Reeths-Puffer High School

Daily Announcements
September 30, 2026
Student News ● Spirit week. Tomorrow’s theme: Throwback ● REMINDER: There are NO popcorn sales during class time for anyone. ● The 2026 Homecoming dance will be this Saturday, October 3rd, from 7:30pm to 10:30pm. Tickets will be on sale during both lunches, today and tomorrow, Thursday, October 1st for $10. Guest passes are available in Student Services but must be filled out and turned in to Mrs. Somerville by tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30th. ● Rotary Interact will be holding a stuffed animal drive for our local S.A.N.E clinic from Monday, September 28 - Monday, October 5th. Donations may be dropped off in the bin at the Homecoming game or in the office next week. All stuffed animals should be new. ● Students, school picture packets have arrived! Be sure to pick up your pictures or your proofs from your Flex teacher. ● The ARK is back! Are you interested in art, or spending time in an artistic environment? If so, come join us on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 PM until 5 PM in room 502. Work with your favorite art medium, or just come and hang out with friends. It's an open door format, so you can come and go as you wish! Hope to see you there. ● Tomorrow, Michigan State Institute of Agriculture Technology in Partnership w/MCC will be here during Flex. Please ask your Flex teacher for permission to go down and chat with them. As always, return to flex when you are done. ● Reminder: This Friday will be a half day of school. We will be running hours 4th - 6th. Dismissal will be at 11:05. ● Attention, students! RP Connect is a new after-school program happening Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:45 in the Learning Commons. Need homework help, a place to hang out, get a bite to eat, or just something to do after school? Come check out RP Connect! Teachers and NHS tutors will be available to help, and everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there for a short time or a long time! ● Make sure to get those Ride with Pride Pledges signed and turned in. Copies are in Student Services if you need them. The last day to turn in a signed pledge form is Friday, Oct. 2nd.

● Lunch : Homestyle Meatloaf w/Potato Bake with Garlic Bread

Sports News ● Today’s Events: JV Golf @ Oak Ridge Golf Course; Varsity Tennis, HOME @ 4pm ● The Reeths-Puffer Ladies golf team competed in their 5th and final league Jamboree at Lincoln Golf Club last night. The team shot a 170 & finished just 2 shots behind league leading Byron Center. The 170 was the lowest jamboree score in at least the last 5 years at Lincoln Golf Club. The 3 seniors put on a show on senior night. Leading the way for the team was Sophia McCollum (Senior). Sophia shot a 38 & finished 1st on the night. Her round was highlighted by a birdie on hole #2. This was Sophia’s 21st victory of her career. Coming in tied for 2nd on the team were Ella Voorhies (Senior) & Olivia Ambler (Senior). Both girls shot 42 on the night and tied for 7th overall. Ella’s round was highlighted by a birdie on hole #5. This was Ella’s 6th top ten of her career. It was also her lowest jamboree score of the year. Olivia’s round was highlighted by a chip in birdie on hole #9. This was Olivia’s 19th top ten of her career. Finishing off the scoring for the team was Abby Davis (Freshman). Abby shot a 48 which was her lowest jamboree score of the year. Also competing for the team were Kayleigh Brown (Junior) & Tala Johnson (Freshman). Both girls shot 50 on the night. Mia Hanichen (Freshman) & Avery Clark (Sophomore) competed in exhibition on the night. The team will next compete on Thursday in the OK Green Conference Championships at The Meadows.

🎉 NEW AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM: RP CONNECT! 🎉

Looking for a place to connect, get homework help, hang out, or make the most of your time after school? We’re excited to introduce RP Connect, a brand-new after-school program in the LC!

📅 Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 3:00–4:45 PM
📍 Learning Commons

Think of RP Connect like an open house after school — come and go as you need! Teachers and, occasionally, NHS tutors will be available for homework help, but RP Connect is about more than academics. It’s a welcoming space to connect, work, try new things, and spend time with others after school.

🎵🚀💚Today, we launched our very first ever courtyard concert during lunch with a band made up of our very own students. They were awesome!💚🚀🎵 💚Infield💚 💚🚀🪴Also, we want to give a huge shout out to the Garden Club for doing such an amazing job on the courtyard. 💚🚀🪴

🚀💚🏈 Fall Friday nights are made for football 🚀💚🏈 💚Rocket Pride💚

Under skies that couldn’t have been more perfect, we watched a sea of caps, gowns, and bright futures shine. Today wasn’t just a ceremony. It was a reflection of the culture that makes Rocket City great. To our graduates: we are so proud of you. Your resilience, your kindness, your brilliance. As the sun set on the stadium, it felt like a sunrise for everything ahead. Congratulations class of 2026! 🎓✨

Earlier this week, our AP Physics students put their knowledge to the test -literally! Using the principles of physics, students designed and built cardboard boats before taking them to the water to see if they would float…and survive the wind! With strong winds making the challenge even tougher, 3 out of 5 teams successfully made it across! It was an awesome hands-on lesson in teamwork, problem-solving, engineering, and perseverance.

Our 9th grade students had a great time at the MiCareerQuest Career this week! This hands-on experience gave students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers, interact with professionals, and learn about future education and career pathways. From skilled trades and healthcare to technology and public service, students were able to see so many exciting possibilities for their future. It was an engaging and inspiring day, and we are grateful for the opportunity to help our students connect classroom learning with real-world careers!

Congratulations to our group of AutoDesk Certified users!

(A few students missed the photo)

Some students earned certifications in both Inventor and some in AutoCAD, showcasing their technical skills, dedication, and hard work throughout the year. We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and excited to see how they continue to grow.

Great work, everyone! 👏

Last week’s Annual Art Show was a great celebration of creativity from our Art 3, Art 4, and AP Art students. One of the best parts of the show was the incredible variety of artistic expression on display. Each work reflected the unique perspective and voice of its artist. The talent, creativity, and hard work our students put into their artwork was evident throughout the entire exhibit. We are proud of all of our students for sharing their creativity and passion!

Today was one of those moments that reminds you how powerful community can be. In a full gym, Zoey won a car! Watching her reaction of joy and gratitude brought many of us to tears. Thank you Rynberg's Car Company for your generous donation of a car. We have many more pictures to share from an amazing RP Pride Day, but couldn't wait to share this moment.

Join us for the 4th Annual RP Softball & Baseball Community Day!

We’re excited to welcome youth players, families, students, and community members out to Reeths-Puffer High School on May 16 for a full day of softball, baseball, food, activities, and fun!

Come support RP Varsity Softball & Baseball while enjoying:
• FREE bounce house, hair braiding, eye black station, photo backdrop & giveaways
• Youth players joining varsity teams on the field for the National Anthem
• Autographs with varsity players after the games
• Kids run the bases after the games
• Raffle prizes & tshirt sales
• Big Tuck’s Food Truck & Yodels Frozen Yogurt

📍 Reeths-Puffer High School
📅 May 16
🎟️ Community event with free activities for families and youth players (no charge to attend)

Game Schedule:
🥎 Varsity Softball – 9:00 AM & 1:00 PM
⚾ Varsity Baseball – 10:00 AM & 2:00 PM

We hope to see our RP community there for a great day at the ball fields! 💚🤍

Our Yoga class took a field trip to Breathe and Believe Fitness today to practice yoga outside of the classroom! 🧘‍♀️

Our Health Education classes partnered with the STATS program to learn about the health risks and side effects of nicotine, marijuana, and alcohol through hands on activities.

The Spring Band Concert did not disappoint. The show was a beautiful display of excellence. Talent, hard work, passion, and connection came together to create an amazing experience. Great job Jazz Band, Symphony Band, and Wind Ensemble!

Wow! Our students were amazing in the Pops Concert tonight. There was so much talent, skill, and bravery. What a performance!

5 RPHS students competed in the Annual Muskegon County Law Day Speech Competition, all making Reeths-Puffer proud. They spoke on the topic of the Rule of Law and the American Dream. Keeley Cole placed 3rd in the Senior division. Way to go Rockets!

In addition to building an ROV, our Robotics Team also has to write a nine page technical document, and create a poster to show a real-world application of their ROV! Students have poured many hours and a lot of creativity their competition poster, and now they need a boost from our community.

If you’re willing, please take a moment to vote for their poster using the link below. Students gain points by the number of votes that they can receive.

Here is the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/spc26-real-world

Voters would select 404HS as the team to review, and there are sliders to work with under the list of links of posters.

Your support means more to them than you know.

Happy Earth Day!

Today, our biology classes traded in their desks for gloves and trash bags as they worked together to clean up our school campus. It was amazing to see their teamwork and dedication to making a difference right here in our own community!

Trash doesn’t just “go away.” When litter is left behind, it can:
• Harm wildlife who may ingest or get tangled in it
• Pollute our soil and water systems
• Break down into microplastics that enter the food chain
• Take years, or even centuries. to decompose

By taking action today, our students are learning that even small efforts can have a big impact on protecting our environment.

We are so proud of these students for stepping up, getting their hands dirty, and showing what it means to care for the planet we all share. 🌱💚

(Check out the photos to see their hard work in action!)
#EarthDay #LeaveItBetter #EnvironmentalStewardship #RP