The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Surprise Patrol on March 13, 2025 awarded more than $15,500 in grant awards across the district. High School teachers received two grants.
Rebecca Dobson, Physical Education Teacher at Raymore Elementary, received a grant of $830 to purchase 100 mini soccer balls, 100 mini basketballs and 100 lesson plans to help integrate physical education skills and academic concepts.
Dobson also received a $629.93 grant with Focus Facilitator Kristy Warren to purchase six Bosu balls to build strength, improve balance, and coordination. They will be used for physical education and the social emotional learning circuit.
Teacher Angie LaSala received a grant of $395.89 to purchase supplies that display force, energy, and motion transfer.
Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston made the surprise presentations, along with Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle and Foundation Board Members Ashley Crowe, Michelle Houston, Bryan Mallory, Jodi Price, and Cathy Wansing.
The grants will be used for a variety of items, including books, gardening tools, standing desks, science supplies, Bosu balls, LCD writing tablets, alphabet stepping stones, sensory play materials, video cameras for student journalists, and a stacked washer and dryer.