Graduation for the Class of 2022 is scheduled for 7 p.m. tonight, May 20, at Panther Stadium. Gates will open at 6 p.m. You must have a ticket to attend. Read on...
Students who need a physical to participate in 2022-2023 activities are invited to attend RP Physical Night from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at Ray-Pec High School. Read on...
Congrats to the Ray-Pec Track and Field teams for great performances on May 14 at the district track meet. The girls placed 3rd overall, while the boys finished 5h. The following athletes have advanced to the sectional track meet. Read on...
This summer, 8th grader Aurora Lautzenhiser will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development experience, Junior National Young Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C. Read on...
Conversations with a Cop this morning at Peculiar Elementary! Students, staff, and parents enjoyed donuts, milk, and coffee, while meeting and visiting with police officers. Read on...
Congratulations to Amber Bult, 2022 Volunteer of the Year! Amber currently volunteers at East Middle School and was an active volunteer at Creekmoor Elementary School when she had a child attending that school. Read on...
Performances of Marvin’s Room will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 5; Friday, May 6; and Saturday, May 7; and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 8, in the Ray-Pec High School theatre. Read on...
Amber Bult is the Raymore-Peculiar PTA 2022 Volunteer of the Year.
She volunteers at East Middle School and was previously an active volunteer at Creekmoor Elementary School. Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on April 21 recognized members of the Ray-Pec Special Olympics basketball teams who won medals at the State tournament. Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Yandall C. Hunt Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 50 new members during a ceremony on April 27. Students are selected for excelling in these four areas: character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Read on...
Ray-Pec's English 4 seniors have been working all year on projects with business, community, and school district clients. The students shared summaries of their projects on posters and presented their projects to a panel of evaluators. Read on...
Chester Jones, member of VFW Post 1894 out of Clinton, Mo., was at Ray-Pec High School on April 20 to present a certificate and monetary award to Senior Kaijah Simmons for her entry in the Voice of Democracy contest. Read on...
The Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club on April 24 honored top students at Ray-Pec High School during its 34th annual Excellence in Education Banquet. The club honored the top 25 seniors, the top 15 juniors, and the top 10 sophomores. Read on...
Carol Barnes and Bill Lowe were sworn into office during a special School Board reorganization meeting on April 18. Board Secretary Pam Steele administered the oath of office after the Board certified the results of the April 5 election. Read on...
Congratulations to 2022 Teacher of the Year Shaniece Wise and Support Staff Employee of the Year Sam Myers! The awards were announced on April 12. Wise teaches fifth grade at Timber Creek Elementary. Myers is a paraprofessional at Eagle Glen Elementary . Read on...
On April 12, juniors and seniors at Raymore-Peculiar High School watched scenarios showing the tragic outcomes that can result when someone is driving while impaired or distracted. Read on...
Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming production of the drama "The Shadow Box." Performances will be in the High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 13; Thursday, April 14; and Friday, April 15; and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 16. Read on...
Middle school students at the Success Academy have been participating in real-world learning activities. On April 6, they had a hamburger cook-off. Read on...
Ray-Pec students compete well at the Technology Student Association (TSA) state contest! Four events qualified for the international conference. Read on...
Congratulations to Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle on being among eight Missouri Superintendents recognized by the Missouri Association of School Administrators (MASA) for outstanding performance as an emerging superintendent! Read on...
Voters elected newcomer Carol Barnes and incumbent Bill Lowe to serve on the Raymore-Peculiar School Board. They will be sworn in during a reorganization meeting on April 18 when the Board certifies the election results. Read on...
Katlyn Lanoue is the new Director of Child Nutrition for the district. She began work on April 4. Lanoue comes to Ray-Pec from the Kansas City, Missouri, Public School District, where she had been the assistant director and dietitian since 2018. Read on...
A team of Ray-Pec High School students has been working with the Peculiar Chamber of Commerce to develop a brochure for the organization. On April 5, the students presented their ideas during the Chamber of Commerce meeting. Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School robotics team had its second and last regional competition last weekend at the Central Missouri Regional in Sedalia. Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec Seniors Nick Karr and Tucker Miller, who were selected as Scholar-Athletes by the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association. Read on...
Three Ray-Pec basketball teams brought home medals from the Special Olympics Missouri State Basketball competition on Saturday, March 19, at St. Charles.
Athletes also participated in opening ceremonies and a dance on Friday, March 18. Read on...
Nine Ray-Pec students competed at the DECA State Conference, and four qualified to compete at the International Conference! Qualifying for the International Conference in April were Colbey Stosberg, Khuram Choudhry, Chance Embry and Rylee McKinzey. Read on...
Before Spring Break, seniors in English 4 classes were preparing for their DRIVE Project community night presentations, which take place on April 20. Read on...
Ray-Pec School Board members were honored at the March 17 meeting. Front, from left: Aaron Howlett, Deanna Olson, President Ruth Johnson, and Kim York. Back row: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Vice President Paul Coffman, Bill Lowe, and Billy King. Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Speech and Debate team placed third in overall Speech Sweepstakes at the NSDA district tournament and qualified 5 entries to nationals this summer. Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School students who prepared for and performed solos and in small ensembles at the MSHSAA District Solo & Small Ensemble Festival on March 5 at Grain Valley High School. Read on...
The Sources of Strength organization at Ray-Pec High School received a grant of $715 from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation to purchase resources for a spring campaign. Read on...
Second graders in Melinda LaSala's class at Raymore Elementary are excited to learn that a grant will allow each of them a take-home copy of the book "Inch and Miles: The Journey to Success." Read on...
Scott Bacon will be the new Deputy Principal at Ray-Pec High School, effective July 1. He will work alongside current Principal Steven Miller during the 2022-2023 school year, and then will assume the position of principal upon Miller’s retirement. Read on...
Dr. Kristina Martin will become the Activities Director for the School District, effective in July. The Board approved the internal transfer on Feb. 22. She is currently the associate principal at Ray-Pec High School, a position she has held since 2013. Read on...
Rebecca Kolkmeier will be the new principal at Eagle Glen Elementary School, effective in July. She is currently the administrative intern at Bridle Ridge and Raymore elementary schools. The School Board approved the internal transfer on Feb. 22. Read on...
The Feb. 17 Raymore-Peculiar School Board meeting is RESCHEDULED for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Ray-Pec Academy Innovation Center, 21001 S. School Rd. Read on...
Fifteen students from Ray-Pec High School attended the FBLA District Conference. Thirteen events qualified for the state conference, which will be April 10 to 12 at Missouri State University in Springfield. Read on...
Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming production of the musical The Play That Goes Wrong. Performances of the show will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 11, and 12, and at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre. Read on...
Congratulations to these Raymore-Peculiar High School singers who performed with the Missouri All-State Choir on Jan. 29. This is the highest honor a singer can receive in Missouri. Read on...
Ray-Pec Freshman Jonny Reque performed with the All-State Band on Jan. 29 during the Missouri Music Educators Association Conference in Osage Beach, Mo.
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Abe Lewis will be the Director of the new LEAD Center, which is under construction at M-58 and Foxridge Drive. LEAD stands for Learning, Experiences, And Discovery. The center will open in August 2022 with programs for Ray-Pec High School students. Read on...
The School Board on Jan. 27 recognized the Ray-Pec High School cheerleading program. Both the Ray-Pec Varsity AND Junior Varsity cheer squads placed first at the cheerleading state championships on Dec. 11 and 12. Read on...
The Board on Jan. 27 recognized three football players who were named to the Class 6 All-State Second Team by the Missouri Football Coaches Association. From left: Seontra McIntosh, Jack Ardito, and Board Member Aaron Howlett. Not pictured: Jaidyn Doss. Read on...
At the Administrative Services Center, three departments hire student interns. Two opportunities are offered during the school year through the Finance and Communications departments. During the summer, the Technology Department hires student interns. Read on...
Congratulations to Brooklyn Meloy, the Ray-Pec Spelling Bee Champion!
After 16 rounds of competition, Brooklyn was declared the winner. She is an 8th grader at Ray-Pec East Middle School. The runner-up was Mason Bunger, a 5th grader at Raymore Elementary. Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Principal Steven Miller announced that he will retire at the end of the 2022-23 school year. He made the news public today on Jan. 13. The District plans to hire his replacement to work alongside Miller next year. Read on...
Hayes DeDonder, a senior at Ray-Pec Academy, used the “Portrait of a Ray-Pec Graduate” as inspiration for a Real World Learning project for her art class. Hayes designed images based on the characteristics of a Ray-Pec graduate. Read on...
Two groups of Ray-Pec High School students have been developing plans to help the Hawaiian Bros restaurant in Belton generate more online guest reviews in order to improve customer service at the restaurant. The project is part of their English 4 class. Read on...
The School District announces the addition of another School Resource Officer on the main campus. Officer Ryan Leonard with the Peculiar Police Department will begin work on Jan. 18. He will be based at the Ray-Pec Academy building. Read on...
Principal Robin Jones has announced that she will retire at the end of the school year. She came to the District in 2014, and spent three years as principal of Bridle Ridge Intermediate School before becoming principal at Eagle Glen Elementary School. Read on...
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle has been selected as a 2021 Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association. Just 19 superintendents were selected for the award, which honors dynamic leadership and strong communication. Read on...
Senior Derek Nissen spends part of his school day at Summit Technology Academy in a program that allows him to apply what he learns about computer science to real-world projects. Read on...
On Dec. 2, the School District had a “demo-day” ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for the district’s LEAD Center. A group of students planned the ceremony, which included hitting a wall with sledgehammers to kick off renovation at the site. Read on...
The 8th Musical Theatre Class from Ray-Pec East Middle School will present the musical 'James and the Giant Peach' at 7 p.m. on Dec. 10 and 11 and at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12. Read on...
Katie Huff and Jody Routon teach the Transition class at Ray-Pec High School. The hands-on class gives students experience in different fields to help prepare them for jobs in the future. The students run Chewy’s Market to sell snack and drink items. Read on...
The second annual Saving Christmas event was a success! The event took place on Dec. 4 at South Middle School. Thanks to all attendees for the many donations of food, toys, clothing, and coats! Read on...
Families are invited to come and meet Santa Claus and give back to others! The Saving Christmas event is scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, at Ray-Pec South Middle School. Read on...
Congratulations to the South Middle School Students of the Month for November. They were recognized for exhibiting the character trait of being honorable. Read on...
Students from the Ray-Pec High School Enterprise & Design program are helping the Missouri Department Conservation improve the process for stocking Johnston Lake in Raymore with rainbow trout. Read on...
The School Board on Nov. 18 honored students who were selected for the Missouri All-State Choir. It is the highest honor a high school singer can receive in Missouri. Read on...
The School Board on Nov. 18 honored Ray-Pec High School Teacher Todd Schnake. Mr. Schnake, who teaches speech and theatre at Ray-Pec High School, is the Ray-Pec School District 2021 Teacher of the Year. He is pictured with Board Member Aaron Howlett. Read on...
The School Board approved changes to the calendar for the second semester. In an effort to provide more planning and collaboration time for staff, three school days will now be teacher/staff work days: Friday, Jan. 28; Friday, March 11; Friday, May 6. Read on...
This fall, the Ray-Pec Athletic Booster Club paid more than $20,900 in requests from Ray-Pec High School coaches. The Athletic Booster Club is an organization of volunteers who raise money to help pay for expenses beyond the regular district budget. Read on...
The District received a clean audit opinion on its financial statements, compliance with laws and regulations, and internal control over financial reporting for the year ended June 30, 2021. The audit results were presented on Nov. 18 to the Board. Read on...
Caring Hearts of Peculiar recently presented a check for $5,500 to the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. This donation will provide $2,000 to the Caring About Nutrition (CAN) program, $1,500 to Ray-Pec Cares, and $2,000 to the general account. Read on...
Congratulations to the October Students of the Month at Ray-Pec East Middle School! They were selected for exhibiting the character trait of responsibility. Read on...
Thanks to the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club for supporting our fine arts programs!
The club has again donated to support the Visual Arts Competition at Ray-Pec High School. T Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec students selected for the 2022 Southwestern American Choral Directors Association (SWACDA) Honor Choirs. These singers will represent Ray-Pec at the 2022 SWACDA Conference: Feb. 28 to March 3, 2022, in Little Rock, Ark. Read on...
Four students in the Ray-Pec Enterprise & Design program are repairing a car to make it functional for future donation to a veteran or first responder through the Cars 4 Heroes non-profit organization in Kansas City. Read on...
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle and School Board President Ruth Johnson were presenters on Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Missouri School Boards' Association annual conference. Their topic was "Ray-Pec Enterprise & Design - Innovation in Secondary Education." Read on...
Karen Kornacki, Sports Anchor at KMBC Channel 9, and Gina Gimbel, Human Resource Manager for the Belton HyVee, present the Team of the Week award to Ray-Pec Head Football Coach Sean Martin. The presentation took place before practice on Nov. 3. Read on...
Did you know that Ray-Pec High School students can learn computer integrated machining and manufacturing skills? Students earn dual credit, and the courses prepare students for jobs immediately after graduation or to pursue an engineering degree. Read on...
Ray-Pec High School announces its fall musical, Footloose. Performances will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 4, 5, and 6 and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. For tickets, call the box office line, 892-3999, extension 2400. Tickets are $6 for students and $7 for adults. Read on...
Are you interested in serving as a substitute teacher in the Ray-Pec School District? Earn extra income, maintain flexibility in your schedule, and help the school district. You can become certified by completing a 20-hour online course at a cost of $180. Read on...
A group of Ray-Pec High School students participated in training as peer leaders for the Sources of Strength program. The peer leaders, mentored by adult advisors, lead school-wide campaigns to help students identify and build their sources of strength. Read on...
Did you know that a student can graduate from Ray-Pec with an Industry Recognized Credential (IRC) in Carpentry? Other programs include Health Sciences, Criminal Justice, Firefighting, and Automotive Maintenance and Repair. Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School cheer squads! Varsity placed first and junior varsity placed third at regionals! Both squads are heading to state competition on Dec. 11-12! (The varsity cheerleaders are pictured.) Read on...
Students in English 4 classes at Ray-Pec High School have begun working on their client-connected projects. Seniors have been practicing pitch presentations in the classroom. This week they are beginning to meet with clients, both in-person and virtually. Read on...
On Oct. 14, Ray-Pec High School honored students with academic honors earned during the 2020-2021 school year. Students were recognized for many achievements including earning an Academic Letter and receiving the Lamp of Learning award. Read on...
Officer Blake Chalmers with the Peculiar Police Department is the new School Resource Officer in Peculiar. He replaces former SRO Rick Clausing, who was recently promoted to Sergeant within the Police Department. Read on...
Congrats to Sarah Larkins, the girls golf District Champion! Despite rainy conditions and a tournament delay, she shot a 79 to win the tournament at Longview. Sam Larkins placed 8th and received All-District honors. Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School Junior Jack Green, who won 1st Place in the Wings category at the 18th Annual Chilifest in downtown Lee’s Summit! Read on...
?The last game of the season for the Kansas City Royals was a special game for the Ray-Pec School District. It was the 13th annual Raymore Day at the K, and included choir students from Ray-Pec middle schools singing the National Anthem. Read on...
Congratulations to Kevin Pluss on being selected to receive the $1,000 Charles W. Cummings Scholarship. He received the scholarship during the recent MO-CASE conference for special education administrators in Missouri. Read on...
Congratulations to Sarah Larkins, who earned all-conference honors after placing 9th at the Oct. 4 girls conference golf match at Adams Pointe Golf Club in Blue Springs. Read on...
Congratulations to the students selected for this year’s RAYPEC RUSH, the competitive show choir at Ray-Pec High School. RAYPEC RUSH is an after school activity and includes students in grades 9-12. Read on...
Students at Raymore Elementary School celebrated Constitution Day on Sept. 17 with flags and bookmarks donated by Prairie Chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution. Read on...
Twenty-eight Ray-Pec High School singers received All-District Honors! Congratulations to selected members of the West Central District All-District Choir and the Treble Honor Choir. Students are pictured here with Vocal Music Teacher Stephen Rew. Read on...
The Ray-Pec Parents as Teachers (PAT) program is now offering families virtual or in-person home visits. So far this year, most families have scheduled in-person visits. Read on...
Congratulations to Ella Menzel on placing third in the Junior Varsity tourney on Sept. 1 at Longview. The Panthers placed 3rd overall out of 16 teams. Read on...
Ray-Pec's first home game of the season. hosted Rockhurst Hawklets
Final score: Ray-Pec defeats Rockhurst, 20-14! With 17 seconds left in the game, the Panthers scored a touchdown to move ahead. Read on...
The Ray-Pec Enterprise & Design team of coaches visited Arrowhead Stadium to view the finishing steps of a project by Turner Construction Company. Read on...
A big thank you to Curtis Moke of Raymore! On Aug. 25, he dropped off approximately 85 pairs of new shoes for Ray-Pec students. Curtis organized a hole-in-one fundraiser, recruited sponsors, and raised funds to purchase the shoes for families. Read on...
Please read this message from Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle about the Aug. 20 School Board meeting and an update on face coverings. Additional Info...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year Todd Schnake, who was selected as one of 17 semi-finalists for Missouri 2022 Teacher of the Year! Next, DESE will reveal the finalists for the 2022 Missouri Teacher of the Year award on Thursday, Sept. 2. Read on...
Dr. Mary Shatford, Director of Shull Early Learning Center, welcomes families to Meet the Teacher night on Aug. 17. Families visited the school, met teachers, toured classrooms, and dropped off supplies. (Photo by Ella Gawf)
Ryan Naylor is the new program coordinator for the Panther Pride before and after school child care program in the District. Naylor began work on Aug. 9. He comes to Ray-Pec with more than 15 years of experience in before and after school programs. Read on...
The School Board on Aug. 10 reviewed COVID-19 protocols for Ray-Pec schools. At this time, face coverings are highly recommended, but not required, for all persons in all indoor settings when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Read on...
Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year Todd Schnake was one of 6 teachers honored Aug. 4 at a KC Regional Teacher of the Year Celebration Luncheon. Todd teaches speech and theatre at RPHS. He is pictured with Dr. J. Michael Pragman, Director of the Kansas City RPDC. Read on...
The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on July 22 honored Brendan Fuller, left, and Kerstin Randolph, right, for completing the requirements to earn the International Baccalaureate Diploma. They are pictured with Board Vice President Paul Coffman. Read on...
The School Board on July 22 honored Samantha Williams, left, and Kayla Williams, right, for placing 12th in Duo Interpretation at the National Speech and Debate Association Tournament! They are pictured with Board Vice President Paul Coffman. Read on...
UPDATE: The celebration of life service has been postponed. A new date is not yet scheduled. Sympathy is extended to family and friends of Paul Barbarick, former longtime teacher and coach at Ray-Pec High School, who passed away on July 15. Read on...
On June 24, Activities Director Kirk Hipple reported to the School Board on the Athletic/Activities Program. He said that 1,190 students were involved in one or more MSHSAA activities during the 2020-21 school year. Read on for more about the program. Read on...
Congratulations to our 2021 Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year, Todd Schnake, on being selected as a Kansas City Regional Teacher of the Year! The Kansas City Regional Professional Development Center chose Schnake as one of six honorees for the award. Read on...
The Board on June 24 recognized RPHS choir students who received gold medals at MSHSAA's State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival in the spring. Some students received a gold medal for a solo, some as part of a small ensemble, and some in both events. Read on...
The School Board on June 24 recognized Luke Voelker for earning All-State honors at the State Track and Field Meet in May. He placed 6th in the 3,200-meter run and set a new school record of 9:22.47. Luke is pictured with Board President Ruth Johnson. Read on...
Nadia Hill, an incoming 8th grader at East Middle School, recently returned from participating in the excavation of the famous Triceratops dinosaur named Shady in South Dakota. She assisted in excavating ribs, vertebrae, and other parts of the body. Read on...
During the June 8 Administrative Council meeting, District leaders thanked Eric Arnold, center, for his years of service. Mr. Arnold began working at Ray-Pec in 1993. He retires this month as assistant principal at Ray-Pec South Middle School. 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...
