LEAD Center

The LEAD Center would like to invite the community, faculty, staff and students to their fall Student Showcase. The come and go event is Wednesday, December 6 from 4:30-6:30 at the LEAD Center. All students will be showcasing their experience.

RP Sings, the Choirs of Ray-Pec, would like to invite all students, grades 5-12 to participate in our RP Select Day 2024. This is an amazing day where all can come together to sing. This event is hosted at Ray-Pec High School and is free of charge. We do ask that interested students register so that we make sure we have enough music and snacks! Here is the form to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJnTed4_ftCOn1wOSBQATHtk4n-rz7Kb5JOdrRW0yX-M1fHQ/viewform Students will rehearse with the High School Choirs, and then present a concert that evening. Please see the graphic for details! Hope to see you there!

The 8th Grade RPEMS Music Theatre Cast and Crew would like to invite you to attend our production of Matilda, Jr! Shows will be December 14th and 16th, 7:00 PM and December 17th at 2:00 PM. Tickets may be reserved using this form, and payment can be made when picked up. Payment options include cash or checks made payable to RPEMS. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScd3Il0QJdtBETk3nCZDHr-opVi410B9-SlLnoZVkoeQ0Jf7Q/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0lajtBaoW6MXAoT1cQSut2T5ylF9NK5M3tWwdhaGPXYlckr1enSVWQQwo

The first match day of the season! Come out and support your Panthers in a double dual as they take on Oak Park and Raytown South at Oak Park High School! 🤼‍♂️

Join our team! 📢 Ray-Pec is looking for a School Secretary and a Parent Educator. Who do you know that would be a great fit? Follow these links for information about the positions: School Secretary: https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Secretarial%2fClerical Parent Educator: https://a1-3.applitrack.com/raypec/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Shull+Early+Learning+Center%22

Happy Thanksgiving for the Ray-Pec School District! 🦃

On Veteran's Day, we honor and thank all the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our nation. Your sacrifice, dedication, and courage inspire us. Thank you for your sacrifices and dedication to preserving our freedom. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans

Ray-Pec Holiday Mart 🎅 You are invited to the Ray-Pec Holiday Mart from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 3 at Ray-Pec High School. More than 50 vendors will be selling a variety of merchandise. Chris Cakes will be serving from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take photos with Santa Claus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free. The event is sponsored by Ray-Pec Cheer.

The Teacher Academy at the LEAD Center got some pub this week. Check out the story KSHB 41 aired yesterday! https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/ray-pec-program-aims-to-end-teacher-shortage

Raymore-Peculiar School District invites you! Join us for a Real Estate Open House from 9 to 10 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 at the Raymore-Peculiar LEAD Center, 1210 W. Foxwood Dr., Raymore RSVP here: https://forms.gle/gKQ21xUfFn3GcafeA

Bus routes are posted! 🚌 https://www.raypec.org/page/transportation

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

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.

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

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.

Enterprise & Design students showcase their learning through student portfolios. Take a minute to scroll through some of their work. Students highlight their projects and professional skills they developed through the school year at the LEAD Center. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1zHmuY3MMI_XVILLBfmM_x23qb3D4kpTS50TsJ-ECQ4k/edit?usp=sharing

Please join us Wednesday, May 10 for our Student Showcase. This is a great opportunity to check out the LEAD Center and see the work of the students at Enterprise & Design and Teacher Academy. Our students are excited to talk about the opportunities they've taken advantage of at the LEAD Center, share the progress they've made on their projects, and talk about their personal journeys . This is a come and go event; please feel free to stay as long or short as you wish. The event will run from 4-6 pm. The student-run coffee shop will also be open. We're proud of what our students have accomplished and can't wait to see you there!

Last night was our Teacher Academy banquet. Scholar Teachers chose a teacher in the district that inspired them throughout their year in the classroom to recognize along with their mentor teacher! We're so proud of everything this group has accomplished this year and cannot wait to see the impact they have on their future students! Torrie Conrad recognized their mentor Brandi Welch and former 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Capper. Libby MacLean recognized their mentor teacher Jason Rose and high school teacher Carissa Bartel. Nolana Marr recognized their mentor teachers Liz Rincon and Melinda Young. She also recognized high school teacher Patrick Hemmingsen. Hope Phillips recognized their mentor teacher Tobi Odonnell and 2nd grade teacher Angie LaSala. Amelia Randall recognized their mentor teacher Stephanie Peterson and high school teacher Kelly Logan. Jeri Walters recognized their mentor teacher Rachel McClain and high school teacher Haleigh Thompson. Thank you to all those who have mentored and inspired them this year! Also, thank you to Enterprise and Design student, Alex Hurley for taking these wonderful photos! #gyo #futureteacher #TeacherAcademy