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.
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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!

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! 🦃

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.

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

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.

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

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


The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on April 27 honored Yajaira Reed Tellez, the 2023 Ray-Pec Support Staff Employee of the Year. She is the Teacher Associate in the English Language Learners program at Creekmoor Elementary School. She also serves as a Spanish translator for the District. She is pictured with Board Member Carol Barnes

On Oct. 5, second graders at Creekmoor Elementary School interviewed employees from some of their favorite places around town. Thanks to the Cass County Public Library, RAYMORE Parks and Recreation, and Culver’s for helping support our learning. The activity was part of a unit about persuasive writing.



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