Congratulations to the April Students of the Month at Ray-Pec High School! Bing Van Son and Peyton Koper were honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club. Persephanies Wilson and Nigel Norvell were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Seated in front: Bing Van Son. Back row: Persephanies Wilson, Nigel Norvell, and Peyton Koper.
The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on April 27 recognized students who were selected for the Missouri All-State Choir. Participation in the All-State Choir is the highest honor a singer can receive in the state of Missouri.
From left: Soprano Jilliam Collom, Bass Miles Sellami (All-State Honorable Mention), Alto Tallie Scott, Soprano Bailey Roe, Soprano Leticia Turner (All-State Honorable Mention), Soprano Brooklyn Burk, Tenor Xander Blackmon (2-year member), Tenor Dalton Ballinger, and Bass David Marin (All-State Honorable Mention).
They are pictured with Board Member Carol Barnes. Not pictured is Alto Hannah Moroney.
On Wednesday, April 19, the RPHS English 4 seniors participated in their annual Community DRIVE Night presentations. The evening began with their tri-fold displays in the dome, and then moved to their individual presentations. Teachers, admin, business owners, and community members are just some of the people who were evaluators for the presentations. The seniors were tasked with presenting on their Client-Connected Projects, along with explaining their team's Design Thinking Process and how they achieved the attributes based on our school's 'Portrait of a Ray-Pec Grad'.
What a weekend for Ray-Pec Theatre! State Champions in Readers Theatre, State Champions in Duet Acting (Sav Jordan and Devin Fisher), and State Runner-Up for the One Act Play!
In addition, five other events placed in the top 6 in the state, and Ray-Pec earned second place in the overall speech sweepstakes at the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA), State Speech, Debate, & Theatre Championships on April 22 at Missouri State University.
Congratulations to:
Dramatic Interpretation--Andrew Burton--3rd Place
Nigel Norvell--Poetry Interpretation--4th Place
Humorous Interpretation--Corbin Williams--5th Place
Duo Interpretation--Irelynn Sloan and Elijah O'Brien--5th Place
Original Oratory--Sav Jordan--6th Place
Congratulations to the boys varsity panther tennis team, which won the 2023 Belton invitational tournament. Individual flight winners included Jr Grant Hornbeck, who won B flight singles. And sophomores Will Day and Landan Moots, who won B flight doubles.
You are invited to attend the fifth annual Senior Project DRIVE Community Night on Wednesday, April 19, at Raymore-Peculiar High School. Refreshments will be available for purchase from 4 to 8 p.m. at Chewy’s Snacks. You may view projects from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Dome Gym. Students will give presentations to assigned evaluators from 6 to 8 p.m. The DRIVE projects have four major components: working with a client, gathering relevant materials, proposing solutions, and presenting to the community.
Ray-Pec High School Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) conducted its annual Stay Safe Spring Campaign on April 14, the day before Prom. SADD members tagged about 713 cars with letters from elementary students encouraging them to make good decisions during prom and graduation. This year's participating elementary schools were Raymore Elementary, Stonegate Elementary, Eagle Glen Elementary and Timber Creek Elementary. The project includes coordination between counselors,elementary students and SADD.
Ray-Pec High School Student Senate invites you to Bingo Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the high school Library Media Center. $5 admission. Proceeds go toward the Derek Slinger Scholarship.
Did you know that 90 Ray-Pec High School juniors and seniors serve as tutors throughout the District? As part of the A+ program, the tutors work with students of all ages - from PreK through high school. The tutors are learning what it’s like to interact with students of different learning styles and abilities, and experiencing many of the perks of being in the classroom.
High School English Language Arts Teacher Emily Craig works with and assigns the tutors. She took these photos during recent classroom visits.
The Ray-Pec High School bowling team placed 3rd at divisional finals and is headed to State! Front, from left: Coach Jeff Gish, Fiona West, Tallie Scott, and Teacher Sponsor Brenda Tilawen. Back row: Michael Lindsey, Bailey Cain, and Jacob Thompson. Not pictured is Dawson Parish.
A group of Ray-Pec High School students participated in "Introduce a Girl to Construction Day" today. The event, sponsored by JE Dunn, included visits to the Builders Association Training Facility and the JE Dunn headquarters to learn from skilled trade professionals about construction opportunities.
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Feb. 16, Sophie Terry was the girls’ team honoree and Austin Robinson was the boys’ team honoree.
In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Peyton Johnson (girls) and Brendan Perry (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Isa Odom (girls) and Rylan Teale (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Peyton Johnson, Isa Odom, Sophie Terry, Austin Robinson, Brendan Perry, and Rylan Teale.
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Feb. 1, Khyla Wade was the girls’ team honoree and Rylan Teale was the boys’ team honoree.
In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Arianna Degondea (girls) and Lincoln Kephart (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Elena Tracy (girls) and Jordan Shockley (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Elena Tracy, Arianna Degondea Khyla Wade, Rylan Teale, Lincoln Kephart, and Jordan Shockley.
From Wednesday, Jan. 25, to Saturday, Jan. 28, five Ray-Pec High School choir students participated in the Missouri All-State Choir. This is the highest honor that a singer can receive in our state. From left: Jillian Collom, Hannah Moroney, Bailey Roe, Dalton Ballinger, and Xander Blackmon (2-year member).
Ray-Pec High School Teacher Allison Duncan received a grant of $71 to purchase supplies for a mock trial. This grant was presented in honor of former Foundation Board Member Dana Jermain. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Assistant Principal Dr. Jeanne Kuhlman, Foundation Board Member Kristi Schumacher, Allison Duncan, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, School Board President Ruth Johnson, and high school student Mya Wright.
Ray-Pec High School Teacher Laura Columbatto received a $750 grant to purchase supplies for the Sources of Strength program. This grant was presented in honor of former Foundation Board Member Phil Parke. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Assistant Principal Dr. Jeanne Kuhlman, Foundation Board Member Kristi Schumacher, School Board Ruth Johnson, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Laura Columbatto, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Student Mya Wright.
Ray-Pec High School Teacher Cara Hornbeck received a grant of $140 to purchase a cart for the Pep Band equipment. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Board Member Kristi Schumacher, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Cara Hornbeck, School Board President Ruth Johnson, and Student Mya Wright.
A group of peer leaders from Ray-Pec High School Sources of Strength attended the Peer Leader Roundtable on Jan. 27. They met with other peer leaders in the KC Metro to share stories of hope, health, and strength, as well as brainstorm ideas for school-wide campaigns and ways to raise awareness about the program and overall mental wellness. We are so excited to continue to grow Sources of Strength at Ray-Pec!
Congratulations to former Ray-Pec High School baseball coach Gary Renshaw, for being inducted into the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Jan. 21 at the annual coaches association meeting in Jefferson City. He had an overall record of 333-312; with five conference Championships; six District Championships; and three Elite 8 appearances.
Congratulations to Coach Brandon Ransom on being named Assistant Coach of the Year!
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Jan. 18, Peyton Johnson was the girls’ team honoree and Holden Kephart was the boys’ team honoree.
In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Jordyn Pierce (girls) and Cannon Northcraft (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Sam Larkins (girls) and Elijah Watts (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Cannon Northcraft, Elijah Watts, Holden Kephart, Peyton Johnson, Jordyn Pierce, and Sam Larkins.
