Integrated Learning House
A special house is under construction on the grounds of Raymore-Peculiar High School. It is located on the south side of the school, between the two loading docks. Map
The Integrated Learning House will be an actual house designed for students with special needs to practice the skills needed to live on their own. Students will not live in the house, but will use the house as a classroom to learn a variety of tasks, including:
Basic meal preparation and clean-up
How to set a table, serve a meal, and clear a table
What is necessary to clean and maintain an actual living space
Basics of home repair
Basics of home design and decor
Cost of living and working within a budget
How to create dishes from items grown in a garden

KMBC Channel 9 News Story
(March 2025) KMBC Channel 9 reporter Matt Evans visited the Ray-Pec campus on March 18, 2025, to see progress on the construction of the Integrated Learning House. During the visit, he and a photographer saw students from the LEAD Center working on electrical and HVAC components for the house. The Integrated Learning House is planned to open in August.
KSHB Channel 41 News Story
(March 2025) KSHB Channel 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa visited the Ray-Pec Integrated Learning House in mid-March to report on construction progress. He interviewed Senior Mylee Schroeder, who is working an internship as construction manager for the project.
(September 2024) KSHB Channel 41 reporter Ryan Gamboa posted a story about the plans for the Integrated Learning House. Watch now

Home Furnishings
(March, 2025) Interior Design students from Ray-Pec High School presented proposals for furnishing the Integrated Learning House. The students interviewed students and researched styles, colors, and the cost of furnishings for the house.
Electrical and HVAC
(March, 2025) Students in the Electrical Studies and HVAC programs at the LEAD Center worked on projects to help with construction of the new Integrated Learning House.
Roofing
(February, 2025) Most of the structure's roof was constructed and installed during February.
Framing and Windows
(February, 2025) Rough framing and window installation began in January and continued into February.
Heavy Equipment Students Help Prepare Site
(January, 2025) Students in the Heavy Equipment Operators Program helped prepare the site for the Integrated Learning House at the high school.
The Heavy Equipment Operators program is offered through the LEAD Center for juniors and seniors who want to learn to operate heavy equipment.
Concrete Pour at the Site
(January, 2025) Workers poured the concrete foundation for the Integrated Learning House on Jan. 17, 2025.
Groundbreaking for Integrated Learning House
(November, 2024) The District broke ground in November for the Integrated Learning House, which will be located on the south side of the high school.

District Shares Plans For Integrated Learning House
(Sept. 17, 2024) This school year, a special house will be constructed on the grounds of Raymore-Peculiar High School. It will be located on the south side of the school, between the two loading docks. Map
The Integrated Learning House will be an actual house designed for students with special needs to practice the skills needed to live on their own. Students will not live in the house, but will use the house as a classroom to learn a variety of tasks, including:
Basic meal preparation and clean-up
How to set a table, serve a meal, and clear a table
What is necessary to clean and maintain an actual living space
Basics of home repair
Basics of home design and decor
Cost of living and working within a budget
How to create dishes from items grown in a garden
The project will include the involvement of many regular education programs as well. For example, students in the LEAD Center carpentry, electrical, and HVAC programs may have opportunities to partner with construction companies while the house is being built. Botany and field biology students could partner in the creation of a garden. Interior design and art students could participate in projects related to the design of the space.
The District envisions the project could result in mentoring across grade levels, as well as partnerships with the Ray-Pec Scholar Teacher program.
Donations and Partnerships:
Construction and furnishing of the house will be funded through donations and partnerships.
HTK Architects donated design work for the house. Concept drawings of the Integrated Learning House are shown above and below. Other partners, as of Sept. 4, include: JE Dunn Construction, Henderson Engineers, and the Peculiar Charitable Foundation.
During the Sept. 12 work session, School Board members viewed plans for the house. Completion of the house is expected by August 2025.

Artist rendering of the rear view of the Integrated Learning House.