Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for December! Noelle Sheldon and Patrick Martin are being recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Elsa Hamberg and Chandler Zuydendorp are being honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club.
As part of the A+ program, 90 juniors and seniors from Raymore-Peculiar High School working throughout the district with students from pre-K through high school. The tutors are learning what it’s like to interact with students of different learning styles and abilities, and experiencing many of the perks of being in the classroom.
The School Board recognized four cross country runners who earned All-State honors at the State Class 5 Cross Country Championships on Nov. 4 in Columbia.
The girls placed 5th overall as a team, with Maya York and Ashlyn Smith finishing 6th and 14th respectively to claim All-State honors as individuals.
The boys placed 7th as a team, with Gabe Voelker and Carter Younger finishing 10th and 15th respectively to claim All-State honors as individuals.
Pictured, from left: Maya York, Ashlyn Smith, Gabe Voelker, Carter Younger, and Board Member Deanna Olson.
The School Board on Nov. 16 recognized the Ray-Pec High School Softball Team for finishing the season with a record of 33-3 and third place in the MSHSAA Class 5 state tournament.
Three players were selected to the All-State Teams. Kelsie Donaldson and Hayden Kurtz received First Team All-State Honors, while Carmen Boxberger was named to the Second Team All-State.
From left: Kelsie Donaldson, Kendall Johnson, Anna Fahrni, Kalei Witt, Taylor Nussbeck, and Board Member Deanna Olson.
The head coach is Ali Jo Locher. Assistant coaches are Shelby Prather and Brandon Ransom.
Unable to attend: Reygan Ackley, Carmen Boxberger, Bailey Hummel, Rhyenne Jones, Hayden Kurtz, Krystyna Meyer, Ora Pritchett, Bailee Rabourn, Taylor Roe, Abigail Schuster, and Elena Tracy.
Congratulations to both Girls' and Boys' Cross Country teams for their performances at the State Championship today!
🏃♀️The girls placed 5th overall as a team, with Maya York and Ashlyn Smith finishing 6th and 14th respectively to claim All-State honors as individuals.
🏃♂️The boys placed 7th as a team, with Gabe Voelker and Carter Younger finishing 10th and 15th respectively to claim All-State honors as individuals. Andres Kemper also finished 31st, just one spot shy of qualifying for All-State.
What a fantastic season for both teams, capped off by another impressive showing in Columbia!
Conference Champs and District Runners Up! ⚽
The boys gave Rockhurst everything they could handle. They took the undefeated Hawklets to extra time but, with a 3-2 loss, the Boys' Soccer season has come to an end. After a 5-5 start, the team rallied to win 10 of their last 12 games and come within minutes of punching their ticket to the State Tournament.
What an incredible season! 💛🐾🖤
With their 2-0 win over Blue Springs South last night, the Boys' Soccer team are Conference Champs! 🏆⚽️
District play begins tomorrow as your 3rd seeded Panthers take on the 6-seed, Joplin High School, at 4:00 pm. All District Tournament games will be held at Lee's Summit West this year.
Grant To Purchase Supplies For SoS National Gratitude Month
High School Teacher Patrick Hemmingsen received a $479 grant to purchase supplies for Sources of Strength National Gratitude Month.
Pictured in front, from left: RPHS Assistant Principal Dr. Jeanne Kuhlman, Patrick Hemmingsen, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, and School Board President Ruth Johnson. In back, from left: Foundation Board Members Michelle Houston, Jodi Price, Ashley Crowe, and Amy Bowden.
Ray-Pec High School and Ninth Grade Center students were excited to work with members of the Kansas City Symphony yesterday. Orchestra experts came to work with the students on their All-District materials. The students got to work in sectionals with Kansas City Symphony members that play their specific instrument! What a great day to be a Ray-Pec Orchestra member and team up with these community mentors!
What a day in Ray-Pec Athletics! 🥎
With a 5-0 win over Neosho, the Lady Panthers Softball team are the 2023 District 7 Champions! 🏆 They advance to the state quarterfinals where they will HOST Liberty High School on October 21st.
Congrats Ladies!
The Panther Pride Marching Band had a great weekend of performances this weekend at the Odessa Marching Invitational. In the category of indoor performances the drumline earned 1st place and the color guard earned 2nd place. In the outdoor field show performance the Panther Pride earned 1st in field show, Outstanding Music, Outstanding Visual, and Outstanding Effect. Our drum majors, Riley Zimmerman & Arianna Cooper earned the Outstanding Drum Major Award! It was a great weekend! Please give the marching band kids a high five!
Congrats to the cross country teams on their outstanding performances this weekend at the Suburban Gold Conference Championships. The boys placed 2nd overall while the girls tied for 1st, but ended up 2nd after the tie-breaker. First team all-conference awards go to Gabe Voelker, Carter Younger, Maya York, and the Individual Champion Ashlyn Smith. Second team all-conference awards go to Andres Kemper, Chase Davis, Ellie Barker, and Isabel Chatfield.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for October! Celia Barber and Grant Hornbeck are being recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Alanna Reeser and Riley Zimmerman are being honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club.
Mr. Bacon, principal, awarded senior Cayleigh Tyus with the 1st Proud Panther Prize. She has demonstrated outstanding Respect & Responsibility all month long with excellent academic grades, no tardies, and no discipline referrals. Cayleigh is a true role model, as a cheerleader on the Varsity Squad, she also loves math, with Mr. Zendejas being her favorite math teacher. Way to go, Cayleigh! Keep up the amazing work!
Second to none! 🥇🥇
The Varsity and JV Boys' Cross Country teams both took home gold this weekend at the Sock it to Cancer Grain Valley Invite! 🏃♂️
Today the 2023 Distinguished Alumni were honored at a luncheon put on by the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation for their wonderful accomplishments and tremendous service to their communities! 👏
Congratulations to Dr. J Patrick McLaughlin, Dr. Erin Jewell, and Justin Allen! (pictured L-R) They will also be honored before kickoff of tonight's Homecoming football game.
Tuesday's Homecoming Dress Up Theme was Barbie! Today, students and staff took their fashion inspiration from the iconic girl in pink. Do you know what year the Barbie Doll first appeared on the scene?
Homecoming Week has begun!! Check out our students & teachers in the English department!! They are all dressed up for pajama day!! Even Rudy, the service dog, got in on the fun, too.
Our ladies took home the gold at the Minor Park JV Tournament today! 🥇
Pictured from left to right: Giana Hunt took first, Madalyn Young, Jordin Johnston, and Riley Edmond tied for 3rd, and Isa Odom tied for 11th.
Congratulations to the September Students of the Month. Seniors Audrey Mitchell and Cayden Ballenger were chosen for the Rotary Club Award. Seniors Avery Monnig and Gavin Birkitt were chosen for the Sunrise Optimist Club Award. Students were nominated by their teachers for excellence in attitude, leadership, character, and good citizenship. Great job to all!
