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…
DetailsThe mission of the Rockford Public Schools is to provide a safe teaching and learning environment which will ensure, with the support of the students, parents and community, that all students, upon graduation, will have the academic and social skills to be successful, lifelong learners in a global society.
• 6th Grade Supply List • 7th Grade Supply List • 8th Grade Supply List • Math Supply List • Mrs Lutz & Ms Bibler Supply List • Electives…
DetailsRockford Library and Media Services 34th Annual HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR Saturday, December 9 | 9:00am – 3:00pm Rockford High School 4100 Kroes St. NE, Rockford Last minute holiday gifts, food…
DetailsSaturday, November 11, 2023 | 9:00am-3:00pm Join us for our annual holiday arts & crafts fair at Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Ave., Rockford, MI, on November 11, 2023! The…
DetailsIf voters approve the millage, it will fund these services for the next 20 years, or until 2044.
Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.
Edgerton Trails will be the name of the district’s new elementary building…
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…
Details2023/2024 Suggested Math List 2023/2024 6th Grade Suggested Supply List 2023/2024 7th Grade Suggested Supply List 2023/2024 8th Grade Suggested Supply List 2023/2024 Suggested Electives List 2023/2024 Suggested CI Classroom…
DetailsSeventh-grader competes against the best in D.C.
Influx in state funding creates opportunities for school support.
Proceeds from 2019 bond aim to enhance student learning…
Members work out to prepare for Jan. 2 performance…
Districts zero in on academic recovery, emotional support…
District employs a new strategy to retain teachers amid teacher shortage…Read More
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DetailsORIENTATIONS 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…
DetailsCelebrating 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…
DetailsDavid Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
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…
DetailsCongratulations 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…
DetailsNine 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…
DetailsBig 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,…
DetailsNorth 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…
DetailsPRESS 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…
DetailsLongest-serving superintendent in Kent County steps down…
First Macy’s Thanksgiving, now Tournament of Roses…
Al Reickard stepped in for NRMS principal who contracted COVID
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…
DetailsThe population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
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…
DetailsRockford, 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsBoard 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…
DetailsJoin 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…
DetailsDear 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…
DetailsSecondary 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…
DetailsRockford, 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,…
DetailsSeptember 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,…
DetailsSeptember 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…
DetailsLauren 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,…
DetailsIt 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…
DetailsAt 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…
Details7th & 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
Details2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 6th Grade 2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 7th Grade 2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 8th Grade
DetailsPUBLISH 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…
Details6th Grade Orientation Letter 2020 Medication Information Letter 2020 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM LINK
DetailsBelow 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…
DetailsBecause 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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.
DetailsRockford, 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…
DetailsThe 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.…
DetailsJanuary 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…
DetailsPress 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…
DetailsRockford 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…
DetailsNRMS 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,…
DetailsNorth 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…
DetailsThe 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
DetailsUPDATE 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…
DetailsDue 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,…
DetailsWith 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…
DetailsWelcome 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…
DetailsMEDIA 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…
DetailsELEMENTARY: 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…
DetailsMiddle 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…
DetailsFormer 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…
DetailsMiddle 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…
DetailsStudents 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…
DetailsIMPORTANT 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…
DetailsThis 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…
DetailsNRMS 6th Grade Middle Mania will take place on Friday, March 15…Students will need to fill out a permission slip! See the information here!
DetailsThe 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”…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsNRMS 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsROCKFORD, 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…
DetailsDear 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,…
DetailsROCKFORD 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
DetailsCurrent 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…
DetailsKENT ISD CAREER READINESS EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & EDUCATORS INFORMATION STEM CONFERENCE APPLICATION SCECH PARTICPANT APPLICATION FORM
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsAs 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…
DetailsStarting 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…
DetailsWe 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…
DetailsAt 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,…
DetailsMore 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…
Details6TH 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,…
DetailsResidents 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…
DetailsAs 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,…
DetailsIn 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…
Details8TH 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…
Details8TH 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…
DetailsSHOP 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…
DetailsThe 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…
DetailsORIENTATION WELCOME PACKET 1819 18-19 NRMS Orientation Schedule
DetailsNRMS 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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