THE PANTHER PRESS

Get ready to shine as we celebrate all things gold at the Gold Rush Court Warming Dance! Join us for a night of sparkling memories, dazzling attire, and unforgettable fun.

✨ Date: January 18, 2025
✨ Time: 8-10pm
✨ Location: Raymore-Peculiar High School Dome Gym

✨ Tickets: Will be on sale during lunch shifts and $5 at the door on the day of the dance.

Come dressed in your best golden glamour and be part of the celebration of the season! It's going to be a night full of glitz, glamour, and golden moments. Don't miss out!

See you there — let's make it a night to remember!

Guest forms can be picked up in the HS office and are due by Wed, Jan 15th to Ms. Peterson.

RPHS Course Planning Night will be January 22, 2025 from 5-7pm. This evening is a great opportunity for families to learn about courses, programs and opportunities offered through Raymore-Peculiar High School. There will be informational sessions, a sophomore orientation, and a department fair to share information regarding courses. Advisors will also be available to answer questions. Please see attached newsletter for detailed information.

For Seniors, this will be the opportunity to participate in FAFSA Frenzy. The FAFSA is a financial document that college bound and some trade schools use to award grants and student loans. We will have financial aid representatives to help families fill out the FAFSA.

ACT Prep Registration Form

To take the ACT Prep Class at RPHS, you need to sign up by January 17 in order to ensure materials are available by the start of the class. Registration will be capped at 25 students. You will be paying for the materials that you will keep. You will pay online or you can see Ms. Harmon in the finance office to pay with cash or check. The cost for the materials will be $45 and includes practice tests as well as online access.

Every class, we will meet in room 212 from 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm. Please have your rides ready to pick up at the front office. Dates include:

Tue, Jan 28: 2:45-4:45 pm

Wed, Jan 29: 2:45-4:45 pm

Thur, Jan 30: 2:45-4:45 pm

SATURDAY, Feb 1: 8 am - noon (PRACTICE test starts at 8am)

Mon, Feb 3: 2:45-4:45 pm

Tue, Feb 4: 2:45-4:45 pm

Wed, Feb 5: 2:45-4:45 pm

Thur, Feb 6: 2:45-4:45 pm

This class is set up to provide students the time to study and practice ACT skills. This class will allow students that time that they likely would not force themselves to do on their own and provide them with some skills to better tackle questions.

If students are unable to to attend, please email both Mrs. Roberts and Ms. Eischeid (lisa.roberts@raypec.org AND bridget.eischeid@raypec.org) to tell them that you will not be there or you will be late. If you have questions, please email one or both of us.

The next ACT test date is February 8th. Regular registration ends on January 3rd. Late registration closes on January 20th with additional fees. Go to Missouri ACT for more information about future ACT testing.

• The RayPec High School code is 262580. That is what students use to indicate that they are a RP student so their scores get sent to us.

• Raypec High School is a testing location for ACT national test dates. The RayPec Test Center Code is 166690. This is what students use to select RP as the testing location.

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form is now available. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid for attendance at college or career school between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.

If you successfully submitted your FAFSA form during the beta testing period, you don’t need to resubmit it.

FAFSA forms submitted online will typically be processed in one to three days. Once your form is processed, you’ll be able to review your FAFSA Submission Summary and your FAFSA information will be made available to your selected schools.

You also can make updates or corrections (such as adding a school or a missing signature) to your FAFSA form.

Prepare To Fill Out the 2025–26 FAFSA® Form

Here are some ways you can get ready to fill out your FAFSA form:

• Create a StudentAid.gov account (if you don’t already have one).

• Learn about the documents you may need to fill out the FAFSA form.

• Determine your dependency status and whether your parent(s) or spouse will be required to contribute information on your FAFSA form.

• If you’re a dependent student, use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

• Be enrolled full time as a high school junior in the United States

• Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited non-profit public or private institution in the United States (students may start their studies at a two-year institution and then transfer to a four-year institution)

• Demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower household income)

• Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities

• Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity

• Maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0; and

• Be a United States citizen

APPLY HERE

We are excited to share with you the creation of a Parent, Teacher, Student Organization at Ray-Pay High School. This organization is a unique and convenient way for parents to be involved in the life of the school and demonstrate support for students and staff. Meeting dates for the next two months is as follows:

• Tuesday, January 21 - 6-7:30 p.m. at the Ninth Grade Center

• Tuesday, February 18 - 6-7:30 p.m.

Here is the link to the PTSA website: bit.ly/rphsptsa. You are invited!

Looking ahead, the district seeks input from stakeholders to guide decisions on educational programming, extracurricular activities, and facility improvements. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated. Take survey now

Your voice is important in making improvements that matter to you. The Raymore-Peculiar School District has made significant strides in enhancing student learning and opportunities, with key achievements including:

• The opening of the Ray-Pec LEAD Center for career exploration and skill development

• The launch of the new Performing Arts Center (PAC)

• The successful opening of the Ninth Grade Center

• Expanded enrollment at Shull Early Learning Center

• Summer camps at the LEAD Center

• Inclusive playgrounds at all elementary schools and the introduction of project-based and inquiry-based learning

• New career-focused programs in carpentry, electrical studies, drone certification, CNC machining, heavy equipment operating, and HVAC

Steve Meek-Senior Assistant Principal Steve.Meek@raypec.org

Megan Speer-Post Secondary Advisor and A+ Coordinator megan.speer@raypec.org

Sabra Hamberg- Senior Office Secretary sabra.hamberg@raypec.org

Jeanne Kuhlman- Sophomore Assistant Principal Jeanne.Kuhlman@raypec.org

Mark Cook-Junior Assistant Principal Mark.Cook@raypec.org

Kialey Peterson- Sophomore/Junior Office Secretary kialey.peterson@raypec.org

Scott Bacon- Principal scott.bacon@raypec.org

Amy Smith-Principal's/Front Office Secretary amy.smith@raypec.org

Jennifer Love-Attendance Secretary jennifer.love@raypec.org

Attendance- hs_attendance@raypec.org

Website: https://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/

Location: Raymore-Peculiar High School, South School Road, Peculiar, MO, USA
Phone: (816)892-1400

Ashlee Mustain- Counseling and A+ Secretary ashlee.mustain@raypec.org

Cheryl Gray- Counselor for names A-D cheryl.gray@raypec.org

Tatum Branson- Counselor for names E-La tatum.branson@raypec.org

Nicole Ingram- Counselor for names Le-Ri nicole.ingram@raypec.org

Sheila Jackson- Counselor for Ro-Z sheila.jackson@raypec.org

Dr. Kristina Martin- Director of Student Activities kristina.martin@raypec.org

Stacy Johnson- Activities Intern stacy.johnson@raypec.org

Amanda Schuster-Student Activities Secretary amanda.schuster@raypec.org

Keeli Ernst-Student Activities Secretary keeli.ernst@raypec.org