Teachers and other certified staff members who are new to the Ray-Pec School District reported to work this week to begin training on curriculum, instruction, and technology. All other teachers returned to work today (Aug. 14). To read full story PLEASE buy the August 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Would you like to help provide school supplies for students?The Ray-Pec School Foundation has students who need headphones or earbuds. (NO Bluetooth)To see all of the lists of school supplies for each Ray-Pec class, PLEASE buy the August 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

A construction crew will be working on a water line on North Madison Street near Elizabeth Drive during the week of Aug. 17-21. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

While the entire nation is battling a pandemic situation that has not been seen in more than 100 years, millions of those same Americans are on the front lines of another battle that has been around for 400 years: racial inequality. One Raymore-Peculiar High School alumni is doing her part to open up that dialogue back in her hometown. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 20 edition of the Raymore Journal.

The sporting world around the country is slowly crawling back into action across the country and the state of Missouri High School ranks are no different with most high schools across the state getting back into action this past week with the beginning of practice for fall sports teams beginning this past Monday. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 13 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Due to the pandemic, some school fees this school year are being eliminated or reduced. When you log into Tyler SIS, you may see an adjusted amount for fees. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 13 edition of the Raymore Journal.

A photo yard sign of each 2020 senior was displayed on the high school grounds. You are invited to stop by the high school to pick up your 2020 Senior’s photo yard sign, if you haven’t already. Signs will be available from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Aug. 14. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 13 edition of the Raymore Journal.

Following approval at last week’s Board of Education meeting, the district sent families information on back-to-school plans for this year. The first day of school will be Monday, August 24 and parents have the choice of in-person or virtual learning for their children. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 13 edition of the Raymore Journal.

With social distancing making it difficult for many to enjoy a night out, companies are coming up with novel ways for people to get out and have fun. Walmart’s solution: Drive-in movie night. To read full story PLEASE buy the August 13 edition of the Raymore Journal.