Raymore-Peculiar School District News

Aug. 4, 2023

Meet the Teacher Night is Aug. 17

Meet the Teacher events are scheduled from 4 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 17, at both middle schools, each elementary school, and at Shull Early Learning Center.

Students and families may visit the schools to meet the teacher(s), see classrooms, and drop off supplies.

This is also a great opportunity to take a picture of your child with their teacher.

Additional information for Shull Early Learning Center

Shull students are encouraged to bring their school supplies and their backpack. Students will receive their backpack tag, and parents will pick up their welcome packet. Parents should bring their ID for the visitor check-in process.

Missouri sales tax holiday is Aug. 4-6

Missouri's 2023 tax-free weekend started this morning (Aug. 4) and continues through midnight Sunday, Aug. 6.

Certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, and computers, are exempt from state and local sales tax. Learn more here.

Ray-Pec school supply lists:

Fall sports information

Ray-Pec High School Times and dates for fall sports practices and tryouts
East Middle School Times and dates for fall sports practices and tryouts
South Middle School Times and dates for fall sports practices and tryouts

Athletic/activity physicals

Students (grades 7-12) planning to participate in fall activities or athletics must have a completed, current physical on file with the school before practice begins. Physicals are now good for two years from the date of the exam. Once the physical is completed, submit it using the PRIVIT app.

Things to do before school starts!

Complete online registration forms and verify residency online or visit your child's school to complete the registration process.
Check to see if your student's immunizations are up-to-date. Immunizations
The District encourages all families to complete the application for free/reduced price meals. Meal application. (Completing your application can help in many ways beyond just free or reduced price meals. These include: increased funding for schools to ensure students receive the support they need; additional funding for technology and Internet access; discounts on fees associated with academic tests such as the SAT, ACT, and AP (Advanced Placement); discounted fees for college applications; and discounts on fees associated with participating in athletics programs in the District.)
To donate school supplies, see information here.
If you would like school supply assistance, complete this form. The deadline is Aug. 6.

Important dates

Please note these dates:

Aug. 8: Meeting for Homeschooling families in the Ray-Pec district about the Special Education process. Information
Aug. 17: Meet the Teacher for early childhood, elementary schools, middle schools. (See article above)
Aug. 18: Preview Day for incoming kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students.
Aug. 22: First day of school.

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