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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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COVID-19 Update

Because COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a rapidly-evolving situation with cases now identified in Michigan, I want to assure you that we are continuing to stay on top of the most recent…

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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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RPS Communication Tools

Rockford 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…

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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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Momo challenge

The following was sent to all RPS parents and guardians: I am writing to make you aware of a hoax internet challenge that is currently appearing internationally.  The “Momo Challenge”…

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POWERFUL PARENTING!

The final DHK Community Education and Prevention Series event of the year will be offered on March 19th from 4:45 – 8:00p.m.!  This event will provide valuable information, tools and…

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Snow Days

Dear Rockford Parents and Staff, As of today, we have canceled seven days of school for travel or weather-related conditions.  The State of Michigan forgives the first six days, which…

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Well Water Quality Update

In follow-up to the joint letter Cannon Township Supervisor Steve Grimm and Dr. Shibler released on September 21, we are sharing a letter from the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental…

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