Raymore-Peculiar School District News
Feb. 23, 2022
Scott Bacon to be Deputy Principal at Ray-Pec High School
Scott Bacon will be the new Deputy Principal at Ray-Pec High School, effective July 1. Bacon will work alongside current Principal Steven Miller during the 2022-2023 school year, and then will assume the position of principal upon Miller’s retirement in June 2023. Bacon is currently principal at Blue Valley High School in Stilwell, Kan.

The Board approved the hiring during its Feb. 22 meeting.

Bacon said he is honored to have the opportunity to serve the Ray-Pec community.

Ray-Pec is a very highly respected school district in the metropolitan area,” Bacon said. “The opportunity, as it is designed, is very unique in that it will afford me the opportunity to come in, listen, learn, observe, and collaborate with Mr. Miller, his administrative team, and staff. It also provides the opportunity for me to get to know the students, staff, the parent community, and the culture of the school community. This arrangement will be very beneficial to all and should provide for a seamless transition.” Read more
Dr. Kristina Martin to be new Activities Director
Dr. Kristina Martin will become the activities director for the Raymore-Peculiar School District, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the internal transfer at its Feb. 22 meeting.

Martin is currently the associate principal at Raymore-Peculiar High School, a position she has held since 2013.

Martin said she was drawn to the position because activities and athletics bring out the best in students. 

“Strong academics in conjunction with strong activities and athletic programs are foundational to strong educational settings and communities like Raymore and Peculiar,” she said. 
 
Ray-Pec Director of Secondary Education Dr. Kristel Barr, said that Martin has a strong set of skills that are a match to the job and will lead to continued success. Read more
Rebecca Kolkmeier to be principal of Eagle Glen Elementary
Rebecca Kolkmeier will be the new principal at Eagle Glen Elementary School, effective in July. The Ray-Pec School Board approved the hiring at its Feb. 22 meeting.
 
She is currently the administrative intern at Bridle Ridge and Raymore elementary schools. She has held this position since July 2020. For the 2019-2020 school year, she was the administrative intern at Eagle Glen and Raymore elementary schools. Kolkmeier was Summer School Principal in 2020 at Raymore Elementary School and in 2021 at Peculiar Elementary School.
 
Before coming to Ray-Pec, Kolkmeier was an assistant principal for two years at Bridger Middle School in Independence.
 
Kolkmeier said she is honored to be coming back to the Eagle Glen family. Read more