The Reading Revolution continues strong this week! Superintendent Williams had the honor of reading “Once Upon a Book” to Ms. Blackwood’s class at Rock Island Center for Math and Science. Superintendent Williams can’t wait to return when the class is ready to read to her!
about 1 month ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Rock Island-Milan, please help us give a warm welcome to our fantastic exchange teachers from Kenya:
🍎Ruth Kiarie (Rock Island Academy)
🍎Purity Ngaji (Rock Island Academy)
🍎Catherine Napwori (Rock Island Academy)
🍎Magdaline Nzioka (Rock Island High School)
We are so excited to have them as a part of our Transitional Bilingual Education program. Rock Island-Milan welcomes you!
about 1 month ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Rocky scholars and community members, you’re invited!
Join us for a community dinner at @NEST Cafe on August 14th, from 5 - 8 p.m.! For the first time, our very own Rocky administrators will be volunteering during the evening meal, serving food, greeting guests, and connecting with the community.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious, pay-what-you-can meal! Come meet your administrators and celebrate the spirit of community PRIDE!
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Attention 6th grade families!
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
We are thrilled to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!
Enjoy these welcome-back messages from your Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and school principals. ❤️💛
https://youtu.be/R0iLurHuM8g
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Happy August, Rock Island-Milan!
Here are some upcoming important dates to keep in mind for this month!
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
On the first day of school, Superintendent Williams and our district leadership team surprised our principals with a toolkit to kick off the year! Dr. Williams also met some of the new teaching interns at Eugene Field. Here’s to a great year! ❤️💛
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
We were thrilled to kick off the school year by celebrating four outstanding district staff members at our first inservice last week! Please join us in congratulating our Spotlight Award recipients:
✨Wendy Kerker, Teacher - Ridgewood Elementary
✨Donna Manning, Supporting Teacher - Frances Willard Elementary
✨Andrew Campbell, Principal - Eugene Field Elementary
✨ Carmen Woods, Administrator - Washington Jr. High School
These individuals were recognized during the 2024-2025 school year for their ability to go above and beyond. Nominees were then voted on by district staff and recognized at our annual Spotlight Awards. Congrats everyone!
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
From the launch of the Reading Revolution community book club this summer to the first week of school, our district continues to inspire scholars to become lifelong readers!
On the first day of school, Superintendent Williams had the honor of visiting Mr. Mike Mertel’s freshman World Studies class to read "I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu".
Best of luck to all the new Rocky scholars as they begin this exciting journey! ❤️💛
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
This summer, we proudly launched the Reading Revolution Community Book Club with engaging discussions around “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt.
Join us this Wednesday for Part 3 of the series, where we’ll dive into chapters 5-7.
📚When: Wednesday, July 9th, 1-2 p.m.
📍Where: Rock Island Downtown Branch, 401 19th Street.
Can’t wait to see you there!
3 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
FREE SUMMER MEALS! 🥛🍩🥪
The Rock Island-Milan School District is offering breakfast at no cost to children under the age of 18 for July!
Meals will be offered at Rock Island High School - 1400 25th Ave, Rock Island - from July 7th- 31st from 9:30-10:00 AM. Meals must be consumed on site.
For more info, please visit:
https://www.rimsd41.org/page/summer-food-service-program3 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
42 Washington and 13 Edison 8th graders just returned from an unforgettable 5-day East Coast adventure, exploring D.C. landmarks, laying a wreath at Arlington, riding roller coasters in Maryland, dancing on a Hudson River cruise, and soaking up the NYC energy.
This is just one of the many incredible summer trips our scholars are experiencing this summer!
Huge shoutout to Mr. Robert Hockenberry for leading the way and making this incredible experience possible!
3 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
On the last day of school, some of our amazing admin team took time to deliver gifts and goodies to our principals, kindly prepared by our district leaders and board members. Huge thanks to our principals for their leadership and for making this school year a success! 🎉📚✨
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Congratulations to Ms. Lori Thomas-Johnson of Rock Island Academy for being honored by the National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET) as a recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award!
This award recognizes special education teachers who have demonstrated exceptional achievement and dedication in the field. It celebrates the skill, passion, and excellence of outstanding educators across the United States.
Well done, Ms. Thomas-Johnson — a truly well-deserved honor!
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Congratulations to RIHS seniors Kaleb Vancoillie, Kyle Thrap, Caleb Carpenter, and Coltin Klossing for earning the College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) in welding!
This achievement includes early college credits, career exploration, team challenges, and a 60-hour workplace experience.
Pictured: Kaleb Vancoillie, Kyle Thrap, Caleb Carpenter, and Welding Instructor Wade Weber.
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
We’re thrilled to cheer on FOUR incredible scholar-athletes who made it to STATE this week!
🎾 Lucien Tarnow and Nathaniel Cruz-Oliveros represented Rocky with pride at the state tennis tournament earlier this week. Way to go!
🏃♂️ Gunnar Carroll and Elliot Batz are hitting the track TODAY, competing at the State Track & Field Meet!
Let’s hear it for these outstanding Rocks!
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Rocky junior Alex VandeWalle was recently awarded Best in Show at the Quad City Arts Annual High School Art Invitational. The exhibition featured over 200 art pieces from 18 Quad City area high schools, and Alex earned top honors for his outstanding work. Remarkably, his winning piece was created entirely with colored pencils!
WAY TO GO, ALEX!
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Congratulations to our CNA scholars who officially signed their agreements for the Apprenticeship Program with UnityPoint earlier this month!
We're proud to recognize the dedication and hard work of these scholars as they take this important step toward their healthcare careers.
Pictured (bottom row, left to right): Aubrey Massie, Kylee Littlejohn, Addison Pannell, Olivia Bunch
Second row from bottom: Tatiana Castillo-Cisneros, Jada Brown, Beautiful Wah, Hamari Dennis
Third row: Blessing Jabbah, Charisma Pulliam, SuSu Let
Top row: Vanessa Boswell, Ashley Simmons, Lincoln Perez
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Rock Island-Milan, let’s rally behind our Lady Rocks Track and Field team as they head to Eastern Illinois University for the State Final Meet!
Join us in wishing the best of luck to Coach Eddie and these outstanding state qualifiers:
JaMarrie Lee
Kamya McDuffy
Cloudine Nishmwe
Olivia Stewart
Jalani Williams
We’re so proud of you!
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
