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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! 🦃
Students from East Middle School and South Middle School participated in the West Central Missouri Music Educators Association 7th and 8th Grade Honor Choir Event on Nov. 4. Selected students practiced their music before the event, then met on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the University of Central Missouri to prepare the music with other students from neighboring schools under the direction of clinicians. A concert was performed that evening.
Participants from SMS included: Top row - Izzie Greig, Vanessa Ragan, Lizzie Howe, Maddy Baston, Memphis Duncan, Paige Claus, and Emani Kalimullah. Second row - Kennady Smith, Teacher Lezlie Waltz, Lorelei Fairbanks, and Allie Compton. Bottom row - Madyson Gaucin, Aydenn Mitchell, Mathias Quintero, Noah Varnal, and Ky Price.
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.
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
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
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School Students of the Month for March. They were recognized for being well-rounded.
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School Students of the Month for April. They were recognized for exhibiting the traits of a "Learner." Not pictured is: Micah Potts.
Congratulations to the South Middle School Students of the Month for February! They were honored for being organized. Back row, from left: Audrey Newton, Nathaniel Boze, Keaton Lindell, Alexis Brown, and Nathan Ayers. Second row: Brianna Biondo, Addison Gaster, Kennedy Moner, Brielle Ryberg, and Skyar Waller. Third row: Paxton Lehman, Reggi Cox, Myla Branick, and Ella Weaver. Front row: Andrew Smither, Elizabeth Howe, Grant Thomas, and Katie Mayes. Not pictured: Charles Kille and Jazmyn McClendon.
Congratulations to 8th grader Aiden Daly on representing the Ray-Pec School District in the Cass County Spelling Bee on March 15! We are proud of you!
Congratulations to the Ray-Pec South Middle School Students of the Month for January. They were recognized for being honorable. In front: Allie Compton and Leo Bahrenburg. Second row, from left: Lizzy Roller, Reece Rives, and Gabbi Bollinger. Third row, from left: Carter Nussbeck, Sebastian Nunez, Madalynne Plumb, Paige Claus, Olivia Link, and Peyton Smith. Back row: Ryan Murry, Arianna Hunter, Noah Varnal, Mason Hankins, Brianne McCamish, and Josie Walter. Not pictured: Michelle Williams and Kaylee Rhodelander.
Ray-Pec South Middle School Vocal Music Teacher Lezlie Waltz received a $575 grant to purchase headphones with microphones. Several choir students were present for the surprise award!
Adults pictured, from left: Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, School Board President Ruth Johnson, Teacher Lezlie Waltz, and Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. Back row: Principal Dr. Randy Randolph, Foundation Board Member Cathy Wansing, and Foundation Board Member Ashley Crowe.
