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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2023-2024 Open House Schedule
Below are the dates for the 2023-2024 Open House schedule. Tuesday, August 15th: Developmental Kindergarten – 5:00pm to 6:00pm Kindergarten – 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday, August 16th: 1st through 5th…
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2023-2024 Grade Level Supply Lists
Click HERE to view the grade level supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year!
2022/2023 ERMS Orientation Dates
2022/2023 ERMS Orientation Dates August 10, 2022 – 7th and 8th grade orientation 8:00 a.m. to noon August 11, 2022 – 6th grade orientation 8:00 a.m. to noon August 15,…
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2022-2023 NRMS Supply Lists
• 6th Grade Supply List • 7th Grade Supply List • 8th Grade Supply List • Math Supply List • Mrs Lutz & Ms Bibler Supply List • Electives…
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2024-2025 NRMS Supply Lists
2024/2025 Suggested Math List 2024/2025 6th Grade Suggested Supply List 2024/2025 7th Grade Suggested Supply List 2024/2025 8th Grade Suggested Supply List 2024/2025 Suggested CI Classroom Supply List
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Middle School Home Literacy Tips
Home Literacy Tips Printable pdf
Peer Listeners, Other Mental Health Supports, Key To School Safety
Counselors, students weigh in on addressing anxiety, worry
3rd Trimester Exam Schedule
3rd Trimester Exam Schedule (Click the link above to view schedule)
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Building Trust Critical To Preventing School Gun Violence
Local educators reflect on grim anniversary of Columbine shooting…
Beyond The Rock Named Top Station Of The Year
High School Visual Station of the Year award….
Preparing For An Emergency, Educators Undergo Reunification Training
Kent ISD partnered with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to host the March training…
From Concrete To Abstract, Manipulatives Make Math Meaningful
Foundation helps fund use of hands-on tools…
Orchestras Celebrate 10-year Milestone
Special 429-student concert to mark occasion…
Second Trimester Exams
Scan the QR code for details about Second Trimester Exam Schedules at RHS! 2nd Tri Exams will be held 2/29 and 3/1
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Rockford High Broadcasters Earn Accolade
With new award, Beyond the Rock’s reach spans nationwide…
Hark! I Hear She’s Teacher Of The Year
Rockstar Teacher: Mandy Scott…
Save The Date-Graduation
Class of 2024 Graduation Information Graduation is right around the corner! RHS is working diligently to create a wonderful experience for you and your graduates as they enter this final…
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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
Winter Break
The last day of school before winter break is Friday, December 22nd. School resumes Monday, January 8th. RHS wishes you and your family a safe, family-filled, and enjoyable break.
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Freshmen Find Foosball Fever
Rockford seeks competition from other schools…
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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‘Who Will I Sit With At Lunch?’
New students in Rockford find friends at orientation
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.
After Taking A Video Production Class, ‘There Was No Other Option’
Your Dream is Our Dream…
Rockford High School Ranked in Best High Schools
Rockford High School Named to U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rockford High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools, which U.S.. News…
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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.
Rockford Freshman Center Orientation Aug 9
Orientation is required for freshmen. Please make every effort to get your student here on the scheduled day. Make-up is August 14 for those who cannot make it on August…
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Lakes Supply List 2023-2024
The first day of school is Monday, August 21st. Please label all personal belongings like shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes, clothing, etc. All items on the supply list are not required…
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Suggested Supply List ’23-’24
Rockford High School Suggested Student Supply Kit In order to be prepared for the beginning of each trimester students are asked to bring their own supply kit which should…
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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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River Valley Academy Graduation 2023
2023 River Valley Academy Graduation Video 2023 River Valley Academy Graduation Video – Youtube
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Project-based Learning Makes Second-graders Real Authors
‘The whole world is going to be reading this’
ERMS Suggested Supply List
ERMS Suggested Supply List 6th Grade: It is not necessary to purchase Trapper Keepers or separate folders. We have pre-ordered a durable 10 pocket folder for you for $5 which we…
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New Crestwood Principal A Familiar Face In Rockford
Meet Your Administrator: Kyle Avink
‘Lexicon Legend’ From Rockford Takes The Stage At The Scripps National Spelling Bee
Seventh-grader competes against the best in D.C.
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…
Building — And Biting Into — A Better Box
Launch U students named finalists in NASA competition…
An Urgent Need To Change The Education Landscape
Advocate speaks on what’s working — and isn’t — in U.S. schools
Sleuthing Students And Staff Spend National Reading Month In Suspense
Second-graders in Melissa Young’s classroom at Valley View Elementary School…
Next Stop, Worlds!
2023 state Odyssey of the Mind highlights
Scream-singing And Ice-Bathing Launch Rams To First-Ever State Title
Hours of prep and years of dreams set stage for historic championship…
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Subject to change. (Additional dates will be published once those dates are determined.) August 21: First Student Day 25: No School September 1-4: Labor Day Weekend (no school) 13: Early…
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‘I Want To Cultivate A Future Where Women Are Empowered And Strong’
Students share their key issues on International Women’s Day…
Class of 2023 – Welcome Information
The staff of RFC looks forward to meeting the Class of 2023! Information from the Jan. 24 meeting is available here for your review. Class of 2023 Winter Orientation Power…
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Film Class ‘Teaching Us How To Be Whole’
Tackling mental health, one frame at a time…
Creator And Innovator
Meet the Future: Jacob Tomasko…
Former Umpire Is Now Making Calls At Rockford High
Meet Your Administrator: Rachel DeKuiper…
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…
Key To PBIS: It’s Reinforced Everywhere
At Belmont Elementary in Rockford, Principal Shannon Ouellette said creating a positive learning environment is all about “catching kids doing the right thing.”
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!
Read article here
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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.
Class of 2026 Orientation August 10
Orientation is required for freshmen. Please make every effort to get your student here on the scheduled day. Student arrival is staggered to ensure an efficient process for all. Please…
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UPDATED NRMS Summer Orientations
ORIENTATIONS 7th/8th Grade Orientation: Below is the timeslot for your child to attend their orientation. Please note, this is an open house style orientation. August 10th A-E 8:00am-9:00am F-K 9:00am-10:00am…
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2022-2023 Yearbook Information
Ram’s Tale—also known as OUR yearbook! Notes on Book Sales and Senior Photos Yearbook Advisor: John Feeley — jfeeley@rockfordschools.org Book Cost: $65 August 1st through Friday, September 30th—We hope you…
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2022-2023 Important Information
Welcome Packet 2022-2023
Celebrating student masterpieces at Festival
Celebrating student masterpieces at Festival By Dianne Carroll Burdick June 17, 2022 From left, mom Ginger Olivas checks out the art with daughters Aria, a kindergartner; Isabella, a sixth-grader at…
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2022-2023 Orientation Schedule
RHS Orientation Schedule Seniors-Tuesday, August 9th Juniors-Wednesday, August 10th Sophomores-Thursday, August 11th All Grades Make-up Day-Monday, August 15th 8:00am-12:00pm
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“Lemonade Wars” Turn Students Into Business Owners
Students compete with Pop Rocks, soap bubbles and more…..
Rockford Adult Education Graduation 2022
Click on the link below or scan the QR code. Graduation 2022
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Meijer Congratulates Roguewood Elementary Students for Third-Place Finish in Global Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2022 CONTACT: Emily Taylor Meijer Congratulates Roguewood Elementary Students for Third-Place Finish in Global Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Peter Meijer (R-MI) today congratulated…
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Congrats to David Jangda!
David Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
The Monster Project!
A collaboration between The Rockford Preschool Enrichment Program and NRMS Art Essentials Students The Process: The preschool students drew monsters. Art Essentials students (7th and 8th grade) used the…
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Region 9 Regional and State Level Art Exhibitions
Press Release May 2022 Michigan Art Education Association Region 9 Regional and State Level Art Exhibitions Each Visual Art Educator who is an active member of the…
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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.
Scholastic Art Competition
Congratulations to NRMS student Olivia Teramo for receiving an honorable mention in the Scholastic Art Competition! The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program…
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2022 Michigan Art Education Association State Show
Nine NRMS students had their artwork selected for the 2022 Michigan Art Education Association State show. The show will be on display at the UofM Taubman Gallery in Ann Arbor…
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End of Year Final Exam Schedule
June Final Exam Schedule 2022
Class of 2022 Important Information
Senior Grad Letter Delta Plex Directions RHS Senior Exams 2022
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Michigan Merit Exam Week April 2022
2022 MME Overview
Mr. Blue Sky Is Living Here Today, One Might Infer
Inspiration can come from anywhere. But what does a second-grade lesson on inferring have to do with the band Electric Light Orchestra*? “When we looked at the data from this…
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2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Previous School Year August 22: First Student Day 26: No School September 2-5: Labor Day Weekend (no school) 21: Early Release, 12:00 (Gr 6-12), 1:00 (Gr DK-5) October 19:…
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Final Exams Schedule Second Trimester
March 2022 Exams
Car Enthusiast, Shutterbug, Entrepreneur
Meet the future: Junior Evan Clark… Like many, this Rockford High School junior sought new ways to keep busy during the early days of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines. He’s now…
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Class of 2026 Welcome Information
Counselors will visit North and East Rockford Middle Schools on February 8 and 10 to help current 8th grade RPS students in the first stages of creating a schedule for…
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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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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY NEWSLETTER
North Rockford Middle School Family Newsletter Weeks of January 16th & 23rd 2023 https://www.smore.com/37w8t Weeks of January 2nd & 9th 2023 https://www.smore.com/7gpfv Weeks of December 5th & 12th…
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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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RVA January News and updates
Please click the link below for all of the updates! Parent -Teacher Conferences are this week! https://www.smore.com/ecvf5-river-valley-academy-news
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River Valley Academy News for December
Please click the link here: https://www.smore.com/ncs4m-river-valley-academy-news
