RPS Welcome Information 2023-2024
Welcome to Rockford Public Schools and thank you for your interest in our district. It is recognized you have a choice in where you pursue an education for your…
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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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2021-2022 Yearbook Information
Yearbook Information 2021-2022
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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District Asks Voters To Renew No-increase Parks And Recreation Millage
If voters approve the millage, it will fund these services for the next 20 years, or until 2044.
After Taking A Video Production Class, ‘There Was No Other Option’
Your Dream is Our Dream…
Rockford High School Ranked in Best High Schools
Rockford High School Named to U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools Rockford High School earned high National and metro-area rankings in 2023-2024 Best High Schools, which U.S.. News…
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What Does It Mean To Be A Ram?
Rockford’s superintendent talks about why every student should feel like they belong and what’s new in the district this year.
New Elementary School Gets Nature-Inspired Name
Edgerton Trails will be the name of the district’s new elementary building…
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
Scream-singing And Ice-Bathing Launch Rams To First-Ever State Title
Hours of prep and years of dreams set stage for historic championship…
‘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…
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!
Read article here
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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 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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Congrats to David Jangda!
David Jangda was recently selected as WZZM’s Teacher of the Week. Click here to watch the story
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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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
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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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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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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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…
Marching Band Racks Up Another National Parade Performance
First Macy’s Thanksgiving, now Tournament of Roses…
KCTC Half Day Schedule-April
KCTC Half Day Schedule 2021-2022
Gunner, Another Counseling Dog, Joins Chillie as Greeter, Morale Booster
The population at Rockford High School has grown by four paws….
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).
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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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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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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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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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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Testing Out Information & Registration
Testing-Out-Why-or-Why-Not.docx
MME Exam Schedule- April 12th-16th, 2021
Parent 2021 MME Overview
Rockford High School Community Blood Drive
Wednesday, January 27 & Thursday, January 28 1:00 – 7:00 pm
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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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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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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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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 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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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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2020-2021 Testing Information
Testing-Out-Why-or-Why-Not.docx
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
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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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High School Daily Announcements-March 18
Announcements
KCTC-KIH-KTC-MSK DECEMBER SCHEDULE
KCTC Half Day Schedule 12-06-19
November Final Exam Schedule
EXAM SCHEDULE Nov 2019
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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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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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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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
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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Welcome Back to 2019-2020 School Year
Welcome Packet 2019-2020
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 Yearbook Information
Yearbook Information 2019-2020
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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Final Exam Schedule June 2019
EXAM SCHEDULE June 2019
Senior Exam Schedule
RHS Senior Exams
“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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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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KCTC/KIH/KTC/MY SCHOOL APRIL SCHEDULE
KCTC – April Update 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/
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
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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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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KCTC/KIH/KTC Adjusted Schedule Information
KCTC FEB-MARCH 2019 UPDATE
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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RHS/RFC February & March Newsletter
Feb-March 2019
College and Career Night 2019
The 2019 College and Career Night is scheduled for January 9 from 5:00-8:30 p.m. at Rockford High School. The welcome presentation begins at 6:20 p.m. in the auditorium and will…
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Rockford girl giving hundreds of Christmas gifts to veterans
A teenager in Kent County is going the extra mile this Christmas to honor those who have served our country. Rockford High School senior Amanda Imhoff has spent the past…
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REMINDER! School Closing Text Alerts Coming in January 2019!
As a reminder, starting January 8, 2019, Rockford Public Schools will offer text message alerts for school closings/delays and safety alerts. To receive alerts, parents and guardians can opt…
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School Closing Text Alerts Coming in January 2019!
Starting January 8, 2019, Rockford Public Schools will offer text message alerts for school closings/delays and safety alerts. To receive alerts, parents and guardians can opt in one of…
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High School Daily Announcements-November 1
Announcements
RHS/RFC December & January Newsletter
Dec-Jan 2018-19
Board of Education extends Dr. Shibler’s contract
At the November 26, 2018 regular meeting of the Rockford Board of Education, Board Human Resources Committee Chair Lisa Kreager issued the following summary of Superintendent Dr. Shibler’s performance evaluation,…
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Students practice regular lockdown drills
More than 50 students huddled at one end of the classroom, squatting and packed together on the floor. Moments earlier they had all poured in here, across the hall from…
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KCTC Schedule December 7, 2018
KCTC Half Day Schedule 12-7-18
Algoma Township community survey
Residents of Algoma Township are asked to participate in a survey to assist with development of the township’s five-year recreation master plan. Click here to participate in the Algoma Township…
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School Resource Officer coming to RPS
As part of the Rockford Public Schools’ ongoing security initiative since 1998, the district will welcome Kent County Sheriff Deputy Eric Brunner as its School Resource Officer effective January 7,…
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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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Yearbook Information
Yearbook Information 2018-2019
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