Health and safety protocols for fall

Raymore-Peculiar School District News

July 23, 2021

As we approach the start of school, the District will maintain many health and safety measures that were started during the 2020-21 school year.

For example, the arrival and dismissal procedures from last year will remain in place. Hand sanitation stations will remain, and students will need to bring water bottles instead of using school fountains. The district will continue its efforts to improve air quality and ventilation.

The largest change will be the return of middle school and high school students to in-person instruction five days a week. Face coverings will be highly recommended for all unvaccinated persons in indoor settings.

Another major change is the plan for students to eat lunch in the cafeteria, rather than in classrooms.

These protocols could change, depending on guidance from other organizations or if the district's in-person experience necessitates change. Read more: Fall 2021 Protocols

Congratulations to I.B. Diploma graduates

Congratulations to the four students from the Class of 2021 who completed requirements for the International Baccalaureate Diploma:

Emily Clark
Olivia Espino
Brendan Fuller
Kerstin Randolph

The International Baccalaureate (IB) program is a rigorous two-year curriculum and assessment program practiced around the world. Students can choose to take one or multiple classes, or they can choose to do the full IB Diploma Program. To earn the IB diploma, students must take and test in six IB courses; write an extended essay based on independent research; complete creativity, action, and service activities; and take a critical thinking course. Students can potentially earn college credit for the IB classes they take.

Prepare for fall sports and activities

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. More information

Return to play protocol

Any student who has tested positive for COVID-19 within the past two months must complete the Return-To-Play protocol before participating in practice or tryouts. As part of this protocol, which is required by the Missouri State High School Activities Association, a form signed by your healthcare provider is submitted to your child's school. Return to play protocols are overseen by the athletic trainers on staff at the high school and middle schools. The protocol requires a minimum of six days of progressive training before an athlete may return to full activity or participation. High school fall sports practices and tryouts begin on Aug. 9.

If your student tested positive for COVID-19 on June 9 or later, please contact the Activities Director at your child's school for information about the return to play protocol:

Ray-Pec High School: Kirk Hipple at kirk.hipple@raypec.org or 816-892-1410
Ray-Pec East Middle School: Cristin Blunt at cristin.blunt@raypec.org
Ray-Pec South Middle School: Paul Turner at paul.turner@raypec.org

Important dates

Please note these dates (more information to come):

July 26: The district computer network and phone service will be down during the afternoon of Monday, July 26.
July 29: In-person registration for families who need assistance. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at South Middle School.
Aug. 3: In-person registration for families who need assistance. 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 3, at South Middle School.
Aug. 17: Meet the Teacher for early childhood and grades K-8.
Aug. 19: Preview Day for incoming kindergarten, 6th grade, and 9th grade students.
Aug. 23: First day of school.