Ray-Pec was pleased to have a great showing of performances this last Saturday, March 16th at MSHSAA District Solo & Ensemble Festival. 22 students performed in 21 events.
Two students received an exemplary rating and qualified for state!
Orchestra Exemplary Ratings(State Qualifiers):
Violin & Cello Duet- Charlotte Fobes and Lillian Spruell
Special Olympics Basketball crushed it at State!
We had an amazing weekend of basketball in St. Louis and appreciate all the support. Our Unified Partner 3 on 3 teams ended up playing each other for medals!
Names of athletes/unified partners in pictures left to right:
1️⃣ Team in Yellow - earned Silver 🥈:
Phoebe Benson (Unified Partner), Emery Vaughan (Unified Partner), Kendalynn Torrance, Liam Lambertz, Owen Vanzandt, Owen Vaughan
Team in Black - earned Bronze 🥉:
Mallory Anderson, Sabrina Peek, Carter Nussbeck, Grant Hornbeck (Unified Partner)
2️⃣ Team in Yellow - Earned Gold 🥇:
BreAunna Ruiz, Trey Gethers, Elijah George, Caleb Nelson
Team in Black - Earned Silver 🥈:
Shawn Hunt, Dustin Haning, Ryan Hilliard (Unified Partner), J'Qwan Blackmon, Jag Davis
3️⃣ Mia Benson got the Gold 🥇 in Individual wheelchair skills!
Over the weekend six STUCO representatives traveled to Carthage High School for the MASC (Missouri Association of Student Councils) state convention. Students and advisors met with other councils from across the state and discussed different ways to “turn the tide” in our schools and work to improve school culture overall. 💛🖤
Ray-Pec Learning Lens is back with another episode! 🎥
https://youtu.be/j_Rt2Z1enps
When we say that our mission is to Prepare EACH student for a successful and meaningful life, we mean EACH student. Check out how the Transition Skills program helps prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. To learn more about the Transition program, visit our website here: raypec.org/page/special-services
Samantha Larkins has earned a spot on the MO Basketball Coaches Association Academic All-State Team after being nominated by Head Coach Jonathan Benson! Sam has helped to create one of the most successful basketball teams for Ray-Pec High School in recent years. Congratulations!
This honor is one of the most distinguished scholar athlete awards based upon the following stringent criteria:
1) Senior standing
2) Player in good standing with the team.
3) Possess outstanding moral character.
4) ACT score of 27 composite or above
5) Minimum GPA 3.25
The Ray-Pec Speech and Debate Team is proud to announce that both the Readers Theatre and the Competition One Act received 1st place at the MSHSAA district competition! Their performances qualified them for the State Tournament in April.
Congratulations! 👏
Mr. O'Neal's Algebra II class celebrated Pi Day this afternoon with a class photo as the clock read 3.14159 🥧😁
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Bowling Team for finishing in the top five at Zone Finals and advancing to State for the second year in a row! 🎳
The team averaged 213 points per game after winning 13/16 games and also earned a $600 scholarship. Sophomore Elijah Queathem kicked off the tournament by singing a solo of the National Anthem. Senior Jacob Thompson was recognized for signing to continue bowling at the collegiate level with Avila and Senior Connor McCale was recognized for his plans to join the military. The team will compete in the State tournament on May 4.
Thanks you to to Aaron's Family Fun Center for hosting the tournament and supporting our community of bowlers.
Construction Update! 👷
The Performing Arts Center is getting closer and closer every day! Take a look at some of our most recent pictures! 🤩
🎥 Staff Spotlight! 🎥
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Rachel McClain. Rachel is an art teacher at South Middle School.
Art is not only her teaching field, it is one of Rachel's passions in life. Listen to her describe the importance of bringing the art experience to middle schoolers, and how this role helps build dreams for her students.
https://youtu.be/dF_RWFVVXWk?si=SxJ5Rx5j28Vc_mhZ
As a part of their Collaboration Day activities, K-12 PE Teachers participated in a hands-on training from the United States Tennis Association (USTA) at Eagle Glen Elementary this morning. They worked together to practice engaging new strategies for incorporating the manipulative skills and movement patterns within tennis into their classrooms and beyond as a demonstration of lifelong wellness. Following their participation in the training, each building will also receive equipment from USTA to use to incorporate their new learning. 🎾
RAYPEC RUSH wrapped up their most successful season in their history! Our competitive show choir, won 2nd runner up on March 9th at Battle High School in Columbia.
They also received awards for Outstanding Combo (Band) and BOTH of the Outstanding Soloist Awards: Devin Fisher and Serenity Shepard
Congratulations to everyone involved!
Choir Members:
Annaly Bain-Rowland
Kaedyn Blede
Delaney Burk
Annaliese Busse
Landon Busse
Jillian Collom
Lauren Compton
Makenna Copeland
Jillian Fairchild
Devin Fisher
Lauren Giles
Caitlin Gregory
Jaxon Inmon
Michaela Karl
Jordan Kim
Addison Kyle
Piper Martin
Alex McDonald
Jada Mcmurdo
Avery Monnig
Bryce Nickel
Aurora Orstad
Alyssa Padgett
Mason Rew
Amy Robinson
Kyan Roth
Amari Russell
E’my’Ja Sanders
Reagan Sheedy
Serenity Shepard
Audrey Shepard
Director: Stephen Rew
Band Members:
Blake Bond
Jackson Clingan
Noelle Cox
Bo Helzer
Maddox Hoover
Mack Stewart
Faith Suddarth
Riley Zimmerman
Band leader: Don Shepard
It's a GREAT day to be a Panther!
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for March! Jessina Jathaul and Preston Bennett will be honored by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Judy Burke and Nathan Kindred will be recognized by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club.
Three Boys' Basketball players were named to the All-Conference team! Congratulations to all and good luck at Districts tomorrow! 🏀
Ashton Jermain - All-Conference
Holden Kephart - All-Conference
Cannon Northcraft - All-Conference Honorable Mention
A new episode of Ray-Pec Connect dropped this morning! 🎙
In this episode Dr. Mike Slagle sits down with the Director of Shull Early Center, Mary Shatford, to talk about the choices that are offered to the parents of children before they get to kindergarten and how important that time is for their development. Hear how we are Empowering Our Littlest Learners!
raypec.org/page/ray-pec-connect-podcast
The Raymore peculiar Speech and Debate team had an outstanding showing this weekend at the National Speech and Debate Association’s district qualifying tournament.
In Duo Interpretation. Noah Tuttle and Tre Hill received 4th place. Ellie McRill and Jaxson Fines received 3rd place and qualified to the national tournament. Sav Jordan and Devin Fisher were tournament champions and qualified to the national tournament.
In Program Oral Interpretation Amari Russel received 4th place And Ellie Barker Received second place and qualified to the national tournament.
In Original Oratory Natalie Kies received 3rd place in Oratory and qualified for the national tournament. In Humorous Interpretation Kaedyn Blede received 4th place, Eli Showen received 2nd place and qualified for the national tournament and Ian Haneberg was tournament champion and qualified for the national tournament.
In Dramatic Interpretation Vanessa Diaz received 6th place, Amy Robinson received 3rd place and qualified to the national tournament, and Sav Jordan was our tournament champion and qualified to the national tournament.
The Ray-Pec Speech and Debate team received 1st place in Sweepstakes Points, making them District Champions for the 2nd year in a row!
Congratulations to Gavin Birkett and Anna Fahrni for their All-State performances at the Missouri State Wrestling Championships over the weekend! 💪
February is National CTE Month. What a perfect time to highlight the future CTE programs in the district. In 2024-25 we're excited to offer a Heavy Machine Operating program! Just one more way Ray-Pec is a #DistrictOfChoice
To learn more about his program, visit our website: https://www.raypec.org/o/lead/page/heavy-machine-operating
This series details some of the lesser known topics around the district and highlights some of the wonderful things that go on behind the scenes.
https://youtu.be/MqpRwrxfNt0
🎥 Staff Spotlight 🎥
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Tracy Elliott. Tracy is a special education teacher at Shull Early Learning Center.
raypec.org/page/staff-spotlight-2023-2024
Congratulations to the Boys' Wrestling team! Over the weekend, the team finished 3rd at Districts with NINE members qualifying for State! 🤼♂️
Kamdon VonHolten 120
Evan Gatlin 138
Connor Gatlin 144
Bryce Gatlin 157
Gavin Birkett 165
Anthony Hicks 175
Patrick Martin 190
Aidan Carver 215
Pierce Hazen HWT
