Make sure your student's immunizations are up to date for the new school year. This particularly impacts students entering kindergarten, 8th grade, and high school.
The Cass County Health Department is offering walk-in clinics July 31 through Aug. 18 for back to school immunizations. You may also obtain the vaccinations at your health care provider.
District website for immunization requirements: https://www.raypec.org/page/health-services
Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 4th, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 6th. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, diapers, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. 💻✏️🎒👕
New this year, in addition to the state sales tax, local sales tax will also be waived in all cities, counties, and special tax districts.
Learn more about qualifying purchases in the Missouri Department of Revenue’s news release.
Tomorrow is August 1st. That means it's time to get ready for back to school!
Big news!
Retired teachers can return to the classroom without interrupting their monthly pension income! Educators can continue to draw full retirement while earning a full teaching salary and benefits - without retirement contributions! We are looking for retired teachers to join the Ray-Pec School District for 2023-24, as well as special education teachers and more!
Visit our website to view current openings: www.raypec.org/o/rpsd/page/work-for-ray-pec
Ever considered driving a bus for the Raymore-Peculiar School District? Come give one a test drive on Aug. 3! If you like it, training is provided, pay starts at $19/hour (paid a minimum of 5 hours per day), and you get a $3,500 signing bonus! You can also sign up to just drive activity trips.
Online registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year!
Check your email for a message from the school district with instructions to complete the registration forms and submit proof of residency online.
Most families can complete the required registration forms online. This means that you will not need to attend an in-person registration event.
Read more about online registration here: https://www.raypec.org/o/rpsd/page/online-registration
Registration for the 2023-2024 school year is now open!
Follow this link to complete the online registration forms: https://sdm.sisk12.com/RP/parent
Access the back to school supplies list here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2642/RPSD/3050705/Ray-Pec_Elementary_School_Supply_List_2023-2024.pdf
These Mustang Family Members are moving onto new adventures next year. Please join us in wishing them well.
Back row: Mrs. Bailey, Mrs. Schanzmeyer, Mrs. Pritchett
Front row: Mrs. Rodick, Mrs. Eshleman, Mrs. Petersen,
Mrs. Tompkins, Mrs. Smith
Not picture: Dr. Mattingly, Mrs. Dye, Mrs. Copeland
Tomorrow is the last day of school and an early release day. Thank you for a wonderful school year, Mustangs!
Check out Bridle Ridge's very own art extraordinaire, Emily Pfaff, on the latest edition of Ray-Pec's Staff Spotlight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfQ3YjatvGo
The book fair begins April 20! To volunteer, set up an E-Wallet, and find your student's purchasing date, check out the additional information in the "News" section below. Happy reading!
Students K-5 are perfecting their clay skills by creating sculptures in art.
Tomorrow is the last day to order a Field Day shirt!
Don't forget to order your Field Day shirt before it's too late!
We're excited to host our families for a make and take Literacy Night on March 16th. Please RSVP by this Thursday so we can have materials and snacks ready for you.
It's time to order Field Day shirts! Orders are due by March 17.
Reminder: No School on Monday or Tuesday
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Chastain to the Bridle Ridge Family!
Dr. Jennifer Chastain will be the new principal at Bridle Ridge Elementary School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Feb. 9 meeting.
Dr. Chastain has worked for Nixa Public Schools since 2004. She is currently the principal at John Thomas School of Discovery, a STEAM elementary school. She has held that position since August 2015. Previously, she was the principal at Century Elementary School, assistant principal at Espy and Mathews Elementary School, and 5th and 6th grade teacher at Inman Intermediate School.
Earlier, she taught grades 5-8 for Springfield Catholic Schools.
Dr. Chastain said she is honored to be selected to serve as Bridle Ridge Principal.
“I look forward to meeting everyone and building strong relationships with the educators, students and families of Bridle Ridge," she said. "I cannot wait to join the Ray-Pec community!”
She will replace Dr. Missy Mattingly, who is resigning at the end of 2022-2023 school year to accept another position in the District.
Read more: https://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/article/1005075
