Cannonsburg Elementary
4894 Sturgis St., Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6344
Fax: (616) 863-6357
Teya Cotter - Principal
tcotter@rockfordschools.org
Message from Miss Cotter
Hello Cannonsburg Families!
It’s officially back-to-school season, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome our Cannonsburg Cubs to the 26-27 School Year! We hope your family enjoyed Summer and is looking forward to the year ahead. Welcome letters will be shared on Monday, August 17 via PowerSchool Parent Portal, so don't forget to log in to view your child’s teacher and classroom placement. We can't wait to see you next week at Kinder Cub Camp or Open House!
Cannonsburg Back-to-School Communication
Important steps:
- Complete Returning Student Form in PowerSchool (same for NEW students)
- Complete bus request by Friday, 8/14 in PowerSchool
- Complete Family Questionnaire
- Review School Information
- Attend Open House (Grades 1-3 5:30-6:30pm & Grades 4-5 6:00-7:00pm)
- Kinder Cub Camp: AM session 8:15-11:45/ PM session 11:15-2:45
- Visit our school website for 26-27 dates and info
- Join PTC Facebook Page
Our staff is getting ready and excited to welcome your children, help them settle in, and make this a wonderful start to the year.
See you soon!
Yours for Kids,
Teya Cotter, Cannonsburg Principal
back to school open house
upcoming Kindergarten cub camp: august 17
*THIS EXPERIENCE IS IN PLACE OF THE 1st-5th GRADE OPEN HOUSE ON 8/19.
Please bring your school supplies, comfortable clothes & shoes, and a labeled water bottle.
Back to school checklist
- Complete your PowerSchool parent login and student verification: Details on how to complete this task are in the article below. It is IMPERATIVE to complete the verification if you want your student to participate in school related events like field trips and picture day. This is also where you can add other guardians/emergency contacts, let us know of any changes to medical history, address changes, and other important information. Powerschool -FAQ
- For students with daily or emergency medications, review our nursing policies (Nursing Services – Rockford Public Schools (rockfordschools.org), fill out appropriate paperwork and drop medications off to the office before or on the first day of school. Please note: all medication forms must be signed by both a physician and a guardian.
- Kindergarten families: email (ncurtis@rockfordschools.org) or drop off hearing and vision screening results prior to first day of school.
- Review school supplies list here: Supply Lists – Rockford Public Schools (rockfordschools.org)
- LABEL EVERYTHING! Water bottles, hoodies, coats, shoes, hats, lunch boxes...everything!
GRADE LEVEL SUPPLY LISTS
Click on the link below for the 2026-2027 grade level supply lists!
Student Verification
PowerSchool is Rockford Public Schools' new Student Information System. Through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, parents and guardians can access important student information, including:
Student schedules
Attendance records
Grades and academic progress
Contact information
Student forms and registration information
School and district communications
If you haven't already, please create a login and register your student/s. Thank you!
ptc board update
event schedule 26-27
*Click above to see all of our school events this year!*
get your cannonsburg spirit wear
DISTRICT CALENDAR
The 2026-2027 district calendar can be viewed by clicking the button below:
Kindergarten enrollment!
Kindergarten Enrollment is now open! Children who turn five on or before December 1, 2026 will be eligible to enroll in DK and Kindergarten for the 26-27 school year. Find more information here:
cannonsburg welcome information
Family questionnaire
We value all families having opportunities to be involved in the education and activities within our school community! We also understand that life has different seasons and availability varies for everyone. Please share your interests and availability so we can better partner with you to support our students and school. Our PTC & Teachers will use this information to focus & support involvement.
Additionally, many families have asked for ways to connect with other families in our school, and our PTC would like to offer a PTC Student Directory that families can opt into. ONLY those families that want to participate and provide information will be included and receive a directory.
Medication Drop-off
If your student(s) will need medication at school, our open house on August 19th is a great time to drop them off to our office staff.
The nursing forms can be found on the RPS website and are linked below. Please remember these documents MUST be current to the 26/27 school year and signed by both a parent and physician.
Medication should be dropped off in its original container.
Student class placement
Student class placements will be shared with families on
Monday, August 17.
We know students are anxiously awaiting their classroom assignments, and we are excited too! Our Cannonsburg team works hard to ensure students are placed in a setting where they can learn best. We also embrace a collaborative culture in which student data is shared and addressed as a team. Because of this, students may be placed in one classroom, but receive interventions or extensions from another member of our team. This ensures students are learning at high levels in all content areas every day. Thank you for trusting us with this process and partnering with us in the upcoming year. We can't wait for the first day of school on August 24!
Cannonsburg REMINDERS
Who do I call if my student will be absent or late to school?
- If your student will be absent or tardy, please call the attendance line 616-863-6344 option 1 OR email both the teacher AND Nicole Curtis @ ncurtis@rockfordschools.org
- If a student is ill, you must include the symptoms (or diagnosis) for our weekly health report to KCHD
What if my student is out sick?
Absences MUST be called into the office 616.863.6344 or emailed to the front office
Please leave a message on our general voicemail box if you are calling after hours. Whether you are reporting an absence on our voicemail, the State of Michigan requires us to know the following:
- Student's name and teacher
- Reason for absence - if it is an illness we need to know the symptoms of the illness - vomiting, coughing, fever, cold, diarrhea, lice - whatever the reason may be.
Who do I notify if I have a dismissal change for my student(s)?
- We kindly request that there are no early pickups after 3:10pm. Once the parent pick up line starts to form out front, the office staff is busy with dismissal duties throughout the building.
- Please be sure to let us know of any dismissal changes PRIOR to 2:30pm
- To contact us with changes, please call 616-863-6344 or email both the teacher AND Nicole Curtis (ncurtis@rockfordschools.org) in the event the teacher doesn’t see the message prior to dismissal.
Where do I find parent communications?
- Our family newsletter and other updates are posted on the RPS website on the Cannonsburg page bi-weekly during the school year
- You can also check out the Cannonsburg PTC Facebook page
- Please always feel free to call or email the office with any questions
How do I set up or change busing for my student(s)?
- Please contact Transportation directly at 616-863-6328
- We also appreciate your help to support our drivers and remind your students of proper bus behavior
Important Contact Information:
Office/Attendance Line 616-863-6344
Nicole Curtis(office) ncurtis@rockfordschools.org
Principal Cotter tcotter@rockfordschools.org
Transportation Office 616-863-6328
BAC/Child Care Office 616-863-6560
BAC - 2026/27 School Year
Before and After School Care (BAC) Program
The BAC program is offered at all elementary schools in the RPS district, available Monday - Friday, 7:00 am until the start of school, and at the end of the school day until 6:00 pm. Our BAC programs provide parents with the security of knowing their children are in a safe, fun, and nurturing environment before and after school hours. DK students have the option of attending BAC at Cannonsburg or Crestwood where they attend DK. Transportation is provided between each elementary school and the DK locations.
BAC is offered every day that school is in session and during Winter and Spring Break. Table games, crafts, gym time, outdoor play, and literacy time are planned each day. For more information regarding BAC registration, visit:
Before and After School Care website
Please call our office at 616.863.6560 with any questions.
