***Trigger Warning - Car Crash, Simulated Injury***
Some photos from this morning's Mock Crash. A powerful reminder of the consequences of reckless driving. Our choices behind the wheel can change lives forever. For prom weekend, and always, please drive responsibly to protect ourselves and those around us.
Boys' and Girls' Track and Field heads to Liberty North High School this afternoon at 4:00 pm! Good luck! 🏃♂️🏃♀️
Through the Eyes! 👀
https://youtu.be/odC8_uWOTHk
This episode of Through the Eyes focuses on our brand new Girls' Flag Football team! Hear what they say their favorite parts of football are and what drew them to the sport.
High School students with an interest in learning about bees and beekeeping have formed a new Beekeeping Club! 🐝 During the Advisory period, they meet with High School Social Studies Teacher Josh Henry. Recently, the bees arrived, and students helped install the bees in the hives. The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation contributed $1,500 to help with the startup expenses.
When you're done watching Boys' Tennis, head on over to Panther Stadium and watch Girls' Soccer take on Notre Dame de Sion at 6:30! ⚽️
Boys' Tennis hosts Fort Osage High School this afternoon at 4:00 pm! Good luck fellas! 🎾
We're almost there! Take a look at the progress on the new PAC! 👀🤩
Senior DRIVE Night is one week away!
The DRIVE Project is designed to help students invest in becoming more educated, active, and productive members of their community while developing the essential skills required to be competitive in the current job market, focusing on components of our Portrait of a Ray-Pec Graduate. Students in English IV have worked on these projects all year, and would love for you to come out and see what they have accomplished!
A 3-game series against Blue Springs South starts this afternoon! First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 at Blue Springs South High School ⚾️
MSBA and Ray-Pec School Board President Ruth Johnson opened the afternoon session of the MSBA Advocacy Day at the State Capitol today.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle was also in attendance to meet with legislators about school finance and solid waste landfill issues.
Thank you to everyone who supported the recent Major Saver card sale! More than $27,000 was raised for the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and the participating elementary and middle schools.
Raymore-Peculiar students sold 4,057 Major Saver campaign cards. Of the total, $13,793.63 will benefit the foundation, and the rest will be distributed to the individual schools, based on the number of cards sold.
The fundraiser was celebrated at the April 9 Administrative Council meeting. In back, from left: South Middle School Principal Stacy Johnson; Timber Creek Elementary Principal Dr. Lauren Gechter; Raymore Elementary Principal Jennika Miller; and Eagle Glen Elementary Principal Rebecca Kolkmeier. In front, from left: Creekmoor Elementary Principal Ashley Tegenkamp; Peculiar Elementary Principal Keri Collison; and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. (Not pictured: East Middle School Principal Katie Campbell; Bridle Ridge Elementary Principal Dr. Jennifer Chastain; and Stonegate Elementary Principal Kiley Brown.)
Elementary and middle school students sold the $15 cards featuring 21 special offers. Cardholders may also download a free app to access other reusable offers.
If you missed out on the fundraiser campaign, you can still order a card to benefit the Foundation's work: https://www.majorsaver.com/ (Click on the link to purchase a Major Saver card, and search for Raymore-Peculiar.) All cards purchased online will be mailed directly to the customer.
Come out tonight and show the Girls' Soccer team some love when they host Liberty North High School tonight at 7:00 pm! ⚽️
Boys' Tennis heads to Grain Valley High School this afternoon to take on the Eagles at 4:00 pm! Good luck boys! 🎾
The grind never stops! ⚾️
Baseball hosts Lee's Summit High School tonight at 5:30 pm. Come out and enjoy the beautiful spring weather!
The Ray-Pec Boys and Girls Track teams had an incredible weekend! The girls won the track meet and the boys took second. Both teams scored in almost every event.
Here are the event champions:
Sarai Clark, Amaya Hill, Moriah Tucker, and Kynah Simmons took 1st in the 4x100m relay and broke the meet record with a time of 48.73. The same girls also won and broke the 4x200m meet record with a time of 1:44.27.
Gabe Voelker won the 3200m run with a time of 9:19.94 and broke our school record along with the meet record. He also won and broke the meet and school records in the Steeplechase with a time of 6:10.12.
Noah Smith won the 300m hurdles with a time of 40.05.
Kynah Simmons won the 100m dash with a time of 12.10.
Sarai Clark won the Shot Put with a throw of 39ft 8in.
Boys 4x200m was won by Dale Clark, Caden Ballenger, Michael Bazar, and Noah Smith with a time of 1:31.08.
Ellie Barker won the Steeplechase with a time of 7:43.51.
Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming production of the classic American family drama "A Raisin in the Sun."
Performances of the show will be in the Ray-Pec East Middle School Flex Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12; and at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14.
Debuting on Broadway in 1959, Lorraine Hansbury’s "A Raisin in the Sun" introduces us to the Youngers, a hard-working family reeling from the recent loss of their father. However, dealing with grief and redefining familial roles are just some of the challenges they face. As they try to better the family's financial situation with the insurance payout from their father’s death, they must confront housing discrimination, racism, and questions of what it means to assimilate.
The cast includes Sav Jordan as Ruth Younger, Devantz Desravines as Travis Younger, Tre Hill as Walter Lee Younger, Amari Russell as Beneatha Younger, Kenyale Edwards as Lena Younger, Devin Fisher as Asagai, Tre Saunders as George Murchison, Alex Moore as Bobo, Noah Tuttle as Karl Lindner, and Lena Roy as Mrs. Johnson.
Working behind the scenes are Teacher Dane Schnake as the director, Teacher Adam Segura as Technical Director, and Patron Kay Connelly, Teacher Jayme Overstreet, Todd Schnake and Pam Schnake as production assistants. The assistant directors for "A Raisin in the Sun" are Aaryn McClenden, Avery Monnig, Amy Robinson and Katrina Tilawen. The scenic coordinator is Avery Monnig. The stage manager is Katrina Tilawen. The assistant stage manager is Ace Evans. The lighting designer is Emma Browning. The sound designer is Ellie McRill. The costume designer is Lily Seward. The props designer is Hailey Feagins. The house manager is Bella Gallagher and the box office manager is Addi Kesler.
Tickets may be reserved by calling the box office line, 892-3999 extension 2400. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students.
Link to reserve tickets: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2yQmjVOgtznm9KoDxhoeKvmG_es1ZyeeRC-gZ31M-dK3FUg/viewform
April is School Library Month and this week is National Library Week! 📚
Whether you're diving into a classic novel, researching a topic, or simply finding a quiet space to unwind, libraries offer something for everyone. Let's give a round of applause to librarians and library staff for their dedication in fostering a love for reading and learning. 👏 #NationalLibraryWeek #LoveLibraries #ReadMore 📖✨
Congratulations to our Philharmonic Orchestra on received a Silver Outstanding Rating at their first State Large Ensemble Contest! 🎺🎻🎷
The first edition of the RPHS PRISM Multi-Media Art and Literature Magazine has been printed. Thank you to five LEAD Center students that worked hard to bring the vision to life and put this 64 page, full-color magazine together - fully funded by sponsors! The PRISM is ready for purchase at the price of $5 each!
Art Teacher Amy Hellums has 250 copies of the magazine available for purchase.
If you'd like to purchase one in support of our RPHS artists and writers, send an email to amy.hellums@raypec.org. All proceeds from the magazines sold will go toward scholarships for a few 2024 seniors that have artwork/ literature published in the PRISM.
Track and Field heads to Pittsburg State University this afternoon to take part in the 35th Annual Jock's Nitch/PSU Gorilla Relays! 🏃
Events are scheduled to begin at 3:00 pm!
