Ray-Pec students will have additional athletic and activity options, starting this spring.
In a report to the School Board on Dec. 21, Chief of Staff Dr. Al Voelker talked about several new high school activities, including esports, Girls Flag Football, and Boys Volleyball. He also told of plans to expand activity offerings for middle school students.
Esports, short for electronic sports, is a form of competition using video games in an organized team or individual environment. Many school districts in the Kansas City metro area already have esports teams in place. Ray-Pec High School plans to begin practicing and competing in March. There are 64 students interested in participating. The Missouri State High School Activities Association lists esports in the category of emerging sports and activities.
Girls' Flag Football is also slated to begin this spring through a partnership with the National Football League and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs have offered a two-year financial commitment that includes coaching pay, player uniforms, and equipment. The high school currently has 47 athletes interested in participating. Competitions are scheduled on Saturdays in the spring. There are many area schools who also plan to pilot flag football in spring 2024. (A sneak peek of the flag football uniform is pictured.)
Boys' Volleyball is set to begin in spring 2025 at Ray-Pec High School. Boys' Volleyball is a MSHSAA-sanctioned sport, starting this year. There will be a state championship beginning in the 2024-2025 season.
For middle school students, the District is exploring the introduction of an intramural program in the areas of swim, golf, dance, and soccer. More information will be shared in the coming months.
For more details, read Board meeting presentation here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1...