Raymore-Peculiar School District News

May 27, 2016
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Groundbreaking at RPHS
New Assistant Superintendent
Class of 2016
Report cards and spring survey
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Groundbreaking ceremony kicks off project
Construction underway at RPHS
A groundbreaking ceremony on May 24 marked the official kick-off to major construction and renovation at Raymore-Peculiar High School.

Participants included representatives from the School Board, District and high school administration, bond issue campaign leadership, incite Design Studio architects, J.A. Lillig Excavating, Henderson Engineers, Kaw Valley Engineering, and the cities of Peculiar and Raymore.

The project includes new construction of about 110,000 square feet, including a two-story addition at the north of the current building. The design creates separate areas for bus, parent pick-up, and student traffic.

The plans also include construction of a storm-resistant concrete dome structure on the east side of the building. The dome will include an auxiliary gym, restrooms, and locker rooms and will also serve as a shelter in the event of severe weather. In addition to the exterior construction, there will be renovation to some areas inside the school.

Once complete, the District will be able to  accommodate all students in grades 9-12 in one school. Read more:
District hires new Assistant Superintendent
Dr. Bryan Pettengill to begin on July 1
Dr. Bryan Pettengill
The Raymore-Peculiar School District announces Dr. Bryan Pettengill as the new Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, effective July 1.
 
Pettengill will come to Ray-Pec from the Clinton School District, where he has been principal of Clinton High School since 2011.
 
In his new role at Ray-Pec, Pettengill's supervision responsibilities will include the areas of facilities, child nutrition, health services, human resources, technology, transportation, capital projects, construction services, property and liability insurance, and safety and security.
 
" It is an honor to join the Ray-Pec Team," Pettengill said. "Raymore-Peculiar is truly an exemplary school district with an impressive level of support from a wonderful community. I am excited to engage with the district and community to carry forward a tradition of excellence and a focus on continual improvement." 

Read more:  Dr. Pettengill
Congratulations, Class of 2016!
Commencement ceremony was May 20
Stefania Smith
Brayden Roberts
Congratulations to the Raymore-Peculiar High School Class of 2016! 

Graduation was May 20 for Ray-Pec's 424 seniors. The ceremony at the Community of Christ Auditorium in Independence was followed by the Project Grad party, hosted by Senior Parents.
Cara Sibert

Class co-valedictorians were Brayden Roberts and Stefania Smith. Brayden and Stefania presented the valedictorian speech together at graduation. You can view it online: Valedictorian Speech 2016

Salutatorian was Cara Sibert. 

Here is a list of seniors from the graduation program.
Report cards and spring survey
Grades available today
Report cards are scheduled to be available today (Friday, May 27). Watch for an email from your child's school.

June 1 is survey deadline
The Ray-Pec School District is seeking feedback from parents, patrons and staff. The survey will remain open until June 1.  Take the survey now:  Parent/Patron survey