2022-2023 ERMS School Supply List
Suggested Donations for Classroom Use: Hand sanitizer Clorox wipes Kleenex Post-It Notes Dry erase markers 6th Grade: 4 composition style notebooks 1” binder for science Colored pencils Pencils, enough for…
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ERMS Suggested Supply List
ERMS Suggested Supply List 6th Grade: 4 composition style notebooks 1 inch 3 ring binder Colored pencils Pencils, enough for themselves for the year 2-3 pens (black or blue, bright correcting…
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ERMS Book Fair
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ERMS Newsletter
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ERMS Parent Communication
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ERMS Suggested Supply List
ERMS Suggested Supply List 6th Grade: 4 composition style notebooks 1 inch 3 ring binder Colored pencils Pencils, enough for themselves for the year 2-3 pens (black or blue, bright correcting…
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES for 2020/2021
MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES for 2020/2021 First Day of School: August 24th, 2020 Last Day of School: June 4th, 2021 Trimesters: Tri 1: August 24th – November 13th (58 days) Tri 2:…
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5th Grade Orientation
Please click on the link to read about information regarding 5th grade orientation.
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ERMS 6th Grade Camp
Camp 2020 all forms Camp letter 2020 Dear 6th Grade Parents/Guardians, 6th Grade Camp is coming!!!! The fundraiser kickoff was last week. All forms and FAQ’s are posted on…
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ERMS Newsletter
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ERMS Newsletter
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A note from the ERMS athletic department
Boys Swim and Dive and Girls Basketball start on 1/14/2020. Wrestling starts 1/13/2020. All athletes that would like to participate in Winter II sports must have a physical dated 4/15/19…
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8th Grade East Coast Trip
Registration for the Rockford East Coast Trip has been opened up online. If you wish to register your child now for the trip, click on this link and it will…
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8th Grade East Coast Trip – 2020
EAST COAST TRIP 2020
ERMS Newsletter
Please click this link to read about events going on at ERMS. https://www.smore.com/x75b3
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They’re Back!!
Start your Christmas shopping early! These awesome blankets are available in our front office. You can send money to school with your student or you can stop in anytime to…
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ERMS Newsletter update
Please click the link to read some important updates for East Rockford Middle School. https://www.smore.com/qt4vk
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ERMS Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be open at ERMS during the school day October 7-10 and during Parent/Teacher conferences on October 8th and 10th. Please check out the link below…
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Picture Retakes
Friday, September 27th is picture retake day at ERMS. This is for any student who did not get their picture taken at orientation or if your student would like to…
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ERMS Yearbook for sale!
The best school supply of all… your 2019-2020 East Rockford Middle School yearbook! ORDER YOURS TODAY at jostensyearbooks.com. They are $32 (until October 11th when the price will go up). …
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ERMS 7th/8th Curriculum Night
On September 5th at 6:30 ERMS will be holding Curriculum night for 7th and 8th grade only. In each classroom, your child’s teacher will be giving a brief presentation covering…
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ERMS Fall Sports Information
Fall Sport Start Info 2019 (Note date change for first day of cross country.)
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Health room meds
Students who have prescription or over the counter medicines in our health room must be picked up by a parent. The main office will be open until June 14th, 7:00 a.m.…
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Relay for Life
Our East Rockford Relay for Life Field Day will be held Friday, April 26th during 5th and 6th hours!! This is the only student fundraiser during the year for our school Relay for…
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ERMS 6th Grade Camp 2019 forms
Please click this link to find out very important information regarding 6th grade camp. 6th grade camp forms 2019
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The 9 Mile Tribune Newsletter
The 9 Mile Tribune 3-5-2019
6th Grade Camp Fundraiser Underway
6th grade camp fundraiser is underway…all orders due no later than Monday, February 25th. East Rockford middle2019Cover letter
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6th Grade Camp Information
Dear Sixth Grade Parents, Sixth grade camp may seem in the distant future, but it will be here before we know it. This year the dates for camp are as…
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Dear Parent: We have made arrangements to acquire the GRASP program for you this summer. GRASP is a correspondence program for grades K to 8 which helps students…
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Newsletter – The 9 Mile Tribune
The 9 Mile Tribune 1-21-19
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS
Families and Guardians of RPS Students in the Class of 2023, You are invited and encouraged to attend a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on January 24, 2019 at the Rockford…
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Spelling Bee and Geography Bee
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Ram Mugs for sale
For a limited time only at East Rockford Middle School: Christmas is just around the corner! Here is the perfect gift for every Ram Fan in your life. These stainless…
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STEAM’N in the Middle is coming to Rockford Middle Schools this coming school year!
ERMS and NRMS are the fortunate recipients of the 2018 REF $25,000 Founder’s Grant! Thank you REF! It is Facebook Official! STEAM’N in the Middle is coming to Rockford Middle Schools this…
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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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2022/2023 ERMS Orientation Dates
Orientation Dates: August 10th – 7th and 8th Grade August 11th – 6th Grade August 15th – Make-up orientation for all grades
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Celebrating student masterpieces at Festival
Celebrating student masterpieces at Festival By Dianne Carroll Burdick June 17, 2022 From left, mom Ginger Olivas checks out the art with daughters Aria, a kindergartner; Isabella, a sixth-grader at…
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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…
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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Formal Rededication of Carlson-Munger Stadium
Rockford, 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…
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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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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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“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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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
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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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Rockford Return to Learn Plan
At the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, August 10, 2020, the Board approved the Rockford Return to Learn Plan. The Plan was developed through hundreds…
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2020-21 School Year to Start Remotely
PUBLISH DATE: August 6, 2020 Over the past several weeks, we have been developing our re-entry strategy, which will be known as the Rockford Return to Learn Plan. I will…
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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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RPS’ secondary libraries receive Library of Michigan endorsements
The Library of Michigan promotes the role of the school library in learner achievement by calling for elementary and secondary learners to have ready access to a library in their…
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Cummings Named Rams Varsity Football Head Coach
Rockford, MI – With the recent retirement of longstanding Varsity Head Football Coach Ralph Munger, Rockford Public Schools began the formidable task of finding a new head football coach. These…
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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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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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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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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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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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2019 Orientations
ELEMENTARY: 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…
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Ginger Zee Coming to East & North Middle Schools!
Former RPS student, now Good Morning America Meteorologist, Ginger Zee will be sharing her passion for science and meteorology with RPS 6th graders on Friday, April 26th. Ginger is the…
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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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School calendar update
This message is to update you on what we know about how this year’s snow days will affect the school calendar. I’m sure many of you are wondering when the…
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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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New teaching and learning center coming to RHS
ROCKFORD, MI – Rockford Public Schools is building a $3.2 million addition to the high school that will be a student-centered active learning environment. The design of the space is…
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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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College and Career Night 2019
The 2019 College and Career Night is scheduled for January 9 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at Rockford High School. The welcome presentation begins at 6:20 p.m. in the auditorium and will…
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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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Board of Education extends Dr. Shibler’s contract
At the November 26, 2018 regular meeting of the Rockford Board of Education, Board Human Resources Committee Chair Lisa Kreager issued the following summary of Superintendent Dr. Shibler’s performance evaluation,…
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Students practice regular lockdown drills
More than 50 students huddled at one end of the classroom, squatting and packed together on the floor. Moments earlier they had all poured in here, across the hall from…
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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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Well Water Quality Update – Second Sample
On September 21, Cannon Township Supervisor Steve Grimm and Dr. Shibler sent a letter regarding MeFOSAA, a byproduct of PFAS, being detected at 15 parts per trillion (ppt) at East…
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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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