Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School Students of the Month for January. They were recognized for being honorable. In front: Allie Compton and Leo Bahrenburg. Second row, from left: Lizzy Roller, Reece Rives, and Gabbi Bollinger. Third row, from left: Carter Nussbeck, Sebastian Nunez, Madalynne Plumb, Paige Claus, Olivia Link, and Peyton Smith. Back row: Ryan Murry, Arianna Hunter, Noah Varnal, Mason Hankins, Brianne McCamish, and Josie Walter. Not pictured: Michelle Williams and Kaylee Rhodelander.
Ray-Pec South Middle School Vocal Music Teacher Lezlie Waltz received a $575 grant to purchase headphones with microphones. Several choir students were present for the surprise award!
Adults pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, School Board President Ruth Johnson, Teacher Lezlie Waltz, and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. Back row: Principal Dr. Randy Randolph, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe.
Congratulations to Aiden Daly, the Raymore-Peculiar Spelling Bee Champion!
The District Spelling bee was held virtually on Jan. 11. After 11 rounds of competition, Aiden was declared the winner after successfully spelling the word “subsequent.” He is an 8th grader at Ray-Pec South Middle School. The runner-up was Kadyn Johnson, an 8th grader at Ray-Pec East Middle School.
Aiden will represent the Ray-Pec School District at the Cass County Spelling Bee, scheduled for March 15 at the Raymore-Peculiar Administrative Services Center.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School December Students Of the Month! They were selected for being a learner.
Back - Jace Randol, Zaiden Hill (from last month), Jaxson Kalinka, Gracie Schwartz, Maiah Bloesser
Middle - Elizabeth Lamport, Robbie Meiklejohn, Steven Branson, Matthew Scarborough
Front - Gage Evers, Adalyn Gutierrez, Will Nolen, Audrey MacMillian
Kneeling - Dallas Dillon-Baker, Sean Taylor, Gavin Penserum, Brayden Tournor, Liam Gaither
Sitting - Kylee Vaught, Briar Baumann, Nicholina Sheldon
Congratulations to the South MS November Student of the Month! They were honored for being Well-Rounded Students.
Back row, from left: Sadie Nolen, Trevor Balentine, Kelsey Aciego, Nate Hellums, Ella Charpie, Sidney Wimsatt, Audrey Kelch.
Middle, from left: Haylee Penn, CJ Neal, Micah Roth, Amari Russell, Will Williams, Myah Smith.
Front, from left: Bryalen Bennett, Harmony Samuelson, Hayden Clouse, Cameron Keys, Marley Gormly.
Pictured Separate: Peyson Smith,
Not Pictured: Zaiden Hill
Members of the Southside Jazz and Syncopation vocal jazz ensembles at RPSMS recently performed at the M-Pact Vocal Festival. Both groups are under the direction of Teacher Lezlie Waltz.
This year, 8th grader Amari Russell was one of three performers in the festival selected to perform in the Masterclass for Solo and Commercial Voice led by M-Pact member Jamond McCoy. Amari sang the song "Never Enough" from the musical "The Greatest Showman". Amari is a member of both Syncopation and Southside Jazz, as well as in the Advanced Performing Choirs at South Middle School.
Members of Southside Jazz are: Kennady Smith, Hailey Chang, Kiya Hardee, Amari Russell, Izzy Greig, Mela Budgetts, Hailey Doyle, and Aaliyah Marin.
Members of Syncopation are: Kennedy Moner, Audrey Kelch, Amelia Burton, Lydia Littlejohn, Kennady Smith, Rock Hahn, Mathias Quintero, Jayden Taylor, Noah Varnal, Jace Randol, Luke Mackesty, Cj Neal, Adam Walker, Amari Russell, Addy Jarman, and Hailey Doyle.
The M-Pact Vocal Festival is held annually in November. It includes performances, clinics, master classes, and other presentations and educational opportunities. Clinics and masterclasses are run by members of the professional group M-Pact.
The festival is for Junior High, High School, College, and Community Ensembles. Vocal Jazz Ensembles from RPSMS have participated each year either in person or virtually.
Congratulations to the SMS Students of the Month for October! They were celebrated for their organizational skills.
Back: Lilly Spruell, Gia Jones, Sawyer Mott, Michael Chick, Makayla Gant, Emani Kalimullah
Middle: Elizabeth McDaniel, Hailey Armstrong, Kennedy Deegan, Jace Ellibee, Briana Marin, Isabella Kelch
Front: Liam Lambertz, Quinn Totta, Axyl Lynch, Landon Wheeler, Alexis Schimpf, Phoebe Clark
Not pictured: Chris Boyd
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School September Students Of the Month! They were selected for demonstrating Honorable behavior. Back row, from left: Luke Yeager, Marley Whitfield, Dasani Williams, Nabeel Al Chelabi, Anna Eggers, Drake Smith, and Kate Thurman. Middle row: Jacob Waltner, Bryce Birdsell, Rue Clausing, Olivia McVay, Anna Eshleman, Hailey Morrow, and Adele Schmidt. Front: Jerad Pine, Dennis Cox, Brynlee Stevenson, and Ryla Gum.
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Last week, a group of South Middle School students participated in the Missouri Choral Directors Association Graded Youth Honor Choirs and the All-State Festival Choir. The first picture shows students who participated in the MCDA 4, 5, 6, Honor Choir. Back row, from left: Rock Hahn, Amelia Burton, Sophia Shaw, and Izzy Greig. Front row: Lorelei Fairbanks, Olivia Link, Lizzie Roller, and Hailey Doyle. The second picture shows SMS Choir Teacher Lezlie Waltz with the students who participated in the MCDA 7-8 Honor Choir (from left) CJ Neal, Shyanne Hammer, and Amari Russell. Amari Russell also auditioned and was selected to perform the solo for one of the songs in the MCDA 7-8 Honor Choir Concert.
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