Congratulations to the October Students of the Month at Ray-Pec East Middle School! They were selected for being "upstanders."
8th Grade: Drue Jones, Saniyah Russaw, Amelia Zernickow, Annalise Merritt, Javen Moritz, Kayla Williams
7th Grade: Maverick Haydon, Citlali Ramirez, Charli Roller, Konnor Chipps, Lucas Dame, Blake Raymond
6th Grade: Lyric Joyner, Ezra Ramos, Evangeline Simonsen, Ryan Forth, Newton Nguyen, Lilah Sager
On Veteran's Day, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Your sacrifice, dedication, and courage inspire us. Thank you for your sacrifices and dedication to preserving our freedom. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans
As of yesterday, parents of Missouri children birth to age five will be able to register their eligible children on the Imagination Library national website at dollyslibrary.com. All Missouri parents will have the option to select the statewide program after entering their zip code.
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Ray-Pec Holiday Mart 🎅
You are invited to the Ray-Pec Holiday Mart from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Ray-Pec High School. More than 50 vendors will be selling a variety of merchandise. Chris Cakes will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take photos with Santa Claus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Ray-Pec Cheer.
Seniors at Ray-Pec Academy in Jennifer Ramirez' class have been exploring the food service industry. They have been focused on learning what it takes to be an entrepreneur, branding a business, and building empathy for local business owners and their experiences. Students have been able to work with a local client, touring their facility, helping brand their food truck, collecting customer data, and helping create a menu based on customer requests and cost analysis.
They have also been learning about the Portrait of a Ray-Pec Graduate, striving to be strong communicators, collaborators, and critical thinkers. Students were able to earn an Industry Recognized Credential while working on their project as well. The group took a trip to the Cass County Health Department in Harrisonville, took their exams, and 100% of them earned their permits. Real World Learning opportunities like these are one of many ways that Ray-Pec strives to be a School District of Choice and help students find gainful employment opportunities during high school and beyond.
Students pictured include: JoVaan Arthur, Libby Atkinson, Elijah Boyd, Mekhi Boyd, Dominick Brenson, Mason Cooper, Reagan DeDonder, Alyvia Dwerlkotte, Karessa Lemen, Davion McKenzie, Isabella Mendenhall, Natalie Murray, Trinity Plumb, Camille Prickett, Mazie Shideler, Alex Suarez, and Janaya Turneur. Not pictured: Hannah Jackson and Kaitlyn Sousley
🎥 Staff Spotlight! 🎥
Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with Joe Ketchum. Joe is the Electrical Studies instructor at the LEAD Center and career electrician.
https://youtu.be/n2Udqv7PEf0
Congratulations to both Girls' and Boys' Cross Country teams for their performances at the State Championship today!
🏃♀️The girls placed 5th overall as a team, with Maya York and Ashlyn Smith finishing 6th and 14th respectively to claim All-State honors as individuals.
🏃♂️The boys placed 7th as a team, with Gabe Voelker and Carter Younger finishing 10th and 15th respectively to claim All-State honors as individuals. Andres Kemper also finished 31st, just one spot shy of qualifying for All-State.
What a fantastic season for both teams, capped off by another impressive showing in Columbia!
🏃♀️ 24 Hours! 🏃♂️
Only 24 hours left until both Cross Country teams take on the best runners the state of Missouri has to offer. Let's bring home some more hardware!
Conference Champs and District Runners Up! ⚽
The boys gave Rockhurst everything they could handle. They took the undefeated Hawklets to extra time but, with a 3-2 loss, the Boys' Soccer season has come to an end. After a 5-5 start, the team rallied to win 10 of their last 12 games and come within minutes of punching their ticket to the State Tournament.
What an incredible season! 💛🐾🖤
We can't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving with parents at our elementary schools, but first week need you to sign up! Come and enjoy a special Thanksgiving Meal with your student! 🦃
Cost: $5.00/person
Sign up: raypeck12.revtrak.net/thanksgiving-meal-reservations/#/list
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for November! Kendall Johnson and Benjamin Robinson are being recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Sam Larkins and Ashton Jermain are being honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club.
Ray-Pec strives to be a School District of Choice for all of our students. In this month's episode of Ray-Pec Connect Dr. Slagle sits down with Director of Secondary Education, Dr. Glenna Bult, to discuss the "balanced smorgasbord" of offerings at the middle and high school levels.
Listen here: raypec.org/page/ray-pec-connect-podcast
Your Panthers have advanced to the District Finals match with a thrilling extra time win over Carthage High School! ⚽️
They will try to spoil Rockhurst High School's unbeaten season tomorrow night at Lee's Summit West. Come out and support the boys as they make their bid for the State Tournament! The game is at 6:00 pm and tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at: https://lsr7.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?scho
Livestream: http://mshsaa.tv - $10
⚽️ It's Match Day!!! ⚽️
After their 2-0 win on Saturday over Joplin High School, Boys' Soccer has advanced to the District Semifinals! They take on Carthage High School tonight at 7:00 pm at host site Lee's Summit West. Come out and support your Panthers!
A live stream may be purchased through MSHSAA.tv. There is a fee for this stream. (There will not be commentators for this stream.) There will be an admission charge for ALL spectators, adults and children per MSHSAA of $6. Tickets can be purchased at the gate or online at: https://lswhs.lsr7.org/news/lsw-online-digital-ticketing/
In a tough clash our Panthers sadly lost. In an incredibly hard fought game Ray-Pec was defeated 20-10. Thank you to all the fans who showed up tonight in support of our Panthers. Thank you to all our players who quite literally put their blood, sweat and tears into this game and the entire season.
Ray-Pec heads into half up by 10. Panther DB Tanner Franklin already has three picks. Ray-Pec is looking to carry this momentum into the 2nd half. LET'S GO PANTHERS!
With their 2-0 win over Blue Springs South last night, the Boys' Soccer team are Conference Champs! 🏆⚽️
District play begins tomorrow as your 3rd seeded Panthers take on the 6-seed, Joplin High School, at 4:00 pm. All District Tournament games will be held at Lee's Summit West this year.
Conference Championships for Boys' Swimming kick off today at Blue Springs South and will continue on Saturday 🏊♂️
Come out and support your Panthers! 💛🐾🖤
The School Board recognized 12 orchestra students in middle school and high school who auditioned for and were accepted to perform in community orchestras.
These are prestigious performing arts organizations, and students from all around the Kansas City area audition to be considered for participation.
Eleven students were accepted into the Kansas City Youth Orchestra:
7th Graders:
Lizzie Howe - Violin
Zoey Smith - Violin
Addison Stambaugh - Violin
Isabella Venega s- Violin
8th Grader:
Maverick Hedgpeth - Cello
9th Graders:
Charlotte Fobes- Violin
Gabriel Lupardus- Cello
Ashly Silva- Violin
Lillian Spruell- Cello
Elleah Watson- Cello
10th Grader:
Katie Howe-Violin
In addition, Sophomore Dailyn Rodrigues was accepted to play cello with the Northland Symphony Youth Sinfonia.
Students are pictured with Board Member Carol Barnes.
The School Board tonight recognized the Ray-Pec High School Football program. Earlier in October, the Ray-Pec football teams from 2004 through 2006 were inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
Coached by Tom Kruse, Raymore-Peculiar won Class 5 state championships in 2004, 2005 and 2006. They were 36-3 those seasons, including a pair of 13-0 seasons in the first two seasons. Assistant coaches in that time period were Ron Barnes, Mark Cook, Matt Copeland, Sean Martin, James Merrell, and Limbo Parks.
Pictured, from left: Ron Barnes, Tom Kruse, Board Member Carol Barnes, Matt Copeland, and Current Head Coach Sean Martin. Not pictured: Mark Cook, James Merrell, and Limbo Parks.
