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Peculiar Charitable Foundation
The Peculiar Charitable Foundation received the 2020 Partner in Education award on Feb. 22 from the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. Representing the Foundation, from left: Office Secretary Mayda Skinner, Director Thomas Peter, Director Rebecca Dobson, Director Scott Dobson, President Mary Dobson, and Secretary of the Board Larry Dobson.
(Photos by North Cass Herald)
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Foundation honors Partners in Education
Annual awards go to Peculiar Charitable Foundation and Allison Scott
They were honored on Feb. 22 at the annual
Gala, which is a celebration and a fundraiser to support
Foundation projects, grants, and scholarships.
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Honoree Allison Scott and
Foundation President Phil Parke |
The Foundation selected Allison Scott as a Partner in Education award recipient for her positive impact on the students, staff, and families of the District.
She has been a behavior interventionist for the district since 2013 and is well-known for her expertise on brain development and behavior. In addition, she helps Ray-Pec staff learn and develop strategies to handle challenging student behaviors.
Allison is a member of the Foundation's Board of Directors and is the chairperson of Ray-Pec CARES. She was instrumental in the creation and expansion of the Panther Closet, helped co-found the Refuge Student Center and co-sponsored the Girl Talk mentoring program for youth in the community.
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Foundation honors Peculiar Charitable Foundation
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Honoree Larry Dobson with
Foundation President Phil Parke. |
The Ray-Pec Foundation also honored the Peculiar Charitable Foundation with the 2020 Partner in Education Award.
(See top photo for representatives in attendance to receive the award.)
The Peculiar Charitable Foundation was founded in 1968 by Edward Schug, a life-long resident of Peculiar and Cass County. He wanted to give back to his community through an organization that benefited many local groups and individuals. Ed's daughter, Mary Dobson, and her husband, Larry, became members of the Board of Directors in 1998, continuing the family's tradition of community involvement.
The Foundation has become a leading philanthropic entity in Cass County, providing funding for over 800 college scholarships, special school projects, food pantries, playground equipment, senior citizens, libraries, dental clinics, hospital events, and assisting many local organizations. Read more
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Spring sports and tryouts begin on Monday, March 2
Participants must have a physical on file
Sp
ring sports practices and tryouts begin after school Monday, March 2, at the high school and middle schools.
Students must have a
current
activity physical
on file to participate.
High School sports:
- Baseball - Meet in the Dome after school and practice until 5:45 p.m. Bring warm clothes and shoes for outside and inside.
- Boys Golf - Monday's practice will start at 3:15 p.m. at Creekmoor Golf Club. A bus will load outside the south gym doors of the high school and leave school promptly at 3 p.m. to transport underclassmen to the course. Please have a ride at 5:30 p.m. at Creekmoor when practice ends. Players will need clubs and proper golf attire, which includes a collared shirt and no jeans. Students must wear dress shorts or slacks for practice. Contact coach Paul Carvan with questions at [email protected].
- Girls soccer - Meet at the turf at 3:15 p.m. Bring warm clothes for outside and shoes for inside. Try-outs are from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.
- Boys Tennis - Tryouts begin on Monday. A bus will be available to transport underclassmen to the courts. The bus will load outside the south gym doors of the high school after school. Tryouts will last until approximately 5:15 p.m.
- Track/Field - The first practice is from 3 to 5:15 p.m. Monday. Report to the Ray-Pec Academy gym (known as the Pit) after school. Dress for the weather.
Middle School track practice also begins on Monday, March 2. Track practice for 7th and 8th graders is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. daily at both middle schools. Please have a ride at 4:30 p.m. and dress for inside or outside practice possibilities. Students must have an activity physical on file. Forms can be picked up in the school office or
online here.
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Save the date!
Long Range Facility Planning presentations
Come and hear about the District's long range planning process
 This school year, the District is working to update its Long Range Facility Plan. During fall 2019, the District contracted the services of a demographer to assist with growth projections for the community. The planning process thus far has focused on data collection and analysis with District leaders and a small planning committee.
The District is now presenting its findings to staff, parent groups and community organizations. The District is developing a 10-year facility plan with the assistance of community input.
Come and hear about the District's Long Range Facility Planning process. Information includes current enrollment numbers, growth estimates, and facility capacities. Learn how the District uses that data to plan for the future. You will have the opportunity to share your input in a survey about planning priorities.
You are invited to attend a presentation about the long-range facility planning:
- Tuesday, March 10 - 6:30 p.m. in the library media center at Raymore-Peculiar High School, 20801 S. School Rd., Peculiar
- Wednesday, March 11 - 6:30 p.m. in the library media center at Raymore Elementary School, 500 S. Madison St., Raymore
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