Today the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation delivered snacks to every school in the district to help welcome staff back to work. Thank you for all that you do! 😋🥰
We kicked off the 2023-24 school year with a bang this morning! 💥 All Ray-Pec staff filled the high school gym for convocation and to celebrate the beginning of another wonderful school year.
"This morning, our celebration is all about the dreams of our students. Students are coming to us wanting to have a successful and meaningful life. That’s our mission. And that’s their dream. It is our job to make that dream possible. All of us, and I mean anyone in this room employed or in an elected leadership role of the Ray-Pec School District, has the duty to deliver on or support the mission of our school district. Everyone. Our theme for this year is that we are all 'Dreammakers.'"
At the end of the ceremony Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, asked all staff who were committed to being "Dreammakers" for students to stand. What a scene. 🖤💛
The first walls of the new Performing Arts Center are in place. Only 110 more to go! 👷♂️
📣 Please join us in welcoming all of the new teachers to the Ray-Pec School District! 📣
This week all teachers that are either new to the district or new to the profession gathered at the LEAD Center to network and get the 411 on all things Ray-Pec.
New elementary teachers spent their day experiencing hands-on learning like their students during Project Lead the Way Launch training. PLTW Launch is a program the district uses for science instruction in elementary classrooms.
A new school year calls for some new ways to follow everything going on around the Ray-Pec School District. There are ✨𝐵𝑅𝒜𝒩𝒟 𝒩𝐸𝒲✨ Facebook and Instagram accounts for both Ray-Pec High School and the Ray-Pec Ninth Grade Center.
Be sure to give them a follow for updates and information about the exciting things going on a each building. We're very proud of the students and staff around the district and we want to do a better job of telling their stories.
Here are the links to the only 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 pages for both buildings:
RPHS Facebook: facebook.com/RaymorePeculiarHighSchool
RPHS Instagram: instagram.com/raypechighschool/
RPNGC Facebook: facebook.com/RaymorePeculiarNinthGradeCenter
RPNGC Instagram: instagram.com/raypecngc/
Make sure your student's immunizations are up to date for the new school year. This particularly impacts students entering kindergarten, 8th grade, and high school.
The Cass County Health Department is offering walk-in clinics July 31 through Aug. 18 for back to school immunizations. You may also obtain the vaccinations at your health care provider.
District website for immunization requirements: https://www.raypec.org/page/health-services
Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday begins at 12:01 a.m. Friday, August 4th, and runs through midnight on Sunday, August 6th. During this time, certain back-to-school purchases such as school supplies, computers, clothing, diapers, and other qualifying items as defined by statute are exempt from all state and local sales tax. 💻✏️🎒👕
New this year, in addition to the state sales tax, local sales tax will also be waived in all cities, counties, and special tax districts.
Learn more about qualifying purchases in the Missouri Department of Revenue’s news release.
Big news!
Retired teachers can return to the classroom without interrupting their monthly pension income! Educators can continue to draw full retirement while earning a full teaching salary and benefits - without retirement contributions! We are looking for retired teachers to join the Ray-Pec School District for 2023-24, as well as special education teachers and more!
Visit our website to view current openings: www.raypec.org/o/rpsd/page/work-for-ray-pec
The School Board on Thursday night recognized Bethany Woodson-Roth, a special education teacher at Raymore Elementary School, for going above and beyond and being a special influence in a student's life. She is pictured with Board Member Carol Barnes, at right.
During the 2014-15 school year (Bethany's first year teaching special education and her first at Ray-Pec), she spent much time helping a student academically and socially. At the end of the year, she promised him that she would attend his high school graduation. Although the student later moved to Tennessee, Bethany kept that promise. In May, she drove to Tennessee to be there as he graduated.
One more day of playground equipment installation at Raymore Elementary!
Surface work starts next week but you may notice the overhead power lines being removed this week.
Ever considered driving a bus for the Raymore-Peculiar School District? Come give one a test drive on Aug. 3! If you like it, training is provided, pay starts at $19/hour (paid a minimum of 5 hours per day), and you get a $3,500 signing bonus! You can also sign up to just drive activity trips.
Ray-Pec is committed to data-driven decision making.
Our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is a framework designed to meet the unique needs of all learners through data-based problem solving and decision making.
MTSS is practiced across all levels of education and is designed to help our schools identify struggling students early and to intervene quickly. Driven by student progress data collection, this approach prompts intervention for those who fall behind — and aligns both academic standards and behavioral expectations to enable every child to reach their fullest potential.
That’s our #RayPecCommitment
Learn more about our Multi-Tiered System of Supports: raypec.k12.mo.us/page/multi-tiered-system-of-supports
Media Makers Studio, the latest summer camp at the LEAD Center, is under way! Middle school students will be working with local businesses to develop promotional plans and marketing materials to promote their business.
Real World Learning and early career exploration are just some of the ways the Raymore-Peculiar School District is becoming a School of Choice.
Today Bobbi Bond, owner of Baked by Bobbi, stopped by with her cookie truck to let students decorate and eat some of her delicious cookies while they discussed ways that they could help her expand her business. Business partners like Bobbi are an invaluable resource to our students.
Thanks Bobbi! 🍪
Ray-Pec is committed to building a safe, trusting and collaborative environment.
Safety is our top priority. From comprehensive security protocols to creating inclusive spaces, we work to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of everyone within our district.
Trust is the foundation of our district community. We believe that open communication, transparency and respect are essential for learning and growth.
Collaboration drives us forward. We understand the power of teamwork and actively promote collaboration among students, teachers, parents and the broader community.
By working together in each of these areas, we leverage diverse perspectives to create a rich, engaging educational experience.
That’s our #RayPecCommitment
The new Raymore Elementary School playground equipment has arrived! Installation begins today!
Real-world learning provides students with an unparalleled opportunity for growth, discovery and practical application of knowledge. It is a bridge between the classroom and the world beyond. Through hands-on projects, community partnerships, internships and more, our students develop critical thinking, problem-solving skills and a deeper understanding of their passions.
Learn more about how the Ray-Pec LEAD Center helps prepare students for the future: raypec.org/o/lead
Online registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year!
Check your email for a message from the school district with instructions to complete the registration forms and submit proof of residency online.
Most families can complete the required registration forms online. This means that you will not need to attend an in-person registration event.
Read more about online registration here: https://www.raypec.org/o/rpsd/page/online-registration
Prop S Update!
The walls of the new Performing Arts Center will consist of 112 precast panels ranging from 26 to 55 feet tall.
The larger panels are close to 60,000 pounds each.
The LEAD Center is hosting RP Camp Innovation this week where elementary school students are learning about 3D printing, robotics, green screen technology and are given the opportunity to use the Maker Space area.
