Building Trust Critical To Preventing School Gun Violence
Local educators reflect on grim anniversary of Columbine shooting…
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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River Valley Academy Graduation 2023
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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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Congrats to David Jangda!
David Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
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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River Valley Academy News for December
Please click the link here: https://www.smore.com/ncs4m-river-valley-academy-news
After More Than 50 Years, Shibler Closes Door On ‘Incredible Career’
Longest-serving superintendent in Kent County steps down…
Marching Band Racks Up Another National Parade Performance
First Macy’s Thanksgiving, now Tournament of Roses…
Gunner, Another Counseling Dog, Joins Chillie as Greeter, Morale Booster
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
Interim Superintendent Announced
After over 53 years in public education and 32½ years serving as RPS Superintendent, Dr. Michael Shibler notified the Board of Education in June 2021 of his plan to retire…
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September News for River Valley Academy
Check out link below for the River Valley Academy News for September! Highlights include information about Picture day, bussing, & more! https://www.smore.com/x0q8d-river-valley-academy-news
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River Valley Academy News and Updates 2021/2022
Check out the River Valley Academy News from August! Highlights include information about our first week of school! https://www.smore.com/2w0nm-river-valley-academy-news
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USDA Free Meal Extension
The USDA has extended the federal waiver that allows school districts to continue to serve food under the summer guidelines until end of school year. Because of this, lunch will…
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Board of Education Appoints Andrea Jacobson to Vacant Seat
The Board of Education conducted interviews for the position of trustee on Wednesday, July 28, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Postema’s recent resignation. The Board received 17 applications…
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Rockford Book Bus!
The Rockford Book Bus is a new addition to learning resources in Rockford this summer, making four stops a day in a converted school bus to bring books to children…
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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
Board of Education trustee Miles Postema has informed the Board of Education of his resignation as a board trustee effective July 5, 2021. Mr. Postema has served on the RPS…
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River Valley Academy 2021 Graduation
2021 Graduation Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJn6IBa8QLp8ZOF5ZpE-1BDBbWCgGO-a/view?usp=sharing
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RVA Newsletter for 5/27/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 27TH! This week highlights include information about our last week of school! https://www.smore.com/2w0nm-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 5/21/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 21ST! This week highlights include our upcoming graduation and asking for help to update our logo! https://www.smore.com/czrmn-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 5/17/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 17th! This week highlights include our upcoming graduation and asking for help to update our logo! https://www.smore.com/xfmke-river-valley-academy-news
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Developing Healthy Kids – Champions of Hope
Join us for the next Developing Healthy Kids Community Education and Prevention Series! May 17th@ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Champions of Hope with Vern Hazard Session Description…..We…
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RVA Newsletter for 5/7/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 7th! This week highlights scholarship opportunities for seniors, NWEA testing coming up, and other great news! https://www.smore.com/024r3-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 4/30/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from April 30th! This week highlights scholarship opportunities for seniors, NWEA testing coming up, and other great news! https://www.smore.com/031bk-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 4/23/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from April 23rd! https://www.smore.com/fg48h-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 4/16/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from April 16th! https://www.smore.com/6uwhc-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 3/19/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 19th! https://www.smore.com/1rst4-river-valley-academy-
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RVA Newsletter for 3/26/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 26th! https://www.smore.com/3cwe2-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 3/12/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 12th! https://www.smore.com/bf2ku-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 3/5/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 5th! https://www.smore.com/pryxk-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 2/12/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from February 12th! https://www.smore.com/ujfvc-river-valley-academy-new
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RVA Newsletter for 2/19/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from February 19th! https://www.smore.com/a9p4v-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 1/29/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from January 29th! https://www.smore.com/cbf84-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 1/22/2021
Check out this week’s newsletter! https://www.smore.com/cbf84-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 1/8/2021
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RVA Newsletter for 12/17/2020
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RVA Newsletter for 12/11/2020
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“My Pandemic”
Dear Rockford family, YOU ALL have been doing your part to grow student grit and perspective from the nervous little kindergartner right through to the anxious yet confident senior reaching for…
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RVA Newsletter December
River Valley Academy December Newsletter
Developing Healthy Kids – Livestream!
Secondary Presentation Elementary Presentation Handling Stress & Anxiety During Covid-19 is our next DHK event and it will be livestreamed on Nov. 19th, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Our live panel of…
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ACS recognizes RPS for outstanding community involvement with Relay for Life
Rockford, Michigan – Rockford Public Schools was nominated to receive a recognition award at the annual Relay For Life of Rockford, which has taken place every May since 2003. However,…
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Mosquito Control Application
September 24, 2020–In an effort to reduce the mosquito risk, a mosquito control application will be applied at the following outdoor locations, weather permitting, from Monday, September 28 – Wednesday,…
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Board of Education candidates forum
Announcement Meet the Candidates
Co-Curricular Event Livestreams
September 22, 2020 — In addition to providing audio for all home and away football games, Michigan Sports Radio will provide video of all away football games this season. You can…
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The virtual classroom
Lauren Billings’ fourth-graders are done with their morning math lesson, but one of her students lingers after dismissal — on Billings’ computer screen. The girl’s dog died the night before,…
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Rockford PE teacher Matt Banta infuses humor into his back-to-school message
It looks like a school kid’s worst nightmare: waking up late on the first day of school! But it’s actually teacher Matt Banta popping open his eyes, jumping up in…
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COVID-19 Update – March 12, 2020
Below are documents with the most current information on the COVID-19. We continue to appreciate your cooperation, patience, and understanding. Thank you, Dr. Michael Shibler Superintendent…
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Groundhog Shadow Day
The Groundhog Shadow Day Preview Board is now OPEN! This is your opportunity to get a sneak peek at over 750 job shadow spots that are available for Groundhog Shadow…
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Developing Healthy Kids Presents “Angst”
The next Developing Healthy Kids presentation will be a special screening of the IndieFlix film, Angst, Anxiety is Treatable. The film raises awareness about anxiety and its causes and effects.…
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College & Career Night
January 8, 2020 is our annual College & Career Night, from 5:00-8:30 pm at Rockford High School. This event is open to all ages and interests. The early part of…
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EEE Found in Kent County
UPDATE at 4:35 p.m. In follow-up to my email earlier today regarding EEE being identified in Kent County, all evening activities, practices, and competitions at RPS will be rescheduled to conclude…
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Rockford Homecoming Tailgate (Alternate Activity)
Due to Harvest Festival and Homecoming weekend coinciding this year, Rockford High School will not be holding a tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 27. However,…
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New Creative Teaching and Learning Center Opens at RHS
With the launch of the 2019-20 school year, Rockford Public Schools is excited to announce the opening of the new Creative Teaching and Learning Center at Rockford High School. The…
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Open House on August 17 for Creative Teaching and Learning Center
CTLC Open House Flyer
ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZES, CHANGES MEETING STRUCTURE/TIMES
MEDIA RELEASE – July 10, 2019 On Monday, July 8, 2019, the RPS Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting. The 2019-20 Board of Education officers and trustees are…
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“Chillin with Chillie”: An Innovative Approach to School Counseling and Student Support
Students at North Rockford Middle School will soon be seeing a new member of the school counseling department and she will belong to the whole school. Chillie, a 3-year old…
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