We are celebrating our School Board all month!
Meet Board Member Carol Barnes.
Carol worked for the District for 30 years, retiring in 2017, before being elected to the Board in April 2022.
โMy โWhyโ is to ensure that our students have the skills they need to successfully transition to the next level of learning and beyond. Beginning at the elementary level, our children need a strong foundation in language, social, motor, and emotional development to ensure positive academic outcomes. Faculty and staff, our โDream Makers.โ need to feel safe, valued, and supported as they educate and guide our children on their journey.โ
Thank you, Carol Barnes, for your dedicated service to our District!
The Ray-Pec Council of PTAs wants to recognize the amazing volunteers across our district with the Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year award.
Any volunteer may be nominated for the award. Nominees and finalists for the VoTY award will be notified using the contact information you provide. All finalists will be individually recognized, and a winner announced, during the Volunteer of the Year presentation and reception at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, in the Board Room at the Ray-Pec Academy. Please complete the nomination form by March 23: https://forms.gle/qiuXrGPjw7gUwT6d8
It's School Board Recognition Month, and you can be sure we are celebrating! ๐
Each week, we will introduce one or two Board members. First up is Board President Ruth Johnson!
Ruth was first elected to the Board in April 2011 and is currently serving her fifth term. She was attracted to Board service because she wanted to help the community be better.
โMy โwhyโ is to help make sure the next generation has access to what they will need to be successful. What education looks like is constantly evolving, yet stays the same. Itโs about having great teachers to make those connections to the students and the proper programming.โ
Thank you, Ruth Johnson, for your dedicated service to our District!
โSpecial Days are happening next week with our Spring Book Fair! Take a look!
A new episode of Ray-Pec Connect dropped this morning! ๐
In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Shull Early Center, Mary Shatford, to talk about the choices that are offered to the parents of children before they get to kindergarten and how important that time is for their development. Hear how we are Empowering Our Littlest Learners!
raypec.org/page/ray-pec-connect-podcast
Join our team! ๐ข
Ray-Pec is looking for a Director of Special Education, Middle School Principal, and Middle School Assistant Principal. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow these links for information about the positions:
โข Director of Special Education: https://www.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2932
โข Middle School Principal: https://www.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2933
โข Middle School Assistant Principal: https://www.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2934
Happy National Public Schools Week! ๐ซ๐
This week we celebrate the incredible educators and students who make our public schools shine. โจ Share your favorite school memories and spread the love for accessible education! #PublicSchoolsWeek #psw24
Calling our Future Kindergartners!
Parents, Please fill out this form!
https://forms.gle/BJLJjxdmBJ4K2HZD9
๐ฅ Staff Spotlight ๐ฅ
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Tracy Elliott. Tracy is a special education teacher at Shull Early Learning Center.
raypec.org/page/staff-spotlight-2023-2024
Just a reminder, Tuesday Night is 5th Grade's Night at the Space Museum from 4:30-6:00 in the Timber Creek Cafeteria.
Today is National School Resource Officer Day! We would like to take a moment and recognize all of our SRO's who help keep our students and community safe! ๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
Cass County Deputies: Cole Briscoe, Summer Jacobs, and Mary Wilson
Raymore PD: Stephanie Hornbeck
Peculiar PD: Ryan New
Congratulations to the finalists for Ray-Pec 2024 Teacher of the Year!
Here are your finalists:
Jenni Beck, Raymore Elementary
Jenny Bowman, South Middle School
Monica Crabtree, Peculiar Elementary
Kevin Crean, High School
Rebecca Dobson, Raymore Elementary
Gina Garrison, Bridle Ridge Elementary
Peggy Miller, Timber Creek Elementary
Jennifer Ramirez, Ray-Pec Academy
Jennifer Talley, High School
Kelli Yahnig, Eagle Glen Elementary
The finalists will be honored and the winner announced at a program and dessert reception scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the high school patio commons. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP to Pam Steele at pam.steele@raypec.org.
It is a busy night for our TC Families! Take a look below!
Culvers Night 5-8
1st and 2nd Performance 6 PM
PTA Meeting: After the performance approximately 6:30
Congratulations to the finalists for Raymore-Peculiar 2024 Support Staff Employee of the Year!
Here are your finalists:
Renee Anthuis, Raymore Elementary
Matt Caston, Technology Department
Amy Harrell, High School
Amy Kaye, Stonegate Elementary
Amber Sutton, Stonegate Elementary
Melissa Tabor, Bridle Ridge Elementary
Natalie Thomas, South Middle School and Ninth Grade Center
Colleen Warchola, Timber Creek Elementary
Penny Wilson, Creekmoor Elementary
The finalists will be honored and the winner announced at a program and dessert reception scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, in the high school patio commons. There is no charge to attend, but please RSVP to Pam Steele at pam.steele@raypec.org.
๐ฅ Staff Spotlight ๐ฅ
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Stephanie Pugh. Stephanie is an art teacher at the Ninth Grade Center.
As we prepare to cheer for the Chiefs this weekend, we also are looking ahead to next week. As a reminder, schools are not in session on Monday, Feb. 12, for staff collaboration. If the Chiefs win on Sunday, Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Wednesday, Feb. 14. After much discussion, it was decided that it would be difficult to maintain a normal school day due to the high number of families and staff planning to attend the Super Bowl Champion celebration activities.
Classes would be canceled. No virtual learning will occur. The Ray-Pec Administrative Services Center would be open. All school buildings would be closed. BOOST (Best Out Of School Time) would open at 8 a.m. for families who are already enrolled.
The make-up day for Feb. 14 would be on Tuesday, Feb. 20, which is currently on the calendar as a non-attendance day for students.
Should the Chiefs receive an unfavorable result, schools will be in session as usual on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
February is National CTE Month. What a perfect time to highlight the future CTE programs in the district. In 2024-25 we're excited to offer a Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling program! Just one more way Ray-Pec is a #DistrictOfChoice
https://youtu.be/Pm3d7wHVZFE
Let's Go Chiefs!
February is Career and Technical Education Month! ๐ท
While we're celebrating our existing CTE programs, we're also excited about the future. In 2024-25 we're looking forward to adding HVAC and Heavy Equipment Operation programs to our ever-growing list of offerings in efforts to be a #DistrictOfChoice!
The Ray-Pec RUSH Show Choir & Band will present a preview show on Thurs., February 8th at 6 pm in the RPHS Academy Theatre. Come out and support your RPHS Show Choir as they present "Sweet Dreams", songs & choreography for their upcoming competitive season! The show is free for all attendees.
