July 23, 2025

2025-2026 School Year Update

Summer News Update from Principal Ricky Clark

Welcome to the 10-12 Building! Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year!! 

We hope that you are able to take some well deserved time to relax and unwind over the summer months. As we inch toward the first day of school on August 25, we are excited to partner with your family to help your student have a smooth and positive transition to the start of the school year. As you read through this initial newsletter, PLEASE reach out (using e-mail, phone call or stopping in) if you have questions, comments, concerns or just need to chat. We will have another newsletter come out in the beginning of August with more specific information related to the start of the school year. Our first goal is to help your family have a successful transition to high school. We are here to serve you!  

All the best! 

Ricky Clark, Principal 

rclark1@rockfordschools.org

RHS Office Hours from August 2025 through June 2026 Front Office - 7:00am to 3:30pm 

Counseling Office - 7:00am to 3:30pm 

Attendance Office - 7:00am to 3:00pm 

Athletics Office - 9:00am to 3:00pm 

Health Office - 8:00am - 2:15pm 

Seniors interested in Co-Op: 

Please see Mrs. Dominiak in the Co-Op Office, in the Lower Media Center.  

Recommended School Supplies:

The following link includes information about recommended school supplies for your student. There is contact information as well if students are in need of supplies. Supply Lists Link

Bring Your Own Device:

 Rockford High School students have the opportunity to continue learning with the support of technology, often called 1 :1. Rockford elementary and middle schools issue a device to every student, but at high school, students are encouraged to provide their own device if possible. Students who do not bring their own device will have the opportunity to use a school-issued Chromebook. There are insurance options for families who use a school device. 

High School Athletics Fall sports begin prior to the start of school and athletes are required to have an updated physical on file prior to participation. Please visit the athletic webpage for contact information if your student is interested in high school athletic programs 

Important Upcoming Dates:

Aug. 25 - First Day of School 

Aug. 29 - No School 

Sept. 1 - No School - Labor Day 

Sept. 10 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Sept. 24 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Sept. 25 - Homecoming Court Ceremony 

Oct 4 - Homecoming Dance - 7:00pm - 10:00pm 

Oct. 15 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Oct. 29 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Nov. 12 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Nov. 14 - End of Trimester 1 

Nov. 26-28 - No School - Thanksgiving Break 

Dec. 10 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Dec. 22-Jan. 2 - No School - Holiday Break 

Jan. 19- No School - Full Day Staff PD 

Feb. 4 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Feb. 13-16 - No School - Mid Winter Break 

Feb. 25 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Feb. 27 - End of Trimester 2 

Mar. 11 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Mar. 25 - Early release - 12:30pm 

Apr. 2-10 - No School (Spring Break) 

Apr. 22 - Early Release - 12:30pm 

May 2 - Prom @ Frederik Meijer Gardens 

May 6 - Early Release - 12:30pm 

May 13 - Seniors Last Day 

May 18 - Class of 2026 Graduation @ Calvin College 

May 22-25 - No School - Memorial Day 

June 4-5- Early Release - 10:55am

 June 5 - Tentative Last Day of School 

June 8-12 - Reserved for Make up Days if needed