Huge congratulations to the incredible Teacher of the Year and Support Staff of the Year finalists at Ray-Pec! Your dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to our students and community are truly inspiring. You make a difference every single day. Here's to all the hard work you do to shape bright futures!
All of the finalists will be honored and the winners will be announced at a reception on March 19th at the Ray-Pec High School Performing Arts Center.
We are proud that the Ray-Pec Performing Arts Center has been selected as the JE Dunn Construction Quality Project of the Year for 2024!
This beautiful facility is a tremendous place to showcase our outstanding performing arts programs. It provides more seating than our previous auditorium and includes updated technology, wing space, and a fly system for theatre sets. Thanks to our community for supporting the 2021 Prop S bond issue that made this project possible. With this recognition from JE Dunn, more people will learn about the Ray-Pec PAC!
The Ray-Pec Band and Color Guard presents the annual Father-Daughter Dance from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, at Ray-Pec South Middle School, 20501 S. School Rd. Girls in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to attend with their father or another special adult.
The Starry Night Father-Daughter Dance is a fundraiser event held for the Band and Color Guard.
The event includes dancing, games, treat and more. Souvenir gifts will be available for purchase.
Advance tickets, if purchased by Jan. 31 : $30/couple, $20 for each additional girl. Tickets purchased after Jan. 31: $35/couple, $20 for each additional girl. Buy tickets here: tinyurl.com/starry-dance
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The School Board recognized AsmaulHusna Suleiman as the runner-up at the District Spelling Bee. She is a 7th grader at East Middle School. She is pictured with Board Vice President Deanna Olson.
Spellers from the seven elementary schools and two middle schools competed in the the event on Jan. 15 at Ray-Pec High School. The winner was McKenzie Dubert, an 8th grader at South Middle School. After nine rounds, McKenzie won the bee by correctly spelling the word “sorbet.” McKenzie will represent Ray-Pec at the Cass County Spelling Bee. McKenzie was unavailable to attend the Board meeting.
Ray-Pec plans to have in-person school tomorrow.
We don’t usually send a message when schools are going to be OPEN, but after last week, it seems like a good idea! If there is a change to our plans for tomorrow, we will communicate by 5:30 a.m.
Please remember to use caution while driving, especially in the southern parts of the district; be patient about possible bus delays, and make sure that students dress warmly. Monday morning temperatures are predicted to be cold!
Due to continued inclement weather conditions throughout the district, Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Friday, Jan. 10.
This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home. Watch for information from your child’s school.
Due to continued inclement weather conditions throughout the district, Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.
This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home. Watch for information from your child’s teacher or principal regarding the AMI day.
We are actively monitoring the aftermath of this week’s significant storm. While our priority is to reopen buildings as soon as possible, the storm's impact poses ongoing challenges. Ray-Pec crews are collaborating with local public works and our transportation provider to ensure safe and functional conditions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Due to continued inclement weather conditions throughout the district, Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025.
This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home. Watch for information from your child’s teacher or principal regarding the AMI day.
Due to the ice, snow, and extremely cold temperatures, Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. This will be a traditional inclement weather day and no virtual learning classes will be held.
Due to the severe winter weather conditions, there will be no school on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025.
This will be a traditional inclement weather day and no virtual learning classes will be held.
This is a significant storm that will take time to clear and make roadways and walkways passable. Our goal is to have students back in our buildings as soon as we can, but we realize that the timing and severity of this storm presents us with challenges. Our Ray-Pec building and grounds crews will continue to work with our cities’ and county public works departments and our bus transportation provider to bring us back to workable conditions as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding.
A decision as to how to make up today’s inclement weather day will be made later in the school year.
Activities
All elementary school, middle school, and high school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled.
Child Care
BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will be closed on Monday, Jan. 6.
Boys wrestling is hitting the mats at Carthage high school for today's tournament! Good luck to all those competing!
Happy New Year from the Raymore-Peculiar School District! Wishing all our students, staff, and families a year filled with growth, success, and endless possibilities! Let’s make 2025 our best year yet! 📚✨🎉
We are back in action with Girls Swimming today at Belton High School! If you can, get out and cheer on our Panthers!
From our family to yours, Merry Christmas Ray-Pec community! 🎄🌟
RPHS Chamber Singers will be featured on KSHB 41 and 38 the Spot throughout the week this week! Check out the dates and times that you can catch our talented singers below! 🎶🎄
Have a fun and safe winter break Ray-Pec! We will see you all in 2025!
Join us for Ray-Pec Boys Basketball tonight against Blue Springs! Tipoff is at 7pm in the main gym at Ray-Pec High School. See you there Panthers!
The School Board tonight recognized two Ray-Pec High School students for receiving All-State honors as individuals.
Senior Emren Lewis, left, received All-State recognition as a Backspot. A backspot is a cheerleader who ensures the safey of the flyer, especially during complex stunts and dismounts. They help the bases lift the stunt up, but instead of being the primary support, they help make it steady or balanced. They are also the first point of contact for the flyer when they dismount or fall.
Junior Allison Norris, center, received All-State recognition as a Flyer and Tumbler.
A flyer is usually positioned at the pinnacle during a cheer stunt - these are the people you see being lifted or thrown in a stunt. This role demands strength, flexibility, and body control to maintain form while being tossed and caught. Most members of cheer teams are tumblers, but Allison was recognized for exceptional ability in this area.
They are pictured with Board Member Janet Jones.
The School Board tonight recognized Ray-Pec High School Senior Jayden Peek. Each month, Cass Career Center in Harrisonville selects one high school senior as the Young Professional of the Month. Last month, the honoree was Jayden. Jayden is a student in the EMT Academy at Cass Career Center. This year, he also has the title of Captain in the program.
Jayden is pictured with Board Member Janet Jones.
His EMT Instructor, Sybil Frost, said this about Jayden: “He has strong leadership skills and has been helping mentor other people in his group. He has been very patient with them and is working hard to make sure all of them are successful when it comes to skills testing. He's a hard-working young man who will go far in the fire and EMS industry. I'm very proud to have him as one of my students and I can't wait to see where he goes. I know wherever it is, he will be successful.”
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month for November! These students were recognized for their effort.
8th Grade (front row): Gentry Howard, Nathan Larsen, Kade Skinner, Emma Dudley, Justice Jackson, and Aaron Woo.
7th Grade (middle row): Dondrell Cheeks, Jude Harrison, Bryn Johnson, Hunter Fann, Gage Hatfield, and Caden Williams.
6th Grade (back row): Owen Dallas, Brylee Predmore, Amarion Spencer, Olivia Ly, Nolan Milligan, and America Cristal Vega Espinoza.
