Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School
Mission Statement
Respect, Pride, Integrity............Success
About Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School
Our building has approximately 595 students in grades five and six. Our average core class size is between 28-29 students.
Our fine arts program is outstanding. Over 250 students are in both band and choir. Students begin with instrumental music in fifth grade. They receive instruction in like instrument groups. Our choir and theater department performs two concerts each year with the final performance based on the second semester theater class that students may participate in. The visual arts department produces outstanding art work that is displayed each year at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Our Service Learning Project, the Peace Garden, is a point of pride in our school. Students and staff care for this area with students performing math and science problems with the measuring and planting of flowers and other material. The garden also serves as a memorial for students and staff who have passed away. Our students actively participate in many community service projects including a food drive, assistance to the Rescue Mission, donating money and time to other local organizations.
SPRING FLING
Thanks to all of our parents for their support of our Spring Fling. Over 600 students and their families enjoyed a wonderful evening of games and entertainment at RPI. Our Parent Connect officers organized a tremendous event.
SUMMER LEARNING
Reeths-Puffer Intermediate offers a Summer Learning Program to our students. This program is open to any interested 5th or 6th grade student. Activities begin at 8:30am. We are finished each morning by 11:30am. The program runs Monday through Thursday beginning in July. The focus of our Summer Learning Program is to improve the reading, writing, and math skills of our students. Last year 29 students successfully completed our program. Students enjoyed the activities and getting to see their friends each day. Parents shared many positive comments about the program. One comment frequently heard from parents was that this program helped their child feel more confident going into the next school year.
This year our program will begin on July 7, 2008 and run until August 14, 2008. The cost is minimal. Information is available in the Reeths-Puffer Intermediate School office. Please contact Mr. Andrews, Mr. Carter, or Mrs. Spring for more information regarding Summer Learning.
