Welcome to Meadow Ridge Elementary

Labor Day Weekend - No School Friday, September 4th & Monday, September 7th

Hello, Monarch Families!

We hope you’ve had a wonderful first few days back and that the school year is off to a great start! We’re already filled with excitement for all that’s ahead.

Our PTO is thrilled to kick off another year with your families and has put together a digital information packet to help keep you in the know and connected throughout the year. Consider it your roadmap for all the fun, important dates, ways to get involved and more!

Digital Information Packet

This year is all about growing, connecting, and building on the amazing foundation we’ve created together over the past few years. We have so many fun things planned, and we can’t wait to make this year one to remember.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to serve our school community and are so excited to do this year alongside all of you. 

So, Meadow Ridge… let’s rock this year!

With gratitude,
Your Meadow Ridge PTO

Dear Rockford Families,

Rockford Public Schools is deeply committed to the safety and security of our students, staff, and the community we serve. We view safety as a layered approach—built through community involvement, continued district critical incident training, staff and student engagement, family support, and the use of both physical and technological safeguards. At the heart of this work is strong relationship-building. By collaborating with students, families, staff, and law enforcement partners, we foster a climate of trust that allows every student to learn, grow, and thrive.

In response to new state law signed in January 2025, school districts were required to adopt standardized emergency responses and terminology. To meet this expectation, Rockford Public Schools is partnering with the Kent Intermediate School District and the I Love U Guys Foundation to align our protocols with best practices and provide education across our school community. The I Love U Guys Foundation has developed the Standard Response Protocol (SRP)—an all-hazards approach designed for urgent situations. The SRP includes developmentally appropriate lessons that classroom teachers will share with students from Preschool through 12th grade in the months ahead.

Students will learn about the following procedures this fall:

● September: Lockdown

● October: Secure and Hold

● November: Shelter and Evacuate

Families are encouraged to learn more about the Standard Response Protocol by visiting the I Love U Guys Foundation parent handout. Together, we can ensure our students are prepared, supported, and safe.

The safety of our students is our highest priority. By providing age-appropriate tools and clear procedures, we aim to give students confidence while fostering a strong sense of security in our schools. With your partnership, Rockford Public Schools will continue to build a culture of preparedness, care, and support so that every child can learn and thrive.

We would also like to direct you to the Rockford Public Schools Security Team page on the website for information on Michigan Secure Storage Law RPS Security. The secure storage law Public Act 17 of 2023 provides information on the requirements and penalties for storing and

securing firearms. There is also helpful information from Project ChildSafe on responsible ownership and having a conversation with your children about gun safety. Please take the time to review this information and have conversations with your children about the Standard Response Protocols and gun safety.