A new video series dropped last week!
The first episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐲𝐞𝐬 features the new Ninth Grade Center, as told to us by some of the students who go there. We ha...
The Ray-Pec High School football teams for 2004, 2005, and 2006 have been selected for induction into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame.
The induction is scheduled to take place...
We're happy to have Mr. Arnold and all of our returning retirees back in the classroom! Read the story here !
Ray-Pec High School fall athletics and activities begin soon!
Girls & Boys Cross Country
Beginning Monday, Aug. 7, runners will meet at 6 a.m. Monday through Friday at the h...
Congratulations to singers who participated in the 2023 Missouri Choral Directors Association Graded Honor Choirs held on July 18th at Hammons Hall on the campus of Missouri State....
Join our team!
Ray-Pec is looking for elementary school and special education teachers. Who do you know that would be a great fit?
Follow this link for information about ele...
Community Bank of Raymore is hosting its 15th Annual “Stuff the Bus” School Supply Drive to collect school supplies for students in the community. The event will begin on July 31 ...
Dr. Glenna Bult is the new Director of Secondary Education for the District, effective this month.
Bult comes to the district from the Grain Valley School District, where she...
Come to Kauffman Stadium tonight, June 28, to see five students from Ray-Pec High School play the National Anthem! Pictured, from left: Bo Helzer, Omari Mourning, Riley Zimmerman,...
During a special meeting tonight, June 20, the Raymore-Peculiar School Board selected Patty Phillips of Raymore to fill a vacant seat on the Board of Education. The vote came af...
Ruth Johnson, president of the Raymore-Peculiar School Board, is the new president of the Missouri School Boards’ Association. Johnson became MSBA president at the conclusion of t...
Tonight's the night for the Kansas vs. Missouri All-Star Football Game at Ray-Pec High School Panther Stadium!
Zander Dombrowski (QB/Safety), Thomas Fager (RB/LB), and Taran Sn...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School on receiving 7 Cappies Awards, including Best Overall Play, for "Lend Me a Tenor."
The KC Cappies awards ceremony was May 27 at the Folly...
There is a vacancy on the Board of Education as a result of the resignation of Ashley Jones.
Jones announced at the May 25 Board meeting that she is moving out of the District....
Congrats to the Ray-Pec High School track and field teams for their incredible performances this weekend at the district championships. The boys placed 5 th , while the girls bro...
Ray-Pec High School theatre students received 21 nominations for the Cappies awards. There were 12 nominations for “Lend Me a Tenor,” including top play, and nine nominations for ...
The District’s annual Physical Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Ray-Pec South Middle School. This is an opportunity for students who plan to participate in athletics ...
The 2023 8th Grade Music Theatre class at Ray-Pec East Middle School will be producing the musical 'Beauty and the Beast' at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 18 and Saturday, May 20, and 2 p....
Congratulations to RPHS girls swim coach Michaela Parisi, at right, for placing first, and RPHS student Marlie Surls, left, for placing 2nd among all females in the 29th annual 5K...
Tonight is opening night for "Our Town" at Raymore-Peculiar High School!
Performances will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. tonight; Friday, May 5; and Saturd...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School music students on their success at the 2023 MSHSAA State Solo & Small Ensemble Festival on April 29 at the University of Missouri. Here are ...
Congratulations to members of RPSINGS who auditioned and were selected for the Missouri Choral Directors Association All-State Honor Choirs to be held this July in Springfield.
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Congratulations to the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award winner, Kristi Schumacher!
Schumacher, center, is pictured with Christi Feagins, Raymore-Peculiar Council of PTA Past Pr...
The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department is pleased to announce its production of the classic American play “Our Town.”
Performances of “Our Town” will be in the Ray...
Dr. Kristel Barr will be the Chief Academic Officer for the Raymore-Peculiar School District, effective in July. She currently serves as the Director of Secondary Education.
Th...
At the Taste of Ray-Pec event on April 22, the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation presented three Partners in Education awards.
Each year, the Foundation selects individ...
The Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club on April 23 honored top students at Raymore-Peculiar High School during its 35th annual Excellence in Education Banquet.
The club ho...
The Ray-Pec High School Yandall C. Hunt Chapter of National Honor Society inducted 46 new members during a ceremony on April 12 at the school.
Students are selected for excelli...
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has honored Todd Schnake with the Outstanding Theatre Educator of the Year Award for 2023. He was one of six educa...
Take a look at the long list of Blue Star award nominations that Ray-Pec High School received for its production of the musical "Something Rotten!"
• Outstanding Actor in an En...
Ray-Pec High School Life Skills students competed in the North Cass County Job Olympics event on April 14.
Our students competed in job events including Car Detailing, Comput...
Journalism, publications and yearbook students attended Missouri Interscholastic Journalism Association’s J-Day at the University of Missouri.
The keynote speaker was KSDK C...
Help protect our water and environment and save landfill space by properly disposing of your old cell phone, computer, television, and other electronics at the Annual Electronic ...
The Raymore-Peculiar School District has received a 2023 Capstone Award from the Kansas City Business Journal. Each year, the KC Business Journal recognizes projects that have enh...
Thanks to everyone who supported the recent Major Saver card sale! More than $28,430 was raised for the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and the participating elementary and middl...
Congratulations to 2023 Teacher of the Year Brandon Ransom and Support Staff Employee of the Year Yajaira Reed Tellez! The announcement of both awards was made during a program an...
Congratulations to these Ray-Pec High School Seniors who have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic and activity careers in college! The students were honored at a c...
The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation has received a donation in memory of Mary Ann Theiss, a longtime teacher who passed away in 2021. Her career in education included 34 years in...
Congratulations to Ruth Johnson, Paul Coffman, and Ashley Jones, who were elected to serve three-year terms on the School Board! Ruth Johnson, 2,220 votes Paul Coffman, 1,92...
As the District prepares for the 2023-24 school year and beyond, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle is restructuring responsibilities in the District’s leadership team.
Effective i...
Thank you voters for supporting Prop R-P-1! The no-tax-rate increase levy transfer issue passed with 62.5% approval.
Unofficial election results show 2,195 "yes" votes and 1,29...
Registration for Summer School opens on Friday, April 14. Classes are available for grades K-12.
This year, Summer School features a later start time for grades 6-12. Middle s...
It's election day! Polls are open until 7 p.m.
Ray-Pec voters will elect three school board candidates and consider Proposition RP-1. Please vote today!
The ballot issue wil...
Kiley Brown will be the new principal at Stonegate Elementary School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring on March 28.
Brown is a district-wide inst...
Stacy Johnson will be the new principal at Ray-Pec South Middle School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring on March 28.
Johnson is currently princi...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School Speech and Debate students on terrific performances at Districts and qualifying for the national tournament this summer in Phoenix, Ariz., a...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec High School music students who participated in the 2023 District Solo and Ensemble competition on Saturday, March 25. A phenomenal group is headed to st...
Congratulations to the finalists for Raymore-Peculiar 2023 Teacher of the Year!
Jenni Beck , Raymore Elementary Joanna Clark , South Middle School Kevin Crean , High...
In case you missed it! In the fourth episode of the “Ray-Pec Connect” podcast, learn more about Proposition RP-1, which will be on the April 4 ballot for Raymore-Peculiar voters. ...
Twelve Raymore-Peculiar High School students attended and competed at the 75th Missouri DECA State Career Development Conference March 12 to 14 at Crown Center in Kansas City. Stu...
We need a few more volunteers to help evaluate presentations for our senior projects on April 19, 2023. This is English 4's culminating event for their nearly yearlong project. We...
Representatives from public school districts in Cass County met Friday morning, March 10, with Rep. Sherri Gallick, R-62, to learn more about issues being discussed and considered...
Wednesday, March 8, is the deadline for residents of the Ray-Pec School District to register to vote in the April 4 election!
On April 4, Ray-Pec voters will select three schoo...
The Ray-Pec Council of PTAs wants to recognize the amazing volunteers across our district with the Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year award. We need your help with nominations. Pleas...
Pre-Kindergarten registration opens today, March 3!
Children who will be 4 years old before Aug. 1, 2023, and who reside in the Ray-Pec School District, may register for class...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec Teacher Bradye (Peniston) Miller, who was inducted into the University of Central Missouri Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 18. She played volleyball for ...
Cheer Tryouts will be the week of March 27. Clinics to learn material are scheduled from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m. March 27 to March 29 in the high school gym.
Middle school tryouts wi...
Ed Ford, the Lead Night Custodian at Stonegate Elementary School, presented this portrait he painted of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to the students at Stonegate Elementary Sc...
The Major Saver card sale is under way. You can purchase cards through March 1 via cash or check from elementary or middle school students or from the Raymore-Peculiar Public Scho...
Dr. Jennifer Chastain will be the new principal at Bridle Ridge Elementary School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Feb. 9 meeting.
Dr. Ch...
Ray-Pec Cheerleaders invite all boys in kindergarten through 6th grade to attend the Mother Son Dance and Game Night with their mother or special companion (older sister, aunt, Gr...
It’s show week! Opening night is tonight!
Raymore-Peculiar High School will present the comedy “Lend Me A Tenor.” Performances will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:3...
It’s show week! Raymore-Peculiar High School will present the comedy “Lend Me A Tenor.” Performances will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8, 9, 10, and 11,...
Congratulations to these Ray-Pec High School Seniors who have signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college! The students were honored at a ceremony on Ja...
You are cordially invited to be an evaluator at our fifth annual Senior Project DRIVE Community Night on Wednesday, April 19, at Raymore-Peculiar High School. We will need around ...
The School Board tonight recognized Dan Fisher, an employee in the Technology Department. He is pictured with Board Member Carol Barnes.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle shared a...
The Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department is pleased to announce its upcoming production of the comedy “Lend Me A Tenor.” Performances of the show will be in the...
The Ray-Pec School Board on Jan. 12 approved placing a tax rate transfer on the April 4, 2023, ballot.
The ballot issue, called Proposition RP-1, asks voters to authorize the d...
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking nominations for the 2023 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. The award finalists will be honored in late spring.
...
The Ray-Pec High School Band and Band Boosters are again sponsoring the annual Father-Daughter Dance for girls in kindergarten through 5th grade. This year's event has the theme "...
Congratulations to Aiden Daly, the Raymore-Peculiar Spelling Bee Champion!
The District Spelling bee was held virtually on Jan. 11. After 11 rounds of competition, Aiden was de...
For current sophomores and juniors interested in participating in the collaborative, real-world programs at the Ray-Pec LEAD Center in the 2023-2024 school year, submit your appli...
Emily Terwilliger will be the assistant principal for the new Ray-Pec Ninth Grade Center, which is scheduled to open in August 2023. The Ninth Grade Center is under construction o...
Ray-Pec students return to school on Thursday, Jan. 5!
Due to construction of the new Performing Arts Center, there will be a change in the traffic pattern for Ray-Pec High Sch...
The School District announces a new School Resource Officer on the main campus.
Officer Ashley Rappuhn with the Peculiar Police Department begins work on Jan. 3, 2023. She will...
The application period opens today for students who wish to participate in programs at the Ray-Pec LEAD Center for the 2023-2024 school year!
Current sophomores and juniors who...
The state of Missouri announces important information regarding Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) benefits, both for the 2021-22 School Year and Summer 2022. Please car...
Updated Ray-Pec bus routes are now posted on the district website! https://www.raypec.org/page/tr...
This week during Advisory Classes, Ray-Pec High School students are learning about the “Buckle Up, Phone Down” campaign. They will learn about distracted driving and then have the...
Thank you to Caring Hearts of Peculiar for donating $5,500 on Nov. 14 to the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Caring Hearts designated $1,500 for Ray-Pec Cares; $2,000 for the Ca...
The Ray-Pec School District introduces the “Ray-Pec Connect” podcast as another way to share information with our community.
The first episode is a discussion of our teacher a...
Raymore-Peculiar High School announce its upcoming production of the musical comedy Something Rotten! Performances will be in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 3...
The Ray-Pec girls cross country team placed 2nd at the state meet Friday in Columbia, and four runners placed in the top 25 to earn All-State honors.
The Panthers were led by J...
Dr. Alan Downing will be the principal for the new Ray-Pec Ninth Grade Center, which is scheduled to open in August 2023. The Ninth Grade Center is under construction on M-58 ad...
Only one month left to reserve your 2022-23 high school yearbook! You can order one using the yearbook order form . Yearbooks are on sale through Nov. 22. Students can drop the or...
Congrats to the boys and girls cross country teams for their incredible performances on Oct. 15 at the Suburban Gold Conference meet. The boys pulled off an upset for 2nd place as...
Twelve students from the Ray-Pec Trap Shooting team participated in the Fall Classic on Oct. 8 at Linn Creek. Almost every student performed at their personal best or reached a pe...
Volunteering at an animal shelter is one part of a semester-long service learning project underway by high school seniors at Raymore-Peculiar Academy through the coaching of Jenni...
In September, six Ray-Pec High School International Baccalaureate (IB) students and several parents attended a lecture at the World War I museum about peacekeeping to commemorate ...
Adam Segura, theatre teacher at Ray-Pec East Middle School, was recently honored for the work he has done in his first four years of teaching.
The Speech and Theatre Associatio...
Would you like to visit and tour the new LEAD Center? These dates are scheduled for the public. 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1...
On Sept. 27, the Raymore-Peculiar School District had a dedication ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Ray-Pec LEAD Center.
During the event, four students, representing e...
Important information about tomorrow's game!
The Ray-Pec Panthers football team will host the Lee’s Summit North Broncos at 7:05 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, at Panther Stadium.
...
Congratulations to the 29 singers selected to the 2022-2023 All-District Choir
29 selected singers to All-District Choir breaks the school record set the previous two years. Ad...
For the first time in three decades (and we’re checking to see if it’s the 1st time ever), the girls varsity tennis team is the conference champion team! The undefeated season was...
The Ray-Pec football team, with a 3-1 record, will play the Blue Valley North Mustangs at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23, at Blue Valley District Athletic Complex, 13310 Switzer Rd., Ove...
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation announces three recipients of the Distinguished Alumni Award: Pat Harris (Class of 1971), Justin Peterson (Class of 1995), and Lauren...
Hey RP Alumni ~ are you missing those "Friday Night Lights"? Grab RP Grad friends/families that you have not seen in a while and come join us! You don't even have to stay for th...
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec boys soccer team on defeating Blue Springs 2-1 on Wednesday to advance to the championship game of the Park Hill Tourney! The Panthers will play the...
Congratulations to these four employees who are beginning their 30th year of employment with the Ray-Pec School District. Earlier this month, each was presented with a special wat...
Congratulations to these staff members who have completed 20 years of service in the Ray-Pec School District! They each received a pin commemorating the anniversary.
Philip C...
Congratulations to these staff members who have completed 10 years of service in the Ray-Pec School District! They each received a pin commemorating the anniversary.
Renee An...
When the school year begins, remember that traffic on School Road will be heavy. Bottlenecks primarily occur during the morning arrival and afternoon dismissal time periods as mor...
Bus routes for 2022-2023 are now posted on the district website !
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 t...
As we seek ways to improve, the Ray-Pec School District invites you to participate in a summer school survey. Your anonymous responses will help the District determine satisfactio...
We’re thrilled to announce the new app for Ray-Pec SD! It’s everything Ray-Pec SD, in your pocket.
With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and ...
Ray-Pec High School announces the honor rolls for second semester 2021-2022. Students were a grade point average of 3.7 or higher were named to the Principal's Honor Roll. Student...
You are invited to view High School Summer School Projects at a showcase from noon to 1 p.m. today in the Ray-Pec High School Library Media Center. You can also view student slide...
The School Board on June 23 approved the budget plan for fiscal year 2022-23.
The budget reflects the priorities of the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan and additional resources provid...
Ray-Pec School Board President Ruth Johnson has been elected president-elect of the Missouri School Boards’ Association for the 2022-23 year.
As president-elect, Johnson will b...
Congrats to the Ray-Pec High School Theatre Department on a successful awards season! Ray-Pec won awards from the Kansas City Cappies and the Blue Star program.
The Cappies are...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec singers selected for the Missouri Choral Directors Association Graded Honor Choir this summer in Springfield. Students will rehearse and perform July 26...
Lions Stan Boursheski and Angie Fyffe presented a check for $2,040 to the Foundation Board of Directors on May 19. The funds were proceeds from the Raymore Lions Club and Bel-Ray ...
Andrew Dawson was awarded the Legacy Award during the Ray-Pec South Middle School Band Concert on May 17.
The Legacy Award is given to one 8th grade band member each year who ...
Congrats to the Ray-Pec Track and Field teams for great performances on May 14 at the district track meet. The girls placed 3rd overall, while the boys finished 5h. The following ...
Ray-Pec orchestra students performed on May 12 at the Worlds of Fun Festival of Music and received a "2" (excellent) rating from the judges.
The group includes East Middle Scho...
This summer, 8th grader Aurora Lautzenhiser will join outstanding middle school students from across the nation to take part in a unique academic and career-oriented development e...
The Panther Pride Band and Choir programs had a great weekend at the MSHSAA State Solo and Small Ensemble Festival on April 29.
BAND RESULTS
Solos Receiving Gold Medal...
Final rehearsals are under way for the Raymore-Peculiar High School Theatre Department production of the comedy-drama "Marvin’s Room." Performances of Marvin’s Room will be at 7:3...
Amber Bult is the 2022 PTA Volunteer of the Year
Congratulations to Amber Bult, 2022 Volunteer of the Year!
Amber currently volunteers at East Middle School and was an activ...
The Ray-Pec High School robotics team had its second and last regional competition last weekend at the Central Missouri Regional in Sedalia. The team placed 9th out of 24 teams an...
Congratulations to Ray-Pec Seniors Nick Karr and Tucker Miller, who were selected as Scholar-Athletes by the Greater Kansas City Football Coaches Association at a Scholar-Athlete ...
Scott Bacon will be the new Deputy Principal at Ray-Pec High School, effective July 1. Bacon will work alongside current Principal Steven Miller during the 2022-2023 school year, ...
Sources of Strength received a grant from the Raymore Peculiar Public School Foundation for $715 to purchase resources for a spring campaign
Front row from left to right: Bree...