Above: Students at Ray-Pec Academy are surprised by funding from the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation. Academy students will use the money to help pay for special projects. Below: Digital Learning Teacher Melissa Kelch received grant funds to purchase STEAM kits for students in all grade levels at Bridle Ridge and Peculiar elementary schools.

Prize Patrol awards more than $15,000

The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation Prize Patrol on Oct. 26 presented $10,016 in grant awards. The Prize Patrol also surprised students at Ray-Pec Academy with $5,000 in funding for special projects.

The grant awards will be used for a variety of items including STEAM kits, knife safety classroom kits, laminated world/US desk maps, books, an inclusive bounce house, and supplies for the Robotics Team.