
August 15, 2025
Help your child start the year safely with these quick reminders: Plan your route. Whether walking, biking, or driving, review the safest route to and from school. Stick to side...

August 11, 2025
Come support the South Middle School PTA and have dinner or dessert at Culver's in Raymore!

August 6, 2025
South Families, we hope you will join us for Back to School Night next week! Stop by SMS any time between 4:00 and 6:30pm to see some friendly faces and get acquainted with the bu...

July 21, 2025
On May 13, the Missouri Legislature passed Senate Bill 68, a new law requiring all public schools to limit student cell phone use during the school day. This includes passing peri...

July 11, 2025
To comply with Missouri Senate Bill 727, the District will increase the number of instructional days from 163 to 169 in the 2025-2026 school year. Start and end of day times will ...

July 11, 2025
Dr. Joanna Clark, Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year, has been named a 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year finalist. Clark, who teaches seventh-grade science at South Middle School, was se...

June 10, 2025
Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School announces the honor rolls for the second semester of 2024-2025. Principal's Honor Roll Students who earned a GPA of 3.5 or higher were nam...

June 3, 2025
The Ray-Pec School Board on May 22 recognized the winner of the local Civics Bee competition. Area 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students were invited to enter the Civics Bee competiti...

May 9, 2025
Congratulations to Ray-Pec students who auditioned and were selected for the Missouri Choral Directors Association All-State Honor Choirs to be held this July in Springfield. ...

May 9, 2025
The Raymore-Peculiar School District appreciates the dedication and years of service from this year's retirees: Renee Anthuis , Secretary, Raymore Elementary School Cari B...

April 24, 2025
Raymore-Peculiar South Middle School students recently showcased their artistic talents at the Cass County Art Show, held at the Cass County Public Library in Harrisonville. The e...

April 22, 2025
Get ready for Change Wars ! Each advisory class will compete to collect the most spare change to help pay off student lunch balances. Bring in your coins—every penny counts! Th...

April 14, 2025
You're invited to attend a performance of No Vacancy at The Academy Theater, located at Raymore-Peculiar High School. The Apple Tree Inn has only been open three weeks, and Dia...

April 13, 2025
Physical Night is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 6:00-8:00pm . There is a sign-up to participate in the event. One of the great bonuses of signing up and particip...

April 10, 2025
The Ray-Pec School District announces a four-week middle school soccer program for students in 6th through 8th grades. Students will play from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on April 25, May 2, M...

April 9, 2025
Congratulations to Ray-Pec South Middle School Student Kennady Smith, who won first place at the recent Civics Bee in Harrisonville. She received a $1,000 prize. Konnor Chipps fro...

April 8, 2025
Physical Night is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at Ray-Pec High School. There is a sign-up to participate in the event. One of the great bonuses of signing up and ...

March 20, 2025
Congratulations to 2025 Teacher of the Year Dr. Joanna Clark and Support Staff Employee of the Year Ed Hruska! The announcement of both awards was made during a program and rece...

March 14, 2025
The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation Surprise Patrol on March 13, 2025 awarded more than $15,500 in grant awards across the district. Stonegate teachers received three grants. Ph...

March 13, 2025
The Raymore-Peculiar School District is conducting a Facility Needs Analysis. This yearlong process will help the district identify and prioritize the best ways to continue enhanc...