Raymore-Peculiar School District News
Feb. 4, 2022
In this issue:
  • Winter play
  • February calendar reminders
This cast from The Play That Goes Wrong posed for a picture during rehearsal.
High School to present comedy
Raymore-Peculiar High School announces its upcoming production of the comedy The Play That Goes Wrong. Performances of the show will be at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 10, 11, and 12, and at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 13 in the Ray-Pec High School Theatre.

The Play That Goes Wrong is the smash hit comedy from London’s West End and Broadway that had audiences howling with laughter. Ray-Pec is proud to be one of the first high schools in the country to have the opportunity to perform this hilarious show.

The cast includes Corbin Williams as Trevor, Aidan Martel as Max, Nigel Norvell as Robert, Makiya Leslie-Hardison as Sandra, Andrew Burton as Dennis, Paige Showen as Chris, Blake Oser as Jonathan, Madison Busby as Annie, Jared Dosch as Phil, and Brooklyn Burk as Jill.

Working behind the scenes are Teacher Todd Schnake as director, and Patrons Pam Schnake, Michael Connelly, and Kay Connelly as production assistants. The lighting designer is Jillian Griffin. The assistant directors for The Play That Goes Wrong are Kennedy Kinnick and Avery Monnig. The stage manager is Madi Priest. The sound engineer is Aisha Yanez-Corea. Props are overseen by Madi Priest and Meghan Larsen. The costume, hair and make-up crew is headed up by Audrey Huffman and Kennedy Varner. 

Reserve tickets by calling 892-3999, extension 2400. Tickets are $7 for adults and $6 for students. Read more
Calendar reminders for February
Applications for off-site programs
Today, Feb. 4, is the deadline for applications for high school students to attend Cass Career Center, Summit Technology Academy, Southland CAPS, and the LEAD Center for the 2022-2023 school year. Any application turned in after this date will be placed on a waiting list. Questions? Contact the High School Counseling Department at 816-892-1422.

Nominations
Friday, Feb. 11, is the deadline to nominate someone for Ray-Pec Teacher of the Year or Support Staff Employee of the Year! Read more

No school days
Ray-Pec schools will not be in session on these days in February:
  • Friday, Feb. 18 - Staff development
  • Monday, Feb. 21 - Presidents Day holiday
  • Tuesday, Feb. 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (by appointment) and enrollment