Dec. 4, 11, and 18 will be virtual learning days for elementary students. On those days, grades K-5 will not attend school in-person. There will be limited virtual instruction and time for teacher collaboration. Dec. 18 is the last day of the semester. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School District needs additional substitute teachers! If you or someone you know is interested in working as a sub, we would love to have you! You can qualify in two ways: Complete 60 college credit hours, or complete an online course. Read on...

The School Board has scheduled a special meeting for 7 p.m. tonight, Nov. 17, in the main gym at Ray-Pec High School. The meeting will include a Schools Update with information about COVID-19 case trends and discussion about the school schedule. Read on...

Congratulations to Junior Luke Voelker for placing 6th at the Class 5 state cross country meet on Nov. 7 in Columbia! He ran the 5k race in 15:47.1 minutes.

Congratulations to Freshman Ashlyn Smith, who placed 8th at the Class 5 state cross country meet on Nov. 7! Her time was 18:34.9. The Ray-Pec varsity girls placed 9th as a team.

Sunday, Nov. 8, is National Parents as Teachers Day! Celebrate National PAT Day by playing a game or taking a walk with your child. Parents as Teachers, a program offered through local school districts, serves families with children from birth to age 5. Read on...

Even though some of them were too young to vote in the Nov. 3 election, RPHS International Baccalaureate students made a difference by volunteering at the polls. Pictured here: RPHS Junior Jessica Philips is interviewed by KSHB Reporter Jordan Betts. Read on...

The District received a clean audit opinion on its financial statements, compliance with laws, and internal controls over financial reporting for the year ended June 30, 2020. Brad Steele of Westbrook & Co. presented the results on Oct. 22 to the Board. Read on...

On Oct. 22, Ray-Pec High School honored students with academic honors earned during the 2019-2020 school year. Awards included the Academic Letter, the Lamp of Learning award, placing in the top 5 percent of their class, and AP and IB Scholarship. Read on...

Members of the High School's Student Leadership Team had their first virtual Lead with Me event on Oct. 23. Here, Seniors Jaci Stratton, left, and Kayla Jones, right, participate in Google Meets with younger students. Read on...

The #PlanAndAdjust RPHS Fall Sports Program has arrived! This commemorative book, showcasing all fall sports and supporting activities, is now available for purchase. This full color edition is $5, plus $2 shipping to mail it to your home. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School Sophomore Peyton Koper was recognized at the Oct. 22 School Board meeting for her 4th place finish at the state singles tennis tournament. Read on...

Congratulations to Sophomore Peyton Koper, who finished 4th in the Singles Class 3 Girls Tennis State Tournament. Her state run ended in the semi-finals, when she lost to the eventual state singles champion, Lily Walthor, from John Burroughs High School.

Cass County school district superintendents met on Oct. 7 to discuss common concerns, including Covid-19. Dr. Steve Ritter, Superintendent of the Sherwood Cass School District, led the meeting, which was hosted by the Raymore-Peculiar School District. Read on...

Congratulations to RPHS Senior Brendan Fuller, who has been named a Commended Student in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program. He is among about 34,000 Commended Students nationwide who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School Theatre Teacher Dane Schnake was named the Outstanding New Teacher of the Year for 2020 by the Speech and Theatre Association of Missouri! The award was announced during the STAM fall conference, which was a virtual event this year. Read on...

A comprehensive survey of patron opinion is under way to provide insight into what residents think about the Raymore-Peculiar District and its long-range facility planning priorities. The phone and online survey will conclude on Oct. 2. Read on...

The School Board on Thursday night recognized Senior Tyson King for his 4th place finish at the 2020 State Wrestling Tournament. Tyson competed in the 285-pound weight class for Class 4. He is pictured with School Board Vice President Paul Coffman. Read on...

An RPEMS student has tested positive for COVID-19. Because the student stayed home when first experiencing symptoms and the school had followed COVID-19 safety protocols, no other students or staff are required to quarantine related to this case. Read on...

On Friday, Sept. 25, the 4-0 Ray-Pec varsity football team travels to Lee’s Summit West. Kick-off is at 7 p.m. Here is a link to watch the game: http://www.810varsity.com/webcasts. (Photo by Victor Carr from Sept. 18 game against Lee's Summit North) Additional Info...

A new resource is available for families! Ray-Pec Parent University is a Facebook group with a mission of engaging, educating, and empowering parents to build a resilient community. Answer a couple of questions to be admitted to the private group. Read on...

Senior Riley Woodson is the 2020 Ray-Pec High School Homecoming Queen. Follow the link to see pictures of the rest of the Homecoming Royalty. Read on...

Are you interested in being a substitute teacher for Ray-Pec? It's a great way to earn extra income, maintain a flexible schedule, and help the school district. You can now become certified as a substitute after completing a 20-hour online course . Read on...

Creekmoor Elementary School second grade LEAP student Sadie Miller is learning coding using Ozobots. Students program the robots to follow paths. Rebecca Huber is the elementary LEAP teacher. Read on...

Great news! The USDA has extended the Seamless Summer Option program through Dec. 31, 2020. This allows the Ray-Pec Child Nutrition Department to provide completely FREE breakfast and lunch meals to all children up to age 18 beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8 Read on...

It's an inspiring story about love and survival. A baby burned in a fire survived to become a young boy in foster care. Over the summer, he was adopted by his foster mom. Soon the story of 2nd-grader Deyvion Plunkett will be shared with a wider audience. Read on...

How’s your morning going? Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle greets families on Wednesday, Sept. 9, in the car rider line at Eagle Glen Elementary School. Each day, he visits one or two schools to meet parents and welcome students.

No increase in the tax rate. That's what taxpayers will get after the Ray-Pec School Board approved the 2020 tax levy rate at $5.1823 during its Aug. 27 meeting. The approval followed a public hearing. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School Board on Aug. 27 honored 2020 graduates Larissa Wratney, center, and Ella Schnake, right, for completing the requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma. They are pictured with Board Member Aaron Howlett, at left. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School Board on Aug. 27 honored Activities Director Kirk Hipple on completing the requirements of the NIAAA to earn the Certified Athletic Administrator designation. He is pictured with Board Member Aaron Howlett, at left.

The School Board on Aug. 27 honored Denton Meehan for receiving the Blue Star award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role for his portrayal of Nicely Nicely Johnson in Ray-Pec High School’s production of “Guys and Dolls.” Read on...

Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle welcomes a student on the first day of school at Creekmoor Elementary School!

Plan and adjust. Patience and grace. Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle is visiting each school to share a Back to School message about the incredible efforts to prepare for the start of school, and the uncertainty of teaching and learning during a pandemic. Read on...

Due to COVID-19 and a desire to minimize the number of people entering each school and classroom, students entering PreK through 8th grade will have the opportunity to meet their teacher through a virtual introduction on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Read on...

Ray-Pec's Brooke Law is continuing her bowling success this summer! The incoming senior finished 3rd in her division at the Youth Masters Scratch Tournament last weekend in Enid, Oklahoma. Brooke will be bowling Aug. 8-9 in a tournament in Blue Springs Read on...

Practices and tryouts for Ray-Pec High School fall sports start on Monday, Aug. 10. Middle school sports practices do not begin until the school year begins. Read on...

To help prevent the spread of coronavirus, the District is implementing ways to improve indoor air quality for staff and students. The District is making several changes immediately and will research additional recommendations for improving air quality. Read on...

Thank you to Matt Davidson of State Farm for donating $1,000 to support the Caring About Nutrition (CAN) program. Davidson presented the donation on July 28 to Jodie Huston, Executive Director of the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation.

Shout out to Apple Bus! A Summer School kindergartner realized he would never get to ride a bus because his mom is a teacher. This has been bothering him all Summer school. Apple Bus had a bus show up after school Tuesday to give him and his mom a trip. Read on...

Due to the large number of families that have already completed registration, the in-person registration event planned for today has been canceled. If you need to register/enroll your child for the 2020-2021 school year, please call your child's school.

Please complete the online registration forms and make your choice of in-person classes or virtual learning by Tuesday, July 21. Note: In-person learning will include an alternative schedule for grades 6-12. Read on if you need help with registration. Read on...

Middle School Summer School students in Rachel Jacobs' Art class are making paper mache pinatas this week.

A view from the stage as preparations are under way for the RPHS Class of 2020 graduation ceremonies at Panther Stadium. You can watch the ceremonies live on at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, (last names A-L) and 8 p.m. Saturday, July 18, (last names M-Z). Read on...

Ray-Pec High School student Audrey Huffman placed 9th in the nation in the FBLA Client Service Event! In 2019, Audrey placed third in the nation in Impromptu Speaking at the FBLA Awards of Excellence Program. She will be a junior this fall. Read on...

Ray-Pec Elementary Summer School students have been working with Digital Learning Teacher Aimee Wilson on some fun lessons. Here, they're trying to create a ball in which an Ozobot coding robot can travel in (aka an Ozobot Ball or hamster ball). Read on...

Congrats to rising RPHS Senior Kerstin Randolph on completing her Gold Award, the highest award in Girl Scouting (comparable to the Eagle Scout Award). Her Gold Award addressed the need for people to be better educated about pollinators, like bees. Read on...

Dr. Mike Slagle is the new superintendent of the Ray-Pec School District, effective July 1. He comes to Ray-Pec from the Blue Valley School District in Overland Park. Slagle had been with Blue Valley for 25 years, most recently as deputy superintendent. Read on...

The District learned Sunday afternoon that a high school employee tested positive for Covid-19. The Cass County Health Department was contacted immediately. As a precaution, the start of middle and high school summer school is delayed until July 7. Read on...

The School Board on June 25 approved the budget plan for 2020-21. The budget reflects the priorities of the 2018-2022 Strategic Plan and anticipated growth. It also includes plans and contingencies for current economic uncertainties due to the pandemic. Read on...

Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees was named the 2020 School Business Official of the Year by the Missouri Association of School Business Officials. Ray-Pec CFO and MoASBO Board Member Cynthia Byous, left, presented the award to Dr. Monsees on June 25. Read on...

Ray-Pec retiring Athletic/Activities Director Tom Kruse was congratulated at the June 25 Board meeting on his recent induction into the Greater KC Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He also received a Missouri House of Representatives Resolution. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School finished in the Top 40 in the nation from more than 1,000 participating schools at the National Speech and Debate Tournament. This year, the tournament was held in a virtual format with students submitting recorded performances. Read on...

This year's Major Saver card sale set a new record, raising $38,422.50 to benefit the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and individual elementary and middle schools. During the fundraiser, students in grades K-8 sold 5,123 discount cards for $15 each. Read on...

Ruth Johnson, Paul Coffman, and Kim York were sworn into office during a School Board reorganization meeting on June 11, 2020. All three were re-elected to 3-year terms. The Board elected Johnson as President, and Coffman as Vice President. Read on...

Congratulations to the students named to the Ray-Pec High School honor rolls for the 2020 spring semester. Students named to the Honor Roll have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students on the Principal’s Honor Roll have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Additional Info...

Ray-Pec East Middle School announces the honor rolls for spring semester 2020. The Principal’s Honor Roll includes students with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher. The Honor Roll includes students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Read on...

Free COVID-19 testing will be available from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11, and Friday, June 12, at Ray-Pec High School. The test is open to Missouri residents, with or without symptoms. No doctor’s order is needed. Registration is required! Read on...

The winners in the June 2 School Board election were Paul Coffman, Ruth Johnson, and Kim York. All three incumbents were re-elected to serve for three more years. The Board will certify the election results at a special meeting on June 11. Read on...

Congratulations to Andrea Cox, the Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year for 2019-2020! The Ray-Pec Council of PTAs made the announcement on May 26. Andrea is the President of the PTA at Creekmoor Elementary and is also active at East Middle School. Read on...

Ray-Pec's production of "Guys and Dolls" has been nominated for 11 Blue Star awards. The award nominations were announced on May 21. Ray-Pec was nominated in 11 categories, including: Outstanding Overall Production, and Outstanding Ensemble. Read on...

As a group, the RPHS Class of 2020 has qualified for and/or earned the potential of $1,248,144 in tuition and fee savings for the first year of college. Because many awards are renewable, the Class can potentially receive funding of nearly $5 million. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School District appreciates the dedication and years of service from this year's retirees. Read on...

Kiley Brown is the Ray-Pec 2020 Teacher of the Year! Brown is a first grade teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary School. She has worked for the District since 2012 teaching first and second grades, and also taught general education in the Compass Program. Read on...

Glenda Whitaker, the day lead custodian, also at Bridle Ridge Elementary School, is the 2020 Support Staff Employee of the Year! Whitaker has been working as a custodian in the Buildings and Grounds Department of the Ray-Pec School District for 23 years. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School has nine students competing at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament to be held virtually this summer. Congratulations to them and to our alternates! Read on...

The Missouri Association of School Business Officials (MoASBO) announced Dr. Kari Monsees as the 2020 Business Official of the Year. Monsees, the superintendent for Raymore-Peculiar School District, has been a member of MoASBO for the past 17 years. Read on...

In the hopes of having an in-person graduation ceremony, Raymore-Peculiar High School is scheduling commencement for the Class of 2020 at 8 p.m. Friday, July 17, at Panther Stadium. We will keep patrons informed as more details become available. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School head boys basketball coach Scott Jermain has been named the recipient of the 2020 Paul Lambert Coach of the Year Award. The award is presented annually to the top high school boys basketball coach in the Kansas City metro. Read on...

The April meeting of the Ray-Pec Board of Education is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23. This will be a virtual meeting with Board of Education members participating via Google. The public may view the meeting via Facebook Live. Read on...

For her Senior DRIVE Project, RPHS Senior Megan Allen worked throughout the school year to raise funds, contact potential donors, and research best practices to create "Happy Bags." She donated 360 bags on April 8 to Children' Mercy Hospital. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its outstanding commitment to music education. Ray-Pec is one of six Missouri districts to be recognized with this award. Read on...

The RPHS production of "Lost in Yonkers" has been selected as one of the top 11 high school plays/musicals in the country! Ordinarily, these shows would be presented at the International Thespian Festival. This year, the festival will be a virtual event. Read on...

To help students who do not have internet access at home, or who have unreliable internet access, the District offers free WiFi at some school locations: Eagle Glen Elementary, Raymore Elementary, Peculiar Elementary, and Timber Creek Elementary. Read on...

For families who rely on school meals, to-go breakfast & lunch will be provided at no charge to any Ray-Pec student Monday through Friday at Peculiar Elementary, Raymore Elementary, and Eagle Glen Elementary. Read on...

RPHS journalism students planned to go to state contest on March 25 at Mizzou, but those plans changed! #COVID_19 Students were disappointed to miss on-site event, but celebrated some advance awards by wearing their state shirts for virtual twin day! Read on...

Congrats to RPHS basketball players Jordan Jermain and Kian Scroggins on being named to the Missouri Basketball Coaches Association Class 5 All-State Basketball team! They led the Panthers to a 25-4 record and one of the best seasons in school history. Read on...

Thanks to local Lions Clubs for donating $2,140 to the Ray-Pec CAN program. The Bel-Ray Sunrise Lions Club & Raymore Lions Club raised the funds during a Chili Cook Off, and presented the funds to Ray-Pec Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston. Read on...

Congrats to the RPHS Students of the Month for March! From left: Shawn Courtney & Sasha Trujillo-Fernandez were selected for recognition by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club, & Kevin Bennett and Jeni Cobb were honored by the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club. Read on...

Congrats to Sean Martin, the new Ray-Pec High School head football coach! Martin has been a P.E. teacher and coach at Ray-Pec High School since 1997. Martin, a Ray-Pec graduate, will replace Tom Kruse, who is retiring at the end of this school year. Read on...

The School District is updating its 10-year Long-Range Facility Plan with the assistance of community input. You can view the information in the presentation and then share your input in a survey about planning priorities. Read on...

Congratulations to Belton 8th grader Esai Oquendo, who won the Cass County Spelling Bee and qualified for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.! Six spellers participated in the Bee, which was hosted by the Ray-Pec School District. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School Band Teacher John Wilson was honored with a standing ovation on March 7, during Jazzin'at the Gem at the American Jazz Museum for his many years of teaching. Wilson is retiring from the school district at the end of this school year.

Congratulations to Southland CAPS Education Exploration and RPHS student Kendra Hacker on her top 5 placement in two competition events at the Educators Rising State Competition. Kendra has qualified to compete at the national competition. Read on...

The District invites the community to come and hear about the Long Range Facility Planning process. You will have the opportunity to share your input in a survey about planning priorities. Public presentations are scheduled for March 10 and 11. Read on...

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation purchased and presented two of Cheryl's picture books for the library at each elementary school and Shull Early Learning Center. Klein, 1 996 graduate, signed copies of "Wings" and "Thunder Trucks" for each school. Read on...

A group of Raymore-Peculiar students attended the invitation-only "Women of Color Leadership Conference: Girls Day" on March 5 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Read on...

Congratulations to the Prowlers Dance team! The Prowlers placed 2nd in the mix category and 5th in the jazz category in the 6A division at the Missouri State Championship on Feb. 29. In addition, five team members were recognized for Academic All-State. Read on...

Congratulations to the February Students of the Month at Raymore-Peculiar East Middle School! Front row: 8th graders. Middle row: 7th graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Ray-Pec Speech and Debate Students placed first in the Overall Sweepstakes out of 46 schools at the Neosho Varsity tournament on Feb 28 and 29. Ray-Pec placed first in dramatic interp, humorous interp, duo interp, and informative speaking. Read on...

Riley Zimmerman was awarded a certificate for Outstanding Musicianship at the University of Central Missouri Jazz Festival on Feb. 22. Riley was one of four soloists when the SMS Jazz Band received the top rating of "1-Superior" at the festival. Read on...

The School Board on Feb. 27 honored the All State Choir students from Ray-Pec High School. From left: Robbie Keays, Austin Planker, Samuel Reicher, and Board Member Bill Lowe. Not pictured: Payton Ballinger, Chloe Coons, Mark Moorhead, & Carinne Williams. Read on...

The Ray-Pec School Board on Feb. 27 recognized the All-State Band students from Ray-Pec High School. From left: Hayden Smith, Aeryn Mitchell, Zaran Jathaul, Lucian Howlett, Lilah Manning, Sage Buckley, and Board Member Bill Lowe. Read on...

Board members were recognized at the Feb. 27 meeting in honor of School Board Appreciation Week! From left: Board President Ruth Johnson, Bill Lowe, Billy King, Aaron Howlett, and Ashley Jones. Not present: Board Vice President Paul Coffman and Kim York.

The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation honored the Peculiar Charitable Foundation and Allison Scott as the 2020 recipients of the Partners in Education award. They were honored on Feb. 22 at the annual Gala to support Foundation projects and scholarships. Read on...

Sophomore Audrey Huffman was selected to attend the Sophomore Pilgrimage. Each year, 250 sophomores are invited to observe the Missouri Legislature; tour the Capitol, the Governor's Mansion and Supreme Court Building; and to meet state legislators. Read on...

Congratulations to the South Middle School Students of the Month! They were recognized for exhibiting self control. Read on...

The 2020 Major Saver discount card campaign starts Feb. 20 and continues through March 2. Elementary and middle school students are selling $15 cards featuring 21 special offers. In addition, patrons may download an app to access other reusable offers. Read on...

Congratulations to the Ray-Pec High School Students of the Month for January! Efren Rodriguez and Abigail Prince were honored by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club, and Seth Kelley and Kate Lagis were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club. Read on...

Ray-Pec Director of Human Resources Rachel Surls was awarded the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification by the HR Certification Institute. Surls has worked for the Ray-Pec Human Resources Department for five years. Read on...

First graders in Alex Tompkins' class at Bridle Ridge Elementary use "Whisper Phones" during partner reading and independent reading to increase fluency and build confidence. They were purchased through a grant from the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Read on...

Chief Financial Officer Cynthia Byous was awarded the Certified Administration of School Finance and Operations (SFO) certification by the Association for School Business Officials International. This is her 4th year as CFO for the school district. Read on...

Congratulations to Jamin Swift on being selected by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association as the Boys’ High School Coach of the Year for Missouri for the 2019 cross country season. Read on...

Ray-Pec High School presents its winter musical comedy, “Guys and Dolls.” The final performance of the show will be in the RPHS Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16. Reserve tickets by calling 892-3999, ext. 2400. Read on...

The District announces the finalists for 2020 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. A banquet to honor finalists in both programs is scheduled for April 7 at Ray-Pec High School. You may attend the banquet. Read on...

Ray-Pec cheerleaders competed on Feb. 8 at the Universal Cheerleaders Association High School Nationals. This is the first time in school history that our cheerleaders have qualified for UCA nationals. Congratulations! Read on...

RPHS student Hailey Lucas was awarded a plaque for raising over $100 for Toys for Tots in a school project. Toys for Tots is a program of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve to give toys to children whose parents cannot afford to buy gifts for Christmas. Read on...

Fifty-two Ray-Pec High school DECA students attended the District 3 contest on Feb. 6. Of that total, 30 students placed in their event, and 20 qualified for the state competition. Read on...

Communities across the state are honoring the service of boards of education Feb. 9-15 for School Board Recognition Week. Board members volunteer their time and energy to help shape the future of the district. We appreciate their hard work and dedication! Read on...

It was a full gym on Feb. 7 when 28 Ray-Pec High School student-athletes celebrated plans to continue in their sport at the college level. Read on...

Congrats to the students who placed in the top five of their events at the FBLA District Leadership Conference. A 1st place finish qualifies for State in performance events and 1st through 5th place award qualifies for State in objective testing. Read on...

Congratulations to the January Students of the Month at Ray-Pec East Middle School! Front row: 8th graders. Middle row: 7th graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Congratulations to Payton Ballinger, Chloe Coons, Robbie Keays, Austin Planker, and Samuel Reicher on their participation in the 2020 Missouri All-State Choir Jan. 22 to 25 at Tan-Tar-A. Also pictured are alternates Carinne Williams and Mark Moorhead. Read on...

The Foundation Prize Patrol presented more than $11,000 in grant awards on Jan. 29. Foundation Board President Phil Parke, Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees, and several Board Members participated. Read on...

Raymore-Peculiar High School students Lilah Manning, 1st row seat 2, Sage Buckley 2nd row seat 4, and Lucian Howlett, back row on the right, prepare to perform with All-State Band on Jan. 25 at Tan-Tar-A for the Missouri Music Educators Association. Read on...

On Jan. 23, RPHS Teachers Emily Craig and Scott Jermain took 21 Student Leadership Team members to Harvesters, where they packaged frozen chicken to feed people across the KC area. The group set a record for packaging over 4 pallets of food. Read on...

Here are the Ray-Pec East Middle School Students of the Month for December! Front row: 8th Graders. Middle row: 7th Graders. Top row: 6th graders. Read on...

Ray-Pec East Middle School and Ray-Pec South Middle School announce their honor rolls for first semester. The Principal's Honor Roll includes students with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher. The Honor Roll includes students with a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49. Read on...

Kirk Hipple will be the new Activities Director for the Ray-Pec School District, effective in July. The School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 23 meeting. He will replace Tom Kruse, who is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Dr. Lauren Gechter will be the new principal at Timber Creek Elementary School, effective in July. The School Board approved the hiring on Jan. 23. She will replace Principal Dr. Lovie Driskill, who is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Keri Collison will be the new principal at Peculiar Elementary School, effective July 2020. The School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 23 meeting. She will replace Principal Rob Weida, who is retiring at the end of the 2019-2020 school year. Read on...

Carolyn Deane will be the new principal at Stonegate Elementary School, effective July 2020. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Jan. 23 meeting. She came to Ray-Pec in 2011 to work in the district as a Behavior Interventionist. Read on...

The Belton-Raymore Rotary Club?? donated $2,200 to ?the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation??. Club President Lisa Peek, at left, presented the funds to Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston at the Jan. 8 club meeting.

Congratulations to the students named to the Ray-Pec High School honor rolls for the fall semester 2019. Students named to the Honor Roll have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students on the Principal's Honor Roll have a GPA of 3.7 or higher. Read on...

Congratulations to 8th grader Audrey Mitchell, winner of the Ray-Pec School District Spelling Bee! 8th grader Connor Cranston was the runner-up. Both students attend South Middle School. Twenty-six students participated in the Spelling Bee on Jan. 14. Read on...

The School District is seeking nominations for the 2020 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year. For both awards, the deadline to submit a nomination letter is Feb. 3. A banquet on April 7 will honor the award finalists. Read on...

The School Board on Dec.19 recognized the state champion High School Varsity Cheer Squad and All-State Cheerleader Hailee Teeter. Awards were accepted by Hailee, the team captains and seniors. They are pictured with School Board President Ruth Johnson. Read on...

The School Board on Dec. 19 recognized the Ray-Pec High School Junior Varsity Cheer Squad for winning the state championship. Captains Emily Galant, left, and Kendra Schulmeister, center, are pictured with School Board President Ruth Johnson. Read on...

The School Board on Dec. 19 recognized Ray-Pec Director of Child Nutrition Sarah Chellberg, at left. Sarah is the current president of the Missouri School Nutrition Association Board of Directors. She is pictured with School Board President Ruth Johnson.

Last month, after completing his 20th season as head football coach, Activities Director Tom Kruse announced his plans to retire at the end of the 2019-20 school year. This is his 20th year in the Ray-Pec District and his 18th year as Activities Director. Read on...

We are saddened to inform you of a death in the Ray-Pec family. Deborah Hale, a teacher at Ray-Pec High School, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019. Mrs. Hale experienced a medical emergency. EMS transported her to the hospital, where she later died. Read on...

Congratulations to the South Middle School First LEGO League Robotics Team, also known as the Green Machine! The team competed in its first qualifying tournament on Dec. 14 and qualified to advance to the Kansas City Regional Championship on Jan. 25. Read on...

Congratulations to the High School Students of the Month for December! From left: Dalton Apel and Alani Delce were honored by the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club, and Jordan Jermain and Te'a White were recognized by the Belton-Raymore Rotary Club.

Ray-Pec speech and debate students won 2nd place in the overall sweepstakes Dec. 6-7 at the William Chrisman Varsity Tournament. Spencer Barr placed first in Humorous Interpretation, and Maddy Busby and Paige Showen placed first in Duo Interpretation. Read on...

Dr. Kari Monsees, who is retiring as Ray-Pec Superintendent in June 2020, has been selected to fill a statewide position as deputy commissioner for financial and administrative services with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Read on...

These Ray-Pec High School students were selected for the All-State Band: Sage Buckley, Clarinet; Lilah Manning, Flute; Lucian Howlett, Snare Option; Aeryn Mitchell, Bassoon; Zaran Jathaul, Snare Option; and Hayden Smith, Trumpet. Read on...

After learning that Ray-Pec High School did not have an official alma mater, Vocal Music Teacher Stephen Rew created one. Over the summer, he wrote the music and lyrics for the song. The first public performance of the song was Nov. 15 at the high school. Read on...

Persons interested in running for a position on the Ray-Pec School Board are invited to file to be a candidate in the April 7, 2020, election. Filing will begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17. There are three positions available with three-year terms. Read on...

Congratulations to the January Students of the Month at Ray-Pec East Middle School! Front row: 8th Grade. Middle row: 7th Grade. Top row: 6th Grade. Read on for student names. Read on...

Allison Bruflat of Raymore and the Raymore and Peculiar Sonic restaurants are the 2017 recipients of the Partners in Education award from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Read on...