Amie Santillán- Principal
asantillan@rockfordschools.org
Justin Eckert - Principal Administrative Assistant
jeckert@rockfordschools.org
Jenny Bradley - Administrative Assistant
jbradley@rockfordschools.org
Address: 3900 Kroes NE, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: (616) 863-6374
Fax: (616) 866-7132
News from Sra. Santillán
Hello Roguewood Families,
As we head into our final week of school, there is a sense of excitement and celebration in the air at Roguewood. This time of year brings many special traditions as we wrap up another wonderful school year together.
Spring NWEA reports are being sent home and will be coming home in student backpacks. Spanish Immersion families will also receive Spanish proficiency results from the Avant STAMP assessment. We hope these reports provide a meaningful snapshot of the growth and learning your child has demonstrated this year.
Across the building, we are returning library books, cleaning out lockers and cubbies, and making plans for fun end-of-year activities and memory making.
We are also excited for tonight’s Summer Send Off, organized by our incredible PTO, along with our student Art Show. We hope you are able to join us for an evening of celebration and community.
As we near the finish line, I want to sincerely thank our Roguewood families for your endless support, partnership, and collaboration throughout the school year. It truly takes all of us working together to make Roguewood such a special place for children to learn and grow.
Kind regards,
Amie Santillán, Proud Roguewood Principal
Highlights for next week honoring our 5th graders
Monday
- 5th grade vs every other grade level in a survival-style game day including a totem challenge, Hula Hoop Lasso Showdown, Tangram Blueprint Race, and a Word Scramble Relay.
Tuesday
- 5th grade Ceremony
Wednesday
- Talent Show - AM
- 5th grade Celebration - PM
Thursday - 1/2 day
Friday - 1/2 day
- 5th grade hallway walkthrough
Summer Send Off Join us TONIGHT for our first Summer Send Off!
If you pre purchased meal tickets, stop by the PTO / welcome table to pick these up!
Enjoy bubble stations, face painting, inflatables and more!
Want to participate in a frozen t-shirt race?Due to space limitations, we plan to raffle the chance to participate! Enter at the PTO table.
Race Winner will earn a Ram stuffie!
Students of the Month - Perseverance
Spanish Speakers of the Month
Rockin' Readers
Meeting NWEA Goals
What happens when you meet your NWEA goals? Tattoo the Teacher!
OM - World Finals
Our Rockford Odyssey of the Mind teams had a very successful year. We had 173 students participate in the program this year, in 27 different teams.
49 of those students are members of the 8 teams that have placed 1st or 2nd at the State finals ,and are now moving on to compete at World Finals at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, on May 27-30th, 2026.
685 teams are scheduled to compete across the 5 different problems and 3 different divisions. Roguewood has 16 students that are making the trip to Iowa to compete against teams from all over the world!
Thank you for supporting these creative students! Rockford Odyssey of the Mind
Best of Luck to:
Elianna B, Tucker B, Mariana S, Levi B, Penny S, Bryce R, Maya C, Ella B, Charlotte K, Anna N, Evelynne M, Lola R, Eliana M, Isabella M, Cordi E, and Quentin E.
News from the Library
Dear Roguewood families,
It has been so rewarding to get to know your children over the course of the school year! This community is simply incredible, and I am honored to be a part of it!
Please take a few moments to review the following end-of-year updates. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate to reach out - I am here to help!
If your child has any RPS books at home, please return them to school ASAP!
Warm Regards,
Jen Libiran
jlibiran@rockfordschools.org
Summer Reading through KDL
Kent District Library (KDL) is excited to announce Summer Wonder 2026! Our summer program includes a special 30-day reading challenge, performers and prizes. It is free for ALL ages. Summer Wonder kicks off on June 1 and goes through August 7. Each completer will receive a special prize plus an entry into a drawing for one of forty $100 Meijer gift cards. Each branch has special prize baskets for all ages, too! Also, each week, KDL will host exciting events, from storytimes to book clubs to dynamic performers. Check out KDL.org/summerto get all the information you need to take part online or on pape
What an amazing Mileage Club season!
A huge shoutout to this year’s Roguewood Runners, who each ran 30+ miles this season. Congratulations on this incredible accomplishment! Your hard work, dedication, and perseverance paid off, and we are so proud of you.
Congratulations to:
Geonna H., Levi B., Henley R., Owen S., Clara M., Mariana S., Asher B., Penny S., Emery R., Sophia R., Aaron S., Ethan B., Emma D., Blake F., Cecilia V., Berkleigh H., Luke B., Walter B., Cali B., Rowan K., Izak H., and Millie H.
A special thank you to our generous community sponsors for helping make our Mileage Club Awards Ceremonies so memorable:
- The Pump House Rockford – Gift cards for the top three runners in each grade
- Rockford Footwear Depot – Running shoes for the top boy and girl in each grade
- New Balance – Shoes raffled off at each awards ceremony
- Karla Michelle Photography – Capturing all the special moments
And thank you to our parents, teachers, and volunteers for encouraging and supporting our runners throughout the season. Your support helps make Mileage Club such a success.
Congratulations again to all of our runners—we can’t wait to see what you accomplish next year!
Helping Hands - Summer Support
Thank you so much to all who donated and volunteered to make the summer helping hands support happen! Roguewood continues to show up for each other in big ways!
Thank you, Roguewood! Together, we continue to do great things!
This summer, the Rockford Book Bus will be at Roguewood Elementary on:
Thursday, June 25th from 11:00-11:45 am
Thursday, July 16th from 11:00-11:45 am
Thursday, July 30th from 11:00-11:45 am
Rockford Book Bus
The Rockford Book Bus is gearing up for another summer of reading adventures.
On June 6, you can find the bus in the Start of Summer parade.
On June 13, the Book Bus will be welcoming readers at the Rockford Farmer's Market.
On June 15, the Book Bus officially starts its travels around the Rockford community, visiting schools, neighborhoods, and daycares.
You will want to have your calendars handy so that you can embrace each week's engaging theme and share the joy of reading with others in our community.
Planning on moving?
As we begin preparing for the next school year, we want to make sure our records are accurate and that every student is set up for success on day one. If your family is planning to move over the summer, whether it is just down the street or out of the district, please notify the front office as soon as possible.
Why do we need to know?
- In-District Moves: We need to update your contact information and ensure your child is assigned to the correct bus route and/or attendance zone.
- Out-of-District Moves: We can help streamline the transfer of records to your child’s new school to ensure a smooth transition.
- Class Planning: Helps us finalize staffing and class sizes.
How to Notify Us:
- Email: jbradley@rockfordschools.org
- Phone: 616.863.6374
- In-Person: Drop by the office between 8-4
Note: If you are staying put, no action is needed! We look forward to seeing you back in the fall. Thank you for helping us stay organized!
KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2026/2027 school year is now open. Children who turn five years old on or before December 1st, 2026 are eligible to enroll in DK and Kindergarten. All enrollment information can be found on our website at Enrollment Procedures - Rockford Public Schools.
2025-2026 SI Boosters Board
Introducing our Rockford Spanish Immersion Board for the 2025-2026 school year.
President - Jessie Salo
Vice President - Kendra Brubaker
Treasurer - Matt Benander
Secondary Ed. Liason - Amy Sullivan
Spanish Immersion (SI) Boosters
What is the Spanish Immersion (SI) Booster Club?
The SI Booster Club is a group of parent volunteers who raise funds to support the RPS K-12 Spanish Immersion program. Staff submit requests and funds are disbursed throughout the year to support the Spanish Immersion program from kindergarten through high school.
What do we fund?
Spanish Immersion K-12 classrooms at Roguewood Elementary School, North Rockford Middle School, Rockford Freshman Center, and Rockford High School.
Rockford SI Boosters Email: rockfordsiboosters@gmail.com
SI Boosters - Open Position - Secretary Position
Are you wondering how you can be a little more involved? Look no further! Spanish Immersion Boosters Board has a vacancy for the secretary position. If you’re interested in supporting the Spanish Immersion program, staff and classrooms, please fill out this Apply Here for Secretary Position. We would love to have you join us!!!
Roguewood PTO
To facilitate relations between educators and 
parents to accomplish the same goals of expanding the educational, charitable, literary, scientific and familial needs of both educator and parents.
President- Justin Rito
Vice President- Lee Ann Brunetz
Secretary- Christina DeYonker
Treasurer- Megan Stelzer
Events Coordinator- Liz Gear
Volunteer Coordinator- Rachael Considine
Elections/Meeting
Thank you Roguewood for coming to our last PTO meeting of the 2025/26 school year. We have enjoyed spending the year serving Roguewood families. Thank you everyone for your support this year.
Please help us welcome the incoming elected board members for the 2026-27 academic year:
- President: Lindsay Medendorp
- Vice-President: Lee Ann Brunetz
- Treasurer: Megan Stelzer
- Secretary: Christina DeYonker
- Outreach Coordinator: Rachael Considine
- Events Coordinator: Elizabeth Gear
Thank you to our Summer Send off Sponsors!
We are so grateful for your support!
Learn more about these wonderful sponsors on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1CuUFe66ZM/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Assistance Program (SAP)
Say “I have an SAP with Rockford Public Schools” when you call 800.442.0809 and press “1.” Every RPS student, staff and family member in your household is eligible for up to three free sessions. Additional SAP benefits include: free elder care consultation, legal and financial consultation, infant-feeding advice and real estate consultation. Anyone in the household can utilize these resources and it is 100% confidential. Access an online library with over 20,000 resources covering health, finances, legal topics and more. The code to login the library is RockfordPS.
Login Code: RockfordPS
Food Assistance
If your family needs help accessing nutritious meals, there are several local food resources available. Community food pantries and meal programs provide free groceries to anyone in need. Here is a link to all the local resources available to you.
Hand2hand
All of the children within our community deserve to experience a sense of self-worth and have their fundamental needs fulfilled. Our goal, with the help of generous donations, is to provide these items at no cost to those in need.
Tapestry provides cost-free clothing & other basic needs to children in the Rockford, Sparta, Cedar Springs, Greenville & surrounding school districts in northern Kent County. Tapestry Rockford is a Michigan nonprofit approved for IRC Sec.501(c)(3) tax exemption.
If your family would like to shop at Tapestry please give them a call at 616.326.1016 to set up a private appointment to shop.
