Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School

There’s nothing quite like the look on a teacher’s face when a surprise grant team walks through the door! This fall, classrooms across Ray-Pec were filled with cheers, hugs, and ...

Do you love to act, perform, or be on stage? Don’t miss your chance to audition for this year’s school play! Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 17 Wednesday, September 1...

Get ready to smile! Our annual Fall Picture Day is scheduled for WEDNESDAY, August 27th . This is your chance to show off your best smile for your school ID, yearbook, and pictu...

Help your child start the year safely with these quick reminders: Plan your route. Whether walking, biking, or driving, review the safest route to and from school. Stick to side...

Come support the South Middle School PTA and have dinner or dessert at Culver's in Raymore!

South Families, we hope you will join us for Back to School Night next week! Stop by SMS any time between 4:00 and 6:30pm to see some friendly faces and get acquainted with the bu...

On May 13, the Missouri Legislature passed Senate Bill 68, a new law requiring all public schools to limit student cell phone use during the school day. This includes passing peri...

To comply with Missouri Senate Bill 727, the District will increase the number of instructional days from 163 to 169 in the 2025-2026 school year. Start and end of day times will ...

Dr. Joanna Clark, Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year, has been named a 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year finalist. Clark, who teaches seventh-grade science at South Middle School, was se...

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School announces the honor rolls for the second semester of 2024-2025. Principal's Honor Roll Students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher were nam...

The Ray-Pec School Board on May 22 recognized the winner of the local Civics Bee competition. Area 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students were invited to enter the Civics Bee competiti...

Congratulations to Ray-Pec students who auditioned and were selected for the Missouri Choral Directors Association All-State Honor Choirs to be held this July in Springfield. ...

The Raymore-Peculiar School District appreciates the dedication and years of service from this year's retirees: Renee Anthuis , Secretary, Raymore Elementary School Cari B...

Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School students recently showcased their artistic talents at the Cass County Art Show, held at the Cass County Public Library in Harrisonville. The e...

You're invited to attend a performance of No Vacancy at The Academy Theater, located at Raymore-Peculiar High School. The Apple Tree Inn has only been open three weeks, and Dia...

Congratulations to Ray-Pec South Middle School Student Kennady Smith, who won first place at the recent Civics Bee in Harrisonville. She received a $1,000 prize. Konnor Chipps fro...

Congratulations to 2025 Teacher of the Year Dr. Joanna Clark and Support Staff Employee of the Year Ed Hruska! The announcement of both awards was made during a program and rece...

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Surprise Patrol on March 13, 2025 awarded more than $15,500 in grant awards across the district. Stonegate teachers received three grants. Ph...

On Feb. 28, 6th-grade choir students from East and South Middle Schools teamed up with schools across the West-Central Missouri Music Educators Association District for an incredi...

Due to power outages and road conditions, Ray-Pec Schools will not be in session today, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. This will be a traditional snow day and no virtual learning cla...