Through the Eyes! 👀
https://youtu.be/odC8_uWOTHk
This episode of Through the Eyes focuses on our brand new Girls' Flag Football team! Hear what they say their favorite parts of football are and what drew them to the sport.
High School students with an interest in learning about bees and beekeeping have formed a new Beekeeping Club! 🐝 During the Advisory period, they meet with High School Social Studies Teacher Josh Henry. Recently, the bees arrived, and students helped install the bees in the hives. The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation contributed $1,500 to help with the startup expenses.
We're almost there! Take a look at the progress on the new PAC! 👀🤩
Thank you to everyone who supported the recent Major Saver card sale! More than $27,000 was raised for the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and the participating elementary and middle schools.
Raymore-Peculiar students sold 4,057 Major Saver campaign cards. Of the total, $13,793.63 will benefit the foundation, and the rest will be distributed to the individual schools, based on the number of cards sold.
The fundraiser was celebrated at the April 9 Administrative Council meeting. In back, from left: South Middle School Principal Stacy Johnson; Timber Creek Elementary Principal Dr. Lauren Gechter; Raymore Elementary Principal Jennika Miller; and Eagle Glen Elementary Principal Rebecca Kolkmeier. In front, from left: Creekmoor Elementary Principal Ashley Tegenkamp; Peculiar Elementary Principal Keri Collison; and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. (Not pictured: East Middle School Principal Katie Campbell; Bridle Ridge Elementary Principal Dr. Jennifer Chastain; and Stonegate Elementary Principal Kiley Brown.)
Elementary and middle school students sold the $15 cards featuring 21 special offers. Cardholders may also download a free app to access other reusable offers.
If you missed out on the fundraiser campaign, you can still order a card to benefit the Foundation's work: https://www.majorsaver.com/ (Click on the link to purchase a Major Saver card, and search for Raymore-Peculiar.) All cards purchased online will be mailed directly to the customer.
High School Teacher Joe O'Neal and his 7th hour Algebra 2 class celebrated Pi Day last month and the Solar Eclipse on Monday. What a lucky teacher and bunch of students!
MSBA and Ray-Pec School Board President Ruth Johnson opened the afternoon session of the MSBA Advocacy Day at the State Capitol today.
Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle was also in attendance to meet with legislators about school finance and solid waste landfill issues.
The Ray-Pec Boys and Girls Track teams had an incredible weekend! The girls won the track meet and the boys took second. Both teams scored in almost every event.
Here are the event champions:
Sarai Clark, Amaya Hill, Moriah Tucker, and Kynah Simmons took 1st in the 4x100m relay and broke the meet record with a time of 48.73. The same girls also won and broke the 4x200m meet record with a time of 1:44.27.
Gabe Voelker won the 3200m run with a time of 9:19.94 and broke our school record along with the meet record. He also won and broke the meet and school records in the Steeplechase with a time of 6:10.12.
Noah Smith won the 300m hurdles with a time of 40.05.
Kynah Simmons won the 100m dash with a time of 12.10.
Sarai Clark won the Shot Put with a throw of 39ft 8in.
Boys 4x200m was won by Dale Clark, Caden Ballenger, Michael Bazar, and Noah Smith with a time of 1:31.08.
Ellie Barker won the Steeplechase with a time of 7:43.51.
Congratulations to our Philharmonic Orchestra on received a Silver Outstanding Rating at their first State Large Ensemble Contest! 🎺🎻🎷
Ray-Pec High School Student Brady Kelly recently passed his FAA Remote Pilot Certificate (Part 107). This certification is essential for anyone who wants to become a commercial drone pilot. To obtain this certification, the applicant must demonstrate knowledge aligned with the Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS rating and the ability to act as a remote pilot-in-command (PIC). The certification process involves taking an aeronautical knowledge exam that covers various topics, such as regulations, airspace classification, operating requirements, flight restrictions, weather, loading, performance, emergency procedures, decision-making, judgment, effects of drugs and alcohol, airport operations, maintenance, and preflight inspection procedures.
To become a commercial drone pilot, the applicant must meet certain requirements, such as being at least 16 years old, being able to read, speak, write, and understand English, and being in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a drone.
Congratulations to Ashton Jermain! 🏀
Ashton was named to the All-District team for District 6 as well as being selected by the Greater Kansas City Basketball Coaches Association as a player in the Missouri vs Kansas All-Star game.
This game will take place at St. Thomas Aquinas on April 12th. Coach Scott Jermain was also selected as a coach in the game.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for April! Ellie Barker and Kahlil Tre Hill will be honored by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Alaina Garcia and Ethan Floyd will be recognized by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club.
We just wanted to share a few pictures from today's professional development 😊
Mason Dempsey, Javen Johnson, and Hunter Perkins were all selected to represent the state of Missouri in the BeYOUnion KS-MO All-Star game this summer (6/14) at Mill Valley HS! Congratulations! 🏈
🎥 New Video! 🎥
https://youtu.be/5AwrbWEmsJM
This episode of Through the Eyes has us looking down the sights! Hear what our Trap Shooting team has to say about all of the benefits of their sport.
Our tutoring coordinator has spent the last month traveling across the district to visit approximately 80 tutors working with students of all ages! In addition to helping students across the district, the tutoring class also helps students accomplish the 50 tutoring hours required to earn A+.
The Board recognized the High School choir students who were selected for the All-State Choirs. Last fall, eight Ray-Pec singers were selected for the All-State Choir. This ties the school record for the number of students selected. Four additional singers were selected at All-State Honorable Mention.
The All-State Choir performed in January at the Missouri Choral Directors Association conference.
All-State Choir:
Soprano - Jillian Collom (2-year member)
Soprano, 2nd alternate - Reagan Sheedy
Tenor - Audrey Shepard
Tenor, 1st alternate - Landen Sugar
Bass - Devin Fisher
Bass - Landan Moots
Bass - Mason Rew
Bass, 2nd alternate - Cameron Slavin
All-State Honorable Mention:
Soprano - Serena Bursley
Soprano - Gracie Chambers
Alto - Elizabeth Burton
Alto - Annaliese Busse
From left to right: Serena Bursley, Annaliese Busse, Reagan Sheedy, Jillian Collom, Mason Rew, Audrey Shepard, Landen Sugar, Landan Moots, and Board Member Billy King.
The Board recognized Junior Isaiah Cox for being one of 16 students across the state selected to participate in the 2024 Missouri Music Educators Association All-State Collective. The goal of The Collective is to bring young musicians to work collaboratively to create new and original music. The group gathered during the MMEA conference in January and had a performance of original songs on January 24, during the MMEA conference. Isaiah is pictured with Board Member Billy King.
The School Board on March 21 recognized Ray-Pec High School Senior Gavin Birkett, who placed fifth at the 2024 state wrestling tournament for Class 4 in the 165-pound weight class. He also was a state qualifier in 2023. Gavin was one of the wrestling team captains this year. He was named by the Missouri Wrestling Association to its Academic All-State Team for carrying a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or greater and qualifying for the state tournament. At the time of the tournament, his GPA was 4.15. During this season, Gavin also celebrated his 100th career win. Gavin is pictured with Board Member Billy King.
🎥 Staff Spotlight 🎥
https://youtu.be/ziFG8zDFbQw
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with David Perkins. David is the Lead Custodian at the LEAD Center.
Congratulations to all of our Teacher and Support Staff Employee of the Year nominees!
Our 2024 Teacher of the Year is Monica Crabtree, 5th grade teacher at Peculiar Elementary!
Our 2024 Support Staff Employee of the Year is Colleen Warchola, Kitchen Manager at Timber Creek Elementary!
