Adam Burkholder - Principal
aburkholder@rockfordschools.org
Derek Dillon - Assistant Principal
Jennifer Domagalski-Athletic Director/Student Activities
jdomagalski@rockfordschools.org
As we move through the stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break, this can be an exciting but challenging time for middle school students. Routines are interrupted, energy is high, and our kids sometimes need a little extra support staying focused on learning and positive behavior. We appreciate all you do at home to reinforce expectations, encourage good habits, and partner with us during this time of year.I’d like to invite you to our next Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting on Thursday at 9:00 AM at Central Office. We will be reviewing our building action plans centered on student behavior and beginning planning for next school year. Your perspective as parents is incredibly valuable in this work, and we’d love to have you at the table as we shape our next steps together.
Adam Burkholder
Principal
East Rockford Middle School
Study packets are now available in the library for students interested in participating in our school spelling bee. Both spelling and vocabulary will be included. The spelling bee will take place in the library during RAM time on January 27, with a makeup day scheduled for January 28 in case of weather-related school cancellations. Students who wish to participate should complete this form to be added to Ms. Boston’s list: Spelling Bee Sign Up Link
Candy Cane Gram Sale - December 8th - 12th Next week Monday-Friday student council will be selling Candy Cane Grams during lunch. For just $1 students can send a candy cane and a sweet message to anyone at ERMS. Candy Cane Grams will delivered by Dec 19th.Candy Cane Grams
Congratulaions to our 1st Trimester Honor Roll Students! Students had the opportunity to request honor roll certificates if their GPA was 3.5 or above on their 1st Trimester report cards. If your student didn't request it and you would like a copy of their honor roll certificate, please contact our counseling secretary Mrs. Kuemin at kkuemin@rockfordschools.org
- As we head into the holiday season, there are 7 families in our school community who are facing difficult challenges. In the spirit of compassion and giving, ERMS is reaching out for your support to help our families in need. Please consider signing up to donate. Your donation will go directly to provide food and/or gift cards to help. Donations are due by Tuesday, December 16, 2025.We believe that together, we can help make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students and their families. We thank you in advance for your generosity!
Sign Up Genius Link for Families in Need
attendance at ERMS
Policy for picking up your student DURING the school day:
Please have your student come to the main office to pick up their pass when they arrive at school in the morning. A note stating the time they need to leave is helpful in case they forget the time they are leaving. This policy is to discourage calling into classrooms and interrupting teacher instruction. When you arrive to pick up your student please wait in the vestibule for them and sign them out on our sign out sheet.
If your student is sick or unable to attend school for the whole day please leave a message on our attendance line 616-863-6140 stating the reason for the absence. Please spell your student's first and last name.
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