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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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…
Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair!
Join us for our annual holiday arts & crafts fair at Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Ave., Rockford, MI, on November 13th! The show opens at 9am with many artisans…
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Gunner, Another Counseling Dog, Joins Chillie as Greeter, Morale Booster
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
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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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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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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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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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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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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2020-21 Preschool Parent Information Only Night!
Get all of your preschool questions answered & see the classrooms! The Parent Only Information Night for the Child Development Lab Preschool, will be held on Monday, Feb. 3rd, 5:30-7:00…
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CANCELED – 2020 Holiday Arts & Craft Fair Application
CANCELED Holiday Arts & Craft Fair – Applications now available! Saturday, November 14, 2020
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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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RPS Bus Driver Russ Clark Named Education Support Professional of the Year in Michigan
Press 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…
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Holiday Arts & Craft Fair
Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9 am – 3 pm Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Ave., Rockford Free Admission Lunch available for purchase Sponsored by Rockford Seniors Unlimited
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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
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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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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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Canceled School Days Update – February 7, 2019
Dear RPS parents and staff: What a winter it has been so far! With today’s school closing, we are at 12 canceled days of school. As communicated with you previously,…
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Preschool Parent Only Information Night!
Parents interested in enrolling into one of our preschool programs for the upcoming school year are encouraged to stop by to see what we have to offer and let…
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Register Now!
Make you reservations for this popular event before it is completely sold out! $10.00 per person. Register at http://bit.ly/DanceRCS any time. Dance at East Middle: 2210-W19B
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REMINDER! School Closing Text Alerts Coming in January 2019!
As a reminder, starting January 8, 2019, Rockford Public Schools will offer text message alerts for school closings/delays and safety alerts. To receive alerts, parents and guardians can opt…
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School Closing Text Alerts Coming in January 2019!
Starting January 8, 2019, Rockford Public Schools will offer text message alerts for school closings/delays and safety alerts. To receive alerts, parents and guardians can opt in one of…
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Coming to a mailbox near you!
Our Winter Brochure will arrive just before the holidays! Be sure to check out the many new opportunities for kids and adults! Registration is always available online at www.rpssignmeup.com
2019-2020 Preschool Parent Only Information Night!
Parents interested in enrolling into one of our preschool programs for the upcoming school year are encouraged to stop by to see what we have to offer and let our…
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It’s Time!
Saturday, November 10th. for our annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair! Over 180 booths/crafters will be ready to assist you with your shopping list & our Rockford senior citizens group…
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Algoma Township community survey
Residents of Algoma Township are asked to participate in a survey to assist with development of the township’s five-year recreation master plan. Click here to participate in the Algoma Township…
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Attention Shoppers!
Join us on Saturday, November 10th. for our annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair! Over 180 booths/crafters will be ready to assist you with your shopping list! Our Rockford senior…
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School Resource Officer coming to RPS
As part of the Rockford Public Schools’ ongoing security initiative since 1998, the district will welcome Kent County Sheriff Deputy Eric Brunner as its School Resource Officer effective January 7,…
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Fall 2018 Preschool Openings!
Are you in need of preschool this fall for your little one? Look no further than Rockford Preschool & Child Care Services! We have a few options remaining for…
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Summer Adventures!
Just Released! Our new brochure that includes many unique, hands-on, activity-based learning experiences for all students! You’ll find familiar, returning favorite options as well as some new & exciting…
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2018 Summer Sports Camps!
Register now for the many summer athletic camps we offer for kids of all ages & levels! Options include basketball, baseball, crew, dance, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, tennis,…
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