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.
Our ladies took home the gold at the Minor Park JV Tournament today! 🥇
Pictured from left to right: Giana Hunt took first, Madalyn Young, Jordin Johnston, and Riley Edmond tied for 3rd, and Isa Odom tied for 11th.
Mark Cook, Junior Principal, congratulates Junior Elijah Watts!! Elijah was the first winner of our $10 Tuesday sponsored by the Ray-Pec Chapter of the National Honor Society. $10 Tuesday Winners have to be on time for every class and can’t have a discipline referral!! We are proud of Elijah, thank you for showing Respect and Responsibility all day, every day!!
Need a dinner idea? Stop by Calver's Raymore tonight from 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. and support the good work of the Ray-Pec Band Boosters. A portion of tonight's purchases help support our band students.
It's another Friday night and our boys are on the road to Liberty for this Game Day!! Join us In Liberty at 7 p.m. Let's Go Panthers!
Congratulations to the September Students of the Month. Seniors Audrey Mitchell and Cayden Ballenger were chosen for the Rotary Club Award. Seniors Avery Monnig and Gavin Birkitt were chosen for the Sunrise Optimist Club Award. Students were nominated by their teachers for excellence in attitude, leadership, character, and good citizenship. Great job to all!
The Varsity Panthers traveled to Lakewood Oaks Golf Course on Tuesday and finished 6th out of 18 teams, 7 shots behind the leader. The Panthers were led by Addie Swan who finished tied for fourth place with an 82
It's Senior Night at Panther Stadium. It's Friday Night and the Lights Will be on at Panther Stadium so come out and celebrate our Seniors at this first home game of the season and cheer on our boys of fall. Game starts at 7 p.m. Come out early for the pregame festivities.
