Ricky Clark - Principal
rclark1@rockfordschools.org
Address: 4100 Kroes, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: (616) 863-6030
a note from Mr. Clark
Hello Parents and Guardians,
As the second trimester comes to a close, great opportunities and celebrations are on the horizon at Rockford High School. Spring sports will be kicking off soon, bringing new opportunities for our student-athletes to shine. Prom is just around the corner, promising a memorable night for our upperclassmen, and graduation preparations are underway as we look forward to celebrating the Class of 2026. It’s a busy and exciting time to be a Ram as we head into the final stretch of the school year! Listed below are a few important highlights to keep in mind.
New Cell Phone Policy: The attached letter was sent home to families regarding a new cell phone policy that will go into effect on March 2, 2026. Click here to read the letter and view the policy: New Cell Phone Policy
Prom: Prom is coming up on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Frederik Meijer Gardens. Participants must meet the criteria for attendance and behavior. See details here: Prom Attendance Requirements
Attendance: Attendance at school is important to your student's success. If your student is not able to be at school or will be late arriving, remember to call the attendance office to excuse them. Unexcused absences and tardies can result in discipline. You can reach the attendance line 24 hours a day at 616-863-6032.
Graduation Info: The last day of school for seniors will be on May 13, 2026. The graduation ceremony will take place at Calvin University on May 18th. Students will be given 5 tickets per family. If you need more than 5, we will have extras available. You or your student can sign up with the front office in early May when the tickets become available.
Senior After-Grad Party: It's not too late to sign up for the After-Grad party! This will be a memorable evening of entertainment, games, music, food, and fun! Students can pick up a registration form in the front office.
counselor corner
KCTC Enrollment Applications are open now through March 11 for the 2026–2027 school year. Students can access the Google Form link on Schoology or scan one of the QR codes posted throughout the school. Enrollment decisions will be shared in mid-April. Please see your counselor if you have any questions.
Course Requests: Course Requests for the 26-27 school year will be taking place next week, starting on Thursday, March 5th. Information will be sent home to parents and students soon via Family Access and Schoology.
State Testing: State testing will occur after spring break. The PSAT (grades 9 and 10) and SAT (grade 11) will be given on April 15th. The M-STEP (grade 11) will be given on April 16th, and the WIN Career Readiness test (grade 11) will be given on April 22nd. Stay tuned for more information.
The counseling office would like to remind you that Rockford High School offers a Care Closet stocked with a variety of free essential items available to any RHS student. Items include, but are not limited to:
- Non-perishable food
- Toiletries
- Personal hygiene products
- Clothing
- Shoes
All students are welcome to access the Care Closet whenever a need arises. If your student or family could benefit from this resource, please contact the Counseling Office. Students may stop by at any time to request a visit to the Care Closet or message their counselor through Schoology. Alternatively, families can send an email to Kara Dixon (kdixon@rockfordschools.org) and she will coordinate with you. Additionally, we offer “grab-and-go” bags containing non-perishable food items for students who prefer a more discreet option. The greater Rockford area also has a variety of food resources - a link with those options is attached here. If you need more consistent help, please use the link here to fill out a form for the Hand2Hand program. We’re here to help - please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can support you in any way.
Student Parking Permits
If your student drives to school, they need to purchase a parking permit. Parking permits are sold in the Security Office for 20.00 cash or check.
RHS Yearbook INFO
If you're interested in purchasing a yearbook for the 25-26 school year, please visit yearbookforever.com. In the school name field, enter Rockford High School and be sure to choose Rockford High School in Michigan.
