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Two LEAD Center students have put together an Adopt Rescue Foster event this Sunday! Come out and join us for Dogs & Donuts from 12-2 pm at Memorial Station Shelter #2 in Belton! πΆπ©
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Girls' soccer hits the road to take on the Grain Valley Eagles tonight! Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm! β½οΈ
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Tonight is Senior Night for the Boys' Tennis team! They host Belton at 4:00 pm! πΎ
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Boys' Golf heads to Adams Point Golf Club to compete in a quad against Blue Springs, Lee's Summit West, and Park Hill. They're scheduled to tee off at noon! β³οΈ
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We're looking for Mock Interview volunteers! If you or someone you know are interested in helping prepare our students for life after high school, please reach out to Gwen Huke at gwen.huke@raypec.org.
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Congratulations to the Ray-Pec Volunteer of the Year, LeeAnne Thompson! The award was announced during a reception on April 23.
Affectionately known as βthe uniform mom,β LeeAnne has taken on the daunting task of uniforms for the marching band, and handled the task to perfection! She ensures that all band members (approx. 120) are fitted with their uniform, dressed properly and oftentimes staying later than the band directors to get everything done. She helped move props during practices and performances, handled uniform malfunctions with ease, wiped away countless tears, and most importantly - knew every child in the band. She knew their name, their instrument, their grade in school, and took time to listen to them and make each of them feel important. This is LeeAnneβs final year with the marching band, and she will be missed next year!
Finalists for Volunteer of the Year were honored at a reception last night. They are pictured with PTA Council President Jodi Price. Pictured, from left: Aaron Howlett, Shelby Ayres, Nicole Cline, Lora Kurzweil, Desiree Almanza, LaTisha Spiller, Lyndi Dewey, Amy Sellmeyer, Amber Rodriguez, Jodi Price, Michelle Houston, LeeAnne Thompson, Laurie Keeley, Debbie Kansteiner
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The Baseball team plays a 3-game series against Lee's Summit West this week! Today and tomorrow's games will be played at LSW with the final game played at home on Friday night. Good luck boys! βΎοΈ
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This week is Administrative Professionals Week and today is Administrative Professionals Day! Thank you to all of you for everything you do to keeping things running like clockwork! π
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Girls' Soccer hosts Lee's Summit High School tonight at 6:30 pm! Come out and show them some love! π€β½οΈπ
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Boys' Golf makes the short trip over to Country Creek Golf Club this afternoon to take on Pleasant Hill. They're scheduled to tee off at 3:15! β³οΈ
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This morning 20 of our talented students signed letters of intent to compete at the next level! Their blood, sweat, and tears have paid off. Congratulations and best of luck as you take your next steps! π€πΎπ
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This morning 20 of our talented students signed letters of intent to compete at the next level! Their blood, sweat, and tears have paid off. Congratulations and best of luck as you take your next steps! π€πΎπ
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Over the weekend, in their first ever competition, the RP Flag Football won the Regional Championship at Arrowhead Stadium to earn a berth to compete in the National Flag Championships in Canton, Ohio! Sabrina Shakes was game MVP! π
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It's signing day! Tune in to watch some of our RPHS students making commitments for their future! π₯³
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After winning their opening game of the River City Festival Tournament, Baseball travels to Lawrence High School this morning for a double header! They'll take on Arkansas City High School at 9:00 am before turning around the play Olathe West at 11:15.
Good luck boys! βΎοΈ
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One final reminder before the weekend! Classes will NOT be in session on Monday due to staff collaboration.
Have a great weekend! π
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π₯ New Episode of Staff Spotlight! π₯
https://youtu.be/iEGk4AQKGDA
In this episode of Staff Spotlight, Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent, Dr. Mike Slagle, chats with Michael Parten. Michael is wrapping up his first year with Ray-Pec as the PE Teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary.
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Girls' Soccer takes on the Lee's Summit West Titans on the road tonight! Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 pm. β½οΈ
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Boys' and Girls' Track will be competing at the KU Relays today and tomorrow at the University of Kansas! Good luck to all! πββοΈπββοΈπ¨
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On this Throwback Thursday, let's check in on a couple of Ray-Pec alumni!
Every year, the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee at Wichita State University gives out The Wheaties awards. Two Panthers are represented this year. Miranda Dick is a finalist for Female Breakthrough Athlete of the Year, and Hudson Bailey is a finalist for Male Breakthrough Athlete of the Year AND Scholar Athlete of the Year. Winners will be announced April 22.
Congratulations! π€πΎπ