Raymore-Peculiar School District News

Nov. 22,  2019
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Ray-Pec cheerleaders won the state championship in the Varsity Superlarge Division at the Missouri Cheerleading Coaches Association competition Nov. 15-17 in St. Louis! This is Ray-Pec's 3rd varsity cheer state championship. Front row, from left: Jaylin Lewis, Carrie Eckerle, Haiden Myers, Alyssa King, Sofie Cummings, Xade Buford, and Alexus Ausler. Second row: Tatum Westendorf, Kylie Herndon, Hayley Engelman, Kendall Dobrin, Lizzie Greble, Skylar Shepard, Sierra Gatz, Morgyn Fuqua, and Abigail Glenn. Back row: Ashlyn Martin, Tamia Schiele, Kayla Jones, Hailee Teeter, Olivia Friend, Ava Keating, Sydney Bennett, Haylee Thurman, and Olivia Lindsey. The Junior Varsity squad also won the state championship in the JV Large Division! Hailee Teeter received All-State honors in the Base Category. 
District receives budget award for 5th straight year
Stringent criteria required for award recognition
For the  fifth  consecutive year, the Raymore-Peculiar School District has received the Meritorious Budget Award from the Association of School Business Officials International. The award recognizes the District for its  2019-2020  budget submission.

The MBA promotes and recognizes excellence in school budget presentation. After a rigorous review by professional auditors, the award is conferred only on school districts that meet or exceed the program's stringent criteria.  During the 2018-2019 school year, only eight Missouri school districts, including Ray-Pec, received the award.

Preparing the budget in a manner to qualify for the Meritorious Budget Award is a more comprehensive process than a normal budget. The finished product must present financial information, statistical data, and performance data in a clear, easy-to-read way that illustrates the District's short- and long-term strategies and provides transparency in the budgeting process. 

Superintendent Dr. Kari Monsees said the award "is evidence of the District's efforts to share important financial and operational information with patrons, as we continue to focus on developing success ready students."
 
You can review the  Budget Document, which includes an Executive Summary.
Good Neighbors event is Saturday!
3rd annual community conference includes variety of breakout sessions
The 3rd annual  Good Neighbors, Strong Community event is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Belton High School, 801 West North Ave. (Parking in the west lot.)

This event focuses on resources to build a strong community.  Topics include resilience, suicide, drug abuse, online safety, mental health, resolving conflict, equipping families to help others who are struggling, autism, and more.
  • Childcare for those registered in advance.
  • Lunch provided for first 300 registrants.
Attend specific sessions or the entire day!
Football semifinal game is at 1 p.m. Saturday
It's a great day to be a Panther! 
(From last week's win at Liberty North)
The Ray-Pec Panthers will host De Smet in the Class 6 State Semifinals at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, at Panther Stadium.

Admission is $7. No passes will be accept ed. You may purchase tickets in advance with cash or check at the High School office until 4 p.m. today.

Can't make it to the game? Sideliner Sports will broadcast the game on Real Country 1010 AM KCWJ. It will also be live-streamed by 810 Varsity.

Ray-Pec defeated Liberty North 27-21 in the quarterfinal game on Nov. 15. Here's the Class 6 State Championship bracket .
Thanksgiving Break and school calendar survey
Thanksgiving Break
Ray-Pec schools will not be in session Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29, for Thanksgiving Break.

District seeks your feedback on school calendar
The District Calendar Committee is constructing a draft calendar for the 2020-2021 school year.  Please complete a brief survey to share your input on various calendar topics. The link will be active until Dec. 1.  Survey link