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.
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!
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
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!
Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺
Today, we honor the incredible dedication of our school nurses who care for our scholars every day. Here are just a few stats that highlight the impact they make in our schools—thank you for all you do! #SchoolNurseDay
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉
To our amazing RIMSD teachers - thank you for the care, passion, and dedication you bring to your classrooms daily. You do so much more than teach; you inspire, support, and believe in your scholars, helping them grow into the best selves. We appreciate you today and every day! ❤💛
Last week, RIHS had the incredible honor of welcoming New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson, who delivered two amazing assemblies for our scholars.
During each session, Ms. Jackson took us on a journey through her books, sharing the inspirations behind each story. The assemblies also featured an engaging Q&A led by Rocky scholar Elizabeth McCoy and wrapped up with a special book signing in the library.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to our generous sponsors—the Rock Island Milan Education Foundation PRIME Grant and the Rock Island Public Library—for making this event possible.
And a big shoutout to our amazing team of librarians, whose hard work and dedication brought this unforgettable experience to life for our scholars!
Get ready to roll the dice and fall in love! 🎲❤️
Expect a top-notch performance from talented young artists!
Hear unforgettable tunes, see lively choreography, and have some laughs! Don't miss this classic musical comedy! ✨
When: May 8-10, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Where: Rock Island High School Auditorium
Tickets: $5.00 for students and $8.00 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Visit bit.ly/4cFEgDy for ticket information.
Questions: Contact Dori Foster @ RIHS
🎉Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
A big shoutout to all the incredible administrative professionals across our buildings! Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail never go unnoticed — you are truly appreciated! ✨
We are truly thankful for our partnership with the Quad City Botanical Center! Over the past few weeks, their Plant Discovery Bus has been visiting our schools, giving our scholars a hands-on learning experience about plant parts, different types of soil, and the steps involved in planting.
Our scholars had an amazing time exploring, learning, and even planting their plants to take home!
Last week, we welcomed Dr. Donyall D. Dickey, Founder and CEO of Educational Epiphany, for an inspiring Professional Development session! Our team left energized with new strategies to elevate teaching and learning.
Happy Assistant Principals Week to our amazing RIMSD Assistant Principals!🥳
We celebrate you today and every day for your dedication, leadership, and support! Thank you for helping our scholars and staff thrive. We appreciate you! ❤💛
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
We’d like to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing paraprofessionals who make a huge impact every day here at RIMSD!
Your dedication, patience, and support create a positive, inclusive environment where scholars and teachers thrive. Thank you for all you do!
Congratulations to Rock Island Center for Math and Science for winning the ST Math Challenge against East Moline’s Ridgewood Elementary School!
Throughout this quarter-long competition, scholars worked together as a class and individually to solve as many puzzles as possible.
Here are our winning classes:
🥇Mrs. Arnold's Kindergarten Class
🥈 Mrs. Krone's Kindergarten Class
🥉Mrs. Hansen's 1st Grade Class
Our first-place class received John Deere hats, JiJi keychains, and enjoyed Whitey’s Chippers! Great work, scholars!
We extend our gratitude to John Deere, Ridgewood Elementary in East Moline, and ST Math for providing this fantastic opportunity for our district!
#STMath
In case you missed last night's IAR March Madness Tournament action:
🏀 We honored our 4A Regional Champion Rocky Boys Basketball Team!
🏀 We saw a sweet surprise for Washington Junior High School- RIMSD 's Coach Burrage from his 8th Grade boys basketball team after their UNDEFEATED season!
The championship matchup is now set! The Rolling Stones and the Washington Warriors on April 3.
You are invited to join the RIHS F.A.C.E Team's next Tiffany Jackson book club meeting! They will meet on Wednesday 4/9 to discuss the novel Weight of Blood. If you're a fan of Stephen King's Carrie, you'll love this book! You can scan the QR code on the flier or use this link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdraPqgKDq6lqRXDl0RjASx9LvtGAiSilYjocikzo_UGxZUQw/viewform
