2023/2024 Enrollment Open Now!

Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2023 will be eligible to enroll for DK/Kindergarten for the 2023-2024 school year.

Welcome to Rockford Public Schools! Whether you are a new or a former RPS family, we are excited about you becoming a Rockford RAM!  Rockford Public Schools has a longstanding track record of preparing students for their next steps in life. We are committed to academic programs that support the needs of the whole child.  Please review the following information: Here are some reasons we believe you will love Rockford Public Schools!

Please see the Enrollment Procedures below.  A district representative will be in contact with you after your enrollment application has been successfully submitted. Thank you!

ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

Please ensure all required documentation is attached to your online enrollment application PRIOR to submission.
An incomplete application will be returned, resulting in the need to submit a new application.

Required Enrollment Documentation

In order to enroll OR re-enroll your child(ren) into Rockford Public Schools, the district requires the following:

Proof of residency in Rockford with parent/guardian’s name and residential street address (no P.O. boxes):

You must physically reside within the Rockford Public Schools District boundaries to be considered a resident.

The following TWO items are required for proof of residency:

  1. Property Tax Statement (reflecting 100% Primary/Principal Residence Exemption or PRE% 100) OR Signed Lease Agreement
    AND
  2. Current Utility Bill (gas, electric or water) – reflecting the service address AND the resident’s name
    NOTE: A driver’s license and/or a mortgage statement are NOT valid proof of residency!

If you do not reside within the Rockford Public Schools district, you must apply for Schools of Choice for enrollment consideration. You may complete the enrollment process below ONLY when your RPS Schools of Choice Application has been approved and you have received your acceptance letter from the district.  Please use the Notification of Acceptance, including the parent/guardian signature, as ONE piece of proof of residency and the 2nd required document would be related to your current address (property tax statement, property/warranty deed or lease agreement as stated above).

Copy of original birth certificate.

The Michigan Missing Children’s Act (MCL 380.1135) requires that you provide a copy of the child’s original Birth Certificate when you are enrolling in school. If you do not meet this requirement within 30 days, the school must notify local law enforcement.

Complete immunization record AND/OR a CURRENT YEAR State of Michigan Immunization Waiver AND/OR a CURRENT YEAR, physician-signed State of Michigan Medical Contraindication Form.

For consideration into Rockford Public Schools, please provide the district with a record or records showing that your child has received all of the required immunizations or an immunization waiver from the current year.  PLEASE NOTE, YOU WILL NEED TO REQUEST OF THE KENT COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE YOU A COPY OF YOUR CHILD’S WAIVER. Required Immunizations for School Entry in Michigan

Transcript for grades 9-12.

  • 9th grade – A transcript or 8th grade report card from your child’s previous school is required for placement and schedule assignment.  An online enrollment application that is submitted without the transcript will be returned, resulting in the need to submit a new application.  You can obtain your child’s transcript in their previous school’s family/student portal or by contacting their previous school’s counseling department.  Please ensure all required documentation is attached to your online enrollment application prior to submission.   If you have questions regarding your child’s transcript, please contact Betsy Connor at bconnor@rockfordschools.org
  • 10th-12th grades – A transcript from your child’s previous school is required for placement and schedule assignment.  An online enrollment application that is submitted without the transcript will be returned, resulting in the need to submit a new application.  You can obtain your child’s transcript in their previous school’s family/student portal or by contacting their previous school’s counseling department.  Please ensure all required documentation is attached to your online enrollment application prior to submission.   If you have questions regarding your child’s transcript, please contact Stephani Lamancusa at slamancusa@rockfordschools.org

Special education and 504 programming.

If your child qualifies for a 504 or Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) please note this in the enrollment form and contact Rockford Special Services Department at 616.863.6326.

Foreign exchange students.

Please contact the Rockford High Schools Guidance Office at 616-863-6033 regarding enrollment.

Student Enrollment Directions

Scenario #1: Enrolling New Students to Rockford Public Schools (RPS)

  • Definition:  New families to the district.
  • Please enroll through the ENROLLMENT icon below
  • If your child is a current DK, Early Childhood Special Education or SIP student, an additional enrollment request is not required.
  • Early Childhood and Region 1 student enrollments, please enroll through the ENROLLMENT icon below

 

Scenario #2: Current Rockford Public Schools (RPS) Family Enrolling Additional Child(ren)

  • Definition: Families that have at least one child currently enrolled in RPS and are enrolling additional child(ren)
  • Please log into FAMILY ACCESS  and click on the New Student Enrollment tab located in the left column

 

Scenario #3: Returning Rockford Public Schools (RPS) Family

  • Definition: Students who previously attended and are returning to RPS AND do not have currently enrolled siblings
  • Please log into FAMILY ACCESS using the primary guardian’s login credentials.  If you do not recall your login credentials, click “Forgot Password” to receive your login credentials and a reset link.  You will be directed to the online enrollment application upon logging in.

 

Enrollment Questions:  rpsenrollment@rockfordschools.org or call 616.863.6320

DK/Kindergarten Enrollment Questions:  rpskenrollment@rockfordschools.org 

Welcome Information Letter

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 child and we are honored to have been a consideration in your process.   

It is expected you will have questions as far as what to anticipate as the summer moves toward our first day of school on August 21, 2023.  Please note, our buildings are not staffed until the month of August and, therefore, a district representative will be unable to directly answer your questions until then.  In hopes of addressing a few common topics, we have provided the below explanations to some of our frequently asked questions.  If your question is not addressed below, please contact your child’s building the second week in August.  In addition, please refer to page 2 for Open House dates and times.

All incoming Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten students are required to be screened.  After your student’s enrollment is approved, a district representative will provide you with the screening sign-up scheduled for August 9.  Children with a birthdate between September 2, 2018, and December 1, 2018, will require an age waiver in order to be enrolled in school.  Children with a birthdate of December 2, 2018 or after are not eligible to enroll for the 2023-2024 school year.

DK-5th Grades Teacher AssignmentAvailable on Family Access the week of August 7.

6th-8th Grades ScheduleYou will be contacted the second week of August regarding student schedule and elective choices.   

9th Grade Transcript – A transcript or 8th grade report card from your child’s previous school is required for placement and schedule assignment.  Please email your child’s transcript to Betsy Connor at Bconnor@rockfordschools.org.

10th-12th Grades Transcript A transcript from your child’s previous school is required for placement and schedule assignment.  Please email your child’s transcript to Stephani Lamancusa at lamancusa@rockfordschools.org.

9th-12th Grades ScheduleAvailable at the New Student Meeting or Orientation of which the date and time will be communicated with you by district personnel. 

Bus ScheduleIn the middle to end of July you will receive an email directing you to sign your child up for bus transportation services.  The tentative schedule will be available on Family Access the week of August 7.  Please check your child’s bus schedule on August 20 for the most up-to-date information.  

Medication If your child has a medical diagnosis and/or requires medication at school, please click here and print the appropriate form.  Please note the required health provider signatures stated on each form.  The form must be completed and in possession of your child’s school prior to any medication utilization at school.  All medication must be in the original container and dropped off by a parent or guardian.  Please click here for information regarding the administration of medication at school. 

 The first day of school is August 21, 2023

Open House Schedule 2023-2024

Belmont Elementary

Kindergarten August 16 5:00-5:45 PM
Grades 1-5 August 16 6:00-7:00 PM

Cannonsburg Elementary

Kindergarten August 15 5:00-6:00 PM
Grades 1-3 August 16 5:00-6:00 PM
Grades 4-5 August 16 5:30-6:30 PM

Crestwood Elementary

DK August 15 5:00-6:00 PM
Kindergarten August 15 6:30-7:30 PM
Grades 1-5 August 16 5:00-6:30 PM

Lakes Elementary

Kindergarten August 17 by appt.
9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Grades 1-2 August 16 5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 3-5 August 16 6:00-7:00 PM

Meadow Ridge Elementary

ECSE & SIP
August 21
AM Sessions 9:00-10:00 AM
PM Sessions 1:00-2:00PM
DK August 15 6:30-7:30 PM
Kindergarten August 15 5:00-6:00 PM
Grades 1-2 August 16 5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 3-5 August 16 6:00-7:00 PM

Parkside Elementary

Kindergarten August 15 5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 1-2 August 16 5:00-6:00 PM
Grades 3-4 August 16 5:30-6:30 PM
Grade 5 August 16 6:00-7:00 PM

Roguewood Elementary

K-Traditional August 16 5:00 PM START
K-Spanish Imm August 16 5:00-6:00 PM
Grades 1-2 August 16 5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 3-5 August 16 6:00-7:00 PM

Valley View Elementary

Kindergarten August 15 5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 1-2 August 16 5:30-6:30 PM
Grades 3-5 August 16 6:00-7:00 PM

East Rockford Middle School

6th Grade August 14 12:30-2:30 PM
7-8th Grades August 14 8:00-11:00 AM
Make-up – all August 17 8:00-11:00 AM

North Rockford Middle School

6th Grade August 14 12:30-2:30 PM
7-8th Grades August 14 8:00-11:00 AM
Make-up – all August 17 8:00-11:00 AM

Freshman Center

9th Grade August 9 8:00-12:00 PM
Make-up August 14 9:00-11:00 AM

High School (10-12 Building)

10th-12th Grades August 14 and 17
8:00-12:00 PM

River Valley Academy

September 6  5:30-6:30 PM

The first day of school is August 21, 2023

OTHER FORMS AND RESOURCES

Before and After Care (BAC)

Food Service (go to “Pay on Account” to create account)

Please visit the Nursing Services Webpage for other health-related forms and protocols

Volunteer at RPS