Start of School Information – Fall 2024
 The first day of school is August 26, 2024 Welcome to Rockford Public Schools and thank you for your interest in our district. It is recognized you have a…
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Peer Listeners, Other Mental Health Supports, Key To School Safety
Counselors, students weigh in on addressing anxiety, worry
Building Trust Critical To Preventing School Gun Violence
Local educators reflect on grim anniversary of Columbine shooting…Â
Preparing For An Emergency, Educators Undergo Reunification Training
Kent ISD partnered with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to host the March training…
Orchestras Celebrate 10-year Milestone
Special 429-student concert to mark occasion…
Hark! I Hear She’s Teacher Of The Year
Rockstar Teacher: Mandy Scott…
District Gets Early Start On Next Strategic Plan
Plan bumped up in light of improvements, developments district-wide…
Rockford Unveils Proposed Elementary Redistricting Plan
District accepting feedback on plan through January 14
RHS Craft Fair December 9, 2023
Rockford Library and Media Services 34th Annual HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Saturday, December 9 | 9:00am – 3:00pm Rockford High School 4100 Kroes St. NE, Rockford Last minute holiday gifts, food…
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Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair! Saturday, November 11 | 9am-3pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm Join us for our annual holiday arts & crafts fair at Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Ave., Rockford, MI, on November 11, 2023! The…
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District Asks Voters To Renew No-increase Parks And Recreation Millage
If voters approve the millage, it will fund these services for the next 20 years, or until 2044.
What Does It Mean To Be A Ram?
Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.
New Elementary School Gets Nature-Inspired Name
Edgerton Trails will be the name of the district’s new elementary building…
RPS Welcome Information 2023-2024
Welcome to Rockford Public Schools and thank you for your interest in our district. It is recognized you have a choice in where you pursue an education for your…
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Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis, Districts Invest In New Programs
Influx in state funding creates opportunities for school support.
New 21st Century Furniture Encourages Movement, Collaboration
Proceeds from 2019 bond aim to enhance student learning…
Rose Parade A Worthy Challenge For State Marching Band Champs
Members work out to prepare for Jan. 2 performance…
Catching Students Up From Pandemic’s Unfinished Learning
Districts zero in on academic recovery, emotional support…
Making Teachers Feel Like They Belong
District employs a new strategy to retain teachers amid teacher shortage…Read More
New Superintendent Makes A Sweet Impression In Rockford
Dr. Matthews brings long experience, delicious cookies to the job! Read article here
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Rockford Continues To Offer Virtual Class Options For 7th-12th Graders!
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First Day!
On a dewey morning outside Parkside Elementary in Rockford, families are taking pictures of their back-to-schoolers in front of the school’s street sign.Â
Congrats to David Jangda!
David Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
Creating Purposeful Learning, Sticky Note By Sticky Note
Gabby Kulak sat on the floor in her second-grade classroom at Parkside Elementary, yellow sticky notes strewn about in front of her.Â
Big Shoes To Fill, But ‘Things Can Be Different, And It Can Be OK’
Big shoes to fill, but ‘things can be different, and it can be OK’ Meet Your Administrator: Korie Wilson-Crawford By Beth Heinen Bell January 19, 2022 Rockford’s new interim superintendent,…
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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
PRESS RELEASE January 11, 2022 Board of Education Vacancy Announced Board of Education trustee Geoff Downs has informed the Board of Education of his resignation as a board trustee…
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