RHS Newsletter

Ricky Clark - Principal
rclark1@rockfordschools.org

Address: 4100 Kroes, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: Rockford Public Schools website

Phone: (616) 863-6030

RHS CALENDAR

a note from Mr. Clark

The school year is officially in full swing, and Rockford High School is buzzing with excitement! From the upcoming homecoming festivities to parent-teacher conferences, there is so much to look forward to in the weeks ahead. Read on for all the important details and updates.  

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• Homecoming Week is upon us! On Thursday, we will have our King and Queen crowning ceremony duing Flex Time. Seniors can sign up to attend in the auditorium via RTI Scheduler. On Friday, 9-12 grade will have an assembly in the gym and we have a home football game at HOME vs. Grand Haven at 7 pm.  Our marching band and cheer/dance team will have a performance at half time.  On Saturday, we have our Homecoming Dance from 7-10 pm at the high school. 
  
  

• Senior Parents: We invite you to join us for Financial Aid Night on September 28th at 7:00 PM in the High School Auditorium. A financial aid administrator from a local college will be presenting to help guide families through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the overall financial aid process. The FAFSA is the key to unlocking federal, state, and college-specific financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans. Completing the FAFSA helps families discover all available options to lower higher education costs, regardless of income level.We hope to see you there!

• Attendance Reporting Made Easy: We’ve streamlined how you report student attendance for the new school year!  You can continue to call the office and/or leave a message on the machine at 616-863-6032.   You can also use our new email address, RHSattendance@rockfordschools.org to notify the school anytime your child will be: absent for the day, arriving late, or leaving early.

  To help us process your request quickly by email, please include the following details in your email:

  1. Student's First and Last Name

  2. Reason for the absence, late arrival, or early departure

  3. Specific date(s) and time(s)

  4. Thank you so much for your partnership and support in keeping our attendance records up to date.

Parent Teacher Conference Information

• Upcoming Parent-Teacher ConferencesMark your calendars! High school (9–12) Parent-Teacher Conferences are right around the corner:
  • Tuesday, September 29: Virtual Conferences (3:00 PM – 5:50 PM)
  • Thursday, October 1: In-Person Conferences (3:00 PM – 5:50 PM)
• An email will be sent out this week with a scheduling link to select your preferred time slot. Please reach out to the front office if you have any questions—we look forward to connecting with you!
• You can also access our links for conferences here:  
  Virtual
  In Person

counselor corner

COLLEGE REP VISITS:

The counseling office would like to remind you that Rockford High School offers a Care Closet stocked with a variety of free essential items available to any RHS student. Items include, but are not limited to: 

•    Non-perishable food
•    Toiletries
•    Personal hygiene products
•    Clothing
•    Shoes

All students are welcome to access the Care Closet whenever a need arises. If your student or family could benefit from this resource, please contact the Counseling Office. Students may stop by at any time to request a visit to the Care Closet or message their counselor through Schoology. Alternatively, families can send an email to Kara Dixon at: kdixon@rockfordschools.org and she will coordinate with you. Additionally, we offer “grab-and-go” bags containing non-perishable food items for students who prefer a more discreet option. The greater Rockford area also has a variety of food resources - a link with those options is attached: Food Resources If you need more consistent help, please use the link here to fill out a form for the Hand2Hand Program.  We’re here to help - please don’t hesitate to reach out if we can support you in any way.