
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL ON 10/21
Students will not attend school on Friday, October 21. Staff will be participating in professional development on this date.


FREE FLU VACCINES
Spectrum Health will offer free student and staff flu vaccines at RCAPS on Thursday, October 13, 2022. In order for your child to be vaccinated, a consent form must be returned to the school by 10/13. Forms can be found at building offices.
Vaccinations will also be offered to staff, students, and community during the GTN Family Fun Night on the 13th from 4:30p.m. - 6:30p.m.


October is National Principals Month!
Thank you to the principal team of Reed City Area Public Schools for their leadership and unwavering commitment to student success.
Stacey Webber, G.T. Norman Elementary School Principal
Kris Griffin, G.T. Norman Elementary Dean of Students
Danielle Breedlove, Reed City Middle School Principal
Anthony Murray, Reed City Middle School Assistant Principal
Matt Hudson, Reed City High School Principal
Stefanie Shoemaker, Reed City High School Assistant Principal


Shout-out to the food service team as they continue to offer great lunch options to students and staff.
Pictured is one lunch choice offered today at the high school cafeteria.


Congratulations to the RCHS Equestrian Team on a strong third place finish in MIHA Regional D competition this past weekend! A special thank you goes out to the sponsors who helped make it happen.
Go Coyotes!


Reed City Area Public Schools will hold a Strategic Planning Meeting on Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Reed City Fire Hall.

Reed City Area Public Schools Board of Education will be holding a regularly scheduled Committee of the Whole Meeting on Monday, October 3, 2022 at 5:30p.m. in the Porteous Academic Center.


We are excited to announce that Reed City Area Public Schools has been recognized by @arborday as a Tree Campus K-12 school!
RCAPS is one of 70 elementary, middle, and high schools across the United States to earn recognition through the Arbor Day Foundation's Tree Campus K-12 program.
To learn more visit arborday.org/K12.
Go Coyotes!


Best of luck to the Reed City High School Equestrian Team as they prepare for regional competition on October 1 & 2 in Ludington.
Go Coyotes!


Reed City Area Public Schools was informed of a situation in Luther this morning. RCAPS has been in contact with local law enforcement and emergency management and will continue to follow their recommendations. If anything changes with this situation, we will provide updated communication.


****REMINDER****
RCAPS Board of Education will hold a Committee of the Whole Meeting (5:30p.m.) and Business Meeting (7:00p.m.) in the Porteous Academic Center on Monday, September 19, 2022.


RCAPS has girls basketball coaching opportunities available. Follow the link to learn more.
https://5il.co/1hyss


NEW COYOTE APPAREL IS HERE & AVAILABLE IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE! See the pricing details in the picture posted below! Three different shirt options are available, one is two sided as shown ---- the other two are single sided shirts! Support our COYOTES and get some new gear!


Reed City Area Public Schools invites you to share your feedback as the District moves forward with strategic planning. Come to the Porteous Academic Center on September 14th at 5:30p.m. to be a part of building the RCAPS future.
Click here for more information on this important opportunity: https://5il.co/1hp94

**Attention**
Reed City Area Public Schools is experiencing technical difficulties with the phone system. Currently we cannot make outgoing calls or receive incoming calls. Thank you for your patience as we investigate this matter.


Reed City Area Public Schools will be closed on Friday, September 2nd and Monday, September 5th. RCAPS wishes you a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!



**Attention Families**
Instructions explaining how to register for a student Meal Magic account, how to add funds, and more can be found at this link: https://5il.co/1h8e4


Attention:
Due to inclement weather at the time of school release, students at the elementary were held indoors until lightening passed and it was safe to excuse. Please note that your child's bus will arrive later than expected.


Reed City High School was briefly placed into secure mode this morning to minimize class disruption and maximize student privacy while allowing Administrators, MOISD Staff, and School Resource Officer to safely manage a student situation. Students and staff were not under any direct threat.


Today is a 1/2 day at RCAPS. Please see dismissal times below:
G.T. - 11:45 A.M.
MS/HS - 11:30 A.M.