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Ray-Pec Community,
One of our commitments to you is timely, relevant, and informative communication. When the Board of Education updated the Strategic Plan, one of the strategies we identified was to enhance our communication effectiveness. We intentionally developed several new video themes and a podcast to help our parents, guardians, and community members know about the incredible success (and fun!) our students and staff have in Ray-Pec.
I want to make sure you are aware of the many stories we have celebrated so far this year. Look through the attached list, and view or listen to our 23-24 school year stories.
You may even want to binge watch or listen this weekend 🙂
Thank you for entrusting your children to the Ray-Pec School District.
Mike
Staff Spotlight
- Yajaira Reed Tellez
- 2022-23 Support Staff Employee of the Year winner Yajaira Reed-Tellez talks about how she fosters relationships with her students and how she is a Dreammaker for students. Yajaira is an English Learner Associate Teacher at Creekmoor Elementary School.
- Scott Bacon
- Raymore-Peculiar School District Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle visits with the new Ray-Pec High School principal Scott Bacon.
- Grace Chapman
- First-year teacher Grace Chapman talks about teaching FACS at both the Ninth Grade Center and Ray-Pec High School.
- Bobbi Bond
- Occupational Therapist Bobbi Bond talks about her work with students and the creation of her cookie company, Baked by Bobbi,.
- Joe Ketchum
- Joe Ketchum’s professional background as a career electrician makes him a good fit as the Electrical Studies instructor at the LEAD Center.
- Terri Greufe
- Hear about activities in a school health room from Terri Greufe, the nurse at Bridle Ridge Elementary School.
- Stephanie Hornbeck
- A School Resource Officer serves students, staffs, and families in many ways. Raymore Officer Stephanie Hornbeck talks about her role as an SRO at our elementary schools in Raymore.
- Renee Anthuis and Karla Heinrich
- School Secretaries Renee Anthuis and Karla Heinrich form a dynamic duo at Raymore Elementary, where they've developed a special bond with each other and the students who have come through the school over the years.
- Seth Wansing
- 2019 Ray-Pec graduate Seth Wansing tells about his work as a campus supervisor and football coach at South Middle School.
- Helena Nunn
- Helena Nunn tells about her path to Ray-Pec and how she builds her classroom culture to help all students embark on their dreams. She is a 4th grade teacher at Stonegate Elementary.
- Stephanie Pugh
- Ninth Grade Center Art Teacher Stephanie Pugh talks about helping students reach their dreams.
- Tracy Elliott
- With more than 30 years in education, Tracy Elliott has taught at most levels in schools. She has found a special place with our littlest learners at Shull Early Learning Center.
- Rachel McClain
- Teacher Rachel McClain shares her passion for art and creativity as she talks about the controlled chaos in the middle school art classroom.
- David Perkins
- David Perkins is the Lead Custodian at the LEAD Center. Hear how the 2008 Ray-Pec graduate uses his role to affect students.
- Michael Parten
- Michael Parten, physical education teacher at Bridle Ridge Elementary, shares what led him to Ray-Pec and how he encourages students to become active and healthy.
Through the Eyes
- Through the Eyes of a Ninth Grader
- Hear what the ninth grade class has to say about their new school. The Ninth Grade Center opened in August of 2023 and this is the first class of students to attend classes there.
- Through the Eyes of a Kindergartener
- The first few weeks of school can be overwhelming, but these kindergarteners seem to be taking things in stride. Hear what they have to say about their first school experience so far.
- Through the Eyes of a Crowd Pumper Upper
- Sometimes the home crowd needs a little motivation. We wanted to hear from those responsible for bringing the noise, the Crowd Pumper Uppers.
- Through the Eyes of Child Nutrition Staff
- Working in a school cafeteria can be challenging at times. Hear why the Creekmoor Child Nutrition staff love what they do and the students they do it for.
- Through the Eyes of Special Olympians
- Special Olympics is dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Hear what our Special Olympians think about the program.
- Through the Eyes of the Girls’ Wrestling Team
- Girls' wrestling is a relatively new activity in Missouri, but the Ray-Pec Girls' Wrestling team has established themselves as one of the best programs in the area, winning three conference titles in the last four years. Hear what they love about their team.
- Through the Eyes of a 6th Grader
- The transition from elementary to middle school is a big deal! Hear what some of our sixth graders have to say about life in middle school.
- Through the Eyes of the Trap Shooting Team
- This episode of Through the Eyes has us looking down the sights! Hear what our Trap Shooting team has to say about all of the benefits of their sport.
- Through the Eyes of the Girls’ Flag Football Team
- This episode of Through the Eyes focuses on our brand new Girls' Flag Football team! Hear what they say their favorite parts of football are and what drew them to the sport.
Learning Lens
- Collaboration Days
- In the first episode of the new video series, Ray-Pec Learning Lens, learn more about what really goes on during collaboration days and why they're so important to our staff.
- Student Mental Health
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Learn more about the district's efforts to support students' mental health. This is only a short overview. More resources can be found here.
- Bullying Prevention
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Learn more about the district's efforts to prevent bullying. This is only a short overview. You can find the district's bullying policy here.
- Parents as Teachers
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For National Parents as Teachers Day, we focused on our Parents as Teachers program and all of the fantastic benefits it provides for young children. To read more about Parents as Teachers, visit our website here.
- Real World Learning
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One of the best ways we can prepare each student for a successful and meaningful life is to provide as many Real World Learning opportunities as we can for students to take advantage of. To learn more about Real World Learning, visit our website here.
- Market Value Assets
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Market Value Assets give students a leg up as they take their next step in life after graduation. Ray-Pec offers a variety of opportunities for students to earn the MVA that best suits them. To learn more about Market Value Assets, visit our website here.
- Ray-Pec United
- The student experience is always changing. Ray-Pec United is a group of staff, parents and students that come together to discuss what students' needs are now and work together to figure out the best ways to address them.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence is here. Karmin Ricker, Coordinator of Instructional Design and Technology, explains the District's approach to A.I. so far, and how she believes it will be utilized in classrooms in the next few years.
- HVAC Program
- February was National CTE Month. What a perfect time to highlight the future CTE programs in the district. In 2024-25 we're excited to offer a Heating, Ventilation, and Cooling program! Just one more way Ray-Pec is a #DistrictOfChoice
- Heavy Equipment Operating Program
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We highlighted another new program for National CTE Month. In 2024-25 we're excited to offer a Heavy Machine Operating program! To learn more about this program, visit our website here.
- Transition Skills
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When we say that our mission is to Prepare EACH student for a successful and meaningful life, we mean EACH student. Check out how the Transition Skills program helps prepare students with disabilities for life after high school. To learn more about the Transition program, visit our website here.
Ray-Pec Connect
- What is a School District of Choice?
- Ray-Pec Chief of Staff, Dr. Al Voelker, and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Kristel Barr, talk about what it means to become a school district of choice and what that will look like for the Ray-Pec School District moving forward.
- A Balanced Smorgasbord
- Director of Secondary of Education Dr. Glenna Bult, talks about the smorgasbord of opportunities available to secondary students and the importance of balancing traditional classroom education with more hands-on opportunities.
- Unlocking Potential: Navigating Unique Opportunities at the LEAD Center
- Director of the LEAD Center Abe Lewis, Enterprise and Design teacher Stefani Russ, and Teacher Academy instructor Carma Richey talk about the variety of opportunities available at the LEAD Center and what future programming and growth will look like.
- Student Voice and Choice - Not Just for High School Students
- Director of Elementary Education, Michelle Hofmann and Creekmoor Elementary Principal, Ashley Tegenkamp, talk about the choices that are available for students at the elementary level and what their goals are for offerings in the future.
- Empowering Our Littlest Learners
- Principal of Shull Early Center, Dr. Mary Shatford, talks about the choices that are offered to the parents of children before they get to kindergarten and how important that time is for their development.
- Activities: Something for Everyone
- Activities Director Dr. Kristina Martin and East Middle School Assistant Principal Cristin Blunt talk about the activities that are offered at the middle and high school levels and the benefits that come with participation.
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