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January 31, 2025
Teacher of the Year Finalists Congratulations to the finalists for Raymore-Peculiar 2025 Teacher of the Year! Charity Bennett, Timber Creek Elementary Joanna Clark, S...
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December 17, 2024
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2025 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. The award finalists will be honored in the spring. Anyo...
![Facility Needs Survey](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_c23c6787-a92f-44e4-8346-fc3b80a6c6a2.png)
December 3, 2024
The Raymore-Peculiar School District has made significant strides in enhancing student learning and opportunities, with key achievements including: The opening of the Ray-Pec L...
![Leanna Sisson receives a check from Michelle Houston for $599](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_3e169a71-e1df-47ba-8273-f1ce8ae206f4.png)
October 30, 2024
Yesterday the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Surprise Patrol awarded more than $20,000 in grant awards! In addition, the Foundation awarded another $5,000 for Real World Learnin...
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September 9, 2024
The public is invited to come and take a look inside the new Performing Arts Center between 6:30 and 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17. This is a come-and-go event to provide opportunity ...
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August 15, 2024
We are excited to introduce you to the newest team member who will be joining us this school year as a therapy dog. Remi is a two year old Great Pyrenees who has recently passed t...
![RPA Open House flyer](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_20e11847-8bb9-4f4b-a31d-72c26fffe326.jpeg)
July 29, 2024
Ray-Pec Academy invites new and returning students and their families to attend an open house from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at the school, located at 21001 S. School Rd. ...
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May 10, 2024
Thank you to all who attended our RPA Showcase to show support for our students. The event was a significant success, and we are extremely proud of the achievements of our learner...
![Teacher at Ray-Pec Academy, received a $625 grant to purchase wipebooks for use by students in grades 9-12](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_df6b6896-55d5-464e-acc3-6e0f6dee8363.jpg)
February 1, 2024
The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Surprise Patrol on Jan. 31, 2024, awarded $9,502 in grant awards across the District. Jon Shawver, Teacher at Ray-Pec Academy, received a $625...
![Dr. Mike Slagle with Karla Heinrich and Renee Anthuis](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_e47adcb3-ba54-4106-9664-32eab36804c8.png)
December 18, 2023
The latest edition of the Staff Spotlight video series features Karla Heinrich and Renee Anthuis, school secretaries at Raymore Elementary School. Watch here
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December 11, 2023
The Ray-Pec School District is beginning to implement a Therapy Dog pilot program to provide emotional support for students and staff.
In a presentation to the School Board in ...
![Students hold giant check](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_b6e2f58e-b2e5-4138-bc63-df3428077ab0.jpg)
October 27, 2023
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Board on Oct. 25 awarded more than $16,000 in grant awards to staff and students across the District. Ray-Pec Academy students recei...
![Students hold giant check](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_0059ee89-a0d2-4d28-9b23-05f67765b1e3.jpg)
October 27, 2023
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Board on Oct. 25 awarded more than $16,000 in grant awards to staff and students across the District. Ray-Pec Academy students recei...
![Academy students hold giant check](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_cf1cb021-d454-41e9-9852-56a342e7c568.jpg)
October 27, 2023
Grant For Landscaping Project
Students at Ray-Pec Academy received a $1,500 grant for a landscaping project.
Students in front, from left: Isabella Mendenhall, Truman DeDond...
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October 11, 2023
Our mission is to prepare EACH student for a successful and meaningful life. That is why we are dedicated to being a School District of Choice and individualizing learning for e...
![Online registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_9fa20a3a-35f3-4efb-b25e-6e0ce0368b98.png)
July 14, 2023
Check your email for a message from the school district with instructions to complete the registration forms and submit proof of residency online.
Most families can complete th...
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April 18, 2023
Students at Ray-Pec Academy invite you to attend a movie night/donation drive to benefit Veterans. A classic kids/family movie will be shown, and items will be collected for the V...
March 27, 2023
Ray-Pec Academy students focusing on the attribute of Courageous Innovator from the Ray-Pec Portrait of a Ray-Pec Graduate had the great opportunity to go on a real-world learning...
![Teacher Paul Lichtenauer dancing in the hallway](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f82eec20-ab4c-4089-94ec-deb190a4d12f.jpg)
November 2, 2022
We are saddened to share the news of a death in the Ray-Pec family.
Paul Lichtenauer, a teacher at the Ray-Pec Academy and the newly-opened LEAD Center, passed away on Saturday...
![Trunk or treat flyer for Mother's Refuge](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/raymore-peculiar_school_district_ar/article/image/large_b93957fe-5bb8-477b-8ba8-9be3b0c772c4.png)
October 20, 2022
This season come out and help mothers in need. On Oct 26th during the trunk or treat we will be accepting donations (baby wipes, diapers size 5-8, and women's leggings). It will b...