Ray-Pec Officials and Cass Regional Medical Officials

Raymore-Peculiar School District is teaming up with Cass Regional Medical Center to launch a brand-new opportunity for students interested in healthcare careers!

Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, juniors and seniors can enroll in Introduction to the Health Sciences — a dynamic, hands-on course that blends classroom learning with real-world medical experience. Pictured, from left: CRMC Chief Executive Officer Chris Lang; Ray-Pec Chief Academic Officer Dr. Kristel Barr; CRMC Education Manager Crysti Danahy; CRMC Human Resources Director Dr. Angela Gibson; and Ray-Pec Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle.

What’s Included:

  • Project-based learning & research

  • Medical terminology

  • Guest speakers

  • Use of the high-tech Anatomage table

  • On-site observations at Cass Regional

  • Career exploration across multiple medical fields

    Plus

  • Bonus: Students can earn related English credit with Mr. Kevin Huber — and those who love it can return for a second year with internship opportunities!

Taught by science teacher Jennifer Talley, this course can be taken alongside the prerequisite Anatomy class. Healthcare starts here. Is this your path?