Reeths-Puffer High School

🖐️ + 🧪 = 😄
The classroom turned into a human enzyme lab! Predictions, experiments, and a whole lot of figuring out what works (and what doesn’t). Learning, laughs, and a little chaos helped our students see how temperature, concentration, and inhibitors affect reactions.!

📚 Homework Workshop is Up and Running!

Homework Workshop is a great way for students to get extra help from teachers or NHS tutors and is a quiet, supervised space to get homework done after school.

✅ Supervised by three teachers of a variety of subjects each day.
✅ Teachers can assign students to Homework Workshop to receive extra help and/or get caught up in their class.
✅Students receive a slip once signed up so they know when to attend and parents would receive an email from that teacher as well.

Please encourage your student to attend if they need support, want help from tutors, or just need time and space to focus on schoolwork. Thank you for continuing to support our students’ success!

If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Bayle (bayles@reeths-puffer.org)

Our Criminal Justice students stepped into the role of lawmakers today! ⚖️ They analyzed, debated, and voted on proposed bills to decide which ones should become law. The discussions were thoughtful, the debates were engaging, and the critical thinking was impressive!

Help us spread the word! Our annual Turkey Run is getting close and are student leaders are finalizing plans. We are thrilled to partner with The Salvation Army each year to serve approximately 2,000 meals.

If you would like to help with Thanksgiving Day "Turkey Run" Meal Distribution click on the link below:

https://volunteer.unitedwaylakeshore.org/need/detail/?need_id=1153900

If you would like to make a donation to Salvation Army- specifically to support Turkey Run, click on the link below:

https://donate.sagreatlakes.org/campaign/729124/donate

If you would benefit or you know someone that would benefit from a meal, please connect with the Salvation Army to sign up.

Earlier this week, we indicted 31 new members into our National Honors Society. Our students led us through a reflection of the pillars of CHARACTER, SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, and SERVICE. We are so proud of our students and the work they do to make the RP Community better.

The future is bright!

Introducing our 2025 Homecoming Court and Representatives:

(From Left to Right)
Freshman: Ty Ross and Tatum Johnson
Sophomore: Andrew Eilers and Kayleigh Brown
Junior: Owen Moore and Jaiden Marshall

Seniors: Milo Sapone , Lola Sapone, Garrett Olejarczyk, Ava Gibbs, Owen Ritsema, Maddilyn Smith, Brody Wynsma, Claire Biesiada, Josiah Bazany, and Jaylynn Acre.

Homecoming is abut living our values—respect, pride, and integrity—together as Rockets. It is about celebrating traditions and having pride in what it means to be part of Rocket City right now. The students above, selected by their peers, give us so much to be proud of.

💚🚀What a great day! 💚🚀 Our Rockets showed up BIG at the homecoming assembly. ✅ homecoming court ✅ fight song ✅ games and competitions ✅ pilot of the pit – Liam Copenhaver ✅ tug-of-war ( sophomores upset the seniors, but staff walked away with the final win.) Homecoming is all about school pride and community, which was on full display.

Join us as we kick off RP's homecoming week with our annual Powder Puff football game. Game starts 7::00 at Rocket Stadium. Tickets are $3. cash only. Athletic passes and credit cards not accepted.

Science Class Spotlight!

This week, Environmental Science students gathered leaves from our school grounds to examine, AP Biology students conducted a lab to measure diffusion, and Physics students worked in pairs to solve equations.

Mrs. Westerhof's Biology students were studying survivorship curves and comparing the results of parenting vs. non-parenting. They blew bubbles to create "children" and then timed how long they stayed intact both with and without student help. Later, they graphed results and compared their curves to other species.

Today our Leadership Class welcome our newest Rockets with a breakfast and information on how to get involved at RPHS. 🚀Welcome to RPHS! 🚀

It was a great day to bring 44 RPHS Art students to downtown Grand Rapids for the annual Art Prize Show! Students were able to view hundreds of works of art and interact with artist from all over the world. They represented Rocket City amazingly!

We are so proud of our band students and directors. After placing 2nd in class 2A, and qualifying for finals performance, our marching Rockets took 9th overall this past weekend. Beyond performing, our band students are demonstrating skills for success such as collaboration, problem-solving, empathy, communication, and self-awareness. We are so proud of their hard work.

Environmental Science students used quadrat sampling today to determine the biodiversity of different areas around the school.

Rehearsal went great and we are ready for an amazing graduation at 6:25 tonight. Class of 2025- We are so proud of you!

Hi Rockets, Happy Spring! Due to inclement weather, with “feels like” temperatures in the 20s and soggy field conditions, we are canceling today’s JV and Varsity baseball and softball games. The softball games vs. Grand Haven have been rescheduled for Thursday, April 17. The baseball games vs. Traverse City Central are yet to be rescheduled. Track and soccer events are still on as planned for today.

R-P HS Athletic Schedule for Week of April 14th

CALLING ALL RECENT COLLEGE GRADS! Transform your gap year into a LAUNCH YEAR with MSU College Advising Corps! As a College Adviser at Reeths-Puffer High School you'll mentor students on their path to higher education while gaining amazing professional experience. Eligible: MSU grads OR graduates of our partner high schools! ✨ BENEFITS:  AmeriCorps membership  Professional training  $7,395 education award  Powerful network  Start August 2025  Serve your community Apply now! Go to linktr.ee/MSU_CAC to learn more about launching your future while making a difference right here in Rocket City!

On April 16 at 7 PM, the In Our Eyes documentary will premiere at the Frauenthal Theater in downtown Muskegon. This film tells the story of the Reeths-Puffer Marching Band through the eyes of its members, capturing the dedication, challenges, and lifelong impact of being part of something bigger than yourself. Tickets are now available: https://www.etix.com/.../rp-documentary-in-our-eyes...

We are official! Congratulations to the students in our Rotary Interact group for officially becoming a member club. This group is doing amazing work and we are so proud of them.