May 15, 2025

The Rockford Book Bus Is Coming!

Click below to access our Book Bus’s website and to view this summer's schedule.

Rockford Book Bus 2025

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May 2, 2025

Rockford Principal Named GR’s Most Inspiring Principal by grkids.com in their Best of Grand Rapids 2025 GRANDTASTIC Awards contest.

Jeremy Karel, the principal of Valley View Elementary, has been named GR’s Most Inspiring Principal for his hard work and dedication to students and schools.

In addition to helping students, Mr. Karel works hard to support teachers. By creating a place where teachers can share ideas and work together, he makes sure that everyone is constantly learning and growing. He makes our schools a place where all students and staff can feel valued and important.

Mr. Karel is an example of the work that our RPS administrators do every day! We are grateful for the work of our principals and proud of Mr. Karel’s deserving award.

April 24, 2025

Spring Has Begun

Kindergarten registration is open! If you have or know of a family that has a kindergarten eligible student, our Enrollment button (on our main page under FIND IT FAST) will guide you through the enrollment process.

Our new 4^th grade Outdoor Learning classroom will begin this fall. Any 4^th grade student in the district can apply to participate. More information and the application link can be found here: Outdoor Learning - Academics - Rockford Public Schools

We had an outstanding winter season! Our bands, choirs, and orchestras at middle and at high school performed solos and ensembles in district and at regional festivals. Their ratings were exceptional!

Our athletic teams had a wonderful winter season as well! Here are the highlights:

Girls Bowling