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Belmont Elementary Kindergarten August 16 5:30-6:30 Grades 1-5 August 17 6:00-7:00 Cannonsburg Elementary Kindergarten August 15 Times TBD Grades 1-3 August 17 5:00-6:00 Grades 4-5 August 17 6:00-7:00…
DetailsThe mission of the Rockford Public Schools is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment which will ensure, with the support of the students, parents and community, that all students, upon graduation, will have the academic and social skills to be successful, lifelong learners in a global society.
Belmont Elementary Kindergarten August 16 5:30-6:30 Grades 1-5 August 17 6:00-7:00 Cannonsburg Elementary Kindergarten August 15 Times TBD Grades 1-3 August 17 5:00-6:00 Grades 4-5 August 17 6:00-7:00…
DetailsLocal educators reflect on grim anniversary of Columbine shooting…
Kent ISD partnered with the Michigan State Police (MSP) to host the March training…
Plan bumped up in light of improvements, developments district-wide…
District accepting feedback on plan through January 14
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…
DetailsSaturday, 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…
DetailsIf voters approve the millage, it will fund these services for the next 20 years, or until 2044.
Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.
Edgerton Trails will be the name of the district’s new elementary building…
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…
DetailsInflux in state funding creates opportunities for school support.
Proceeds from 2019 bond aim to enhance student learning…
Members work out to prepare for Jan. 2 performance…
Districts zero in on academic recovery, emotional support…
District employs a new strategy to retain teachers amid teacher shortage…Read More
Dr. Matthews brings long experience, delicious cookies to the job! Read article here
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DetailsFOR 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…
DetailsDavid 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’ Meet Your Administrator: Korie Wilson-Crawford By Beth Heinen Bell January 19, 2022 Rockford’s new interim superintendent,…
DetailsPRESS 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…
DetailsLongest-serving superintendent in Kent County steps down…
New Tech Center Teacher Academy pairs students with mentors for an inside look at teaching…
First Macy’s Thanksgiving, now Tournament of Roses…
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
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…
DetailsRockford, MI – In January 2020, the Board of Education officially renamed the Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium the Carlson-Munger Stadium to honor two men whose contributions exemplify Ram Pride. When…
DetailsAugust 17 Kindergarten Kick-Off 6:00-6:15 Welcome 6:15-6:45 Classroom w/ teachers & paras 6:15-6:30 Bus Rides w/ paras 6:30-7:15ish Kids on playground w/ paras 6:45-7:15 Welcome by Admin, Office & PTO…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsBoard 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…
DetailsJoin 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…
DetailsA Weeklong Celebration Meanwhile, in suburban Rockford, students at Roguewood Elementary School began a week of activities celebrating King’s vision of a multiracial “beloved community.” They created posters bearing quotes…
DetailsDear 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…
DetailsSecondary 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…
Details‘I want it to feel like a home away from home, like a place that doesn’t feel like the rest of the school.’ – Laurissa Stawicki, school social worker…..Scandinavian concept…
DetailsRockford, 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,…
DetailsSeptember 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,…
DetailsSeptember 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…
DetailsLauren 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,…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsNew this year! We’ve partnered with Meijer to make back-to-school supply shopping easier for you! This summer Roguewood Elementary/Spanish Immersion has the suggested supply lists available on Meijer’s website for…
DetailsBelow 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…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsPress Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Rockford Bus Driver Selected As 2019 Education Support Staff Professional of…
DetailsRockford Public Schools greatly values our partnership with parents/guardians and we are very thankful for your support. Together, we are truly shaping the future by preparing the nearly 8,000 young…
DetailsAttention Parents of Current Spanish Immersion Students! If you have a child who will turn five years old on or before September 1, 2020 (or who will turn five by…
DetailsStudents and staff at Roguewood Elementary School and Rockford High School recently got an encouraging visit from the top education official in Michigan, State Superintendent Michael Rice. Rice visited several…
DetailsUPDATE 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…
DetailsDue 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,…
DetailsWith 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…
Details2019-2020 Suggested Supply List 2019-2020 Spanish Immersion Supply List
DetailsMEDIA 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…
DetailsELEMENTARY: Check building website calendars for dates of orientations ERMS August 14 – 7th and 8th grade (times TBD) August 15 – 6th grade (times TBD) August 19 – makeup day (times…
DetailsThe week of June 3 through 7 will be full days. June 10, 11 and 12 will be half days. In addition, there is not school on Friday May 24…
DetailsWednesday – Relay For Life Popsicle Sale – Mileage Club Teacher Day Thursday – Muffins with Mom or Special Person A-L – DARE Graduation at 2 pm – Art Nite…
DetailsTuesday – 2nd grade SI field trip to downtown Rockford Wednesday – 5th grade class photo at 9:00 a.m. – 1st grade SI field trip to the recycling center –…
DetailsMonday – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lansing Tuesday – Kindergarten Screening Thursday – 4th Grade Wax Museum
DetailsStudents 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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