Raymore-Peculiar School District News

April 28, 2023

The finalists for the Volunteer of the Year award are pictured above with Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, at right. From left: Amy Kaye, Jeremiah "Miah" Johnson, Lisa McGan, Michelle Houston, Terra Stotler, Debbie Kansteiner, LaTisha Spiller, Rachel Seura, Alicia Hiles, Hanna Samuelson, Ashley Crowe and Kristi Schumacher. (Renee Stambaugh was not able to attend.)

Kristi Schumacher is the 2023

Ray-Pec PTA Volunteer of the Year

Congratulations to the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award winner, Kristi Schumacher! Kristi is pictured at right with Christi Feagins, Raymore-Peculiar Council of PTA Past President, and Dr. Mike Slagle, Superintendent of Raymore-Peculiar schools.

Schumacher received nominations this year from nine different people. She was nominated for the volunteer work she does with #youmatterrp, Sources of Strength, the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation, and as a volunteer at school events in the district. Schumacher's contributions are numerous, have a huge impact on many students across the district, and she pours her heart into everything she does to ensure children in our community feel heard, loved and supported.

There were over 70 nominations for the VoTY award this year, with 36 very deserving individuals being nominated. It was hard to narrow the field down to 13 finalists, who were all recognized at a reception on Tuesday, April 25.

Thank you to all the individuals who nominated outstanding volunteers in our district, to the 36 nominees for all the amazing things they do, all of the other volunteers in our district who spend countless hours working but weren't nominated, and to Christi Feagins and Nicole Cline for hosting the VoTY reception.

Top students honored at Excellence in Education banquet

The Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club on April 23 honored top students at Ray-Pec High School during its 35th annual Excellence in Education Banquet.

The club honored the top 37 seniors, the top 20 juniors, and the top 13 sophomores in their respective classes. Emily Craig, 2009 Ray-Pec graduate and English Language Arts teacher at Ray-Pec High School, was the keynote speaker.

Also during the banquet, the Ray-Pec Sunrise Optimist Club honored four seniors who will receive scholarships from the club. Congratulations to Andrew Brokaw, Jillian Griffin, Ella Means, and Derek Nissen. Read more

Jodie Huston, Executive Director of the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation, at right, thanks representatives from JE Dunn Construction as she presents them with the Partners in Education Award. From left: Cherie Jacobs, David Kille, Kelly Brucher, Lee Moore, Jeremy Baum, and Jeremy Catlett.

Foundation honors Partners in Education

At the Taste of Ray-Pec event, the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation presented three Partners in Education awards.

Each year, the Foundation selects individuals, organizations, or businesses that have distinguished themselves for service to the school district, the Foundation, or the community at large.

The 2023 recipients are:

JE Dunn Construction
Matt Davidson
Jackie Boursheski and Charmel Kapoor

Matt Davidson has a State Farm Insurance agency in Raymore. He and his wife, Crystal, live in Raymore with their three children who attend Eagle Glen Elementary School.

Foundation Board President Allison Bruflat, at right, thanks Jackie Boursheski for her longtime support of the CAN Program. Charmel Kapoor, who was also honored, could not attend.

Summer School registration continues

Registration for Summer School continues. Classes are available for grades K-12.

This year, there is a later start time for grades 6-12. Middle school students will attend from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. High School students will attend in-person from 9 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. Elementary students will attend from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Morning and afternoon transportation is provided for all students. As in-person high school classes will be half-day, mid-day transportation will be provided to high school students only. Summer School information

You may enroll online here.

Dr. Kristel Barr to be Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Kristel Barr will be the Chief Academic Officer for the Raymore-Peculiar School District, effective in July. She currently serves as the Director of Secondary Education.

The change in duties for Dr. Barr is part of a realignment of the Academic Services Department. The changes, which were announced on April 14, do not increase the number of District administrators serving our teachers and staff, but realign responsibilities to create a more efficient separation of current duties and long-term planning.

The moves are designed to align with the Strategic Plan priorities and improve the District’s work toward its mission of preparing each student for a successful and meaningful life. Read more

Calendar reminders

Monday, May 1 - Students are not in session for staff collaboration and planning.
Sunday, May 14 - Baccalaureate Service for senior class.
Wednesday, May 17 - Senior Awards Night, 7 p.m.
Friday, May 19 - 7 p.m. RPHS Graduation.
Tuesday, May 23 - Last day of school. Early dismissal.

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