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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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.
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…
Next Stop, Worlds!
2023 state Odyssey of the Mind highlights
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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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
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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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“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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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John Ball Zoo Lab
4th. grade students learn about nature’s creatures up close at Zoo Lab
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Upcoming Events for the Week of April 22nd
Tuesday – PTO with Dr. Shibler at 9:00 a.m
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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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Momo challenge
The following was sent to all RPS parents and guardians: I am writing to make you aware of a hoax internet challenge that is currently appearing internationally. The “Momo Challenge”…
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POWERFUL PARENTING!
The final DHK Community Education and Prevention Series event of the year will be offered on March 19th from 4:45 – 8:00p.m.! This event will provide valuable information, tools and…
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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
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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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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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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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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Upcoming Events for the week of December 17
Thursday – Classroom Holiday Parties and Wear Green and Red Day 3rd – 5th 12:30 – parents arrive and set up party (students will be outside at lunch recess) 1:05…
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Spanish Immersion Timeline
Spanish immersion Timeline 2019-2020
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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Upcoming Events for the week of December 3
Monday – Holiday Programs for grades 2nd – 5th Friday – Half-Day – Also “Fancy “Friday” Spirit Day
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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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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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Upcoming Events for the week of November 12
Wednesday – Picture Retakes Wednesday – 3rd Grade Field Trip to Percussion Demonstration Thursday – PTO Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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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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Upcoming Events for the week of October 29
Wednesday – Halloween Classroom Parties Thursday and Friday – Donuts with Dad (or Special Person) Friday – Last Mileage Club Day
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Upcoming Events for the week of October 22
Traditional 4th Grade to Zoo School all week Friday – SI Kindergarten Field Trip to Klackle’s Orchard
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Upcoming Events for the week of October 15
Tuesday – 2nd Grade SI field trip to Fredrick Mejier Gardens Friday – Pumpkin Run
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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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Roguewood Art Pride Winners
Thank you to all the students who worked so hard on their Art Pride entries! Congratulations to the following winners: K-2 Category 1st Place: Macey Woods 2nd Place: Haley Richards…
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Upcoming Events for the week of October 1
Tuesday, October 2 – Traditional 2nd Grade Field Trip to Fredrick Mejier Gardens Friday, October 5 – Traditional Kindergarten Field Trip to Orchard Friday, October 5 – Parent Day for…
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Upcoming Events for the Week of September 24
Wednesday – 4th and 5th grade field trip to ArtPrize Thursday – ArtPride night beginning at 5:00 p.m.
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Upcoming events for the week of the 17th
Thursday, September 20 – Fall Pictures
Fall Open House Information
• August 20 for our Kindergarten students (3:00 – 4:00 pm) • August 22 for our 1st – 5th grade students (5:00 – 6:30 pm) – Teachers will be in…
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Fall Open House Information
• August 20 for our Kindergarten students (3:00 – 4:00 pm) • August 22 for our 1st – 5th grade students (5:00 – 6:30 pm) – Teachers will be in…
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Upcoming Events for the Week of May 14
All Week – BOGO Book Fair May 15 – PTO Meeting May 15 – Title I Family Night May 16 – DARE Graduation (2:00 pm) May 17 – Mornings with…
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Events for the week of May 7
May 7 – 2nd grade traditional field trip to City of Rockford May 8 – SI Booster Meeting May 8 and May 9 – Talent Show Auditions May 11 –…
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Events for the week of April 30
May 1 – Kindergarten and 1st grade music program May 2 – 3rd grade trip to Lansing May 4 – 5th grade photo at 9:00 May 4 – “May the…
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Events for the week of April 23
April 23 – Earth Day (wear earth tones) Spirit Day April 23 – 4th grade SI Survival Swim April 26 – Arts Nite April 27 – 4th grade traditional Survival…
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