Reeths-Puffer High School

Over 40 staff members from R-PHS, Byron Center, and Grandville met via Zoom today. To collaborate and offer tricks, tools, and suggestions to make blended learning the best experience possible for all Rockets. Thanks to both Byron Center and Grandville! Great things coming!

Reeths-Puffer Schools was awarded a Drug-Free Communities Support Program grant by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, in cooperation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The $125,000 annual grant, renewable for 5 years, will support the Straight Talk About Tough Stuff (STATS) Coalition focused on youth vaping tobacco and drug use prevention.

Hello Rockets! With the second semester upon us, we are working to create appropriate schedules for student needs. To do this, it is imperative that families make a declaration for their perferred path to learning, face to face or virtual. All guardians listed in powerschool were emailed a form on December 8th, please complete this form or contact Mr. Sandee (sandeec@reeths-puffer.org) or Mr. Beckeman (beckemand@reeths-puffer.org) with additional questions. Thanks and Goooooooo Rockets!

Free flu shots through Dec. 12 at Meijer!

Counselor's corner: Check out these resources including connecting with your counselor, securing a NHS peer tutor, scheduling conference times with your teachers, and much more. Go Rockets! https://5il.co/npw4

Good morning Parents and Guardians, There was no “playbook” for how to “do school” in a pandemic. As such, we’ve researched, learned, implemented, adjusted, succeeded in some cases, and temporarily failed in other cases. One thing we haven’t done is stopped trying to do our best for our kids. One thing we’ve heard consistently from parents about our “virtual or remote” environment is “We want R-P teachers teaching our kids.” Well, while it won’t be easy, we have figured out how to make that happen, while still honoring every request for either F2F (face-to-face) or virtual. If you want to learn the specifics, at the end of this message is a 14 minute YouTube video where I explain what will likely be happening for the 2nd semester. The video was created for us to use as a springboard for preparing for 2nd semester. It is relevant to each of you and your students as you prepare for the 2nd semester, beginning on January 25, 2021. If you don’t want to watch the video, here is the “gist”: Whether you choose F2F or Virtual, it will be with a Reeths-Puffer teacher. There are multiple ways to accomplish this, and they are spelled out in the video. IF you fell in love with Edmentum first semester and would be devastated to not have it, we have a limited number of licenses for 2nd semester. You would just need to let your child’s building Principal know that. Because this is NEW information (R-P teachers teaching virtual), it is only fair to re-survey people to get their choice based upon this new information. Expect a survey to come out from your student’s building Principal this week. I’m asking that you consider your choice and we need 100% of parents to complete the survey. At the deadline of the most recent survey, only 79% of people had made a choice. We can’t make great decisions for kids and staff without accurate information. The survey will literally be one question; F2F or virtual for the 2nd semester. FOR SPECIFIC DETAILS- Please watch the video NEXT STEPS- 100% completion of 2nd semester survey Here is a link to the video: https://youtu.be/co8nul9LHeI Stay well, Rockets! Sincerely, Steve

The Counseling Corner, check our website, Facebook, or Twitter pages weekly for a holistic system of supports for our Rocket students and families.

Happy Friday Rockets! Consider using the attached template to help structure your day. Students may benefit from the routine and structure as we navigate learning remotely.

Dr. Craig Aarhus, associate professor, associate director of bands and music education director at Mississippi State University. Speaking with Rockets about college opportunities available through band. Great experience for Rockets! Thanks Dr. Aarhus and thank you to Mr. Harris for arranging this opportunity.

Apply for meal benefits for your students at LunchApp.com. LunchApp.com will walk you through the process in just a few minutes. Your completed application will be sent to your school district so your children can receive benefits quickly and confidentially.

First block with Mr. McCarthy, Mrs. Porter, Mr. Harris, and Mr. Olson. It is great seeing all those smiling faces Rockets.

Face-to-Face students are going remote. Please see the attached images for the following. Communication from Mr. Edwards, meal pick information, daily schedules for students. Staff have been working to continue to navigate these uncertain times and provide the best learning and social emotional experiences for our students possible. Please continue to communicate positive COVID-19 cases with our office (231) 744-1647 as this will assist in our return to face-to-face plans. Be well Rockets and we will see you in Google Meets.

The only option for purchasing tickets to tonight's varsity volleyball match is at the following link: https://gofan.co/app/school/MI10148

Happy Tuesday Rockets! This Picture was taken Monday as the 300 hall staff got pumped up for the day. We are here for you while you work from home. Thanks to our amazing students for showing up and showing grit as they navigate distance learning. Thanks to our incredible staff for always being there for our students. It is great to be a ROCKET!

Reeths-Puffer HIGH SCHOOL Remote Learning Nov. 2nd - Nov. 6th

Radio coverage for R-P football tomorrow vs. Marquette High School (2:00 start) can be found at: http://www.foxsportsmarquete.com/ Live stream coverage can be accessed at: https://mqtredmen.com/media-coverage-for-10-31-20-varsity-football-vs-muskegon-reeths-puffer/

Just a reminder that the only way to purchase a ticket for our football game this Saturday vs. Marquette is through GoFan at the following link: https://gofan.co/app/events/127720

Good luck to Reeths-Puffer's Cross Country teams today as they travel to Grand Haven for pre-regional action!

Reeths-Puffer Soccer defeated Whitehall tonight in semi-final action, 5-0. The Rockets will play the winner of Spring Lake vs. Ludington this Thursday, October 22nd.

Spectator limits for this week's football game vs. Zeeland East are as follows: 1. Players/Cheerleaders have been given (6) vouchers each to distribute to their family/friends. 2. Only those fans with vouchers will be allowed to purchase tickets at the game.