We're looking for Mock Interview volunteers! If you or someone you know are interested in helping prepare our students for life after high school, please reach out to Gwen Huke at gwen.huke@raypec.org.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year, LeeAnne Thompson! The award was announced during a reception on April 23.
Affectionately known as “the uniform mom,” LeeAnne has taken on the daunting task of uniforms for the marching band, and handled the task to perfection! She ensures that all band members (approx. 120) are fitted with their uniform, dressed properly and oftentimes staying later than the band directors to get everything done. She helped move props during practices and performances, handled uniform malfunctions with ease, wiped away countless tears, and most importantly - knew every child in the band. She knew their name, their instrument, their grade in school, and took time to listen to them and make each of them feel important. This is LeeAnne’s final year with the marching band, and she will be missed next year!
Finalists for Volunteer of the Year were honored at a reception last night. They are pictured with PTA Council President Jodi Price. Pictured, from left: Aaron Howlett, Shelby Ayres, Nicole Cline, Lora Kurzweil, Desiree Almanza, LaTisha Spiller, Lyndi Dewey, Amy Sellmeyer, Amber Rodriguez, Jodi Price, Michelle Houston, LeeAnne Thompson, Laurie Keeley, Debbie Kansteiner
The Baseball team plays a 3-game series against Lee's Summit West this week! Today and tomorrow's games will be played at LSW with the final game played at home on Friday night. Good luck boys! ⚾️
This week is Administrative Professionals Week and today is Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to all of you for everything you do to keeping things running like clockwork! 🎉
Girls' Soccer hosts Lee's Summit High School tonight at 6:30 pm! Come out and show them some love! 🖤⚽️💛
Boys' Golf makes the short trip over to Country Creek Golf Club this afternoon to take on Pleasant Hill. They're scheduled to tee off at 3:15! ⛳️
This morning 20 of our talented students signed letters of intent to compete at the next level! Their blood, sweat, and tears have paid off. Congratulations and best of luck as you take your next steps! 🖤🐾💛
This morning 20 of our talented students signed letters of intent to compete at the next level! Their blood, sweat, and tears have paid off. Congratulations and best of luck as you take your next steps! 🖤🐾💛
Over the weekend, in their first ever competition, the RP Flag Football won the Regional Championship at Arrowhead Stadium to earn a berth to compete in the National Flag Championships in Canton, Ohio! Sabrina Shakes was game MVP! 🏈
It's signing day! Tune in to watch some of our RPHS students making commitments for their future! 🥳
https://www.youtube.com/live/kE96e7lk5GU?si=9dSpQ49m7ogX82c6
After winning their opening game of the River City Festival Tournament, Baseball travels to Lawrence High School this morning for a double header! They'll take on Arkansas City High School at 9:00 am before turning around the play Olathe West at 11:15.
Good luck boys! ⚾️
One final reminder before the weekend! Classes will NOT be in session on Monday due to staff collaboration.
Have a great weekend! 🎉
🎥 New Episode of Staff Spotlight! 🎥
https://youtu.be/iEGk4AQKGDA
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Michael Parten. Michael is wrapping up his first year with Ray-Pec as the PE Teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary.
Girls' Soccer takes on the Lee's Summit West Titans on the road tonight! Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm. ⚽️
Boys' and Girls' Track will be competing at the KU Relays today and tomorrow at the University of Kansas! Good luck to all! 🏃♀️🏃♂️💨
On this Throwback Thursday, let's check in on a couple of Ray-Pec alumni!
Every year, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at Wichita State University gives out The Wheaties awards. Two Panthers are represented this year. Miranda Dick is a finalist for Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, and Hudson Bailey is a finalist for Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year AND Scholar Athlete of the Year. Winners will be announced April 22.
Congratulations! 🖤🐾💛
Ray-Pec middle school students attending BoysGrow educational farm worked with the construction team over the past six months to create a custom coffee table from reclaimed barnwood. Using innovation, critical thinking and collaboration, this unique piece of functional art was purchased by a sponsor. Next year, the class is planning to create another functional piece to auction at the Ray-Pec Foundation Gala. The BoysGrow educational farm program serves as an example of what students can accomplish through creativity, hard work and mentorship.
Pictured:
Students: Arthur Toney, Nate Fine
Middle School Teacher: Amie Tompkins
TA: Liz Babcock
BoysGrow Mentor: Russ Babcock
DRIVE Night was incredible as always! Thank you so much to all of our business partners, volunteers, and parents who came out to take part in the event and letting our students show off all of their hard work!
Boys' Tennis heads north to take on Liberty North High School this afternoon at 4:00 pm. Good luck boys! 🎾
Boys' and Girls' Track and Field visits Grain Valley High School this afternoon to compete in a meet that begins at 3:45 pm! Good luck! 🏃♀️🏃♂️
