2025 Partners in Education Awards

Each year, the Foundation Board proudly selects individuals, organizations, or businesses that have distinguished themselves through exceptional service to the school district, the Foundation, or the community at large. The Partner in Education Awards honor those whose commitment and generosity make a lasting impact on Ray-Pec students and schools.

In 2025, the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation recognized two outstanding Partners in Education: Jamie Bogner and the Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club . These honorees were celebrated and recognized for their contributions at the Foundation’s annual Taste of Ray-Pec event held in April.

Jamie Bogner 

Jamie has been committed to the betterment of the Ray-Pec community through service and volunteerism for more than 20 years.

Jamie worked as a Registered Nurse in our district in multiple buildings. She was named Ray-Pec Support Staff Employee of the Year in 2013. 

Jamie has volunteered at various schools, as a PTA board member, and as a board member for the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation.

Jamie retired in 2024 from Ray-Pec after her impactful career as a school nurse. She continues supporting the Foundation by volunteering for the CAN pantry.

Raymore-Peculiar Sunrise Optimist Club 

The club has given more than $1 million to students and organizations in the district. They 

provides financial support for scholarships, Camp Quality (a summer camp for children with cancer) and Youth Court of Cass County.

The club also provides financial support and volunteer assistance for the Ray-Pec Caring About Nutrition (CAN) program. 

The club recognizes two RPHS seniors each month as "Students of the Month," and honors the top 25 seniors, 15 juniors, and 10 sophomores at an Excellence in Education Banquet each spring.

The club sponsors the local Oratorical and Essay Contests, and provides prizes for winners.