Mr. Bacon, principal, awarded senior Cayleigh Tyus with the 1st Proud Panther Prize. She has demonstrated outstanding Respect & Responsibility all month long with excellent academic grades, no tardies, and no discipline referrals. Cayleigh is a true role model, as a cheerleader on the Varsity Squad, she also loves math, with Mr. Zendejas being her favorite math teacher. Way to go, Cayleigh! Keep up the amazing work!
Please join the RP High School Orchestra for their Fall Concert, Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Academy Theatre.
Congratulations to Makayla Coleman for winning $10 Tuesday! 🎉🎉 She's a fantastic student leader and an active member of our Student Senate and Leadership Team. 🙌🏻📚 She loves her supportive and kind teachers, and she's excited to use her $10 to continue growing her savings account! 💰💪 Makayla hopes to attend the University of Kansas and study to become an veterinarian.
🌟 Happy National Custodian's Day! 🧹🪣
Today, we want to take a moment to celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our schools clean and safe. 💪🧽
Behind the scenes, custodians work tirelessly to ensure we have a clean and pleasant environment to learn, work, and thrive in. They are the ones who make sure our spaces sparkle and shine, even when we're not looking. ✨
To all of our custodians, we are incredibly grateful for all that you do. 🙌❤️ #NationalCustodiansDay #ThankACustodian
STATE BOUND!
Congratulations to junior Dulce Dunham, who punched her ticket 🎟️ to the Missouri State Championships in singles! Dulce defeated Lee’s Summit 6-4, 6-4 in the semi-finals to earn the state birth.
Your panthers begin team play this week in the hopes of joining Dulce at State, hosting Joplin on Monday.
Second to none! 🥇🥇
The Varsity and JV Boys' Cross Country teams both took home gold this weekend at the Sock it to Cancer Grain Valley Invite! 🏃♂️
No Need to Cook!! Join NHS at Culver's tonight to raise money for $10 Tuesday!! The National Honor Society awards a $10 bill each Tuesday to a student that is showing respect and responsibility with no tardies, good grades and no discipline referrals. This has been a fun way to celebrate students each week!!
Last night the School Board recognized Ray-Pec High School Seniors Mackenzey Spiller and Gunnar Poland.
Mackenzey was recognized for her work with the Student Voice Project, which is which is a collaborative effort between the Real World Learning Team at the Kauffman Foundation and Startland and involves students throughout the metro area. She participated in the Student Voice project last year. This year, Mackenzie and a student from Staley High School in North Kansas City are leading the entire project.
Gunnar was recognized for being named the Young Professional of the Month for August 2023 at Cass Career Center. Gunnar is a senior at Ray-Pec High School and is a student in the Advanced Welding Program at CCC. After graduation, Gunnar plans to attend a trade school.
They are both pictured with Board Member Patty Phillips.
Jostens will be here to meet with Sophomores on September 28th to discuss Class Ring ordering.
The order date for class rings will October 5th and 6th.
Staff Spotlight is back with another episode!
This time around we are highlighting our new Ray-Pec High School principal, Scott Bacon. He served as Deputy Principal last year, learning the ropes from Steven Miller, before taking the reins for the 2023-24 school year. In our conversation Mr. Bacon details his time on the Kansas side, what drew him to Ray-Pec, and his belief that all of our staff have a responsibility to #dreammakers for our students.
Check it out here: raypec.org/o/rpsd/page/staff-spotlight-2023-2024
Today the 2023 Distinguished Alumni were honored at a luncheon put on by the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation for their wonderful accomplishments and tremendous service to their communities! 👏
Congratulations to Dr. J Patrick McLaughlin, Dr. Erin Jewell, and Justin Allen! (pictured L-R) They will also be honored before kickoff of tonight's Homecoming football game.
"The night won't last forever; but the memories will" ; grab your camera and join us for tonight's Friday Night Lights game ... cause It's Homecoming!!
Tuesday's Homecoming Dress Up Theme was Barbie! Today, students and staff took their fashion inspiration from the iconic girl in pink. Do you know what year the Barbie Doll first appeared on the scene?
Tuesday's Homecoming Theme was Barbie!! Our kids and staff were ready to party with Barbie as they took fashion inspiration from this 1959 iconic toy!
Postponement Announcement: Jostens reps had to postpone their meeting with seniors today; instead they will be here next Tuesday, September 26th. Thank you and have a great day!!
For Your Information: We will have an Alternate Schedule for Friday, September 22, 2023. Please make note of the class changes for the day.
Homecoming Week has begun!! Check out our students & teachers in the English department!! They are all dressed up for pajama day!! Even Rudy, the service dog, got in on the fun, too.
$10 Tuesdays are a fun way for us to celebrate our students for showing respect and responsibility everyday, all day here at RP!! This week Dr. Meek, senior class assistant principal, presented Senior Kate Kelly with this week's $10 bill. Kate is showing Respect and Responsibility by having good grades, no tardies and no discipline referrals. Thanks, Kate!!
Graduation Announcements, Caps & Gowns, Class Ring Meeting
Seniors will meet with Jostens in the auditorium on September 20th. They will be giving important information regarding Cap & Gown orders, Senior Graduation Announcements orders, and the timeline of these.
Order date is September 29th during lunch shifts.
"On the Road Again", tonight our boys of fall our headed to play under the lights at Blue Springs South. Game Starts at 7 p.m.
