Welcome

Good afternoon,

The month of May is a busy time in our district. Field days and field trips fill our school days, and on three evenings in May/June, we have graduation celebrations. This year our graduation celebrations take place:

• May 19 – Rockford High School
• May 29 – River Valley Academy
• June 4 – Adult Education
  
  

Each of these graduation events help us remember the promise and the power of our schools. To unite a community. To prepare our children.

Reading Rocks is this Saturday, May 31, in downtown Rockford. It begins at 9:45 AM and the activities continue through 1:00 PM.

As we look ahead to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, remember that learning doesn’t end! I would encourage you to develop a plan to keep your children engaged in learning over the summer months. Here are some opportunities to take advantage of: 

• Our Rockford Book Bus will be visiting neighborhoods. You can check our district website for more information.
• Youth enrichment and summer camps are offered through our Community Services office. Check the “Youth Enrichment” link on the Community Services tab on our website.
• The Krause Memorial Library of the Kent District Library (KDL) has a wide variety of activities and lots of books.
  • The KDL Summer Wonder runs June 2 – August 8.
• Our Media Specialists have created a summer reading guide. You can access it here:
  • Summer Reading RPS 2025
    
    

This spring was a busy one for our students! 

• Odyssey of the Mind students participated in the World Finals.
• Our athletic teams at the middle schools and high school have been very successful.
• Our bands, choirs, and orchestras wrapped up the year with spring concerts.
• Our Rockford High School National Honor Society inducted new members.
  
  

Remember, as if you needed reminding, that school ends June 6. June 5 and June 6 are half days.

Steve

Dr. Steve Matthews
Superintendent
Rockford Public Schools