Raymore police officers took 34 area children shopping for holiday gifts through the Shop with a Cop program on Wednesday. To read full story PLEASE purchase the January 4 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The honor roll lists for Graceland University’s 2018 fall term have been announced. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list. Graceland commends the students who have devoted their efforts and talents to their academic success! To read full story PLEASE purchase the January 4 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Information to be sent home on Jan. 8 First semester ends today (Dec. 21). Semester progress reports for students in PreK through 5th grade, and report cards for students in grades 6-12 will be available to parents after winter break. To read full story PLEASE purchase the January 4 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Partnership with Compass to provide school-based therapy Under a new partnership with Compass Health Network, two licensed therapists will provide therapy services at school to Medicaid-eligible students who qualify. The School Board approved the partnership at its Dec. 20 meeting. To read full story PLEASE purchase the January 4 issue of the Raymore Journal.

The Raymore-Peculiar School Board on Dec. 20 took a big step to increase online course offerings for Ray-Pec High School students. To read full story PLEASE purchase the Jan. 4 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Editor’s Note : This is the second part in a three-part series looking at 2018 in review. This week’s look is at the smonths of April, May, June, July and August of 2018. Next week’s issue will look at September, October, November and December. The look at January, February, and March appeared last week. April 5, 2018 Raymore Easter Egg Hunt Fun for All Ages – The last day of March turned out to be a great day for the Raymore Easter Egg Hunt.   To read full story PLEASE purchase the Jan. 4 issue of the Raymore Journal.

Cass Co – The Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Harrisonville Police Department worked to capture Jeremiah T. Denson, 28, Pleasant Hill, on Friday. To read full story PLEASE purchase the Jan. 3 issue of the Raymore Journal.

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By BYRON KING Journal Writer Ray-Pec High School’s boys basketball team was able to pick up a victory over Ruskin recently in a game that had several highs and lows for each team. To read full story PLEASE purchase the December 27 issue of the Raymore Journal.