Weekly Update
Course Planning Night 2025
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.
HBCU College Fair and Showcase 2025
Park Hill South High School is excited to host our annual HBCU College Fair and Showcase to share with our community opportunities for attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We are hosting an in-person event consisting of a panel discussion and booths with representatives/alumnae of HBCUs.
We hope you will join us at Park Hill South High School at 6 p.m. on Feb. 6, 2025. For more information, got to: HBCU Showcase 2025 or click on the QR code on the flyer.
Visit myscholarshipcentral.org to find local scholarships. My Scholarship Central connects students to financial resources for college. Students are matched to local scholarships and interest-free loan programs after completing a general application. There are so many opportunities for Missouri students. You must make an account, but this is a great resource for finding scholarships for the Kansas City area.
2025 UMKC STAHR Scholars Program
Are you:
- Currently a sophomore, junior, or senior in high school?
- Interested in exploring careers in healthcare?
- Looking to strengthen your competitiveness for applying to college or health education programs?
- Eager to experience what it’s like to be a health professional student?
Then apply to join the STAHR Scholars Program today!
As a STAHR Scholar, you will grow personally and professionally throughout the upcoming year. Participation in the STAHR Scholars Program is free and students who complete the program are eligible to receive a stipend.
Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy
The underlying purpose of The Missouri Cadet Patrol Academy is to provide first hand experience of the role of Law Enforcement in promoting and safe - guarding American freedoms and rights.
Application-open until March 1st
June 8th - June 13, 2025
Contact:
Frankie Adams, Chairman
P.O. Box 179 Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 380-6231
Missouri S&T National Society of Black Engineers PCI Weekened
Interested in NSBE or life at Missouri S&T? The event will be hosted on our beautiful campus from February 27th – March 2nd, 2025. It is a free event available to any high school student: public, private, charter, or homeschool, grades 9-12. Students do not have to be black nor an engineer to attend; it is open to any student who wishes to experience the campus culture of S&T!
Is your interest piqued? Fill out our PCI Weekend Interest Form today!
Diesel Technician Internship
- Hands-on training
- Scholarships/ tuition reimbursement
- Paid internship- rotations each semester for 2 years
- 7-8 weeks at campus labs
- 7-8 weeks at Foley Equipment
- Sponsored students keep tools and toolbox worth $14,000
- Long-term, diverse career opportunities
- $2,500 stipend per semester*
Firefighter Training
Jan. 7th - May 21st.
This course will prepare students to take the MO. Division of Fire Safety certification exams in order to become certified firefighters. Additionally students will be trained to take the state exam in hazardous materials incident response at both the awareness and operation levels.
What is it? Select public institutions will charge no more than 150% of in-state tuition and select private institutions will offer a 10% tuition discount. Visit the MSEP website for a list of participating institutions. Out-of-State Colleges offering In-State or Reduced Tuition for Missouri Residents. Students should verify the tuition details directly with the college admissions office as information can change without notification. Discounts may be available at other colleges not listed below.
Eligibility Criteria: Multi-state tuition reciprocity program between select institutions in KS, IL, IN, MN, MI, MO, ND, NE, & WI.
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.
FSA ID Assistance
Virtual sessions for counselors, students and families are available by appointment on Mondays & Wednesdays 11am-1pm and 5-7pm. To set up a time to connect, click on this link or visit http://www.mofafsa.org/kansascity and scroll down to the resource section.
ACT Power Prep
When: 3/10/2025
From 8:00am-12:45pm ( Lunch is not included)
Where: Ray-Pec High School
This class includes practical and relevant information on how to increase your ACT score. It shows you how to control the test and not let it control you! The workshop covers what will be on the test and how to master test-taking techniques. This class is not a practice test! Learn general ideas about the ACT as a whole and the individual tests:
English- Learn what ACT test-writers are looking for and how to approach different types of questions.
Math- Learn what problem-solving skills and math skills you need.
Reading - Learn your best method for doing well on ACT reading.
Science- Learn common question types and what’s really required to do well
After School ACT Prep Class for January/February
After School ACT Prep Class Registration - We will be offering a 2-week after school prep course before the national ACT Tests given in October, December, February, and April.
Registration is currently open for the Prep Course being offered
Registration Is limited
Cost: $45
Please reach out to Bridget Eischeid bridget.eischeid@raypec.org or Lisa Roberts lisa.roberts@raypec.org
if you have any questions about the After School ACT Prep Course.
MAINTAINING YOUR A+ REQUIREMENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL
To maintain your A+ eligibility, you must meet the following requirements:
- Attend an A+ School for two consecutive years prior to graduation
- Graduate with an unweighted overall GPA of 2.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale for grades 9-12 (Notice: The Department for Higher Learning WILL NOT ROUND UP to meet the GPA requirement.)
- Graduate with an overall attendance rate of at least 95 percent for grades 9-12
- Perform 50 hours of district supervised, unpaid tutoring or mentoring
- Maintain a record of good citizenship and avoid the use of alcohol and unlawful drugs (No More than 10 days of OSS to be qualified or 20 points)
- Must score proficient or advanced on the state level Algebra I End of Course Exam OR must have a combined ACT math score AND high school GPA in accordance with the attached scale.
For More Information please go to the Missouri Department Higher Education State Link