School! Front row: 8th Grade. Middle row: 7th Grade. Top row: 6th Grade. Read on for student names. Read on...

Allison Bruflat of Raymore 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 on...