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FOUNDATION IMPACT GRANTS
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation invites teachers and staff to apply for grants of $50 to $1,000 to supplement the classroom and provide ways to enhance teaching and learning. Grant requests should impact student achievement. Pending funds, these grants are offered twice a year - spring and fall.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation invites Ray-Pec seniors to apply for scholarships each spring. Our Scholarship initiative for the 24-25 school year is close to $15,000. Also awarded at the end of the school year, are $250 cash awards given to the top individual in each academic department. These are
co-sponsored by individuals and businesses in the community.
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
SUPPORT STAFF EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to 2024 Teacher of the Year Monica Crabtree and Support Staff Employee of the Year Colleen Warchola! The announcement of both awards was made during a program and reception on March 19, 2024.
Crabtree teaches 5th grade at Peculiar Elementary School. Warchola is the Kitchen Manager at Timber Creek Elementary School.
As winners, Crabtree and Warchola each receive a $500 cash award from Country Club Bank and the Ray-Pec Public School Foundation, a desk award, and banners for their school. Their photos will be displayed at the Administrative Services Center. In addition, Crabtree will be nominated as the District's candidate for regional teacher of the year in the Missouri Teacher of the Year selection process. Crabtree, Warchola, and all of the finalists will receive a plaque and items donated by local businesses.
Read more: 2024 Teacher of the Year and Support Staff Employee of the Year
RAY-PEC CARES
Ray-Pec Cares is a state registered prevention coalition and an outreach of the Raymore-Peculiar Public School Foundation. We strive to provide a system of care for the students and families of the Raymore-Peculiar School District by meeting physical, emotional and social needs that allow our students and families to live successful and meaningful lives.
CARING ABOUT NUTRITION (CAN)
Caring About Nutrition provides healthy and child-friendly food for students on weekends throughout the year. Every week volunteers sort and log donations before pulling items for that week’s bags. Each Thursday, a group of volunteers or students pack the food. The food is then distributed to each of our schools.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
The Ray-Pec Public School Foundation and Ray-Pec School District are partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City! Big Brothers Big Sisters creates and supports life-changing friendships between children facing adversity in the Kansas City area with caring, adult mentors. Little Brothers and Little Sisters who are matched with a "Big" are proven to receive better grades, have higher self-esteem and be more likely to reach their full potential.
To learn how your student may participate as a Little Brother or Little Sister, visit the Big Brothers Big Sisters website or contact your student's school counselor. If you are interested in participating as a Big Brother. a Big Sister, or a Big Couple, you may visit the website or contact Jodie Huston, Foundation Executive Director.
You Matter Ray-Pec
The mission of #YouMatterRayPec is rooted in the need to come together as a community to serve our youth and to remind them they are loved, cared for, supported, and heard.
We will create a strong presence within the community to serve as a constant reminder that we are in this together.
Together we can help our youth direct the narrative of their story.
WHAT WE'VE DONE
Classroom Impact Grants - $284,059 (2002-Fall 2024)
Building Grants - $86,500 (2010, 2017-2021)
Student Led Grants - $15,166 (2022-2024)
Discretionary Grants - $9.000 (2016-2024)
Senior Scholarships - $140,250 (2002-2024)
Boys/Girls State Sponsorships - $12,775 (2010-2024)
Fund-A-Need Initiatives - $91,650 (2016-2024)
CURRENT INITIATIVES FOR 2024-25
Classroom Impact Grants - $30,000
Senior Scholarships - $5,000
Caring About Nutrition (CAN) – 330+ students served
Ray-Pec Cares – students served, as needed
You Matter Ray-Pec events
Adopt-a-School partners for each school
