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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2023-2024 Grade Level Supply Lists
Click HERE to view the grade level supply lists for the 2023-2024 school year!
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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2022/2023 ERMS Orientation Dates
2022/2023 ERMS Orientation Dates August 10, 2022 – 7th and 8th grade orientation 8:00 a.m. to noon August 11, 2022 – 6th grade orientation 8:00 a.m. to noon August 15,…
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2022-2023 ERMS School Supply List
Suggested Donations for Classroom Use: Hand sanitizer Clorox wipes Kleenex Post-It Notes Dry erase markers 6th Grade: 4 composition style notebooks 1” binder for science Colored pencils Pencils, enough for…
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2022-2023 NRMS Supply Lists
• 6th Grade Supply List • 7th Grade Supply List • 8th Grade Supply List • Math Supply List • Mrs Lutz & Ms Bibler Supply List • Electives…
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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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2022-2023 School Supply Lists
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2021-2022 Yearbook Information
Yearbook Information 2021-2022
ERMS Suggested Supply List
ERMS Suggested Supply List 6th Grade: 4 composition style notebooks 1 inch 3 ring binder Colored pencils Pencils, enough for themselves for the year 2-3 pens (black or blue, bright correcting…
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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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ERMS Book Fair
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ERMS Newsletter
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ERMS Parent Communication
Please read the parent communication link below. https://www.smore.com/ud897-welcome-to-the-20-21-school-year
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ERMS Suggested Supply List
ERMS Suggested Supply List 6th Grade: 4 composition style notebooks 1 inch 3 ring binder Colored pencils Pencils, enough for themselves for the year 2-3 pens (black or blue, bright correcting…
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MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES for 2020/2021
MIDDLE SCHOOL DATES for 2020/2021 First Day of School: August 24th, 2020 Last Day of School: June 4th, 2021 Trimesters: Tri 1: August 24th – November 13th (58 days) Tri 2:…
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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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5th Grade Orientation
Please click on the link to read about information regarding 5th grade orientation.
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ERMS 6th Grade Camp
Camp 2020 all forms Camp letter 2020 Dear 6th Grade Parents/Guardians, 6th Grade Camp is coming!!!! The fundraiser kickoff was last week. All forms and FAQ’s are posted on…
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ERMS Newsletter
Please click the link for important information regarding ERMS. https://www.smore.com/3ue1h
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ERMS Newsletter
Please click this link for valuable information. https://www.smore.com/5vt6c
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A note from the ERMS athletic department
Boys Swim and Dive and Girls Basketball start on 1/14/2020. Wrestling starts 1/13/2020. All athletes that would like to participate in Winter II sports must have a physical dated 4/15/19…
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8th Grade East Coast Trip
Registration for the Rockford East Coast Trip has been opened up online. If you wish to register your child now for the trip, click on this link and it will…
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8th Grade East Coast Trip – 2020
EAST COAST TRIP 2020
ERMS Newsletter
Please click this link to read about events going on at ERMS. https://www.smore.com/x75b3
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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 Newsletter update
Please click the link to read some important updates for East Rockford Middle School. https://www.smore.com/qt4vk
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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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ERMS 7th/8th Curriculum Night
On September 5th at 6:30 ERMS will be holding Curriculum night for 7th and 8th grade only. In each classroom, your child’s teacher will be giving a brief presentation covering…
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ERMS Fall Sports Information
Fall Sport Start Info 2019 (Note date change for first day of cross country.)
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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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May Newsletter
May 2019
National Junior Honor Society
7th graders with a 3.7 GPA or higher have been invited through a Schoology group to pick up an application to participate int he National Junior Honor Society. Applications are…
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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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8th Grade Trip to Michigan’s Adventure
Thursday is the deadline to pay for the 8th grade trip to Michigan’s Adventure. Michigan’s Adventure letter 2019
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ERMS 6th Grade Camp 2019 forms
Please click this link to find out very important information regarding 6th grade camp. 6th grade camp forms 2019
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Lakes Elementary has been awarded the Michigan Green School Emerald Status
Lakes applied for and has been awarded the Michigan Green School Emerald Status! In order to achieve this status, Lakes provided the program documentation of required levels of environmental stewardship regarding…
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Class of 2023 – Welcome Information
The staff of RFC looks forward to meeting the Class of 2023! Information from the Jan. 24 meeting is available here for your review. Class of 2023 Winter Orientation Power…
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March Cougar
March 2019
The 9 Mile Tribune Newsletter
The 9 Mile Tribune 3-5-2019
Lakes awarded as a MI HEARTSafe School
Lakes Elementary was awarded as a MI HEARTSafe School! This award is given to those schools that meet the standards for preparation and readiness for cardiac emergencies ❤️. Thank you to…
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6th Grade Camp Fundraiser Underway
6th grade camp fundraiser is underway…all orders due no later than Monday, February 25th. East Rockford middle2019Cover letter
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6th Grade Camp Information
Dear Sixth Grade Parents, Sixth grade camp may seem in the distant future, but it will be here before we know it. This year the dates for camp are as…
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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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Kindergarten/DK Enrollment and Parent Orientation
Online enrollment for Kindergarten or Developmental Kindergarten at Rockford Public Schools for the 2019-2020 school year is now available under the enrollment tab on the district website . Please read…
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Newsletter – The 9 Mile Tribune
The 9 Mile Tribune 1-21-19
INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS
Families and Guardians of RPS Students in the Class of 2023, You are invited and encouraged to attend a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on January 24, 2019 at the Rockford…
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Spelling Bee and Geography Bee
Spelling and Geography Bees
From Rockford to Florida !!!!
From Rockford to Florida, with love: 4,000 books
12.17.18 Newsletter
The 9 Mile Tribune 12-17-2018
Making Lakes a “Michigan Green School”
Lakes Elementary is striving to become a “Michigan Green School.” Students, staff and families are encouraged to brainstorm ideas to help Lakes create and implement environmental goals in order to…
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Meadow Ridge donates 4000 books to Harbour View Elementary in Florida !!
Greetings Meadow Ridge, I can’t contain my excitement?? The motor home arrived safely yesterday in Summerfield at Harbour View Elementary School. The reception was so heartwarming! Open this link to…
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12/3 – The 9 Mile Tribune
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ERMS Newsletter – The 9 Mile Tribune
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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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Activity Pass Form
2018-19 Activity Pass
Beginning of Year Parent Checklist Items
BEGINNING OF THE YEAR PARENT CHECKLIST ITEMS Online Verification on Family Access Online Volunteer Verification (background check) Emergency Card – Return to office Activity Pass – Pay to PTO…
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Welcoming Brochures that include supply lists, summer activities, and much more!
Click on the link below for each grade level Welcoming Brochure which includes Activity Pass information, summer activities, field trips, and supply lists! DK Welcoming Brochure – 2017 Kindergarten Welcoming…
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STEAM’N in the Middle is coming to Rockford Middle Schools this coming school year!
ERMS and NRMS are the fortunate recipients of the 2018 REF $25,000 Founder’s Grant! Thank you REF! It is Facebook Official! STEAM’N in the Middle is coming to Rockford Middle Schools this…
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Amid Youth Mental Health Crisis, Districts Invest In New Programs
Influx in state funding creates opportunities for school support.
New 21st Century Furniture Encourages Movement, Collaboration
Proceeds from 2019 bond aim to enhance student learning…
Building — And Biting Into — A Better Box
Launch U students named finalists in NASA competition…
An Urgent Need To Change The Education Landscape
Advocate speaks on what’s working — and isn’t — in U.S. schools
Sleuthing Students And Staff Spend National Reading Month In Suspense
Second-graders in Melissa Young’s classroom at Valley View Elementary School…
Next Stop, Worlds!
2023 state Odyssey of the Mind highlights
Scream-singing And Ice-Bathing Launch Rams To First-Ever State Title
Hours of prep and years of dreams set stage for historic championship…
2023-2024 School Year Calendar
Subject to change. (Additional dates will be published once those dates are determined.) August 21: First Student Day 25: No School September 1-4: Labor Day Weekend (no school) 13: Early…
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‘I Want To Cultivate A Future Where Women Are Empowered And Strong’
Students share their key issues on International Women’s Day…
Film Class ‘Teaching Us How To Be Whole’
Tackling mental health, one frame at a time…
Creator And Innovator
Meet the Future: Jacob Tomasko…
Save The Date-Graduation
Class of 2023 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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Former Umpire Is Now Making Calls At Rockford High
Meet Your Administrator: Rachel DeKuiper…
Rose Parade A Worthy Challenge For State Marching Band Champs
Members work out to prepare for Jan. 2 performance…
Catching Students Up From Pandemic’s Unfinished Learning
Districts zero in on academic recovery, emotional support…
Key To PBIS: It’s Reinforced Everywhere
At Belmont Elementary in Rockford, Principal Shannon Ouellette said creating a positive learning environment is all about “catching kids doing the right thing.”
Making Teachers Feel Like They Belong
District employs a new strategy to retain teachers amid teacher shortage…Read More
New Superintendent Makes A Sweet Impression In Rockford
Dr. Matthews brings long experience, delicious cookies to the job! Read article here
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Rockford Continues To Offer Virtual Class Options For 7th-12th Graders!
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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.
Class of 2026 Orientation August 10
Orientation is required for freshmen. Please make every effort to get your student here on the scheduled day. Student arrival is staggered to ensure an efficient process for all. Please…
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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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2022-2023 Important Information
Welcome Packet 2022-2023
2022/2023 ERMS Orientation Dates
Orientation Dates: August 10th – 7th and 8th Grade August 11th – 6th Grade August 15th – Make-up orientation for all grades
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Celebrating student masterpieces at Festival
Celebrating student masterpieces at Festival By Dianne Carroll Burdick June 17, 2022 From left, mom Ginger Olivas checks out the art with daughters Aria, a kindergartner; Isabella, a sixth-grader at…
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2022-2023 Orientation Schedule
RHS Orientation Schedule Seniors-Tuesday, August 9th Juniors-Wednesday, August 10th Sophomores-Thursday, August 11th All Grades Make-up Day-Monday, August 15th 8:00am-12:00pm
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“Lemonade Wars” Turn Students Into Business Owners
Students compete with Pop Rocks, soap bubbles and more…..
Rockford Adult Education Graduation 2022
Click on the link below or scan the QR code. Graduation 2022
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Meijer Congratulates Roguewood Elementary Students for Third-Place Finish in Global Competition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 7, 2022 CONTACT: Emily Taylor Meijer Congratulates Roguewood Elementary Students for Third-Place Finish in Global Competition WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Peter Meijer (R-MI) today congratulated…
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Congrats to David Jangda!
David Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
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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Region 9 Regional and State Level Art Exhibitions
Press Release May 2022 Michigan Art Education Association Region 9 Regional and State Level Art Exhibitions Each Visual Art Educator who is an active member of the…
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Creating Purposeful Learning, Sticky Note By Sticky Note
Gabby Kulak sat on the floor in her second-grade classroom at Parkside Elementary, yellow sticky notes strewn about in front of her.
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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2022 Michigan Art Education Association State Show
Nine NRMS students had their artwork selected for the 2022 Michigan Art Education Association State show. The show will be on display at the UofM Taubman Gallery in Ann Arbor…
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End of Year Final Exam Schedule
June Final Exam Schedule 2022
Class of 2022 Important Information
Senior Grad Letter Delta Plex Directions RHS Senior Exams 2022
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Michigan Merit Exam Week April 2022
2022 MME Overview
Mr. Blue Sky Is Living Here Today, One Might Infer
Inspiration can come from anywhere. But what does a second-grade lesson on inferring have to do with the band Electric Light Orchestra*? “When we looked at the data from this…
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2022-2023 School Year Calendar
Subject to change. (Additional dates will be published once those dates are determined.) August 22: First Student Day 26: No School September 2-5: Labor Day Weekend (no school) 21: Early…
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Final Exams Schedule Second Trimester
March 2022 Exams
Car Enthusiast, Shutterbug, Entrepreneur
Meet the future: Junior Evan Clark… Like many, this Rockford High School junior sought new ways to keep busy during the early days of COVID-19 shutdowns and quarantines. He’s now…
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Class of 2026 Welcome Information
Counselors will visit North and East Rockford Middle Schools on February 8 and 10 to help current 8th grade RPS students in the first stages of creating a schedule for…
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Big Shoes To Fill, But ‘Things Can Be Different, And It Can Be OK’
Big shoes to fill, but ‘things can be different, and it can be OK’ Meet Your Administrator: Korie Wilson-Crawford By Beth Heinen Bell January 19, 2022 Rockford’s new interim superintendent,…
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NORTH ROCKFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY NEWSLETTER
North Rockford Middle School Family Newsletter Weeks of January 16th & 23rd 2023 https://www.smore.com/37w8t Weeks of January 2nd & 9th 2023 https://www.smore.com/7gpfv Weeks of December 5th & 12th…
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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
PRESS RELEASE January 11, 2022 Board of Education Vacancy Announced Board of Education trustee Geoff Downs has informed the Board of Education of his resignation as a board trustee…
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RVA January News and updates
Please click the link below for all of the updates! Parent -Teacher Conferences are this week! https://www.smore.com/ecvf5-river-valley-academy-news
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River Valley Academy News for December
Please click the link here: https://www.smore.com/ncs4m-river-valley-academy-news
Local Students Respond To Oxford Shootings: ‘This Should Not Be Normal’
Cite need for mental health services, tighter security, stricter gun laws…
After More Than 50 Years, Shibler Closes Door On ‘Incredible Career’
Longest-serving superintendent in Kent County steps down…
Teaching the Future Teachers
New Tech Center Teacher Academy pairs students with mentors for an inside look at teaching…
Marching Band Racks Up Another National Parade Performance
First Macy’s Thanksgiving, now Tournament of Roses…
Laser Tag Advocate, Magician, Teen Empathizer
Derek Dillon is the new assistant principal at the Rockford Freshman Center.
REF Announces the Dr. Michael Shibler Scholarship
Shibler Scholarship Press Release
Pandemic-era Teaching No Longer ‘An Impossible Task’
Lessons of the Pandemic…
KCTC Half Day Schedule-April
KCTC Half Day Schedule 2021-2022
Annual Holiday Arts & Craft Fair!
Join us for our annual holiday arts & crafts fair at Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Ave., Rockford, MI, on November 13th! The show opens at 9am with many artisans…
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Assistant Principal Grateful For ‘Overwhelming’ Statewide Honor
Al Reickard stepped in for NRMS principal who contracted COVID
Reickard named Assistant Principal of the Year
LANSING, Mich. – Albert (Al) Reickard, Assistant Principal of North Rockford Middle School, has been named Michigan’s 2022 Assistant Principal of the Year by the Michigan Association of Secondary School…
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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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A Fire Truck, Real Firefighters And A Spray Hose = ‘Best Day Ever!’
Kindergartners learn safety skills for Fire Prevention Week…
Gunner, Another Counseling Dog, Joins Chillie as Greeter, Morale Booster
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
Welcome to Rockford Adult Education!
RAE Orientation
October News for River Valley Academy
Please click the link below for important information and updates for the month of October! https://www.smore.com/urbj1-river-valley-academy-news
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Reaching Your Goals with Adult Education
Click on the link to find out how you can reach your goals today: Adult Education
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Rockford Adult Education Student Handbook
Click on the link below to review the Rockford Adult Education Student Handbook: Rockford Adult Student Handbook
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River Valley Academy News and Updates!
Please click below to see our latest program updates! https://www.smore.com/urkzw-river-valley-academy-news
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River Valley Academy Student Handbook 2021/202
Attached is the link to the Student Handbook. Please take some time to look it over. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZTUsJtUavKNmfPVyT37iTC_PxulzSKUJ/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=105249430990672461037&rtpof=true&sd=true
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Interim Superintendent Announced
After over 53 years in public education and 32½ years serving as RPS Superintendent, Dr. Michael Shibler notified the Board of Education in June 2021 of his plan to retire…
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‘Whatever it takes’ to support students
Rockford — Tom Hosford is the new principal at Rockford High School (10-12 Building).
Rockford Adult Education Newsletter for 9/10/2021
Hello Rockford Adult Education students!! Please click the link below for important information regarding our program! https://www.smore.com/9j27g-rockford-adult-education-news
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September News for River Valley Academy
Check out link below for the River Valley Academy News for September! Highlights include information about Picture day, bussing, & more! https://www.smore.com/x0q8d-river-valley-academy-news
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NRMS Information at a Glance
21-22 INFORMATION AT A GLANCE.
Formal Rededication of Carlson-Munger Stadium
Rockford, MI – In January 2020, the Board of Education officially renamed the Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium the Carlson-Munger Stadium to honor two men whose contributions exemplify Ram Pride. When…
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River Valley Academy News and Updates 2021/2022
Check out the River Valley Academy News from August! Highlights include information about our first week of school! https://www.smore.com/2w0nm-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.
OPEN HOUSE DATES AND TIMES
1ST – 5TH GRADE WEDNESDAY AUGUST 18TH @ 6:30 KINDERGARTEN THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH @ 5:00 DK THURSDAY AUGUST 19TH @ 6:30
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Board of Education Appoints Andrea Jacobson to Vacant Seat
The Board of Education conducted interviews for the position of trustee on Wednesday, July 28, to fill the vacancy created by Mr. Postema’s recent resignation. The Board received 17 applications…
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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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Board of Education Vacancy Announced
Board of Education trustee Miles Postema has informed the Board of Education of his resignation as a board trustee effective July 5, 2021. Mr. Postema has served on the RPS…
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Freshman Center News – Class of 2025 Orientation
Freshman Center News – Class of 2025 Orientation
Rockford Adult Education Newsletter for 6/7/2021
Check out this week’s newsletter! Please go to https://www.smore.com/v5w2p-rockford-adult-education-new to get the latest news from RAE.
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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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River Valley Academy 2021 Graduation
2021 Graduation Video https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bJn6IBa8QLp8ZOF5ZpE-1BDBbWCgGO-a/view?usp=sharing
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RVA Newsletter for 5/27/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from May 27TH! This week highlights include information about our last week of school! https://www.smore.com/2w0nm-river-valley-academy-news
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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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Campsite Classroom Lets Children Learn In and From Nature
School wide reading project leads to outdoor experiences…
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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Developing Healthy Kids – Champions of Hope
Join us for the next Developing Healthy Kids Community Education and Prevention Series! May 17th@ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Champions of Hope with Vern Hazard Session Description…..We…
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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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RVA Newsletter for 4/23/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from April 23rd! https://www.smore.com/fg48h-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 4/16/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from April 16th! https://www.smore.com/6uwhc-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 3/19/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 19th! https://www.smore.com/1rst4-river-valley-academy-
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RVA Newsletter for 3/26/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 26th! https://www.smore.com/3cwe2-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 3/12/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 12th! https://www.smore.com/bf2ku-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 3/5/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from March 5th! https://www.smore.com/pryxk-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 2/12/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from February 12th! https://www.smore.com/ujfvc-river-valley-academy-new
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RVA Newsletter for 2/19/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from February 19th! https://www.smore.com/a9p4v-river-valley-academy-news
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RVA Newsletter for 1/29/2021
Check out the River Valley Academy News from January 29th! https://www.smore.com/cbf84-river-valley-academy-news
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2021-2022 School Year Calendar
Subject to change. (Additional dates will be published once those dates are determined.) August 23: First Student Day 27: No School September 3-6: Labor Day Weekend (no school) 22: Early…
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Testing Out Information & Registration
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MME Exam Schedule- April 12th-16th, 2021
Parent 2021 MME Overview
Kindergarten Round-Up- Welcome to Cannonsburg Elementary!
We are looking forward to teaming up with your family at Cannonsburg Elementary and we appreciate that you have chosen Rockford Public Schools for your child! As the principal of…
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Students Hike to Explore Wonders of Winter at Camp Rockford
Rockford — So it’s cold and snowy outside – so what? So what Parkside Elementary fifth-graders did was trek about three miles north to Camp Rockford, on Rector Avenue NE…
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For MLK Day, educators discuss improving equity in education
A Weeklong Celebration Meanwhile, in suburban Rockford, students at Roguewood Elementary School began a week of activities celebrating King’s vision of a multiracial “beloved community.” They created posters bearing quotes…
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RVA Newsletter for 1/22/2021
Check out this week’s newsletter! https://www.smore.com/cbf84-river-valley-academy-news
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Rockford Adult Education Newsletter for 1/8/2021
Check out this week’s newsletter! Please go to https://www.smore.com/wqn45-rockford-adult-education-news to get the latest news from RAE.
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Rockford High School Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 27 & Thursday, January 28 1:00 – 7:00 pm
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RVA Newsletter for 1/8/2021
Check out this week’s newsletter! https://www.smore.com/e4jgu-river-valley-academy-news
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Rockford Adult Education Newsletter for 1/8/2021
Check out this week’s newsletter! Please go to https://www.smore.com/wqn45-rockford-adult-education-news to get the latest news from RAE.
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RVA Newsletter for 12/17/2020
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Rockford Adult Education Newsletter for 12/16/2020
Check out this week’s newsletter! Please go to https://www.smore.com/wqn45-rockford-adult-education-news to get the latest news from RAE.
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RVA Newsletter for 12/11/2020
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Rockford Adult Education Newsletter for 12/11/2020
Check out this week’s newsletter! Please go to https://www.smore.com/2hzju-rockford-adult-education-news to get the latest news from RAE.
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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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RVA Newsletter December
River Valley Academy December Newsletter
RAE Newsletter December
Rockford Adult Education December Newsletter
Developing Healthy Kids – Livestream!
Secondary Presentation Elementary Presentation Handling Stress & Anxiety During Covid-19 is our next DHK event and it will be livestreamed on Nov. 19th, from 6:30-8:15 p.m. Our live panel of…
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Students Find A Quiet Place To Chill Out: The Hygge Room
‘I want it to feel like a home away from home, like a place that doesn’t feel like the rest of the school.’ – Laurissa Stawicki, school social worker…..Scandinavian concept…
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KCTC Half Day Schedule November 2020
KCTC Half Day Schedule 2020-2021
ACS recognizes RPS for outstanding community involvement with Relay for Life
Rockford, Michigan – Rockford Public Schools was nominated to receive a recognition award at the annual Relay For Life of Rockford, which has taken place every May since 2003. However,…
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RFC and RHS to return to remote instruction
On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Dr. Shibler received a call from the Kent County Health Department. Over the past couple of weeks, 416 of our students in grades 9-12 have…
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Yearbook Information 2020-2021
Yearbook Information 2020-2021 Yearbook Senior Information 2020-2021
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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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Board of Education candidates forum
Announcement Meet the Candidates
Co-Curricular Event Livestreams
September 22, 2020 — In addition to providing audio for all home and away football games, Michigan Sports Radio will provide video of all away football games this season. You can…
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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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Rockford PE teacher Matt Banta infuses humor into his back-to-school message
It looks like a school kid’s worst nightmare: waking up late on the first day of school! But it’s actually teacher Matt Banta popping open his eyes, jumping up in…
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Information regarding the start of school
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! Please see the following links for information regarding the start of this school year. The Parent Communication link was sent out on Family Access…
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Rockford Return to Learn Plan
At the regular meeting of the Board of Education held on Monday, August 10, 2020, the Board approved the Rockford Return to Learn Plan. The Plan was developed through hundreds…
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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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NRMS 2020-2021 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ORIENTATION
7th & 8th Grade Orientation Letter 2020 Medication Information Letter 2020 7TH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK 8TH GRADE STUDENT ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORMS
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NRMS 2020-2021 STUDENT SUPPLY KITS
2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 6th Grade 2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 7th Grade 2020 Secondary Student Supply Kit 8th Grade
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2020-21 School Year to Start Remotely
PUBLISH DATE: August 6, 2020 Over the past several weeks, we have been developing our re-entry strategy, which will be known as the Rockford Return to Learn Plan. I will…
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NRMS 2020-2021 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION
6th Grade Orientation Letter 2020 Medication Information Letter 2020 6TH GRADE ORIENTATION SIGN-UP LINK MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM LINK
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2020 Orientation Information
10-12 Orientation Communication
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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Fall Open House Dates and Times/Supply Lists
Open House Dates and Times DK Open House at Crestwood – August 18, 2020 5:00-6:00 Kindergarten Open House at Belmont – August 18, 2020 6:30-7:30 pm 1st-5th Grade Open House…
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Class of 2024 Summer Newsletter
As we close the 2019-20 school year, it is time to look forward to meeting the Class of 2024! Please read our newsletter to welcome your student and family to…
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Student Locker Clean Out and School Materials Return
Please use the link to sign up. Items to return: School issued Chromebook, case, and charger All textbooks All library materials Any material that belongs to the school or a…
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2020-2021 Testing Information
Testing-Out-Why-or-Why-Not.docx
Finishing the 2019-20 School Year
As we near the end of a very non-traditional school year, here are some things to be aware of: June 5, 2020 is the last day of the 2019-20 school…
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Kindergarten Information: for our DK and K students in the fall of 2020
Attached you will find the information that would have been presented at our Kindergarten Parent Information Night on March 17. 2020. The information here contains links to a variety of…
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Kindergarten Parent Information Meeting
Kindergarten Information Night for March 17, 2020, will be canceled. Information about Kindergarten will be posted to this site after March 23. If you have not yet registered your Kindergarten…
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KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT AT BELMONT
The March 17, 2020 Kindergarten Parent Information Night at Belmont has been cancelled. Information that would have been shared at this meeting will be available on this site on March…
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Students Reflect on Benefits of Yoga, Family Game Time
Students reflect on benefits of yoga, family game time
COVID-19 Update – March 12, 2020
Below are documents with the most current information on the COVID-19. We continue to appreciate your cooperation, patience, and understanding. Thank you, Dr. Michael Shibler Superintendent…
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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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KCTC/KIH/KTC March/April Updated Information
KCTC FEB-MAR UPDATE 2020
RAE Spring News
RAE Spring Newsletter
North RMS Student Aden Rapanos Named National Geographic’s GeoBee State Finalist
The results are in! The National Geographic Society named Aden Rapanos, 8th Grade Student at North Rockford Middle School, as one of the semifinalists eligible to compete in the 2020…
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Valley View Students Win Perennial Michigan Math State Championship
When a group of Valley View Elementary students learned about an opportunity to compete in a state-wide math competition, they were all in! On February 6, students in Mrs. Osborne’s…
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RPS’ secondary libraries receive Library of Michigan endorsements
The Library of Michigan promotes the role of the school library in learner achievement by calling for elementary and secondary learners to have ready access to a library in their…
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A Brave Pig and Six Siberian Huskies knit together a school community in a shared reading experience
Families read same book for three weeks…
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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Regional Scholastic Art Award recipients
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has been established for over 90 years and has grown to be the longest-running, most prestigious recognition program for creative teens in the U.S.…
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KCTC/KIH/KTC February Information
KCTC FEBRUARY 2020 UPDATE
Dance power: helping girls ’empower themselves and be themselves’
Recess club nurtures relationships, positive feelings….
To Australia with Love!
Students across area raise funds for fire-ravaged country, including Belmont Elementary.
Parkside Weekly Update
Parkside Weekly Update
Parkside Weekly Update
Parkside Weekly Update
RHS Choirs Dinner & Silent Auction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ROCKFORD HS CHOIRS TO RETURN TO “OLYMPICS OF CHOIR” In July 2020, The Rockford High School Touring Choir will be competing alongside hundreds of the finest amateur…
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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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2020-21 Preschool Parent Information Only Night!
Get all of your preschool questions answered & see the classrooms! The Parent Only Information Night for the Child Development Lab Preschool, will be held on Monday, Feb. 3rd, 5:30-7:00…
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Band Performs for Fifth Time at Statewide Music Conference
The North Rockford Middle School eighth grade band was one of two middle schools in Michigan selected to perform in a prestigious conference for music educators statewide.
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Varsity Stadium Renamed Carlson-Munger Stadium
Rockford, MI – In 1991, the RPS Board of Education dubbed the high school varsity stadium “Ted Carlson Memorial Stadium.” Its namesake Ted Carlson was not only a community member…
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Cummings Named Rams Varsity Football Head Coach
Rockford, MI – With the recent retirement of longstanding Varsity Head Football Coach Ralph Munger, Rockford Public Schools began the formidable task of finding a new head football coach. These…
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CANCELED – 2020 Holiday Arts & Craft Fair Application
CANCELED Holiday Arts & Craft Fair – Applications now available! Saturday, November 14, 2020
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Parkside Weekly Update 1-17-20
Parkside Weekly Update 1-17-20
Parkside Weekly Update 1-10-20
Parkside Weekly Update 1-10-20
Students Restore Greenhouse for Healthy Food, Tranquil Space
Lowe’s store contributes materials for major makeover. Tucked away behind the Rockford High School wood shop is a little world of greenery, a peaceful space where plants and flowers bloom,…
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Developing Healthy Kids Presents “Angst”
The next Developing Healthy Kids presentation will be a special screening of the IndieFlix film, Angst, Anxiety is Treatable. The film raises awareness about anxiety and its causes and effects.…
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RFC Power Hour January 22 Link
https://rfcpowerhour2020.eventbrite.com Please sign up for one activity! It should be a great time!
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College & Career Night
January 8, 2020 is our annual College & Career Night, from 5:00-8:30 pm at Rockford High School. This event is open to all ages and interests. The early part of…
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He loves welding, building new things & fixing older things
Meet the Future: Oliver Falardeau Creative, innovative, imaginative … Many of today’s students are all that and more in a vast variety of interest areas. This series features students with…
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Parkside Weekly Update 12-13
Parkside Weekly Update 12-13
Rams Varsity Head Football Coach Munger Retires
Rockford, MI – After 28 seasons at the helm of the Rockford Rams varsity football program, head coach Ralph Munger announced his retirement on December 13, 2019. Coach Munger holds…
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On Being an Empathetic Ear
Peer listeners aim to help fellow students de-stress…
RPS Bus Driver Russ Clark Named Education Support Professional of the Year in Michigan
Press Release Contact: Martin Ackley, Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, 517-241-4395 Bill DiSessa, Spokesperson, 517-335-6649 Rockford Bus Driver Selected As 2019 Education Support Staff Professional of…
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Parkside Weekly Update 11-26
Parkside Weekly Update 11-26
Teaching History as History is Happening
Veteran teacher puts impeachment inquiry into historical context…
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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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NRMS 6th GRADE MIDDLE MANIA
NRMS MIDDLE MANIA will be held on Friday, November 22nd from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Cost is $8.00. This includes pizza and drink. There will be movies, photo booth, games, dodge ball,…
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High School Daily Announcements-March 18
Announcements
John Ball Zoo Lab
4th. grade students learn about nature’s creatures up close at Zoo Lab
Parkside Weekly Update 11-1
Parkside Weekly Update 11-1
Attention Parents of Current Spanish Immersion Students!
Attention Parents of Current Spanish Immersion Students! If you have a child who will turn five years old on or before September 1, 2020 (or who will turn five by…
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Meet the Principal: Mindy McGinn
Childhood sports nut, always ready to rise up for children…
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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Parkside Weekly Update 10-25
Parkside Weekly Update 10-25
KCTC-KIH-KTC-MSK DECEMBER SCHEDULE
KCTC Half Day Schedule 12-06-19
Holiday Arts & Craft Fair
Saturday, Nov. 9th, 9 am – 3 pm Rockford High School, 4100 Kroes Ave., Rockford Free Admission Lunch available for purchase Sponsored by Rockford Seniors Unlimited
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Creating a Picture of Community and Kindness
Students team with artist to paint hallway mural…click here for the entire inspiring story
November Final Exam Schedule
EXAM SCHEDULE Nov 2019
Updates for RFC Families
Please use the link to view the most recent updates from the RFC Office.
Power Hour Sign Ups
Twice this year, RHS and RFC will host POWER HOUR. This is a 60-minute period during the school day for students to connect with a staff member in a fun…
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State Superintendent Rice tours RHS and Roguewood Elementary
Students and staff at Roguewood Elementary School and Rockford High School recently got an encouraging visit from the top education official in Michigan, State Superintendent Michael Rice. Rice visited several…
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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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Author Sandra Markle Visits Cannonsburg and Crestwood
What a great start to the year for READING! Cannonsburg and Crestwood Elementary were fortunate to have national author, Sandra Markle, visit their schools this month. Scholastic helped make this…
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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 DECEMBER INFORMATION STUDENTS AND PARENTS
KCTC Half Day Schedule 12-06-19
Rockford Homecoming Tailgate (Alternate Activity)
Due to Harvest Festival and Homecoming weekend coinciding this year, Rockford High School will not be holding a tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 27. However,…
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ERMS Newsletter
Parent Information
HOMECOMING & HARVEST FESTIVAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Due to Harvest Festival and Homecoming weekend coinciding this year. Rockford High School will NOT be holding a tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 27th. Instead…
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Homecoming & Harvest Festival Important Information
Due to Harvest Festival and Homecoming weekend coinciding this year. Rockford High School will NOT be holding a tailgate prior to the Homecoming football game on Friday, September 27th. Instead…
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French Back-to-Back MS Student Cultural Exchange Program
French back-to-back
RFC Daily Announcements
Click here to see the RFC Daily Announcements.
New Creative Teaching and Learning Center Opens at RHS
With the launch of the 2019-20 school year, Rockford Public Schools is excited to announce the opening of the new Creative Teaching and Learning Center at Rockford High School. The…
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Schoology Important Information
Schoology Information for Parents 2019-2020
6th – 8th Grade Supply Lists
Welcome to 2019-20 School Year! Below you will find the individual teacher recommended supply lists. You may view your child’s schedule in Family Access to…
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Welcome Information
Link to August Information for the Rockford Freshman Center
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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Parkside Open House
Parkside Open House Sign 2019
Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year!
Please Join Us at our Open House! Open House for Kindergarten will be on Tuesday, August 20th from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Open House for Grades 1-5 will be on Wednesday,…
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Welcome Back to 2019-2020 School Year
Welcome Packet 2019-2020
2019-2020 Suggested Supply List
2019-2020 Suggested Supply List 2019-2020 Spanish Immersion Supply List
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Open House on August 17 for Creative Teaching and Learning Center
CTLC Open House Flyer
ROCKFORD BOARD OF EDUCATION REORGANIZES, CHANGES MEETING STRUCTURE/TIMES
MEDIA RELEASE – July 10, 2019 On Monday, July 8, 2019, the RPS Board of Education held its annual reorganization meeting. The 2019-20 Board of Education officers and trustees are…
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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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2019-2020 Yearbook Information
Yearbook Information 2019-2020
2019-2020 Grade Level “Welcoming” Brochures and Supply Lists
DK Welcoming Brochure – 2019-20 (3) FIFTH Grade Brochure – 2019-20 FOURTH Grade Brochure – 2019-20 Kindergarten Welcoming brochure – 2019 SECOND Grade Brochure – 2019 THIRD Grade Brochure -…
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Class of 2019 Graduation Video
(Video Link) Congratulations to the Rockford High School Class of 2019, who turned their tassels on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at the DeltaPlex! Keepsake DVDs will be available in the RHS…
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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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Ideas for a Fun Summer of Reading
Ideas for a Fun Summer of Reading Summer is approaching and this is a great time to plan fun summer reading activities. Decades of research tell us that when readers…
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Final Exam Schedule June 2019
EXAM SCHEDULE June 2019
MIDDLE SCHOOL FRENCH EXCHANGE PROGRAM 2020
Middle School French Exchange program – 2 Weeks in 2020 The French American Cultural Exchange Program (FACEP) is looking for students in grades 6-9 to participate in the French…
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 5/13/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 5/13/19
Senior Exam Schedule
RHS Senior Exams
The Official Last Days of School
The week of June 3 through 7 will be full days. June 10, 11 and 12 will be half days. In addition, there is not school on Friday May 24…
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Upcoming Events for the Week of May 13th
Wednesday – Relay For Life Popsicle Sale – Mileage Club Teacher Day Thursday – Muffins with Mom or Special Person A-L – DARE Graduation at 2 pm – Art Nite…
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Kent District Library Going Fine-Free on June 1
Fines for overdue items will become a thing of the past for Kent District Library patrons beginning June 1. This change removes a barrier for people who cannot afford their…
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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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Ginger Zee Talks Science, Meteorology, New Book with Students
ROCKFORD, MI – Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for ABC News and Rockford High School graduate, spent Friday, April 26, with Rockford middle schoolers talking about her passion for science and…
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Clue-Me-In” Grade Level Competitions in Meadow Ridge Elementary Media Center
Second and third grade students at Meadow Ridge Elementary participate in “Clue-Me-In”. “Clue-Me-In” is a reading program that consists of students reading from a selection of books from different genres.…
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Upcoming Events for the Week of May 6th
Tuesday – 2nd grade SI field trip to downtown Rockford Wednesday – 5th grade class photo at 9:00 a.m. – 1st grade SI field trip to the recycling center –…
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Ginger Zee Coming to East & North Middle Schools!
Former RPS student, now Good Morning America Meteorologist, Ginger Zee will be sharing her passion for science and meteorology with RPS 6th graders on Friday, April 26th. Ginger is the…
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Upcoming Events for the Week of April 22nd
Tuesday – PTO with Dr. Shibler at 9:00 a.m
Middle School French Exchange program – 2 Weeks in 2020
Middle School French Exchange program – 2 Weeks in 2020 The French American Cultural Exchange Program (FACEP) is looking for students in grades 6-9 to participate in the French Back-to-Back…
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Upcoming Events for the week of April 15th
Monday – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Lansing Tuesday – Kindergarten Screening Thursday – 4th Grade Wax Museum
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Michigan Art Education Association – Region 9 Exhibition, Grand Rapids Art Museum
Michigan Art Education Association – Region 9 Exhibition, Grand Rapids Art Museum Each Visual Art Educator who is an active member of the Michigan Art Education Association (MAEA) is encouraged…
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Battle of the Books 2019 – 4th Time is a Charm
Rockford Public Schools has a strong sense of tradition. A tradition that has continued is the academic competition of the Battle of the Books. The Battle of the Books…
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Spring Newsletter
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“Chillin with Chillie”: An Innovative Approach to School Counseling and Student Support
Students at North Rockford Middle School will soon be seeing a new member of the school counseling department and she will belong to the whole school. Chillie, a 3-year old…
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Local students recognized nationally for innovative artworks
Isadora Cass turned an unhappy childhood night with the flu into a national award-winning piece of art. Incongruously titled “Happy Birthday,” it shows an ill-looking doll’s head trapped inside a…
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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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Class of 2019 Important Information
Senior Year End Calendar 2019 Senior Meeting Information-May 16, 2019 Instructions for Seniors Attending After-Grad
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NRMS SPRING AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING CLASSES AND SIGN UP! Forms are due back in the NRMS Main office by no later than Friday, April 12, 2019 Classes start April 16, 2019 and…
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KCTC/KIH/KTC/MY SCHOOL APRIL SCHEDULE
KCTC – April Update 2019
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 3/15/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 3/25/19
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 25
Tuesday – Kindergarten and 1st grade music program Kindergarten from 2:30 – 3:00 1st grade 3:00 – 3:30 Wednesday – Spirit Day – Pajama Day Thursday and Friday – SPRING…
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ERMS Newsletter
The 9 Mile Tribune 3-21-2019
School calendar update
This message is to update you on what we know about how this year’s snow days will affect the school calendar. I’m sure many of you are wondering when the…
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Testing Out Information 2019
https://thosford.wufoo.com/forms/rockford-high-school-testing-out-registration/
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS 3.18.19
Upcoming Events for the Week of March 18
Wednesday – Traditional Kindergarten to GR Public Museum (9:15 – 1:15) Friday – Battle of the Books **Monday, March 25th – LAST Bible Club meeting for the year**
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WZZM “Getting Schooled” segment features Valley View Elementary students
https://www.wzzm13.com/search?q=schooled
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS – WEEK OF 3/11/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS
NRMS 6TH GRADE MIDDLE MANIA!
NRMS 6th Grade Middle Mania will take place on Friday, March 15…Students will need to fill out a permission slip! See the information here!
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WZZM “Getting Schooled” segment features Meadow Ridge Elementary students
https://www.wzzm13.com/video/news/local/rockford/getting-schooled-students-from-meadow-ridge-take-on-the-13-on-your-side-anchors/69-8dab5bdb-157f-4bac-b78e-6cdee104eef3
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Upcoming Events for the week of March 11
Monday – Report cards come home Tuesday – Kindergarten Registration at 4:30 p.m. Thursday – 5th Grade Orientation at NRMS (evening) Thursday – 7:00 pm PTO meeting Friday – Spirit…
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2019/2020 Kindergarten and Developmental Kindergarten Enrollment
Cannonsburg Parent Information Night Wednesday, March 13, 2019 6:30pm Bring the following required documentation to this event: Original Birth Certificate – We will return the certificate to you Immunization records…
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Upcoming Events for the week of March 4
Wednesday – Book Bingo at 5:00 p.m. Thursday – Spanish Immersion Lottery at 9:00 a.m. Friday – Half day
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NORTH MIDDLE NEWS
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 3/4/19
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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March 2019 Final Exam Schedule
Trimester 2 Exam Schedule
North RMS Bands Score Superior at District 10 Festival
The North Rockford Middle School Bands traveled to Jenison to participate in the District 10 Band Festival on February 27, 2019. Both the 7th Grade Concert Band and 8th Grade…
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NRMS 8th GRADE MICHIGANS ADVENTURE TRIP!!!!
NRMS 8th GRADE MICHIGANS ADVENTURE TRIP!!!! Students will have an opportunity to sign up for the trip on Tuesdays and Thursdays from March 7 through March 21. Students will be…
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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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RHS students receive Scholastic Art Awards
Art students from Rockford will be recognized at Kendall College of Art and Design as Regional winners in the prestigious Scholastic Art Awards competition on March 2, 2019. The ceremony…
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Dr. Shibler receives Honorary Doctorate from Ferris State University
Ferris State University’s Board of Trustees approved honorary doctoral degrees for alumnus Timothy Murphy, the former deputy director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation; Michael Shibler, superintendent of Rockford Public…
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New teaching and learning center coming to RHS
ROCKFORD, MI – Rockford Public Schools is building a $3.2 million addition to the high school that will be a student-centered active learning environment. The design of the space is…
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Upcoming Events for the week of February 19
Wednesday – Survival Swim (4th Grade Traditional) Friday – Survival Swim (4th Grade SI) Friday – PTO Bowling Night from 4-9
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Spanish Immersion Information
Spanish Immersion Information – SI Parent Information Night 2019
KCTC/KIH/KTC Adjusted Schedule Information
KCTC FEB-MARCH 2019 UPDATE
Upcoming Events for the Week February 11th
Wednesday – 5th grade field trip to DeVos Hall Thursday – PTO Meeting Thursday – Classroom Valentine’s parties: 3rd – 5th Grade 12:30 – parents arrive and set up party (students…
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Spanish Immersion Classroom Tours – Rescheduled to Friday, February 15th
SI Classroom Tours will be held at 9:30 on Friday, February 15th. Please call the Roguewood main office at 616-863-6374 to sign up!
Canceled School Days Update – February 7, 2019
Dear RPS parents and staff: What a winter it has been so far! With today’s school closing, we are at 12 canceled days of school. As communicated with you previously,…
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BELMONT CARNIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE TONIGHT
Friday, February 1, 2019 Belmont Carnival will take place tonight from 5:30-8:00. If you have pre-ordered wristbands they will be available for you to pick up. Looking forward to seeing you…
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Preschool Parent Only Information Night!
Parents interested in enrolling into one of our preschool programs for the upcoming school year are encouraged to stop by to see what we have to offer and let…
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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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Upcoming Events for the week of the 28th
Monday – Globetrotter Day! Tuesday – Kindergarten – 2nd Field Trip – Lollipops Concert Wednesday – Traditional 4th Grade Survival Swim
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14TH ANNUAL ROCKFORD YOUTH NIGHT
ROCKFORD YOUTH NIGHT Friday, February 22, 2019 from 8:00-10:00 pm @ MVP Sports Club (Rockford) Pre-Registration Deadline: February 15, 2019 INFORMATION/SIGN UP SHEET
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RFC Power Hour Jan 24, 2019
Each RFC student should use the link to sign up for a Power Hour sessions. Students will click the green “register” button and then select ONE TICKET to the activity…
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INFORMATIONAL MEETING FOR CURRENT 8TH GRADE STUDENTS/PARENTS
Current 8th Graders…MARK YOUR CALENDARS! It’s hard to believe, but you are just months away from starting high school! To help prepare you and your families, we invite and encourage…
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Welcome Class of 2023!
Families and Guardians of RPS Students in the Class of 2023, You are invited and encouraged to attend a presentation at 6:30 p.m. on January 24, 2019 at the Rockford…
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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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RHS/RFC February & March Newsletter
Feb-March 2019
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS WEEK OF 1/14/19
NORTH MIDDLE NEWS FOR THE WEEK OF 1/14/19
Kent ISD Career Readiness Events for Students, Parents, & Educators
KENT ISD CAREER READINESS EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & EDUCATORS INFORMATION STEM CONFERENCE APPLICATION SCECH PARTICPANT APPLICATION FORM
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Upcoming Events for the week of January 14
Wednesday – El Puente at 2:15 pm Thursday – Spelling Bee 1:30 – 3:00 pm Friday – Spirit Day – Twin Day
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NRMS 7TH & 8TH GRADE LOCK IN HAS BEEN CANCELLED
The Lock in scheduled for 1/18/19 has been cancelled. NRMS will reschedule for a later date. 7TH & 8TH GRADE LOCK IN The Lock In will be held…
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