Blake Bowman - Principal
bbowman@rockfordschools.org
Michelle Smyth - Administrative Assistant
msmyth@rockfordschools.org
Tania Gordon - Administrative Assistant
tgordon@rockfordschools.org
Address: 8100 Courtland, Rockford, MI 49341
Phone: (616) 863-6342
may Character Trait: perseverance
Definition: the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did
Challenge: pick a positive phrase and repeat it to yourself. Examples: I can do it, it'll be okay, it's no big deal, I got this.
Reflection: I may not be there yet, but I am closer than I was yesterday.
Half days
- Thursday, June 4th & Friday, June 5th: 11:55am dismissal
5th Grade Walk-Out
Friday, June 5th our 5th graders will take their final steps out of elementary school! Parents are welcome to celebrate with them by lining the sidewalk outside door 14 (bus loop doors).
Parents of non 5th grade students are asked to stay on the front sidewalk.
RPS summer Book Bus @ MDR
Tuesday, June 16 from 10-10:45 am
Tuesday, June 23 from 10-10:45 am
Tuesday, June 30 from 10-10:45 am
**Tuesday, July 7 - NO BUS**
Tuesday, July 14 from 10-10:45 am
Anticipated Teaching Assignments at Meadow Ridge for 2026-2027:
5th Grade: Mackenzie Clements, Todd Frazier, Bre Zajac/Jessica Carney
4th Grade: Katrina Burger, Mia Rybinski, Nikki Williams
3rd: Grade: Lindsay Petsch, Alyssa Scheidel, Alyson Schlaudt
2nd Grade: Tana Buck, Sarah Nuechterlein, Claire Wittenbach
1st Grade: Terri Dertien, Baylee O'Brien, Cristina Tendero-Scott
Kindergarten: Carley Andrus, Traci Beier
Resource Room: Meredith Dompierre/Katie Riddering
ASD: Emily Molesta, Trent Smith, Mikayla Zimmerman
PE: Kevin Kooiker
Music: Joe DeWinkle
Art: Beth Demorest-Lee
Therapy Dog: Hopper
office Reminders
ENROLL NOW!
Children who turn five years old on or before December 1, 2026 can enroll in DK and Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year using the following link:
Enroll for DK or Kindergarten here
Meadow ridge Elementary PTO Updates
Meet the Team!
- President: Lacey Jonassen
- Vice President, Fundraisers: Beth Zelski
- Vice President, Non-Fundraisers: Whitnie Snodgrass
- Treasurer: Samantha Huitema
- Secretary: Kristin Morrison
We are here for you!
Thank you to our 2025-2026 Walk-a-thon Platinum Sponsors!
Upcoming events
- Friday, May 29th: PTO Popcorn Friday
- Thursday, June 4th: Half Day - 11:55am dismissal
- Friday, June 5th: Half Day - 11:55am dismissal
School assistance program (SAP)
Access support today!
Say “I have an SAP with Rockford Public Schools” when you call 800.442.0809 and press “1.” Every RPS family member in your household is eligible. The Rockford Education Foundation (REF) has proudly partnered with Rockford Public Schools to provide expert counseling, therapy, and resources through Pine Rest’s School Assistance Program (SAP).
SchoolStore
SchoolStore is a fundraising opportunity that Meadow Ridge was presented with once again for 2026, it is not through the PTO.
How does it work?
Families can choose to participate as much as they want. Starting January 26th, the first step is signing up at SchoolStore.net using our School ID: 309230. Then sending emails to family members and friends. This email allows participants to purchase gift cards that go directly to teachers to use on books and materials for their classroom. There is also a code friends and family can use when shopping online at hundreds of retailers and a percentage will come back to the school to use for student activities not funded by the PTO such as materials for classroom instructional experiences.
Every student can receive a "Book Buddy" for signing up and sending 6 emails. Students can earn additional prizes as they earn points (points are based on purchases, families do not need to participate).
Once we reach our participation goal (a percentage of students registered) Meadow Ridge will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a Book Vending Machine!
Information packets are available in the office. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Smyth msmyth@rockfordschools.org
