2023-2024 Open House Schedule

Below are the dates for the 2023-2024 Open House schedule. Tuesday, August 15th: Developmental Kindergarten – 5:00pm to 6:00pm Kindergarten – 6:30pm to 7:30pm Wednesday, August 16th: 1st through 5th…

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Open House Information

  Belmont Elementary Kindergarten August 16 5:30-6:30 Grades 1-5 August 17 6:00-7:00   Cannonsburg Elementary Kindergarten  August 15 Times TBD Grades 1-3 August 17 5:00-6:00 Grades 4-5 August 17 6:00-7:00…

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Open Houses

DK Open House: Tuesday, August 16th from 5:00-6:00pm Kindergarten Open House: Tuesday, August 16th from 6:30-7:30pm 1st & 2nd grade Open House: Wednesday, August 17th from 5:30-6:30pm 3rd through 5th grade Open House: Wednesday,…

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ERMS Suggested Supply List

ERMS Suggested Supply List  6th Grade: It is not necessary to purchase Trapper Keepers or separate folders. We have pre-ordered a durable 10 pocket folder for you for $5 which we…

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2021-2022 Supply Lists

2021-2022 SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS We’ve made school supply shopping even easier this year! Our DK through 5th grade supply lists have officially been posted to Target.com! You do not need to…

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2020-21 Grade Level Supply Lists

New this year!  We’ve partnered with Meijer to make back-to-school supply shopping easier for you! Starting July 6th, Crestwood Elementary will have our suggested supply lists available on Meijer’s website…

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They’re Back!!

Start your Christmas shopping early! These awesome blankets are available in our front office.  You can send money to school with your student or you can stop in anytime to…

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ERMS Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open at ERMS during the school day October 7-10 and during Parent/Teacher conferences on October 8th and 10th.  Please check out the link below…

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Picture Retakes

Friday, September 27th is picture retake day at ERMS.  This is for any student who did not get their picture taken at orientation or if your student would like to…

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ERMS Yearbook for sale!

The best school supply of all… your 2019-2020 East Rockford Middle School yearbook! ORDER YOURS TODAY at jostensyearbooks.com. They are $32 (until October 11th when the price will go up). …

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2019-2020 Open Houses

Crestwood Elementary Tuesday, Aug. 20: Kindergarten   5-6:00 pm (presentation) DK   6:30-7:30 pm (presentation) Wednesday, Aug.21: Grades 1-5   6-7:00 pm (open house)

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Health room meds

Students who have prescription or over the counter medicines in our health room must be picked up by a parent.  The main office will be open until June 14th, 7:00 a.m.…

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KDL library this summer

Summer is coming, and Kent District Library has big plans for this summer’s reading program: Great book ideas, free activities, and prizes! This Tuesday, librarians from the Krause Library will…

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Relay for Life

Our East Rockford Relay for Life Field Day will be held Friday, April 26th during 5th and 6th hours!!  This is the only student fundraiser during the year for our school Relay for…

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  Dear Parent:   We have made arrangements to acquire the GRASP program for you this summer. GRASP is a correspondence program for grades K to 8 which helps students…

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Ram Mugs for sale

For a limited time only at East Rockford Middle School: Christmas is just around the corner!  Here is the perfect gift for every Ram Fan in your life.  These stainless…

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Month at a Glance May/June

May Senior Night Celebration- Saturday, May 15 Graduation-Tuesday, May 25 No School-Friday, May 28 No School-Monday, May 31   June Final Exams & Half Days-Wednesday, June 2-Friday, June 4 Last…

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Save The Date-Graduation

Class of 2024 Graduation Information Graduation is right around the corner! RHS is working diligently to create a wonderful experience for you and your graduates as they enter this final…

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Winter Break

The last day of school before winter break is Friday, December 22nd. School resumes Monday, January 8th. RHS wishes you and your family a safe, family-filled, and enjoyable break.

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Lakes Supply List 2023-2024

The first day of school is Monday, August 21st. Please label all personal belongings like shoes, backpacks, lunch boxes, clothing, etc. All items on the supply list are not required…

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2023-2024 NRMS Supply Lists

2023/2024 Suggested Math List 2023/2024 6th Grade Suggested Supply List 2023/2024 7th Grade Suggested Supply List 2023/2024 8th Grade Suggested Supply List 2023/2024 Suggested Electives List 2023/2024 Suggested CI Classroom…

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ERMS Suggested Supply List

ERMS Suggested Supply List  6th Grade: It is not necessary to purchase Trapper Keepers or separate folders. We have pre-ordered a durable 10 pocket folder for you for $5 which we…

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First Day!

On a dewey morning outside Parkside Elementary in Rockford, families are  taking pictures of their back-to-schoolers in front of the school’s street sign. 

UPDATED NRMS Summer Orientations

ORIENTATIONS 7th/8th Grade Orientation: Below is the timeslot for your child to attend their orientation. Please note, this is an open house style orientation. August 10th A-E 8:00am-9:00am F-K 9:00am-10:00am…

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2022-2023 Yearbook Information

Ram’s Tale—also known as OUR yearbook!   Notes on Book Sales and Senior Photos Yearbook Advisor: John Feeley —  jfeeley@rockfordschools.org Book Cost: $65 August 1st through Friday, September 30th—We hope you…

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The Monster Project!

  A collaboration between The Rockford Preschool Enrichment Program and NRMS Art Essentials Students The Process: The preschool students drew monsters. Art Essentials students (7th and 8th grade) used the…

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Scholastic Art Competition

Congratulations to NRMS student Olivia Teramo for receiving an honorable mention in the Scholastic Art Competition! The Scholastic Art and Writing Competition is the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition program…

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Please click the link below for important RVA updates! https://www.smore.com/yfaku-river-valley-academy-news

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Roguewood Open Houses

August 17 Kindergarten Kick-Off 6:00-6:15 Welcome 6:15-6:45 Classroom w/ teachers & paras 6:15-6:30 Bus Rides w/ paras 6:30-7:15ish Kids on playground w/ paras 6:45-7:15 Welcome by Admin, Office & PTO…

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USDA Free Meal Extension

The USDA has extended the federal waiver that allows school districts to continue to serve food under the summer guidelines until end of school year. Because of this, lunch will…

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Class of 2025 Orientation

We are thrilled to welcome the Class of 2025 to the Rockford Freshman Center on Wednesday, August 11, 2021!  Please use this link to access welcome information.

Rockford Book Bus!

The Rockford Book Bus is a new addition to learning resources in Rockford this summer, making four stops a day in a converted school bus to bring books to children…

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2021-2022 RHS Orientation Schedule

Tuesday, August 10th-12th Grade Orientation Wednesday, August 11th- 9th & 11th Grade Orientation Thursday, August 12th- 10th Grade Orientation Monday, August 16th- Make Up Orientation   **All Orientation Times are…

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RVA Newsletter for 5/21/2021

Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 21ST! This week highlights include our upcoming graduation and asking for help to update our logo! https://www.smore.com/czrmn-river-valley-academy-news  

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RVA Newsletter for 5/17/2021

Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 17th! This week highlights include our upcoming graduation and asking for help to update our logo! https://www.smore.com/xfmke-river-valley-academy-news  

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RVA Newsletter for 5/7/2021

Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 7th! This week highlights scholarship opportunities for seniors, NWEA testing coming up, and other great news! https://www.smore.com/024r3-river-valley-academy-news  

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RVA Newsletter for 4/30/2021

Check out the River Valley Academy News from April 30th! This week highlights scholarship opportunities for seniors, NWEA testing coming up, and other great news! https://www.smore.com/031bk-river-valley-academy-news  

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“My Pandemic”

Dear Rockford family, YOU ALL have been doing your part to grow student grit and perspective from the nervous little kindergartner right through to the anxious yet confident senior reaching for…

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Mosquito Control Application

September 24, 2020–In an effort to reduce the mosquito risk, a mosquito control application will be applied at the following outdoor locations, weather permitting, from Monday, September 28 – Wednesday,…

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The virtual classroom

Lauren Billings’ fourth-graders are done with their morning math lesson, but one of her students lingers after dismissal — on Billings’ computer screen. The girl’s dog died the night before,…

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2020-21 Grade Level Supply Lists

New this year!  We’ve partnered with Meijer to make back-to-school supply shopping easier for you! This summer Roguewood Elementary/Spanish Immersion has the suggested supply lists available on Meijer’s website for…

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Class of 2020 Academic Honor-Videos

Summa https://youtu.be/hUhxW9lSurM   Magna https://youtu.be/FovKSilWETg   Cum Laude https://youtu.be/LGz3Qkgc6SI Wall of Fame https://youtu.be/8B4h_34tTr8 Blue Ribbon https://youtu.be/ejWo61pctew   1st year letter https://youtu.be/gv_lsd7fSxY   2nd year https://youtu.be/N1DQVLXAHiM   3rd Year https://youtu.be/KthFsgnLcWI  …

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COVID-19 Update

Because COVID-19 (coronavirus) is a rapidly-evolving situation with cases now identified in Michigan, I want to assure you that we are continuing to stay on top of the most recent…

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Class of 2024

Please use the link to access information for the Class of 2024, including: The PowerPoint presentation listing the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements and sample schedules The Freshman Center Brochure with…

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Groundhog Shadow Day

The Groundhog Shadow Day Preview Board is now OPEN! This is your opportunity to get a sneak peek at over 750 job shadow spots that are available for Groundhog Shadow…

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RPS Communication Tools

Rockford Public Schools greatly values our partnership with parents/guardians and we are very thankful for your support.  Together, we are truly shaping the future by preparing the nearly 8,000 young…

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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

North Rockford Middle School Newsletter    Click on the links below.   Week of 10/28/19  https://www.smore.com/mwe4r Week of 11/4/19  https://www.smore.com/gycbn Week of 11/11/19 https://www.smore.com/py9sq Week of 11/18/19 https://www.smore.com/cdw2s Week of 12/2/19  https://www.smore.com/nc1se Week of 12/9/19…

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Come to Our BOOK FAIR!

The North Rockford Middle School Book Fair Friday, October 4th through Thursday, October 10th  Parents can shop on-line or at Parent/Teacher Conferences! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/northrockfordmiddleschool

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EEE Found in Kent County

UPDATE at 4:35 p.m. In follow-up to my email earlier today regarding EEE being identified in Kent County, all evening activities, practices, and competitions at RPS will be rescheduled to conclude…

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KCTC INFORMATION 2019-2020

KCTC FAMILIES..KCTC STARTS MONDAY, AUGUST 19TH Transportation will be provided from the high school. Pick up/drop off will be at the main entrance. 1st Session 6:00am Bus Arrives 6:10am-Pull out…

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2019 Orientations

ELEMENTARY: Check building website calendars for dates of orientations   ERMS August 14 – 7th and 8th grade (times TBD) August 15 – 6th grade (times TBD) August 19 – makeup day (times…

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2019-2020 RHS ORIENTATION

12th grade Orientation-Tuesday, August 13th 11th grade Orientation-Wednesday, August 14th 10th grade Orientation-Thursday, August 15th Make up Orientation-Monday, August 19th **All orientation times are 8:00am-12:00pm**

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Arena Scheduling

Arena Scheduling is about to begin for incoming freshman (Class of 2023)! Arena Scheduling is a feature of Student Access by which students are able to place their courses for…

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Reading Rocks in Rockford

Join us for the 11th annual Reading Festival in Rockford! Saturday, June 1, 2019: 9:45 AM to 1:00 PM Events include: Opening Ceremony—9:45am at the Library Reader Awards in the Library parking…

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Mileage Club

Parkside Mileage Club will run April 9, 2019 to May 3, 2019 on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at Last Recess.  Goal: Everyone participates!  Bonus points for participation!  Daily prize drawings! …

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Momo challenge

The following was sent to all RPS parents and guardians: I am writing to make you aware of a hoax internet challenge that is currently appearing internationally.  The “Momo Challenge”…

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POWERFUL PARENTING!

The final DHK Community Education and Prevention Series event of the year will be offered on March 19th from 4:45 – 8:00p.m.!  This event will provide valuable information, tools and…

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Snow Days

Dear Rockford Parents and Staff, As of today, we have canceled seven days of school for travel or weather-related conditions.  The State of Michigan forgives the first six days, which…

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WATCH.D.O.G.S Blast

WATCH D.O.G.S. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. Since the program’s creation in 1998, more than 6,450 schools…

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Watch D.O.G.S Blast

WATCH D.O.G.S. is one of the nation’s largest and most respected school-based, family, and community engagement, organizations in the country. Since the program’s creation in 1998, more than 6,450 schools…

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Belmont Winter Carnival

Belmont Winter Carnival Save the date and plan on attending this great event. Date: Friday, February 1, 2019 Time: 5:30-8:00 Location: Belmont Elementary School Games, Prizes, Silent Auction, Food, and…

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Register Now!

Make you reservations for this popular event before it is completely sold out!  $10.00 per person. Register at    http://bit.ly/DanceRCS any time. Dance at East Middle:  2210-W19B    

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Coming to a mailbox near you!

Our Winter Brochure will arrive just before the holidays!  Be sure to check out the many new opportunities for kids and adults!  Registration is always available online at www.rpssignmeup.com

Well Water Quality Update

In follow-up to the joint letter Cannon Township Supervisor Steve Grimm and Dr. Shibler released on September 21, we are sharing a letter from the MDEQ (Michigan Department of Environmental…

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It’s Cub Crawl Week!

Attention Cannonsburg Families!   It’s Cub Crawl week!  You’ve been busy collecting pledges the last week, remember that pledge sheets are due to the school by this Wednesday so that we can…

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Open Houses August 22nd

Open houses will be held on Wednesday, August 22nd this year. Kindergarten:  5:00-6:00 pm, meet on the playground 1st-5th grades:  6:00-7:00 pm, meet in your classroom Don’t forget there is…

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Open House Schedule

Open House Schedule    Kindergarten – August 21st 5:00-6:00 pm    New Family Welcome – August 22nd 5:30-5:50pm in the library    Grades 1 – 5  August 22nd 6:00-7:00 pm 

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Field Day

Field Day is scheduled for Grades 1-5 on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.  We do have a rain day scheduled for Thursday, May 31, 2018.  If it rains we will not…

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GOTR Food Drive

Thank you to our 5th Grade Girls on the Run team for organizing a Food Drive for Kid’s Food Basket.  

24 Minute Luau/Relay

Thank you to the MANY Valley View families and students for participating in our 24 Minute Relay.  Our 2018 Team Valley View shirt was worn by many, fun music played,…

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Valley View Carnival

Thank you PTO for putting on an amazing carnival, Friday, May 11, 2018.  Thank you to Molly H and Lindsey O and all volunteers for all you did to make…

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Summer Adventures!

Just Released! Our new brochure that includes many unique, hands-on, activity-based learning experiences for all students!    You’ll find familiar, returning favorite options as well as some new & exciting…

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PTO Grants

Each year our amazing PTO (Parent Teacher Organization) fill grant requests for teachers in our building.  One of the amazing grants went to one of our 4th grade classrooms which…

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2018 Summer Sports Camps!

Register now for the many summer athletic camps we offer for kids of all ages & levels!  Options include basketball, baseball, crew, dance, football, gymnastics, lacrosse, running, soccer, softball, tennis,…

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