Our first day of Career Exploration at the CTC was a success! We loved seeing our students in their element and can’t wait to see what unfolds over the next 11 after school sessions.
“Being in your element is not only about aptitude, it's about passion: it is about loving what you do...tapping into your natural energy and your most authentic self.”
RPMS hosted another great Princess Ball. Thank you to all of the students, parents, and staff that volunteered to make it a special night. All of the princesses were amazing and looks like they had a great time.
RPMS represented us well today at the annual Math Counts competition hosted by the Michigan Society of Professional Engineers. It was a great day of math problem solving with 8 other area middle schools.
Come out to Rocket Family Night at the Winter Sports Complex and help raise money for Rocket Athletics - Feb 20 @ 5pm - Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/events/2921498007907770/
Carnation & Singing Telegram Delivery causing smiles and & warm hearts all around R-PMS this morning. It was a great partnership between RPMS Choirs & the Student Council for a fun morning!
Finished a short week with Rocket Recognition at RPMS. Today 10 students were recognized for demonstrating The Rocket Way with Wesco Slushies. RESPECT*PRIDE*INTEGRITY
Musical preparation is underway. For many students, this might be the first time they audition. Today, a workshop was offered which was a great opportunity to LEARN what is involved with being part of a musical and how to be best prepared. Hair Spray Jr. is going to be a great production full of opportunities to learn and maximize the potential of our students. #riseup
Once again, the Winter Sports Complex provided a great day of learning, fun, and activity for RPMS (and RPHS) students. It was a great day to be outdoors in Michigan!
Lunch time fun! These are still shots, but you can feel the movement. Today was time for boys in the gym. We build our schedule to make sure that the gym is open at lunchtime for students to run around....and they run!
Woot- woot! We love earning gold stars. Energy Star is a United States Environmental Protection Agency program that helps businesses, organizations and individuals save money and protect our climate through superior energy efficiency. Buildings are presented this award when they have proven that they use 35% less energy and generate 35% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than similar buildings across the nation. This year, three of our buildings were selected for the EnergyStar team of engineers to visit and evaluate our schools and to verify our energy usage and savings. We are proud to announce that those three buildings: Reeths-Puffer High School, Reeths-Puffer Middle School and Central Elementary have all been awarded the EnergyStar award. This was especially gratifying this year as the EPA has upped its criteria and requirements recently as a result of organizations becoming more aware of their energy usage and its effect on the environment. All of our buildings met and surpassed the increased measures. The efforts of this recognition go to all staff and students (decreasing usage) AND a special shout out goes to the maintenance department for making great things happen.
All of our 6-8th grade students have now had a chance to schedule electives for next year and have it checked (just for scheduling accuracy) by a counselor. Remember the deadline for any changes is 2/13. An e-mail will go out to parents with instructions on how to view and make changes until 2/13.
We love partnering with the Career Tech Center and are so excited to announce an amazing opportunity for RPMS students. Starting on 2/24, there will be 7 different after school programs offered to students FREE of charge. Sessions will be on Mondays and Thursdays from 2/24 until 4/2. We will bus students to CTC (leave 6th hour early) and students will return by bus to RPMS where they can be picked up. See the graphics below for more details. Permission slips are available in the office (also turn in to the office) and spots are limited. We offered Welding last year and it was a great learning experience for all involved.
Our students had an amazing day enjoying the beautiful weather at the Winter Sports Complex. Car beaches are amazing in August and in February. Students in the Introduction to Cross Training class had the opportunity to step out of their comfort zone. Many students tried something new today. There were so many memories made and a handful of them captured in pictures.
It is time to start thinking about scheduling for next year. High school counselors were in last week and will visit again this week to make sure that students have all the information they need. Mrs. Mitchelson has been working with our current seventh graders and incoming seventh graders.
The Rocket Center was the hub of an amazing experience this weekend for (90) 5th-12th grade students from (11) area School Districts. They came together to RISE UP and hone their performing skills on stage! Triple Threat Workshop participants were treated to 3.5 Hours of Singing, Dancing & Acting Instruction from (2) current Cast members of Hamilton- the Musical! Thanks to the phenomenal Trevor Miles & Gabriel Hyman (currently portraying George Eaker & Charles Lee), our students not only got to learn songs, lines and dances from Hamilton, they were able to hear from Trevor & Gabe about their journey from school to a professional career in the arts. Take-Aways from the Q&A Time: "No one's journey is alike...there a stage and a place for you somewhere...I auditioned for Hamilton 12 times and was told "no". If I would have decided to give up, even after 11 times...I wouldn't be here now". Thank you all adults involved in creating a great opportunity for our students!
The Reeths-Puffer Middle School Winterguard took home the 2nd place trophy yesterday at their home competition to start off the season. Everyone put on an amazing performance. Great job!
Come out to Rocket Family Night at the Winter Sports Complex and help raise money for Rocket Athletics - Feb 20 @ 5pm - Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/events/2921498007907770/
Yesterday, our students got to experience the FIRST-TIME EVER FREE 1-Hour Dance Class sponsored by the choir/theater department. The 47 attending dancers learned some fave steps from the 50's and 60's such as: The Twist, The Pony, The Side Touch and The Watusi. Getting some fundamentals and inspiration for our Spring Production of "Hairspray!"! There is so much to love in these pictures.
The RPMS Choir provided tons of holiday spirit in a packed Rocket Center last night. The performance titled, Sounds of the Season, showcased vocal talents of RPMS students while adding comedic relief using skits from the holiday classic Home Alone. It was an entertaining evening filled with Rocket Pride!!
Bond - For information on the community forums follow the link - https://www.reeths-puffer.org/o/rps/browse/93905