Foundation Awards Over $15,500 in Grants

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

The grants will be used for a variety of items, including books, gardening tools, standing desks, science supplies, Bosu balls, LCD writing tablets, alphabet stepping stones, sensory play materials, video cameras for student journalists, and a stacked washer and dryer.

Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston made the surprise presentations, along with Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle and Foundation Board Members Ashley Crowe, Michelle Houston, Bryan Mallory, Jodi Price, and Cathy Wansing.

Creekmoor received a grant award

Grant Award to Purchase Gardening Supplies

Creekmoor Elementary School Secretary Penny Wilson and Teacher Erica Dodson received a grant of $799.82 to purchase a tool shed and gardening tools for use in the outdoor classroom for students in grades K-5.

RPEMS Teacher Rachel Wilson received a grant

Grant Award To Purchase Stand Up Desks

Math Teacher Rachel Wilson at East Middle School received a $450 grant to purchase stand up desks to provide dynamic seating for students in grades 6-8.

RPHS Kevin Lemen and Josh Henry receive grant

Grant to Purchase Vision Impairment Goggles

High School Law Enforcement Teachers Kevin Lemen and Josh Henry received a $887 grant to purchase five pairs of vision impairment goggles.

RPHS Teacher Jennifer Waterfield receives a grant

Grant Award to Purchase Microwaves

High School Science Teacher Jennifer Waterfield received a $340.80 grant to purchase two new microwaves. They will be replacing an old microwave to enable better completion of labs.

Grant Award to Purchase Whiteboards

Ninth Grade Math Teacher Ruth Dale received a grant of $1,000 to purchase whiteboards for 360 learning.

Ninth Grade Center Teacher Ruth Dale received a grant

Raymore Elementary Teacher Angie LaSala received a grant

Grant To Purchase Science Class Supplies

Raymore Elementary Teacher Angie LaSala received a grant of $395.89 to purchase supplies that display force, energy, and motion transfer.

Grant to Purchase BRAINball

Rebecca Dobson, Physical Education Teacher at Raymore Elementary, received a grant of $830 to purchase 100 mini soccer balls, 100 mini basketballs and 100 lesson plans to help integrate physical education skills and academic concepts.

Dobson also received a $629.93 grant with Focus Facilitator Kristy Warren to purchase six Bosu balls to build strength, improve balance, and coordination. They will be used for physical education and the social emotional learning circuit.

Raymore Elementary Teacher Rebecca Dobson received two grants

Tammy Novak Grant

Grant to Purchase Real World Learning Trips

Ray-Pec Academy Teacher Tammy Novak received a grant award of $660 to purchase Real World Learning trips for nine Middle School Success Academy Students to explore areas of interest.

Grant for Therapy Room Supplies

Sarah Martin and Alexis Myers, Mental Health Professionals for the district, received a grant of $751.56 to furnish two additional spaces for therapists and support services to use.

Sarah Martin and Alexis Myers grant

Grant to Purchase LCD Writing Tablets

Stonegate Elementary Teacher Rebecca Huber received a grant of $150 to purchase LCD writing tablets for interactive learning.

Rebecca Huber Grant

Grant to Purchase STEAM Bins

Stonegate Elementary Teacher Traci Linder-Maloney received a grant of $400 to purchase STEAM Bins. STEAM Bins are reusable items focusing on STEAM topics to encourage creative critical thinking.

Traci Linder-Maloney Grant

Grant Dunning Grant

Grant to Purchase BRAIN Balls

Evan Dunning, Physical Education Teacher at Stonegate Elementary, received a grant of $830 to purchase 100 mini soccer balls, 100 mini basketballs and 100 lesson plans to help integrate physical education skills and academic concepts.

Grants to Purchase Real World Learning Center

Shull Early Learning Center Teacher Cassie Passeau received a grant of $483.17 to purchase supplies for real world learning centers. These include veterinarian, doctor, dentist, hairdresser, ice cream cart, and a cash register.

Cassie Passeau Grant

Trisha Morris Grant

Grant to Purchase Sensory Barrels

Occupational Therapist Trisha Morris received a grant of $1,022.58 to purchase a sensory barrel for students to use in a calming area of the Special Education classroom.

Amy Heinen Grant

Grants to Purchase Tunnels and Alphabet Stepping Stone

Shull Early Learning Center Physical Therapist Amy Heinen received a $920 grant to purchase heavy duty tunnels and alphabet stepping stones. These two items are used to facilitate gross motor skill learning and large muscle groups.

Grant to Purchase AAC Support for Early Learners

Speech Language Pathologists Kimberly Watson, Susanne Mahoney, and Kelly Davis received a grant of $760 to purchase Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) support for early learners. This grant will fund an iPad, app case and keyguard. This allows robust communication for students who are non-verbal or minimally verbal.

Kimberly Watson, Susanne Mahoney and Kelly Davis Grant

Grant to Purchase Reusable Sensory Play Materials

Shull Early Learning Center Teachers Kelly Moser, Tobi O'Donnell, Cassie Passeau, Amanda Haydu, Kristyl Boehmer and Stacy Barbarick received a grant of $991.27 to purchase reusable sensory play materials and activities.

Kelly Moser, Tobi O'Donnell, Cassie Passeau, Amanda Haydu, Kristyl Boehmer and Stacy Barbarick Grant

RPSMS Librarian Jen Bailey receives a grant award

Grant to Purchase Makerspace

South Middle School Librarian Jennifer Bailey received a grant of $140 to purchase a Makerspace creation in the South Middle School Library.

Pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, Board Member Cathy Wansing, Board Member Jodi Price, Jen Bailey, Board Member Bryan Mallory, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Assistant Principal Jim Brown, and Board Member Michelle Houston.

Grant to Purchase Washing Machine and Dryer

South Middle School Physical Education Teachers Jeff Rives, Jennifer Gunnels, Nick Janes, and Lora Kurzweil (not pictured) received a $1,800 grant to purchase a stacked washer and dryer. This will allow them to wash physical education uniforms and sports team uniforms on site.

RPSMS PE Teachers receive grant award

RPSMS Teacher Missy Mattingly received a grant

Grant to Purchase Video Cameras

Missy Mattingly, Media Teacher at South Middle School, received a $679.95 grant to purchase four new video cameras to use for each class. This will expand elective opportunities in journalism at South MIddle School next year.

Grant to Purchase Book Club Books

Timber Creek Elementary Teacher Caitlin Lumbard received a $610 grant to purchase book club books for small group reading in ELA class. They are purchasing 12 different books, with seven books for each title.

Timber Creek Teacher Caitlin Lumbard receives grant