📣 Girls' Swim Meet Update 📣
With the cancellation of school on Wednesday, January 10th, the Girls' Swimming meet scheduled to take place at Blue Springs High School has also been cancelled. 🏊♀️
❄Due to heavy snowfall districtwide and road conditions in the rural areas of the district, there will be no school on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024.
💻This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home.
Despite efforts to get schools ready for tomorrow, winds and additional snowfall have combined to create drifts in areas previously cleared. Some rural roads have not yet been plowed. Our law enforcement and public works partners with other agencies have advised that there may be other areas of concern for drivers in the morning.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle said that, “I understand that any time school is not in session as originally expected, it can cause disruptions for families. Please know that our team will always strive to make the safest, most prudent weather-related decisions, and also will take into account the ability for all parts of school operations to run smoothly. I appreciate your understanding while we deal with this difficult week of weather.”
🤼Activities🏊♀️
All elementary school and middle school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled. Watch for separate notifications about high school events or activities. In some cases, those activities may continue as scheduled.
👦Child Care👧
BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will open at 8 a.m. to provide care to families who are already enrolled. BOOST will provide care at Raymore Elementary School only. The charge is $30 for the day. This is not included in the no-school-day sign-up or cost. Space is limited, due to the staffing ratio. Children are required to bring lunch on snow days, as the school cafeteria is not open. Watch for additional communication from BOOST.
📅Calendar📅
Because students are learning at home, the school day will not be made up later in the year. The last day of school remains scheduled for May 23, 2024.
Today’s Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games against Lee’s Summit West have been rescheduled for January 10th. JV will still play at 5:30 pm followed by Varsity at 7:00 pm. The game will still be played in the RPHS main gym.
❄️Due to inclement weather, there will be no school on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. This will be a virtual instruction day, also known as an AMI Day. AMI stands for Alternative Methods of Instruction. Students will learn from home.
🏀Activities🎭
All elementary school and middle school after-school activities and evening events will be canceled and/or rescheduled. Watch for separate notifications about high school events or activities. In some cases, those activities may continue as scheduled.
👧Child Care👦
BOOST (Best Out of School Time) is the program that provides before- and after-school care. BOOST will open at 8 a.m. to provide care to families who are already enrolled. BOOST will provide care at Raymore Elementary School only. The charge is $30 for the day. This is not included in the no-school-day sign-up or cost. Space is limited, due to the staffing ratio. Children are required to bring lunch on snow days, as the school cafeteria is not open. Watch for additional communication from BOOST.
📅Calendar📅
Because students are learning at home, the school day will not be made up later in the year. The last day of school remains scheduled for May 23, 2024.
📣 Curriculum Night! 📣
Ray-Pec Ninth Grade Center Curriculum Night is being held on January 25th, 2024 from 5:00-7:00 pm at the NGC. This is an opportunity to learn about course offering, enrollment, activities, and all of the other things your student can take part in next year and programs that will be available to them in the future.
The 2024 Missouri Thespian Conference is now in the books! 🎭 Ray-Pec performed Romeo and Juliet on the mainstage in front of hundreds of people inside the Folly Theater on Friday.
A special congratulations to Sav Jordan and Tre Hill for earning the Performance Scholarship at the conference this weekend!
The Missouri State Thespian Conference is being held in Kansas City on January 4th, 5th, and 6th. Ray-Pec High School was selected to perform "Romeo and Juliet" as one of the MAINSTAGE productions. Ray-Pec will be peforming at the Folly Theater tonight at 7:30 pm. 🎭
Each year, only a handful of plays are selected to perform at the festival. This marks the 10th time that RPHS has performed a mainstage show at the Missouri State Conference since 1973.
Game Day! 🏀
Boys' Basketball hosts Raytown South High School tonight for Teacher Appreciation Night! The game starts at 7:00 pm.
If you can't make it, you can stream the game on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@ray-pecschooldistrict/streams
It's Match Day!
Girls' Wrestling travels to Butler High School today to take part in a tournament, starting at 3:30 pm. Good luck ladies! 🤼♀️
RPHS Course Planning Night will be January 24, 2024 from 5-7pm. This evening is a great opportunity for families to learn about courses, programs and opportunities that are offered. There will be a series of informational sessions, a sophomore orientation meeting, and a department fair to share information regarding courses.
You can learn more about the informational sessions here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CsYXjW7CEx_pQf3TfPwdp9-nhoD_sqi5PyP_9wsF6Ew/edit?pli=1#heading=h.55hgjyset6v3
It's game day! ⛹️♀️
Girls' Basketball travels to Liberty North High School to take one the Eagles at 7:00 pm tonight. If you aren't able to make it to the game, Liberty North sports streams can be found here: youtube.com/@northnationmedia951/streams
It's match day! 🤼♂️
The Boys' and Girls' Wrestling teams host Blue Springs High School tonight at 6:00 pm. Come out and support your Panthers and they look for their first win of the new year!
Girls' Swimming hosts a meet today at 4:00 pm at High Blue Wellness! 🏊♀️
Congratulations to Ashton Jermain on being named to the All-Tournment team for the Holley Division of the William Jewell Holiday Classic!
A nice little facelift for our signs in the parking lot 😍
🎥 For the last Staff Spotlight of 2023, Dr. Slagle sits down with the dynamic duo of school secretaries at Raymore Elementary, Renee Anthuis and Karla Heinrich. Renee and Karla have worked together at Raymore Elementary for 11 years, where they've developed a special bond with each other and the students that have come through the school over the years.
https://youtu.be/yZAA0pbEFmU
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2024 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. The award finalists will be honored in the spring.
Anyone may nominate a teacher by submitting a letter of nomination by Jan. 19. A candidate must:
Be a full-time teacher, librarian, or counselor.
Be returning to teach in 2024-25 in the District.
Have completed 3 or more years teaching at Ray-Pec.
Be effective and innovative in the classroom.
For the Support Staff award, you may nominate a full-time or part-time employee who has worked at least one year for the District. The deadline is also Jan. 19.
Examples of eligible employees include: accompanist, accounts payable, BOOST before and after school care, buildings and grounds, child nutrition, crossing guards, finance employees, lunch monitors, media assistants, nurses, paraprofessionals, payroll, safety and security, secretaries, teacher aides, and technology employees.
Send nomination letters to: Teacher of the Year/Support Staff Employee of the Year, Administrative Services Center, P.O. Box 789, Peculiar, MO 64078, or via email to: michele.stidham@raypec.org or rp.update@raypec.org.
Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Hear what our Special Olympians think about the program.
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." -Special Olympics Athlete Oath
Ray-Pec Learning Lens is back with another episode! 🎥
Market Value Assets give students a leg up as they take their next step in life after graduation. Ray-Pec offers a variety of opportunities for students to earn the MVA that best suits them. To learn more about Market Value Assets, visit our website here: raypec.org/page/real-world-learning
This series details some of the lesser known topics around the district and highlights some of the wonderful things that go on behind the scenes.
https://youtu.be/UM0T4KFlBXY
They're looking to make it a streak! ⛹️♀️ The Lady Panthers are back on the road seeking a third straight victory. The game tips off at Blue Springs High School at 7:00 pm tonight.
If you can't make it out, you can watch the game on YouTube here: youtube.com/@BSHSActivities
