
Panther Nation, it may not be the outcome we were hoping for, but our Ray-Pec Panthers gave it their all until the very end! 🙌💪 Despite the scoreboard reading 7-31 in favor of the Titans, our Panthers fought with heart and determination.


Hey Panther Nation! It's halftime here at the epic showdown between our Ray-Pec Panthers and the Lees Summit West Titans, and while the score might not be in our favor right now, we've got that Panther pride burning brighter than ever! 🔥💪
Currently trailing 0-17, our Panthers are gearing up for an incredible second half comeback! 💥🙌 We know our team has the heart and determination to turn the tide and roar back onto the field stronger than ever! 🐆 Let's rally together and show our unwavering support for our boys in black and gold!


👩🏫📚 October is National Principals Month! 🏫👨🏫
Let's take a moment to celebrate and appreciate our incredible principals who dedicate their lives to shaping the future of our students. 🙌👏


🌟 Happy National Custodian's Day! 🧹🪣
Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our schools clean and safe. 💪🧽
Behind the scenes, custodians work tirelessly to ensure we have a clean and pleasant environment to learn, work, and thrive in. They are the ones who make sure our spaces sparkle and shine, even when we're not looking. ✨
To all of our custodians, we are incredibly grateful for all that you do. 🙌❤️ #NationalCustodiansDay #ThankACustodian


STATE BOUND!
Congratulations to junior Dulce Dunham, who punched her ticket 🎟️ to the Missouri State Championships in singles! Dulce defeated Lee’s Summit 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals to earn the state birth.
Your panthers begin team play this week in the hopes of joining Dulce at State, hosting Joplin on Monday.


Second to none! 🥇🥇
The Varsity and JV Boys' Cross Country teams both took home gold this weekend at the Sock it to Cancer Grain Valley Invite! 🏃♂️




🏈 A hard-fought battle on the field tonight as the Ray-Pec Panthers faced off against the Lee's Summit North Broncos in a hard fought battle to the end with a final of 35-14. Though the scoreboard may show a different story, our Panthers gave it their all until the very end! #PantherPride #RayPecFootball


It's a nail-biter as the Broncos are up 21-7 heading into the 4th quarter after a scoreless third. The battle's not over yet.
Support your Panthers here: https://youtube.com/live/FFSjUBvJeEA


🏈 It's halftime, and the scoreboard reads 21-7 in favor of the Broncos. Time for the Panthers to regroup and come back stronger in the second half! 🔥
If you can't attend in person support your Panthers here:https://youtube.com/live/FFSjUBvJeEA
#RayPecVsLSN


🏈 A clash of titans on the field! Ray-Pec Panthers vs. Lee's Summit North Broncos, tied 7-7. Holding our ground against the #1 ranked team in Missouri! 🏆🐾 Let's show them the power of Panther Pride! #FridayNightLights #RayPecVsLSN


Last night Creekmoor Elementary hosted their annual World Fest! All of the countries represented at Creekmoor are encouraged to show off their country, culture, and food. What wonderful way to celebrate our diversity and our community! 🇦🇺🇧🇬🇨🇳🇨🇿🇩🇴🇪🇨🇸🇻🇭🇳🇮🇳🇮🇹🇲🇽🇳🇬🇳🇴🇵🇰🇵🇭🇵🇷🇷🇺🇹🇭🇺🇸🇻🇪











Last night the School Board recognized Ray-Pec High School Seniors Mackenzey Spiller and Gunnar Poland.
Mackenzey was recognized for her work with the Student Voice Project, which is which is a collaborative effort between the Real World Learning Team at the Kauffman Foundation and Startland and involves students throughout the metro area. She participated in the Student Voice project last year. This year, Mackenzie and a student from Staley High School in North Kansas City are leading the entire project.
Gunnar was recognized for being named the Young Professional of the Month for August 2023 at Cass Career Center. Gunnar is a senior at Ray-Pec High School and is a student in the Advanced Welding Program at CCC. After graduation, Gunnar plans to attend a trade school.
They are both pictured with Board Member Patty Phillips.



Ray-Pec Connect returns! 🎉
In this episode Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, sits down with Ray-Pec Chief of Staff, Dr. Al Voelker, and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Kristel Barr, to talk about what it means to become a school district of choice and what that will look like for the Ray-Pec School District moving forward. You can find Ray-Pec Connect anywhere you listen to your podcasts.
https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9jiev-14b138d


Staff Spotlight is back with another episode!
This time around we are highlighting our new Ray-Pec High School principal, Scott Bacon. He served as Deputy Principal last year, learning the ropes from Steven Miller, before taking the reins for the 2023-24 school year. In our conversation Mr. Bacon details his time on the Kansas side, what drew him to Ray-Pec, and his belief that all of our staff have a responsibility to #dreammakers for our students.
Check it out here: raypec.org/o/rpsd/page/staff-spotlight-2023-2024


Hello, fall! Let's embrace the cozy vibes, pumpkin spice everything, and all the beautiful colors that this season brings. 🍁🍂 #FirstDayOfFall #HelloFall #CozyVibes


Ladies and gentlemen, it's your Homecoming Queen and class winners!
Freshman: Sabrina Shakes
Sophomore: Serenity Shepard
Junior: Paxynne Pritchett
Senior: Becky Phillips
Congratulations to all the winners and nominees!









🏈🔥 Final Score: Ray-Pec Panthers 21, Blue Valley North 6! The Panthers dominated with 6 interceptions, including 2 pick-sixes, securing a decisive victory. #PantherPride #FridayNightLights #RayPecFootball


Panther Pride in the 3rd quarter! 🏈 Ray-Pec Panthers are dominating the field with a 14-0 lead against Blue Valley North. Let's keep that momentum going! 💪🔥 #RayPecPanthers #FridayNightLights #PantherPride #GameOn


Halftime hype at the Ray-Pec Panthers vs. Blue Valley North showdown! 🏈 Panthers are dominating with a 7-0 lead and TWO interceptions on the board! 🙌🔥 #PantherPride #DefenseOnPoint #HalftimeShowdown


Locked in a battle of titans! 🔒🏈 Ray-Pec Panthers vs. Blue Valley North - the scoreboard might say 0-0, but the intensity is off the charts! Who's ready for some epic gridiron action? 🙌🏼💥 #FridayNightLights #PanthersVsMustangs #ScorelessShowdown
