‘Lexicon Legend’ From Rockford Takes The Stage At The Scripps National Spelling Bee
Seventh-grader competes against the best in D.C.
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…
Gunner, Another Counseling Dog, Joins Chillie as Greeter, Morale Booster
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
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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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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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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Author Sandra Markle Visits Cannonsburg and Crestwood
What a great start to the year for READING! Cannonsburg and Crestwood Elementary were fortunate to have national author, Sandra Markle, visit their schools this month. Scholastic helped make this…
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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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Ideas for a Fun Summer of Reading
Ideas for a Fun Summer of Reading Summer is approaching and this is a great time to plan fun summer reading activities. Decades of research tell us that when readers…
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Kent District Library Going Fine-Free on June 1
Fines for overdue items will become a thing of the past for Kent District Library patrons beginning June 1. This change removes a barrier for people who cannot afford their…
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Reading Rocks in Rockford
Join us for the 11th annual Reading Festival in Rockford! Saturday, June 1, 2019: 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM Events include: Opening Ceremony—9:45am at the Library Reader Awards in the Library parking…
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Ginger Zee Talks Science, Meteorology, New Book with Students
ROCKFORD, MI – Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for ABC News and Rockford High School graduate, spent Friday, April 26, with Rockford middle schoolers talking about her passion for science and…
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Clue-Me-In” Grade Level Competitions in Meadow Ridge Elementary Media Center
Second and third grade students at Meadow Ridge Elementary participate in “Clue-Me-In”. “Clue-Me-In” is a reading program that consists of students reading from a selection of books from different genres.…
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Battle of the Books 2019 – 4th Time is a Charm
Rockford Public Schools has a strong sense of tradition. A tradition that has continued is the academic competition of the Battle of the Books. The Battle of the Books…
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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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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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