Hello Reed City Families,

It's been cold outside - even by Michigan standards! While this is a short week due to the MLK holiday and the inclement weather, there are still exciting things happening in our schools.

In Ms. Paul's high school English class, students have been reading The Odyssey. She challenged them to create a personal values statement followed by a goals statement on why these values are important for achieving their goals. Students can use these statements in their college applications or job interviews. This lesson is a perfect example of how Reed City Schools aim to provide authentic and meaningful skills that can transition from the classroom to real-world opportunities. Student engagement increases when they understand how their classroom experiences can benefit them in the future.

I also want to give a shoutout to our Family Services team, who hosted a parent group meeting last week. The event was well attended and is yet another example of how our district is committed to helping families succeed together.

Have a great day!

Mike Sweet Superintendent