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 these Ray-Pec High School seniors who signed letters of intent to continue their activities at the college level! A ceremony on May 14 celebrated the signings. Read on...
Congratulations to the sectional qualifiers from the district track meet on May 15 in Nixa. The sectional track and field meet is May 22 at Carthage. The Panthers qualified in 19 events! Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School’s Scholar Bowl team, which won the Class 6 state championship on May 8 in Columbia! From left: Brendan Fuller, Audrey Mitchell, Coach Alexander Berkovich, Alissa House, Andres Arreola, and Joel Miles. Read on...
On April 29, the Ray-Pec School Board approved a name for the new district facility at M-58 Highway and Foxridge Drive. It will now be called the Ray-Pec LEAD Center. LEAD stands for Learning, Experiences, And Discovery. Read on...
The Ray-Pec Literary Magazine hosted its first annual Open Mic Night on April 19! It showcased many of Ray-Pec High School's talented artists. From spoken word poetry to pianists, it was an evening full of flair! Read on...
Congratulations to 2021 Support Staff Employee of the Year Amanda Reed! Reed is the child nutrition manager at Eagle Glen Elementary School. She has been working for the District since March 2016. Read on...
Congratulations to 2021 Teacher of the Year Todd Schnake, who teaches speech and theatre at Ray-Pec High School. This is his 30th year of teaching - all at Ray-Pec. After two years at the middle school he has been teaching 28 years at RPHS. Read on...
Cristin Blunt will be the assistant principal at Ray-Pec East Middle School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its April 29 meeting. She is currently an administrative intern in the Hickman Mills School District. Read on...
Ashley Tegenkamp will be the new principal at Creekmoor Elementary, effective in July. The Ray-Pec Board approved the hiring on April 29. She is currently assistant principal at two elementary schools in the Warrensburg School District. Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School spring musical "Once Upon a Mattress" opens this week! In-person seating in the theatre is extremely limited. However, the school has negotiated the rights to live stream the show at 7:30 p.m. April 29, April 30, May 7 and May 8. Read on...
Spencer Barr is the state champion in Original Oratory! With Spencer's championship at the state tournament, Ray-Pec High School now leads the state of Missouri in all-time State Championships in Speech and Debate with 31! Read on...
The Ray-Pec High School Yandall C. Hunt Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 52 new members during a ceremony on April 20 at the school. Students are selected for excelling in four areas: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. Read on...
Students in the Ray-Pec High School Law Enforcement Class are practicing traffic stops. On April 21, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle was the driver who had been stopped. Students used the radio to communicate with dispatch (Teacher Keegan Garner). Read on...
Deanna Olson and Billy King took the oath of office to begin new three-year terms on the Ray-Pec School Board. They were elected on April 6. This will be Olson’s first term on the Board. King was first elected in 2018, and now begins his second term. Read on...
The Board honored students who were selected for the All-State Choir. From left: Austin Planker, Mark Moorhead, Denton Meehan, Jaci Stratton, Kennedy Kinnick, Addison Hansen, Payton Ballinger, and Board Member Billy King. Not pictured is Sydney Strauss. Read on...
Kelly Osborn, president of Major Saver, presented a check for $26,010 to the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and Ray-Pec elementary and middle schools. Of that total, $13,042.50 benefits the Foundation, and the rest benefits schools that participated. Read on...
Ray-Pec voters on April 6 approved Proposition S, the district's $72 million no-tax-rate-increase bond issue. Unofficial vote totals: YES - 2,887 (66.15 percent), and NO - 1,477 (33.85 percent) The Board is scheduled to certify the results on April 19. Read on...
Seventh graders at South Middle School are learning about laser rays, thanks to a gift from the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Teachers Vanessa Beere and Joanna Clark received a $750 grant to purchase laser ray boxes and lenses for the science classes. Read on...
Congratulations to Eagle Glen Elementary School 5th grader Amelia Zernickow on winning the 2021 Missouri Department of Public Safety's National Missing Children's Day Poster Contest! Amelia will represent Missouri in the national contest. Read on...
On April 21, RPHS seniors taking English 4 will present their experience working on client-connected DRIVE projects over the 2020-21 school year. The high school needs volunteer evaluators to hear their stories and provide feedback on presentations. Read on...
Ray-Pec High School band and choir students recently performed at the State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival. Ray-Pec music students were adjudicated, given feedback, and earned a combined total of 30 gold medals, 29 silver medals, and 17 bronze medals. Read on...
Ray-Pec choir members who were selected for the All-District Choir recently auditioned for the Missouri All-State Choir. Eight Ray-Pec singers were selected. In total, RPHS has one-third of the All-State choir available in the District. Read on...
Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club President Reginald Townsend presents a check for $800 to Jodie Huston, Executive Director of the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. The money is earmarked for the Foundation's Caring About Nutrition (CAN) program. Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec's Mac Northcraft on winning the Cass County Spelling Bee to qualify for the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee! Mac, a 5th grader at Creekmoor Elementary, also received a trophy, a tumbler, and a $50 Visa gift card. Read on...
Congratulations to Ashley Rowland, 9th grade ELA Teacher at Ray-Pec High School, on being selected as one of Missouri's Outstanding Beginning Teachers! Avila University and Ray-Pec High School nominated Ashley to receive this honor. Read on...
Congratulations to the finalists for the Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year! The finalists will be honored and the winner announced later this spring. The 2021 celebration is planned as a virtual event. Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Varsity Prowlers! The Prowlers placed 2nd in their Team Performance and 5th in their Pom division at the Missouri Dance Team State Championship. Senior Madison Marsh placed 10th overall for her senior solo. Read on...
During February, DECA District 3 held its contest online. Students used Marketing, Management, Finance, and Entrepreneurial skills to compete in testing and role play scenarios. Twenty-six students competed, and 12 qualified for state competition. Read on...
Ray-Pec High School Sophomore Trey Doss for being nominated to participate in the annual Sophomore Pilgrimage! He is pictured here with Judy Wertz, representing General Federation of Women's Clubs of Missouri. Read on...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School students who were selected for the All-District 11-12 Grade Choir! Ray-Pec has a school record of 28 singers selected. These singers will audition next month for the All-State Choir. Read on...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School Future Business Leaders of American (FBLA) on their performances at the District Tournament. Fourteen events qualified for the state tournament! Read on...
In an ongoing improvement effort, the Ray-Pec School District is using Pulse, a new tool that sends regular, short, anonymous surveys. The feedback will help District leaders make better decisions related to school culture and family engagement. Read on...
Congratulations to these 20 Ray-Pec High School Seniors who have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college. The students were honored at a ceremony on Feb. 3 at the high school. Read on...
On Feb. 25, the Ray-Pec School Board approved purchasing the former Orscheln building at 58 Highway and Foxridge Drive. The District plans to use the facility, which has been vacant for several years, for career oriented education and real world learning. Read on...
The School Board has approved the 2021-22 school calendar. The first day of school will be Monday, Aug. 23. The calendar does not include make-up days for inclement weather. Virtual instruction days will be used for the first five inclement weather days. Read on...
Paul Turner will be the new assistant principal at Ray-Pec South Middle School, effective July 1. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 28 meeting. He will replace Eric Arnold, who is retiring at the end of the 2020-2021 school year. Read on...
RPHS Band members earned 48 spots in the West-Central Missouri Music Educator Association's All-District Honor Band and Honorable Mention Band. That means that Ray-Pec makes up 25 percent of the combined bands! Read on...
For the sixth 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 2020-2021 budget submission. Read on...
Fifth grader Mac Northcraft won the Ray-Pec District Spelling Bee. East Middle School seventh grader Brooklyn Meloy was the runner-up. Mac advances to the Cass County Spelling Bee to compete for the chance to go to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. 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...
