It's pre-season time, join us at the Jamboree at Raytown High School tonight! Games start at 6 p.m. Come support your Ray-Pec Panther Football!
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Varsity Jamboree
On Thursday night the School Board recognized Student Elizabeth Burton. Elizabeth, an incoming junior at Ray-Pec High School, is the first student in the school’s history to be selected for the All-State Jazz Choir. She is pictured with Board Member Billy King. The All-State Jazz Choir performed at the Missouri Choral Directors Association conference in July in Springfield, Mo. Students had to audition to be selected to participate in each of the honor choirs. Ray-Pec had many students participate in the summer honor choirs, but Elizabeth is the first from our district to be selected for the All-State Jazz Choir. 🎶
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Junior Elizabeth Burton and Board Member Billy King
Bus routes are posted! 🚌 https://www.raypec.org/page/transportation
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Photo of cartoon kids dancing near a  cartoon bus and text that reads "bus routes"
Just a few construction updates to start the morning. The PAC walls continue to go up and the Raymore Elementary School playground is nearing completion! 👷
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
the walls of the PAC being erected
raymore elementary school playground under construction
raymore elementary school playground under construction
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. 🖤💛
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Dr. Mike Slagle asks all staff who are committed to being dreammakers for students to stand
Dr. Mike Slagle asks all staff who are committed to being dreammakers for students to stand
Dr. Mike Slagle asks all staff who are committed to being dreammakers for students to stand
Support staff employee of the year Yajaira Reed-Tellez is honored during covocation
Teacher of the Year Brandon Ransom gets the crowd hyped up for convocation to begin
teachers gathered in the commons area waiting for convocation to begin
Dr. Mike Slagle speaks during convocation
Welcome Back Ray-Pec Panthers! Below are a few things that you need to know about the first day of school! We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday, August 22 at 7:25 a.m.
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar High School
First Day Need to Know
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/
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
New RPHS Facebook page
New RPHS Instagram
New RP NGC Facebook
New RP NGC Instagram
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
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
chalk board with back to school immunization information
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.
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
red backpack full of school supplies
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
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
calling all retired teachers
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.
almost 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Big bus? No big deal! event information.
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
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Online registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year
Congratulations to Matthew Como, incoming senior at Ray-Pec High School, on being named to the All-Tournament Team for the 17 USA Bracket at the USA Volleyball National Tournament! The tournament was held July 3-6 in Salt Lake City. Matthew’s team, MAVS 17 Red, finished in the top 8 of the USA bracket.
about 2 years ago, Ray-Pec High School
USA Volleyball graphic
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School students who attended the Missouri Boys and Girls State program for 2023 at Lindenwood University! Boys State participants were: Jaxon Inmon, Patrick Martin, and Hayden Scammacca. Girls State participants were: Emma Browning, Audrey Mitchell, and Katrina Tilawen. Thanks to local organizations for sponsoring our students to be able to attend!
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar High School
Patrick Martin
Hayden Scammacca, Jaxon Inmon, Emma Browning, and Audrey Mitchell
Katrina Tilawen, Emma Browning, and Audrey Mitchell
Hey, Panthers! Some Ray-Pec athletic camps are taking place in July and August! Check here for information about baseball, cross country, football, soccer, softball, volleyball, and orchestra camps: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gUsUEA-lZpsREfMtPdhhujQFRcljDmTAAh2KbBun4ls/edit?usp=sharing
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Collage of sporting equipment
The School Board on June 22 recognized Hayden Kurtz, an incoming senior at Ray-Pec High School. She is pictured with Board Member Bill Lowe. Hayden participated in the javelin throw at the state track and field meet on May 27. Her throw of 38.83 meters earned her 6th place for Class 5.
about 2 years ago, Ray-Pec High School
Hayden Kurtz
Pictures from last week's Summer School classes for middle & high school students! Including: Latin Cuisine class making fried plantains; Health students showing impacts of tobacco; staff enjoying a refreshing treat; students making paper mache fruit in art class; and a human inchworm competition in P.E.
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Summer School Pictures
Summer School Pictures
Summer School Pictures
Summer School Pictures
Summer School Pictures
Congrats to Ray-Pec 2023 graduate Zander Dombrowski on being named Most Valuable Player of the Missouri vs Kansas All-Star Football Game! Missouri defeated Kansas 16-8 at the June 16 game, hosted by Ray-Pec High School at Panther Stadium.
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Zander Dombrowski holding an MVP plaque
A few pictures from the Ray-Pec High School tennis camp on June 13! The camp was offered for middle school students to learn some fundamental skills and have exposure to the sport. Thanks to 2023 Senior Shannon Finn, Senior Grant Hornbeck, Senior Alden Brokaw, and Ray-Pec grads Kobe Bennett and Shane McDonald for helping with instruction and skill demonstration.
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Tennis Camp
Tennis Camp
Tennis Camp
Tennis Camp
Tennis Camp
Tennis Camp
All of the Ray-Pec High School Summer School students in English 1, 2, 3, Personal Finance, Art Foundations, Biology, and American History are simultaneously enrolled in a project course in which they work with a subject matter expert (SME) to help them answer a question using the design thinking process. In these pictures, students are working with experts from the Kansas City Zoo, Johnson County Crime Lab, and Truman Library. Not pictured: Students are also working with Jeffrey Jacobs from Bank Midwest to help them determine how financial decisions can impact future goals.
about 2 years ago, Raymore-Peculiar School District
Students meeting virtually with the Kansas City Zoo representative
Students meeting with the Johnson County Crime Lab representative
Students working with the Truman Library representative