Thank you to all of our community members and staff who attended the Eugene Field Elementary School Community Meeting to learn more about the addition and construction projects. If you were unable to attend, you can find current information and future updates here: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/eugene-field-construction-projects
Earlier this year, the Mi-Rock podcast featured Amy Zero from Rock Island Academy, joined by hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary. Mrs. Zero represented the Rock Island-Milan community at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) 2025 Annual Conference, where Rock Island Academy proudly earned the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation.
The episode highlights the challenges and rewards of supporting young scholars through counseling, the collaborative work of coordinating counselors across schools, and the meaningful impact taking place in classrooms throughout the district.
We are celebrating by featuring what our scholars are reading across the district today and throughout the school year so far!
We are thrilled to continue celebrating our counselors during National School Counseling Week 2026 (February 2–6)! ✨
Today, we are excited to shine a spotlight on our incredible high school counselors across the Rock Island-Milan School District.
At this pivotal stage in a scholar’s journey, high school counselors make a powerful impact by helping scholars navigate academic expectations, personal growth, and the important decisions that shape their futures. Their guidance keeps scholars focused, motivated, and confident as they work toward graduation and beyond.
Our high school counselors are trusted mentors, advocates, and champions for scholars, providing support for academic planning, college and career readiness, and social-emotional growth. They help scholars set ambitious goals, overcome challenges, and move forward with clarity and confidence as they prepare for the next chapter.
To our high school counselors: thank you for your dedication, encouragement, and unwavering commitment to our scholars. Your work inspires confidence, opens doors to opportunity, and makes a lasting difference every single day! #NSCW2026
We are excited to continue celebrating our counselors for National School Counseling Week! ✨Today, we are spotlighting our wonderful junior high counselors.
During this critical stage of development, their guidance is more important than ever as scholars navigate new academic demands, growing independence, and the social-emotional challenges that come with adolescence.
Our junior high counselors are trusted advocates and steady support systems - helping scholars strengthen decision-making skills, manage emotions, build healthy relationships, and prepare for future success in high school and beyond. They play a vital role in ensuring every scholar feels supported, understood, and empowered during these formative years.
To our junior high counselors: thank you for your commitment, compassion, and unwavering support. Your influence helps shape confident, resilient scholars and makes a lasting difference every single day! #NSCW2026
National School Counseling Week 2026 (February 2–6), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), is a time to celebrate the powerful impact school counselors make every day. This week, the Rock Island–Milan School District is thrilled to spotlight our outstanding counselors - starting with our elementary counselors! Their work is foundational to the academic, social, and emotional growth of our youngest scholars, helping them build confidence, form healthy friendships, manage emotions, and develop the skills that lead to lifelong success.
To our elementary school counselors: thank you for the care, patience, and dedication you bring to our schools each day. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom - and it begins with our youngest scholars! #NSCW26
DRIVER'S ED SUMMER SCHOOL - Join us virtually on Wednesday, February 11, at 6:30 p.m. for an information session on Driver's Ed Summer School. For more info, please visit: https://rihs.rimsd41.org/o/rihs/page/driver-education
Rock Island-Milan, here are some important February dates to keep in mind!
Welcome back to Episode 4 of the Mi-Rock Podcast, where we amplify the voices that power RIMSD #41! Mi-Rock celebrates the people who make RIMSD #41 thrive! Each episode shares inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes insights, spotlighting the heart of our schools. Mi-Rock also supports our 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering connections, building relationships, and strengthening communication across the district and our community.
In this episode, hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary welcome special guest Linda Tobin, also of Thomas Jefferson Elementary. They explore her experience in the district, her ability to adapt as times change, and celebrate the meaningful learning experiences that continue to shape her work and impact along the way.
If you missed last week's episode with Rock Island High School's Assistant Principal John Campbell, make sure to go back to the channel and check it out!
February is Black History Month! Rock Island–Milan is proud to celebrate and honor the legacy of those who paved the way and those who continue to inspire us today. #BlackHistoryMonth
Attention all returning football players and new students interested in trying out for the team! We are excited to invite you to a meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 3:30 PM in the fitness center. This is your opportunity to meet Coach Roome, learn about his vision for the upcoming season, and find out how you can be a part of our football team. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your football journey! The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes.
Welcome back to Episode 3 of the Mi-Rock Podcast, where we amplify the voices that power RIMSD #41! Mi-Rock celebrates the people who make RIMSD #41 thrive! Each episode shares inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes insights, spotlighting the heart of our schools. Mi-Rock also supports our 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering connections, building relationships, and strengthening communication across the district and our community.
In this episode, hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary welcome special guest Assistant Principal John Campbell from Rock Island High School. They dive into John’s first year in the district, reflect on his unique journey from law enforcement to education, and celebrate the meaningful learning experiences that continue to shape his work and impact along the way.
If you missed last week's episode with Rock Island Academy's Amy Zero, click here!
Please join us for our next Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 6 pm, at Earl Hanson Elementary School.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Turner, followed by a focused discussion on College and Career Readiness.
Be part of the conversation as we work together to support our schools and community. We hope to see you there!
Welcome back to Episode 2 of the Mi-Rock Podcast, where we amplify the voices that power RIMSD #41! Mi-Rock celebrates the people who make RIMSD #41 thrive! Each episode shares inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes insights, spotlighting the heart of our schools. Mi-Rock also supports our 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering connections, building relationships, and strengthening communication across the district and our community.
In this episode, hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary are joined by guest Amy Zero from Rock Island Academy. Mrs. Zero represented the Rock Island-Milan community at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) 2025 Annual Conference, where Rock Island Academy proudly earned the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of supporting young scholars through counseling, the collaborative work of coordinating counselors across schools, and the meaningful impact taking place in classrooms throughout the district.
Rock Island–Milan, this is a friendly reminder that the third quarter begins tomorrow, January 6. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!
Congrats to our Rock Island High School early grads! 🎓🎉
This school year, 70 seniors graduated early, and we couldn’t be prouder of each and every one of them. We wish you all the very best and can’t wait to see everything you will accomplish in the future!
Rock Island Academy recently hosted a special schoolwide assembly, during which Superintendent Dr. Williams read All We Need Is Love and A Really Soft Pillow to the scholars. Following the read-aloud, all 520 scholars were surprised with a cozy gift—a pillow, pillowcase, and blanket.
This special surprise was made possible thanks to the generosity of more than 60 individuals, families, and organizations, including United Way Quad Cities, Royal Neighbors of America, and Mississippi Valley Quilters.
🎙️We’re excited to introduce the Mi-Rock Podcast, where we amplify the voices that power RIMSD #41! Mi-Rock celebrates the people who make RIMSD #41 thrive! Each episode shares inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes insights, spotlighting the heart of our schools. Mi-Rock also supports our 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering connections, building relationships, and strengthening communication across the district and our community.
Our inaugural episode kicks things off with an engaging conversation featuring hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary, joined by special guest Mike Mertel from Rock Island High School. Together, they dive into the realities of high school teaching, the impact of the Education Internship program, and the incredible work happening every day in classrooms across the district.
🎧 Don’t miss this powerful first episode: listen in, get inspired, and celebrate the people who make RIMSD #41 exceptional!
Congratulations to Mr. Patrick Versluis, principal of Denkmann Elementary School, on being named the 2026 Building Bridges Award Winner for the Blackhawk Region of the Illinois Principals Association! The Horace Mann/IPA Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award is designed to recognize an IPA principal or assistant principal AND an agency, association, or community member displaying an outstanding effort in creating partnerships between schools, principals, associations and organizations for the betterment of all. Well done! 💚
