Board of Education Vacancy - Join our team! https://5il.co/i8ev

Please see the attached letter from our MOISD Superintendents. https://5il.co/i5qw

Please see a graduation update from Mr. Hudson and Mrs. Shoemaker. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/i57r

See the attached letter from our Superintendent Mr. Sweet. https://5il.co/hy4s #BetterTogether #CoyoteStrong

Please help us welcome Mr. Michael Sweet, our new superintendent, to RCAPS. Mr. Sweet would like everyone to know that he, his wife Michelle, and their daughter Maggie will be at Roth Street Park this Thursday from 1- 4pm. Please feel free to stop by and introduce yourself during that time. He and his family will be located near the pavilion area. Mr. Sweet is very excited to get started and he is looking forward to meeting with everyone.

**Summer Food** Please see the attached flyer regarding the continuation of our summer food program. Special thanks to our amazing food service, transportation, and volunteer workers for making this happen! #coyotestrong #bettertogether https://5il.co/hfj0

Reed City Area Public Schools Board of Education has selected the finalists for our next Superintendent. Please see the link below for information on each cadidate. https://5il.co/gxx3 You can view the interviews live on June 24th, 2020 starting at 3:00 P.M. at this link: https://j.mp/RCAPS_Meet

Coyote Family, We are in the process of hiring our next Superintendent. The Board of Education would like for our community members to submit questions for our candidates. Please submit your question to webmaster@reedcityschools.org #BetterTogether #CoyoteStrong

Coyote Family, We again want to double check we have your correct contact information and address in Skyward. Some state programs are pulling addresses from our system to get your family benefits. We will be submitting changes again this Thursday June 11th. Please log in to Skyward and double check your mailing/physical address. If you need your access to Skyward reset, please email webmaster@reedcityschools.org with your email in Skyward, your full name, and your student(s) name.

*Reminder* ***Locker Contents*** Tomorrow is also the last day to pick up locker contents at the middle school/high school. If not picked up tomorrow we will hold until the fall. FOOD - - CHROMEBOOKS **Chromebook Turn In** June 9th - 11:30 - 2:30 Chromebooks will be collected tomorrow at the same place they were picked up. Door 29 lower side of the high school gym. There will be carts for you to place your Chromebook into and a box on top for the cord. **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TOMORROW June 9, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 11:30 - 2:30 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TOMORROW June 9, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

*Reminder* FOOD - - CHROMEBOOKS **Chromebook Turn In** June 9th - 11:30 - 2:30 Chromebooks will be collected tomorrow at the same place they were picked up. Door 29 lower side of the high school gym. There will be carts for you to place your Chromebook into and a box on top for the cord. **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TOMORROW June 9, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 11:30 - 2:30 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TOMORROW June 9, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

*Reminder* FOOD - - CHROMEBOOKS **Chromebook Turn In** June 9th - 11:30 - 2:30 Chromebooks will be collected tomorrow at the same place they were picked up. Door 29 lower side of the high school gym. There will be carts for you to place your Chromebook into and a box on top for the cord. **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TOMORROW June 9, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 11:30 - 2:30 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TOMORROW June 9, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

*Reminder* FOOD - - CHROMEBOOKS **Chromebook Turn In** June 2nd - 11:30 - 2:30 Chromebooks will be collected tomorrow at the same place they were picked up. Door 29 lower side of the high school gym. There will be carts for you to place your Chromebook into and a box on top for the cord. **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TOMORROW June 2, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 11:30 - 2:30 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TOMORROW June 2, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Come grab a hotdog at the middle school! Drive up and tell us how many!

Please see the link to a letter from G.T. Norman with important updates about summer. #BetterTogether #CoyoteStrong https://5il.co/gso8

Coyote Family, Our food pickup and delivery will continue for the next five (5) Tuesdays. The entire month of June, Reed City Area Public Schools will provide meals to the community. The day, time, and procedure will be the same as it has been since the shutdown. Thank you to our amazing food service and transportation staff for taking care of our community!

Please see the link to a letter about Kindergarten registration. #coyotepride #classof2033 https://5il.co/gbiw

Coyote Family, It is critical that we have your correct contact information and address in Skyward. Some state programs are pulling addresses from our system to get your family benefits. Please log in to Skyward and double check your mailing/physical address.

*Reminder* FOOD - PACKETS **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TODAY May 26, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 11:30 - 2:30 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY May 26, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Welcome 5th graders and parents to Reed City Middle School! Please see the letter linked and a special tour video. See you all soon! #coyotepride #classof2027 https://5il.co/gejx https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_pf0rJia8xRX-cyzrw45VM4c8oP3feC7

G.T. Family, Please see an update about picking up your student's belongings. #coyotestrong #bettertogether

Coyote Family, Please fill out the linked survey with how distance learning is going in your home. #coyotestrong #bettertogether https://forms.gle/4AWMjrVYcsL1GEpb7

*Reminder* FOOD - PACKETS **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TODAY May 12, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 11:30 - 2:30 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY May 12, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

It’s teacher appreciation week! Thank you to ALL of our teachers and staff for being part of our RCAPS family. Also, thank you to all the volunteers that grilled up some delicious food yesterday for all of our outstanding staff! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #BetterTogether #CoyoteStrong

Board of Education Vacancy - Join our team!

*Reminder* FOOD - PACKETS If you need a Chromebook still, fill out this form: j.mp/rc2020cb - someone will email you to make arrangements for pickup. **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. There will NOT be a pickup this FRIDAY - 1 WEEK of FOOD TODAY! 18 and Under FREE! TODAY May 5, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ **NEW TIME** 11:30 - 2:30 **NEW TIME** 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY May 5, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

*Reminder* FOOD - Chromebooks - Packets Chromebooks fill out this form - j.mp/rc2020cb - HS Gym Pickup Packets - GT packets are at GT - - MS/HS at HS Gym **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. There will NOT be a pickup this FRIDAY - 1 WEEK of FOOD TODAY! 18 and Under FREE! TODAY April 28, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ **NEW TIME** 11:30 - 2:30 **NEW TIME** 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY April 28, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Parents, this one is for you! The head of schools, for Virginia Chance schools, posted some helpful tips for parents in this difficult time. Grace over Guilt-We know this is a difficult time, but you are doing a great job. We see you working hard! 6 strategies will follow, one each day. https://5il.co/fm28

Information for Pre School Registration - Please see the attached flyer. https://5il.co/fm05

**Technology Update** Coyote Family, Four very important updates below! Be safe! Be well! 1. We now have three outdoor wireless access points setup around the district. Attached is an image of where to park at each building for the best access. The name of the WiFi is “RCAPS_Public.” 2. When downloading Zoom on your Chromebook make sure to pick the correct app. It should say https://zoom.us in the “offered by” section. Image attached for the correct application. 3. We are noticing some issues with our Chromebooks and Hughesnet Internet. This is a tip from a district in PA. “We recommend you contact Hughesnet Support (1-866-347-3292) for instructions on making the following setting changes. a. Disable IPV6 address conversion b. Disable any Web Acceleration or Turbo” 4. Staff, students, and families can receive Michigan educational prices on devices for personal use!!! Please note even before our current situation there have been delays in getting parts for computers out of China. Expect delays in shipping. Flyer here: https://bit.ly/REMC_RC If you still have issues or have any other technology needs please email help_desk@reedcityschools.org for the fastest help. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether

Congratulations and Thank You to these Outstanding Persons in Education! Great job ladies!

*Reminder* FOOD - Chromebooks - Packets Chromebooks fill out this form - j.mp/rc2020cb - HS Gym Pickup Packets - GT packets are at GT, MS/HS at HS Gym **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. There will NOT be a pickup this FRIDAY - 1 WEEK of FOOD TODAY! 18 and Under FREE! TODAY April 21, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ **NEW TIME** 11:30 - 2:30 **NEW TIME** 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY April 21, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Coyote Family, Please see an important update from our Special Education Director. #BetterTogether #CoyoteStrong https://5il.co/fcrn

G.T. Family, Please see the letter linked below and attached with a very important parent guide for distance learning moving forward at G.T. Norman Elementary. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/fb4h

Attention Parents! Please send an updated Free/Reduced Meal Application if your family income has changed in the 30 days. This determination CARRIES OVER for the first 30 operating days for the 2020-2021 School year. We encourage the use of our online portal at www.lunchapp.com If that is not an option you may fill out a paper application and return during meal pickup/drop off on Tuesdays. If you have questions please email tconnell@reedcityschools.org FAQ - https://5il.co/fahu Paper Application - https://5il.co/fahv How To Apply - https://5il.co/fahw

Please see the letter linked below for important updates and resources related to our remote learning plan. Be safe. Be well. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/f6zk

Free Resources/Lessons for K-3 Students - http://eblireads.com/free-student-lessons/

Reed City Schools will be providing access to school Chromebooks during our time of shutdown. If your student is in grades 1-12 AND you have internet access at your home you may request to borrow a device. You MUST have internet access to operate our Chromebooks. The first pickup will be April 21st from 11:30 - 2:30. All devices must be picked up at the high school gym entrance. Please fill out the form at the link if your student needs to borrow a device. https://forms.gle/uHiqWMzZx4UJTU4BA

**NEW PICKUP TIME** *Reminder* **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. There will NOT be a pickup this Thursday - 1 WEEK of FOOD TODAY! 18 and Under FREE! TODAY April 14, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ **NEW TIME** 11:30 - 2:30 **NEW TIME** 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY April 14, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Please see the letter linked below for important updates. Be safe. Be well. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/eyvh

Please see the letter linked below for important updates. Be safe. Be well. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether ttps://5il.co/eyvh

*Job Opportunity* Behavior Interventionist (2 Positions) https://5il.co/exy3

*Job Opportunity* Behavior Interventionist (2 Positions) https://5il.co/exy3

*Reminder* **Food Pickup** Please open your trunk/hatch to receive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TODAY April 10, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 12:30 - 3:00 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TODAY April 10, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Coyote Family, During these unprecedented times it is more important than ever that we take care of ourselves and each other. The safety and wellbeing of everyone in our Coyote Family is our top priority. Please see the link for a helpful parent/caregiver guide. Be safe. Be well. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/exy2

*Job Opportunities* Middle School Principal Elementary Teacher Special Education Teachers Apply today at applicant@reedcityschools.org Click the link for more information! j.mp/rcjobs67

*Reminder* **Food Pickup** Starting Tuesday please open your trunk/hatch to reveive your meal(s) in the high school pickup line. 18 and Under FREE! TOMORROW April 7, 2020! Food Pickup ⏰ 12:30 - 3:00 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side TOMORROW April 7, 2020! Food Delivery ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

Please see the letter linked below for important updates. Be safe. Be well. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/el01

CRITICAL! During this time of mandated school closure, educators in Michigan are assessing online learning readiness. Please help this effort by completing this survey ASAP. Results will be compiled statewide and are due no later than April 2nd. bit.ly/iarc2020 THANKS!

To clarify the previous post: we just want to make sure students are able to check their school emails regularly, if you don't have anything yet, don't worry student learning opportunites will be coming soon. Any issues logging in reach out.

This message is specifically for students, parents please pass on to your 3rd-12th graders. Teachers would like to communicate with you, bottom line is they miss you! Please check your school emails for stuff to work on (not graded, or required). Use this link: j.mp/rcsmimail

Please see the letter linked below for important updates. Be safe. Be well. #CoyoteStrong #BetterTogether https://5il.co/e9t6

*Reminder* 18 and Under FREE! No Pickup/Delievery Next Week - "Spring Break" SEVEN days of food TODAY! Food Pickup TODAY March 27, 2020! ⏰ 12:30 - 3:00 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side Food Delivery TODAY March 27, 2020! ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

*Reminder* 18 and Under FREE! Four days of food! Food Pickup Tomorrow March 24, 2020! ⏰ 12:30 - 3:00 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side Food Delivery Tomorrow March 24, 2020! ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

*Reminder* 18 and Under FREE! Four days of food! Food Pickup Today! ⏰ 12:30 - 3:00 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side Food Delivery Today! ⏰ PM Bus Route 🚌 Bus Delivery 🍎 Lunch/Breakfast 📍 YOUR HOUSE

A note from our kitchen staff: SHARING THIS INFORMATION PLEASE READ!!! REED CITY STUDENTS AND PARENTS!! Hey, Friends. I know we didn't have a lot of time to get the word out about our meal program over shutdown. We had lots of left over breakfasts and lunches yesterday. A Skyward email was sent out yesterday around 5:30 explaining everything better. Can you please get the word out to anyone you may know that doesn't have internet access? We have a $7000 order from Gordon's Foods coming today so we can prep more meals to pass out at the high school from 12:30-3:00 on Friday. and deliver on the PM bus routes. We don't want ANY of it going to waste. I heard people say yesterday, "We don't necessarily need it and don't want to take from others that do." That's awesome and really thoughtful. But we have counted meals for every single child in the district, no matter what the household income is. Please take advantage of our resources. If you don't need it, please accept it and pass it along to someone you know who needs it.

A huge thank you to our amazing bus drivers and food service staff! Our METS staff in coordination with Chartwells staff is getting food out to our community! #CoyotePride #BetterTogether

*Reminder* Food Pickup Today! ⏰ 12:30 - 3:00 🚗 Food Pickup 🍎 Multiple Meals 📍 High School Loading Dock, Door 22, West Side

This link will take you to a PDF version of the previously posted letter. Hopefully it will be a little better quality and easier to read. https://5il.co/dqyp

Please see the attached letter about providing our community with both food delivery and pickup. Also, it has not been announced yet, but we do have Twitter accounts and an APP for both Apple and Android. Please download today! Link from letter: https://rdcrss.org/3b1yP0P

Reed City Area Public Schools will be providing lunch and breakfast during the state-mandated shutdown. Meals will be FREE for any person 18 and under, children do not need to be an RCAPS student. If over 18, meals are $3 each. Multiple meals can be picked up at each location. Pickup Locations are still being determined, more information tomorrow. Pickup Times will be 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Schedule: Tuesday March 17 and Thursday March 19 Monday March 23 and Thursday March 26 Monday March 30 and Thursday April 2

Our elementary school students worked with the Muskegon River Watershed Assembly today to make gardens!

REMINDER: Thursday, September 13, 2020 is school picture day for Kindergarten through 5th Grade students

Mrs. Ruppert's first graders just recieved a boost thanks to a grant from Great Lakes Energy. GT Norman Elementary was one of 22 grant recipients chosen from 91 applicants. The grant was used to purchased a variety of STEAM materials that will be used for years to come in our classroom. Today we got our first chance to dig in and explore using some of the items purchased. THANKS, Great Lakes Energy, for giving back to the community!