The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2024 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. The award finalists will be honored in the spring.
Anyone may nominate a teacher by submitting a letter of nomination by Jan. 19. A candidate must:
Be a full-time teacher, librarian, or counselor.
Be returning to teach in 2024-25 in the District.
Have completed 3 or more years teaching at Ray-Pec.
Be effective and innovative in the classroom.
For the Support Staff award, you may nominate a full-time or part-time employee who has worked at least one year for the District. The deadline is also Jan. 19.
Examples of eligible employees include: accompanist, accounts payable, BOOST before and after school care, buildings and grounds, child nutrition, crossing guards, finance employees, lunch monitors, media assistants, nurses, paraprofessionals, payroll, safety and security, secretaries, teacher aides, and technology employees.
Send nomination letters to: Teacher of the Year/Support Staff Employee of the Year, Administrative Services Center, P.O. Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078, or via email to: michele.stidham@raypec.org or rp.update@raypec.org.
The LEAD Center would like to invite the community, faculty, staff and students to their fall Student Showcase. The come and go event is Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30-6:30 at the LEAD Center. All students will be showcasing their experience.
RP Sings, the Choirs of Ray-Pec, would like to invite all students, grades 5-12 to participate in our RP Select Day 2024. This is an amazing day where all can come together to sing. This event is hosted at Ray-Pec High School and is free of charge.
We do ask that interested students register so that we make sure we have enough music and snacks! Here is the form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJnTed4_ftCOn1wOSBQATHtk4n-rz7Kb5JOdrRW0yX-M1fHQ/viewform
Students will rehearse with the High School Choirs, and then present a concert that evening. Please see the graphic for details! Hope to see you there!
The 8th Grade RPEMS Music Theatre Cast and Crew would like to invite you to attend our production of Matilda, Jr! Shows will be December 14th and 16th, 7:00 PM and December 17th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be reserved using this form, and payment can be made when picked up. Payment options include cash or checks made payable to RPEMS.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd3Il0QJdtBETk3nCZDHr-opVi410B9-SlLnoZVkoeQ0Jf7Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0lajtBaoW6MXAoT1cQSut2T5ylF9NK5M3tWwdhaGPXYlckr1enSVWQQwo
Join our team! 📢
Ray-Pec is looking for a School Secretary and a Parent Educator. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow these links for information about the positions:
School Secretary: https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical
Parent Educator: https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Shull+Early+Learning+Center%22
Happy Thanksgiving for the Ray-Pec School District! 🦃
Our staff is feeling extra thankful on this Thirsty Thursday, courtesy of Brick and Mortar Real Estate! We greatly appreciate your support!
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
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.
Check out the latest Bridle Ridge news from Dr. Chastain
https://www.smore.com/dc0uv
Thank you, families, for all of your support throughout our Fun Run Fundraiser! We raised over $10,000 which meant that our "top-raiser" got to pie Ms. Pfaff in the face!
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 our Grant Winners!
Bridle Ridge Elementary School Second Grade Teacher Katie Massart received a $285 grant to purchase books for small reading groups.
Holding the check: Teacher Katie Massart and Principal Dr. Jennifer Chastain. In the back row, from left: Foundation Board Members Ashley Crowe, Jodi Price, Michelle Houston, and Amy Bowden; and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston.
Four Instructional Coaches received grants of $741 each to purchase the book "Seven Mighty Moves" for teachers.
Holding check, from left: Elise Schnarr, Alex Tompkins, April Maroney, and Amanda Barr.
In the back row, from left: Foundation Board Member Amy Bowden, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Eric Collins, Foundation Board Member Jodi Price, Foundation Board Member Michelle Houston, School Board President Ruth Johnson, and Director of Elementary Education Dr. Michelle Hofmann.
Read the latest news from Dr. Chastain
https://www.smore.com/q6r3n
Shoutout to the Goodwin family with Brick & Mortar Real Estate! Thank you so much for the Sonic drinks for all staff, it made our day!
You are invited
Checkout the latest Bridle Ridge Bulletin.
https://www.smore.com/cw5qt-bridle-ridge-bulletin?ref=email
Say cheese, Mustangs! Picture day is Monday, September 25th. Only individual photos will be taken, these are used for the yearbook. Families can order pictures online by going to pearcephoto.com.
Mustang families! Don't forget, if you ordered a Shakespeare's pizza as part of our PTA fundraiser, you can pick it up at the school TONIGHT from 6:00-7:00. Thank you for your support!
Dr. Slagle joined our Bridle Ridge staff yesterday to greet student as they arrived in the car rider line. What a great start to the day!
