The grades of students involved in a sport or activity continue to be higher than the grades of students who do not participate in an activity. In her annual program update, Activities & Athletic Director Dr. Kristina Martin shared yearly GPA averages for the 2023-24 school year:
Athletics: 3.42
Band/Choir/Orchestra: 3.5
Drama: 3.695
Scholar Bowl: 4.31
No Sport or Activity: 2.86
1,051 students at Ray-Pec High School were involved in one or more sports or activities last year, including the newly added esports program and Girls Flag Football who was one of 32 teams to compete for a national championship, representing the Kansas City Chiefs. An additional, 1,416 students participated in an activity at the middle school level.
See the entire presentation here: raypec.org/page/2024-2025-board-meetings
LEGO Robotics Camp wrapped up today with a showcase event for students to show off their innovative designs to an audience! ๐งฑ
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open!! ๐ข
As we prepare for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year, we are implementing a new student information system called FOCUS SIS. This change is necessary because Tyler SIS, our previous system, has been discontinued.
To ensure a seamless registration process, you will need to create an account in FOCUS SIS and link your child(ren) to your account. Once completed, you'll be able to register your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year.
To complete this process, you will need your studentโs ID number and PIN, which were sent out this morning. A video link explaining this process has been shared as well. More information can be found on the district website at www.raypec.org/page/focus-for-parents
Additionally, school fees are not yet posted in the parent portal. Parents/guardians will be able to pay any necessary fees in early August.
We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we transition to this new system. For any questions or assistance during the enrollment process, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team by emailing registration@raypec.org.
Thank you for your ongoing support of Raymore-Peculiar School District.
Elementary level RP Camp Innovation wrapped up this morning with their showcase event! What a fun way to stay engaged over the summer! ๐
Our very own Ruth Johnson's term as Missouri School Boards' Association President has come to a close. As always, Ruth made the Ray-Pec School District proud with her strong leadership and commitment to serving others. ๐ค๐
Happy 4th of July from the Ray-Pec School District! ๐บ๐ธ
All district offices will be closed in celebration. Be safe and have fun! ๐
Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
Calling all alumni! Scan to code or click the link below to stay informed about what's going on in the district and about future alumni events!
https://forms.gle/aJa3znuxHT3Q6GQM9
Nearly 60 Mini Panthers participated in the Ray-Pec Summer Wrestling Camp on June 7-8! This past Friday and Saturday, elementary-age students from all over the district spent nearly 8 hours getting a hands-on introduction to the sport with fun drills, movements, games, and live wrestling! 15 wrestlers and coaches from East Middle School, the Ninth Grade Center, and the High School volunteered to work with the Mini Panthers, ages 5-10, and helped make this camp a huge success. All camp participants received a t-shirt, prizes, and snacks from camp sponsors: Defense Soap, Smile Doctors, and Ray-Pec East Middle School Wrestling.
โ๏ธ You may have seen the construction, but today the Peculiar Charitable Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Peculiar and the Ray-Pec School District, has opened new pickleball courts to the public! Thank you to everyone who has worked so hard to turn this idea into a reality! ๐
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Ray-Pec is looking to fill multiple special education openings. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow the links below for information about the positions:
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher: https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education+Teaching
Special Education Instructional Coach: https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Special+Education
Join our team! ๐ข
Ray-Pec is looking to fill a high school industrial arts teacher opening. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow the link below for information about the positions:
Unsure what bus your student will ride for summer school? ๐ Routes are now posted on our website: raypec.org/page/transportation
You can also use InfoFinder! Enter your home address into the form, and then select your student's school: infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=AB-RP1EARBHV8X
๐บ๐ธ All Ray-Pec schools and offices are closed as we pay tribute to those who served. Let's take a moment to honor their sacrifice. ๐๏ธ
It has been a busy last week at Timber Creek! Check out our Facebook page as we will be posting pictures and videos of our fun! We have celebrated Mrs. Bogner and Mrs. Hutchin's retirement, 5th grade had their Diversity Night, and we topped our last day of school off with our cereal drive box drop and our traditional 5th grade farewell walk with Mrs. Bogner and Mrs. Hutchin leading the way!
https://www.facebook.com/TCEJaguars
๐ถ As the final notes of the school year fade, we're celebrating an amazing journey filled with growth, friendships, and unforgettable memories! Watch our talented RPHS Chamber Choir perform in this end-of-year video. Here's to all the hard work, joy, and achievements of the past year. Have a fantastic summer! ๐๐
https://youtu.be/CTEDSZVyprs?si=6syDsYZl_YxMkinu
This is our final Smore newsletter of the year. Enjoy your summer!
https://secure.smore.com/n/8gy69
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Ray-Pec is looking to fill multiple secretarial openings. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow the link below for information about the positions:
https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=High+School%2fSecondary+Teaching
๐ฅ The final Staff Spotlight of the year is here! ๐ฅ
In this episode of Staff Spotlight Dr. Slagle sits down with Joe O'Neal. Joe is retiring at the end of the 2023-24 school year after 28 years in education and 26 years at Ray-Pec. The end of the video also includes names and photos of our other 2024 retirees. ๐
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Ray-Pec is looking to fill multiple secretarial openings. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow the link below for information about the positions:
https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical
Annual Timber Creek 5th Grade Walk will take place at 12:30 on Thursday, May 23. Early Dismissal will begin at 1:05!
