Congrats! Ray-Pec Softball Placed 3rd At State!

Foundation awards over $16,000 in grants

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Board on Oct. 25 awarded more than $16,000 in grant awards to staff and students across the District.

The fund will be used for a variety of items, including books, supplies, shirts and stickers, coding kits, development toys and activities, sound effect instruments, roller skates, and more.

Participating in the surprise presentations were: Foundation Executive Director Jodie Huston, Superintendent Dr. Mike Slagle, School Board President Ruth Johnson and Foundation Board Members Amy Bowden, Eric Collins, Ashley Crowe, Michelle Houston, Jodi Price, and Pam Steele.

In the top photo, Timber Creek Elementary School Music Teacher Zoe Goodwin received a $335 grant to purchase auxiliary sound effect instruments.

In the smaller photo, Parents as Teachers Parent Educators received a $748 grant to purchase developmental toys and activities to use with young children and families. Shull Early Learning Center Principal Dr. Mary Shatford is holding the check.

See photos and descriptions of all grant awards here.

These grants are made possible by contributions to the Foundation. Learn more about the Foundation here.

High School presents Romeo & Juliet

Ray-Pec High School invites you to attend its production of William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet. The show opened Thursday night. Remaining performances will be in the High School Theatre at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Friday, Oct. 27) and Saturday, Oct. 28; and at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29.

The play is about the romance of two youth from feuding families. For the list of cast members, go here.

Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students. (Note: The production is rated PG-13.)

Tickets may be reserved at this link or by calling the box office line, 892-3999, extension 2400.

District Football Game

Round one of football districts begins tonight (Friday, Oct. 27), when the Ray-Pec Panthers face the Lee’s Summit Tigers at Lee’s Summit High School. Game time is 7 p.m. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Please note that Lee’s Summit High School is hosting a major robotics competition, and parking will be limited. Carpooling is appreciated.

Digital tickets can be purchased online. Admission is $5 for adults; $3 for K-8 (must be accompanied by an adult); $3 for grades 9-12 with I.D. Admission is free for fans ages 55 and older and children preschool and younger. You may also purchase tickets at the gate. District Tournament Bracket

Watch the game online

Can’t make it? Watch the game here.

Reminder:

No school on Wednesday, Nov. 1; Thursday, Nov. 2; and Friday, Nov. 3. Parent/Teachers Conferences and staff development activities are scheduled. Watch for information from your child’s school about conferences.

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