Ray-Pec High School Student Senate invites you to Bingo Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 21, in the high school Library Media Center. $5 admission. Proceeds go toward the Derek Slinger Scholarship.
Did you know that 90 Ray-Pec High School juniors and seniors serve as tutors throughout the District? As part of the A+ program, the tutors work with students of all ages - from PreK through high school. The tutors are learning what it’s like to interact with students of different learning styles and abilities, and experiencing many of the perks of being in the classroom.
High School English Language Arts Teacher Emily Craig works with and assigns the tutors. She took these photos during recent classroom visits.
The Ray-Pec High School bowling team placed 3rd at divisional finals and is headed to State! Front, from left: Coach Jeff Gish, Fiona West, Tallie Scott, and Teacher Sponsor Brenda Tilawen. Back row: Michael Lindsey, Bailey Cain, and Jacob Thompson. Not pictured is Dawson Parish.
A group of Ray-Pec High School students participated in "Introduce a Girl to Construction Day" today. The event, sponsored by JE Dunn, included visits to the Builders Association Training Facility and the JE Dunn headquarters to learn from skilled trade professionals about construction opportunities.
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Feb. 16, Sophie Terry was the girls’ team honoree and Austin Robinson was the boys’ team honoree.
In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Peyton Johnson (girls) and Brendan Perry (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Isa Odom (girls) and Rylan Teale (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Peyton Johnson, Isa Odom, Sophie Terry, Austin Robinson, Brendan Perry, and Rylan Teale.
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Feb. 1, Khyla Wade was the girls’ team honoree and Rylan Teale was the boys’ team honoree.
In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Arianna Degondea (girls) and Lincoln Kephart (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Elena Tracy (girls) and Jordan Shockley (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Elena Tracy, Arianna Degondea Khyla Wade, Rylan Teale, Lincoln Kephart, and Jordan Shockley.
From Wednesday, Jan. 25, to Saturday, Jan. 28, five Ray-Pec High School choir students participated in the Missouri All-State Choir. This is the highest honor that a singer can receive in our state. From left: Jillian Collom, Hannah Moroney, Bailey Roe, Dalton Ballinger, and Xander Blackmon (2-year member).
Ray-Pec High School Teacher Allison Duncan received a grant of $71 to purchase supplies for a mock trial. This grant was presented in honor of former Foundation Board Member Dana Jermain. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Assistant Principal Dr. Jeanne Kuhlman, Foundation Board Member Kristi Schumacher, Allison Duncan, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, School Board President Ruth Johnson, and high school student Mya Wright.
Ray-Pec High School Teacher Laura Columbatto received a $750 grant to purchase supplies for the Sources of Strength program. This grant was presented in honor of former Foundation Board Member Phil Parke. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Assistant Principal Dr. Jeanne Kuhlman, Foundation Board Member Kristi Schumacher, School Board Ruth Johnson, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Laura Columbatto, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and Student Mya Wright.
Ray-Pec High School Teacher Cara Hornbeck received a grant of $140 to purchase a cart for the Pep Band equipment. Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Foundation Board Member Kristi Schumacher, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, Cara Hornbeck, School Board President Ruth Johnson, and Student Mya Wright.
A group of peer leaders from Ray-Pec High School Sources of Strength attended the Peer Leader Roundtable on Jan. 27. They met with other peer leaders in the KC Metro to share stories of hope, health, and strength, as well as brainstorm ideas for school-wide campaigns and ways to raise awareness about the program and overall mental wellness. We are so excited to continue to grow Sources of Strength at Ray-Pec!
Congratulations to former Ray-Pec High School baseball coach Gary Renshaw, for being inducted into the Missouri High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Jan. 21 at the annual coaches association meeting in Jefferson City. He had an overall record of 333-312; with five conference Championships; six District Championships; and three Elite 8 appearances.
Congratulations to Coach Brandon Ransom on being named Assistant Coach of the Year!
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Jan. 18, Peyton Johnson was the girls’ team honoree and Holden Kephart was the boys’ team honoree.
In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Jordyn Pierce (girls) and Cannon Northcraft (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Sam Larkins (girls) and Elijah Watts (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Cannon Northcraft, Elijah Watts, Holden Kephart, Peyton Johnson, Jordyn Pierce, and Sam Larkins.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for January!
Tallie Scott and Andrew Brokaw are being recognized by the Ray-Pec Optimist Club. Mackynzie Jones and Brayden Copeland are being recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club.
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Jan. 4, Abigail Hellums was the girls’ team honoree and Elijah was the boys’ team honoree. In addition, the Teammate of the Week was Sophie Terry (girls) and Trevor Hanlin (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Carmen Jones (girls) and Brody Wood (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Carmen Jones, Sophie Terry, Abigail Hellums, Elijah Watts, Trevor Hanlin, and Brody Wood.
On Wednesday, ground was broken for a new Performing Arts Center! The new PAC will seat 771 and will be completed in Spring 2024. Thanks, Ray-Pec community, for approving the 2021 Prop S Bond Issue. #raypec #forwardandbetter
On Wednesday, ground was broken for a new Performing Arts Center! The new PAC will seat 771 and will be completed in Spring 2024. Thanks, Ray-Pec community, for approving the 2021 Prop S Bond Issue. #raypec #forwardandbetter
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Dec. 21, Sophie Dick was the girls’ team honoree and Brayden Copeland was the boys’ team honoree. In addition, the Teammates of the Week were Karee Pitts, Giana Shepard, Dakota Dillon, and Ruthie McCracken (girls) and Ashton Jermain (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Molly Machione (girls) and Rylan Teale (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards. From left to right: Karee Pitts, Sophie Dick, Brayden Copeland, Rylan Teale, and Ashton Jermain.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School varsity cheer squad on winning the state championship in the Superlarge Division! In addition, four Ray-Pec cheerleaders earned All-State honors. Congrats to: Brooke Spiller, Back Spot; Victoria Ocampo, Jumps; Melissa Hadley, Tumbling; and Mia Abnos, Base.
The Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association State Championships were Dec. 10-11.
The Ray-Pec High School basketball teams each week recognize a player who makes a difference in the community and on the team. They are the M.A.D (Making A Difference) Players of the Week. For the week of Dec. 7, Hayden Kurtz was the girls’ team honoree and Keaton Niemeyer was the boys’ team honoree. In addition, the Teammates of the Week were Abigail Hellums (girls) and Brayden Copeland (boys); and the Hustle Award was presented to Karee Pitts (girls) and Austin Robinson (boys). Mike Medsker and Farmers Insurance help sponsor the awards.
From left to right: Karee Pitts, Abigail Hellums, Hayden Kurtz, Keaton Niemeyer, Brayden Copeland, Austin Robinson
