2022-2023 NRMS Supply Lists
• 6th Grade Supply List • 7th Grade Supply List • 8th Grade Supply List • Math Supply List • Mrs Lutz & Ms Bibler Supply List • Electives…
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‘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!
Read article here
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UPDATED NRMS Summer Orientations
ORIENTATIONS 7th/8th Grade Orientation: Below is the timeslot for your child to attend their orientation. Please note, this is an open house style orientation. August 10th A-E 8:00am-9:00am F-K 9:00am-10:00am…
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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
The Monster Project!
A collaboration between The Rockford Preschool Enrichment Program and NRMS Art Essentials Students The Process: The preschool students drew monsters. Art Essentials students (7th and 8th grade) used the…
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Scholastic Art Competition
Congratulations to NRMS student Olivia Teramo for receiving an honorable mention in the Scholastic Art Competition! The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program…
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2022 Michigan Art Education Association State Show
Nine NRMS students had their artwork selected for the 2022 Michigan Art Education Association State show. The show will be on display at the UofM Taubman Gallery in Ann Arbor…
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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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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY NEWSLETTER
North Rockford Middle School Family Newsletter Weeks of January 16th & 23rd 2023 https://www.smore.com/37w8t Weeks of January 2nd & 9th 2023 https://www.smore.com/7gpfv Weeks of December 5th & 12th…
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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…
Assistant Principal Grateful For ‘Overwhelming’ Statewide Honor
Al Reickard stepped in for NRMS principal who contracted COVID
Reickard named Assistant Principal of the Year
LANSING, Mich. – Albert (Al) Reickard, Assistant Principal of North Rockford Middle School, has been named Michigan’s 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School…
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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….
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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NRMS Information at a Glance
21-22 INFORMATION AT A GLANCE.
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
Announcement Meet the Candidates
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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NRMS 2020-2021 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION
7th & 8th Grade Orientation Letter 2020 Medication Information Letter 2020 7TH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK 8TH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORMS
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NRMS 2020-2021 STUDENT SUPPLY KITS
2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 6th Grade 2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 7th Grade 2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 8th Grade
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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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NRMS 2020-2021 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION
6th Grade Orientation Letter 2020 Medication Information Letter 2020 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM LINK
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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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North RMS Student Aden Rapanos Named National Geographic’s GeoBee State Finalist
The results are in! The National Geographic Society named Aden Rapanos, 8th Grade Student at North Rockford Middle School, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020…
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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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Band Performs for Fifth Time at Statewide Music Conference
The North Rockford Middle School eighth grade band was one of two middle schools in Michigan selected to perform in a prestigious conference for music educators statewide.
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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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NRMS 6th GRADE MIDDLE MANIA
NRMS MIDDLE MANIA will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $8.00. This includes pizza and drink. There will be movies, photo booth, games, dodge ball,…
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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
North Rockford Middle School Newsletter Click on the links below. Week of 10/28/19 https://www.smore.com/mwe4r Week of 11/4/19 https://www.smore.com/gycbn Week of 11/11/19 https://www.smore.com/py9sq Week of 11/18/19 https://www.smore.com/cdw2s Week of 12/2/19 https://www.smore.com/nc1se Week of 12/9/19…
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Come to Our BOOK FAIR!
The North Rockford Middle School Book Fair Friday, October 4th through Thursday, October 10th Parents can shop on-line or at Parent/Teacher Conferences! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northrockfordmiddleschool
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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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French Back-to-Back MS Student Cultural Exchange Program
French back-to-back
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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6th – 8th Grade Supply Lists
Welcome to 2019-20 School Year! Below you will find the individual teacher recommended supply lists. You may view your child’s schedule in Family Access to…
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Open House on August 17 for Creative Teaching and Learning Center
CTLC Open House Flyer
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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MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2020
Middle School French Exchange program – 2 Weeks in 2020 The French American Cultural Exchange Program (FACEP) is looking for students in grades 6-9 to participate in the French…
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 5/13/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 5/13/19
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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Middle School French Exchange program – 2 Weeks in 2020
Middle School French Exchange program – 2 Weeks in 2020 The French American Cultural Exchange Program (FACEP) is looking for students in grades 6-9 to participate in the French Back-to-Back…
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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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NRMS SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CLASSES AND SIGN UP! Forms are due back in the NRMS Main office by no later than Friday, April 12, 2019 Classes start April 16, 2019 and…
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 3/15/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 3/25/19
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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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS – WEEK OF 3/11/19
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NRMS 6TH GRADE MIDDLE MANIA!
NRMS 6th Grade Middle Mania will take place on Friday, March 15…Students will need to fill out a permission slip! See the information here!
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 3/4/19
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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North RMS Bands Score Superior at District 10 Festival
The North Rockford Middle School Bands traveled to Jenison to participate in the District 10 Band Festival on February 27, 2019. Both the 7th Grade Concert Band and 8th Grade…
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NRMS 8th GRADE MICHIGANS ADVENTURE TRIP!!!!
NRMS 8th GRADE MICHIGANS ADVENTURE TRIP!!!! Students will have an opportunity to sign up for the trip on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 7 through March 21. Students will be…
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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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14TH ANNUAL ROCKFORD YOUTH NIGHT
ROCKFORD YOUTH NIGHT Friday, February 22, 2019 from 8:00-10:00 pm @ MVP Sports Club (Rockford) Pre-Registration Deadline: February 15, 2019 INFORMATION/SIGN UP SHEET
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INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS
Current 8th Graders…MARK YOUR CALENDARS! It’s hard to believe, but you are just months away from starting high school! To help prepare you and your families, we invite and encourage…
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 1/14/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/14/19
Kent ISD Career Readiness Events for Students, Parents, & Educators
KENT ISD CAREER READINESS EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & EDUCATORS INFORMATION STEM CONFERENCE APPLICATION SCECH PARTICPANT APPLICATION FORM
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NRMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE LOCK IN HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The Lock in scheduled for 1/18/19 has been cancelled. NRMS will reschedule for a later date. 7TH & 8TH GRADE LOCK IN The Lock In will be held…
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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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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEKS OF 12/23/18 AND 1/7/19
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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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 12.9.18
NRMS NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 12/9/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 12/3/18
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 12/3/18
NRMS YOUTH SCREEN – DECEMBER 13TH & 14TH
We are pleased to announce that we will again be providing Youth Screen to all NRMS students in grades 6th – 8th grade in December. Rockford has participated in the Youth Screen…
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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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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL PRESENTS:
WISHFUL THINKING – AN 8TH GRADE PLAY (Media Release)
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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NRMS 6th GRADE MIDDLE MANIA
6TH GRADE MIDDLE MANIA PERMISSION FORM Middle Mania will be held on Friday, November 16th from 2:30-4:30. Cost is $8.00. This includes pizza and drink. There will be Movies,…
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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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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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NRMS ANNOUNCEMENTS WEEK OF 10/22/18
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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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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 12/3/18
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 12/3/18
8TH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP INFORMATION
8TH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP 2019 More information and fund raising opportunities will be available later at an informational/signup meeting on October 18, at 6:00 pm at North Rockford Middle…
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8TH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP INFORMATION
8TH GRADE EAST COAST TRIP 2019 More information and fund raising opportunities will be available later at an informational/signup meeting on October 18, at 6:00 pm at North Rockford Middle…
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NRMS BOOKFAIR – ONLINE NOW OR AT CONFERENCES
SHOP ONLINE NOW OR AT CONFERENCES! Conferences are Tuesday 10/2 and Thursday 10/4. Follow the link below to find out more info about this year’s book fair and order…
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NRMS 10/9/18 PAC MEETING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED!!
The PAC Meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, October 9, 2018 @ 9:00 a.m. has been RESCHEDULED!!!! The meeting will now be held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 @ 9:00…
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NRMS ORIENTATION WELCOME PACKET/ORIENTATION SCHEDULE
ORIENTATION WELCOME PACKET 1819 18-19 NRMS Orientation Schedule
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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFICE HOURS
NRMS SUMMER HOURS JUNE 11-15, 2018 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM AUGUST 15-26, 2018 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM AUGUST 27, 2018 REGULAR OFFICE HOURS 7:00…
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NRMS 78ERS FOOTBALL INFORMATION
NRMS 78ERS SUMMER INFORMATION