Here are a few important dates to keep in mind this month.
May 15, 2026
📣 ATTENTION ALL RIHS STUDENTS —
We are counting down to the FINAL DAYS OF THE '25 - '26 SCHOOL YEAR — and this is your moment to take action.
If YOU have failed any core or required classes in previous semesters, you should sign up for Summer School immediately if you want to stay on track for graduation.
There are several ways to sign up: 📄 Pick up a Summer School registration form in ANY RIHS office OR
💻 Parents/guardians can also complete the online registration link ✅ ALL forms (paper or online requests) MUST be submitted to your school counselor Do not wait. Get your form filled out today. Summer School is your opportunity to recover credits, get back on track, and move forward with your class. If you know you're off track — ACT NOW. Every day counts. Every credit matters. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL NOW!!
Attention Rocky Students — the end of the year countdown is ON!
Now is the time to finish strong and make every grade count. Don’t wait until the last minute to get caught up. Sign up with your counselor for the next 2 Saturday Catch Up Academy sessions and take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grades before the 4th quarter closes.
Stay focused, stay on track, and put yourself in the best position for success. Finish the year with P.R.I.D.E!
Culture Fest is one of the last big events of the school year and it's coming up this Monday from 5:00-7:30! As part of our theme this year we are encouraging those who attend to wear a sports jersey. All are welcome!
Interested in exploring a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology? Find out about an exciting summer opportunity at Augustana College. Please see Mrs. Parer in room 130 for more information.
Announcement from the Chrome Depot:
CHROMEBOOKS: Chromebooks are taken home over the Summer. DO NOT leave chromebooks in lockers, classrooms, or hallways. IF GRADUATING OR NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR: Turn chromebook in at ChromeDepot or Library after finals.
Last night, the boys' track and field team finished 5th at the Western Big Six Conference Meet.
The Rocks were led by double event champion Elliot Batz, Jaylin Craig, who finished third in the long jump and 4th in the 100 meters, and Joseph Maniragaba who scored in both hurdle events and the high jump. The Rocks will next compete in the state qualifying Sectional meet here at Rocky on Wednesday
May 14, 2026
Culture Fest is one of the last big events of the school year and it's coming up this Monday from 5:00-7:30! As part of our theme this year we are encouraging those who attend to wear a sports jersey. All are welcome!
📣 ATTENTION ALL RIHS STUDENTS —
We are counting down to the FINAL DAYS OF THE '25 - '26 SCHOOL YEAR — and this is your moment to take action.
If YOU have failed any core or required classes in previous semesters, you should sign up for Summer School immediately if you want to stay on track for graduation.
There are several ways to sign up:
📄 Pick up a Summer School registration form in ANY RIHS office OR
💻 Parents/guardians can also complete the online registration link
✅ ALL forms (paper or online requests) MUST be submitted to your school counselor
Do not wait. Get your form filled out today.
Summer School is your opportunity to recover credits, get back on track, and move forward with your class.
If you know you're off track — ACT NOW. Every day counts. Every credit matters. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL NOW!!
Attention Rocky Students — the end of the year countdown is ON!
Now is the time to finish strong and make every grade count. Don’t wait until the last minute to get caught up. Sign up with your counselor for the next 2 Saturday Catch Up Academy sessions and take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grades before the 4th quarter closes.
Stay focused, stay on track, and put yourself in the best position for success. Finish the year with P.R.I.D.E!
Interested in exploring a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology? Find out about an exciting summer opportunity at Augustana College. Please see Mrs. Parer in room 130 for more information.
To earn a CCPE, scholars must complete an approved two-year sequence of courses, including a minimum of six early college credit hours. Throughout the program, scholars participate in at least two career exploration activities, two team-based challenges, and complete a minimum of 60 hours in a workplace career development experience.
This is an outstanding accomplishment, and we celebrate these scholars for their hard work, dedication, and commitment to their future careers!
May 13, 2026
Culture Fest is less than a week away! If you are interested in helping out, make sure to attend Culture Club's meeting on Wednesday after school in room 119.
Interested in exploring a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology? Find out about an exciting summer opportunity at Augustana College. Please see Mrs. Parer in room 130 for more information.
The yearbooks are in!
Books will be distributed at lunch in the bookstore this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students must have a photo ID to pick their books up. Students can only pick up their own books- not books for friends or family.
If you did not order a book, and would like to purchase one, we have a limited number that will be for sale in room 211, starting on May 18th. Extra books cost $65
Attention Rocky Students — the end of the year countdown is ON!
Now is the time to finish strong and make every grade count. Don’t wait until the last minute to get caught up. Sign up with your counselor for the next 2 Saturday Catch Up Academy sessions and take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grades before the 4th quarter closes.
Stay focused, stay on track, and put yourself in the best position for success. Finish the year with P.R.I.D.E!
Interested in hands-on experience in building affordable housing? Youth Build Quad Cities is offering a free 10-month program for juniors and seniors ages 16–19, including construction and life-skills training. This is a paid opportunity!
If interested, Youth Build will the cafeteria on May 14th for all lunches to learn more or sign up for next year."
Thursday, May 14: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday, May 15: 9 AM - 3:30 PM
Martin Luther King Jr Center
630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL
Proof of Residency will be required for new students and students entering
Kindergarten, 6th, and 9th grade. Please plan on bringing the required documents to verify Proof of Residency.
Returning students, please review your Skyward account to make updates.
Interpreters will be available to assist!
May 12, 2026 –
All students will need to clean out their locker by May 28th. Students will be given the following times to clean out their lockers: Juniors and Seniors- May 26th during 6th period
Sophomores- May 27th during 6 period -- Freshmen- May 28th during 6 period
Interested in exploring a career in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology? Find out about an exciting summer opportunity at Augustana College. Please see Mrs. Parer in room 130 for more information.
Senior Finals-May 26th, 27th, 28th
Graduation Practice- May 29th @9:00 AM, all graduating seniors must attend to participate in the ceremony.
Graduation- May 30 @ 10:00 AM at the Vibrant Arena at the MARK
Finals- 9th-11th grade- Monday June 1st, Tuesday June 2nd and Wednesday June 3rd. Thursday June 4th is make up days. You will need to be pre-approved by Teacher & Admin
Summer school will start June 10th and ends on June 30th. For more information, please contact Mrs. Lorelei Andedo at 309-793-5950 or lorelei.andedo@rimsd41.org
"Interested in hands-on experience in building affordable housing? Youth Build Quad Cities is offering a free 10-month program for juniors and seniors ages 16–19, including construction and life-skills training. This is a paid opportunity! If interested, Youth Build will the cafeteria on May 14th for all lunches to learn more or sign up for next year."
Reminder, students who are taking driver education this Fall we are permit testing Tuesday through Thursday right after school in room 14. You need your charged chrome book.
Now is the time to finish strong and make every grade count. Don’t wait until the last minute to get caught up. Sign up with your counselor for the next 2 Saturday Catch Up Academy sessions and take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grades before the 4th quarter closes.
Stay focused, stay on track, and put yourself in the best position for success. Finish the year with P.R.I.D.E!
The yearbooks are in!
Books will be distributed at lunch in the bookstore this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students must have a photo ID to pick their books up. Students can only pick up their own books- not books for friends or family.
If you did not order a book, and would like to purchase one, we have a limited number that will be for sale in room 211, starting on May 18th. Extra books cost $65
The 4th Annual Culture Fest will be held on Monday May 18th from 5:00- 7:30pm at Rock Island High School. The event celebrates the wonderful diversity within our school and community. Culture Fest is less than a week away! If you are interested in helping out, make sure to attend Culture Club's meeting on Wednesday after school in room 119.
May 11, 2026
"Interested in hands-on experience in building affordable housing? Youth Build Quad Cities is offering a free 10-month program for juniors and seniors ages 16–19, including construction and life-skills training. This is a paid opportunity! If interested, Youth Build will the cafeteria on May 14th for all lunches to learn more or sign up for next year."
Reminder, students who are taking driver education this Fall we are permit testing Tuesday through Thursday right after school in room 14. You need your charged chrome book.
📣 ATTENTION ALL RIHS STUDENTS —
We are counting down to the FINAL DAYS OF THE '25 - '26 SCHOOL YEAR — and this is your moment to take action. If YOU have failed any core or required classes in previous semesters, you should sign up for Summer School immediately if you want to stay on track for graduation.
There are several ways to sign up: 📄 Pick up a Summer School registration form in ANY RIHS office OR
💻 Parents/guardians can also complete the online registration link
✅ ALL forms (paper or online requests) MUST be submitted to your school counselor
Do not wait. Get your form filled out today. Summer School is your opportunity to recover credits, get back on track, and move forward with your class. If you know you're off track — ACT NOW.
Every day counts. Every credit matters. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL NOW!!
The EAC is planting flowers after school today. Tomorrow before school is a Rocky recycling day.
Attention Rocky Students — the end of the year countdown is ON!
Now is the time to finish strong and make every grade count. Don’t wait until the last minute to get caught up. Sign up with your counselor for the next 2 Saturday Catch Up Academy sessions and take advantage of the opportunity to improve your grades before the 4th quarter closes. Stay focused, stay on track, and put yourself in the best position for success. Finish the year with P.R.I.D.E!
The yearbooks are in!
Books will be distributed at lunch in the bookstore this week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Students MUST have a photo ID to pick their books up. Students can only pick up their own books- not books for friends or family.
If you did not order a book, and would like to purchase one, we have a limited number that will be for sale in room 211, starting on May 18th. Extra books cost $65
May 8, 2026
Megan Mason received a congratulatory acceptance letter! There were 208 applicants with only 80 available spots. Megan is excited and honored to have the opportunity to stay at the University of Iowa Tippie School of Business campus for a week, take a college course in business, and earn three credit hours. It's going to be a fun and rewarding summer for her.
Yesterday Jeremiah Evans placed 3rd Overall out of Top 5 surpassing other Major Iowa Schools at the IJAG Skills Development Conference for employability skills, representing Rock Island High School.
We have eight seniors who will be receiving the Student Impact Award this year. This is given to students who have donated blood or taken a leadership role in the planning process of a blood drive at least 6 times. We usually get maybe one or two recipients because students are only able to start donating at age 16, so the fact that we have eight students that have been involved 6 times over just 1.5 years is awesome. We do not get a lot of participation when raising money or even for social events or theme days. However, our upperclassmen really do care about helping their community in the ways that they can. Our blood donations for the blood drives and food donations for the hunger drive went up significantly the last year and a half.
📣 ATTENTION ALL RIHS STUDENTS —
We are counting down to the FINAL DAYS OF THE '25 - '26 SCHOOL YEAR — and this is your moment to take action.
If YOU have failed any core or required classes in previous semesters, you should sign up for Summer School immediately if you want to stay on track for graduation.
There are several ways to sign up: 📄 Pick up a Summer School registration form in ANY RIHS office OR
💻 Parents/guardians can also complete the online registration link ✅ ALL forms (paper or online requests) MUST be submitted to your school counselor, do not wait. Get your form filled out today.
Summer School is your opportunity to recover credits, get back on track, and move forward with your class. If you know you're off track — ACT NOW. Every day counts. Every credit matters. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL NOW!!
Senior Finals Exams- May 26- May 28. Make up finals May 29th
May 29th- Graduation Practice (Time TBD)
Graduation- May 30th 10:00am
9th grade- 11th grade final exams- June 1st- June 3rd and June 4th is make up day, must be pre-approved by teacher/admin
Today, we honor the incredible dedication of our school nurses who care for our scholars every day. Their compassion, expertise, and commitment make a lasting difference in the health and well-being of our school community.
Please join us in celebrating:
Tia Parker and Erin Dempsey, Rock Island High School
Liz Moyer, Washington Jr. High School
Kelly McGuire, Eugene Field Elementary
Heather Peters, Edison Jr. High School
Heather McCarty, Rock Island Academy
April Bowlyou, Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Susanne Zimanek, Denkmann Elementary
Kris Seran, Rock Island Center for Math & Science
Teresa Wessenhove, Frances Willard Elementary
Kari Gamble, Ridgewood Elementary
Chasity Gushulak, Horace Mann Early Learning Center
Qiana Wells, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
Serena Cervantes, District Float
Karen Baber and Kristin Rowland, Substitute Nurses
Thank you for everything you do to keep our scholars safe, healthy, and ready to learn!
May 6, 2026
May 6th La' James College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. If you are interested in a future in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, or nail technology please come to counseling and meet with La' James Reps to learn more.
There is a half day tomorrow, May 7th. Dismissal is at 11:19. Lunch will be served till 11:53.
Seniors: The senior group picture is Friday, May 8th at 1:00 in the Field House. Please make sure you are there, this will be the only time this will be taken. If you know of any early graduates, please let them know.
Graduation- May 30th at 10:00 am at The Vibrant Arena, Moline. Graduation practice May 29th, TBD. All seniors will need to be there in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Did you pay off your fees during prom? If not, you will need to make sure those are paid before you will receive your diploma.
📣 ATTENTION ALL RIHS STUDENTS —
We are counting down to the FINAL DAYS OF THE '25 - '26 SCHOOL YEAR — and this is your moment to take action.
If YOU have failed any core or required classes in previous semesters, you should sign up for Summer School immediately if you want to stay on track for graduation.
There are several ways to sign up:
📄 Pick up a Summer School registration form in ANY RIHS office OR
💻 Parents/guardians can also complete the online registration link
✅ ALL forms (paper or online requests) MUST be submitted to your school counselor
Do not wait. Get your form filled out today. Summer School is your opportunity to recover credits, get back on track, and move forward with your class. If you know you're off track — ACT NOW. Every day counts. Every credit matters. SIGN UP FOR SUMMER SCHOOL NOW!!
Culture Club will meet today after school in Room 119 to finalize Culture Fest participants. If you plan to participate or perform, please be sure to attend.
There is a half day tomorrow, May 7th. Dismissal is at 11:19. Lunch will be served till 11:53.
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
We are incredibly grateful for our amazing teachers across the Rock Island-Milan School District who inspire, support, and make a difference every single day.
Here’s a special message of appreciation from our district and school leaders! ❤️💛
May 5, 2026
May 5th from 11:30-1:00 Sgt. Boclair with the Marines will be in the cafeteria. Be sure to stop by and ask any questions you may have.
May 6th La' James College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. If you are interested in a future in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, or nail technology please come to counseling and meet with La' James Reps to learn more.
Culture Club is meeting to finalize our Culture Fest participants. If you are planning to participate or perform, please make sure to be in attendance! We will be meeting in room 119 after school on Wednesday
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, the shop is full of shirts and hoodies. Almost everything is $5 and there's still plenty of brand new shirts for just $1.
We have the senior group picture scheduled for May 8th at 1:00pm in the field house.
This will be the only time this picture is taken so please make sure you make it. If you know any early graduates please let them know too.
The EAC will be working in the butterfly garden after school today and the EAC has a meeting in the little theater tomorrow morning,
May 4, 2026
Exciting Apprenticeship Update – Mr. Alberto Moreno & Corey Meyer of the ACC Auto Technician Program have been accepted into the HRAP (High School Registered Apprenticeship Program)
Alberto Moreno has been extended an offer and has officially accepted an Auto Technician apprenticeship with Zimmerman Honda. Corey Meyer has also been extended an offer and has officially accepted an Auto Technician apprenticeship with Sexton Ford. We are incredibly proud of them both and this exciting next step in their journey.
Today Platteville College will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. If you have any questions make sure to stop by.
May 5th from 11:30-1:00 Sgt. Boclair with the Marines will be in the cafeteria. Be sure to stop by and ask any questions you may have.
May 6th La' James College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. If you are interested in a future in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, or nail technology please come to counseling and meet with La' James Reps to learn more.
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, the shop is full of shirts and hoodies. Almost everything is $5 and there's still plenty of brand new shirts for just $1.
May 1, 2026
“Cheer tryouts will be the week of May 11th-15th in the fieldhouse
- clinics to learn the material will be on Monday, the 11th and Tuesday, the 12th from 3:45-5:45
- There will be an open gym on Thursday, the 14th to review from 3:45-5:45
- Tryouts will be on Friday, the 15th starting at 3:45”
Rock Island-Milan,
There’s still time to participate in the RIHS Culture Fest and order a t-shirt! The deadline to sign up and complete your purchase is Sunday, May 3.
Visit the 2026 Culture Fest website to learn more!
April 28, 2026
Prom Tickets- Students can only purchase them before school, after school, and during lunch. Please do not send them during your class periods to buy tickets. They will be sent back.
Do not send students down during class time for them to pay their fees. Mrs. Nevener will take fees before school starts or during their lunch times only.
Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.
Wednesday April 29th, we have Muscatine Community College coming in from 10:00-12:00 to share information about the Veterinary Tech Program. They will be located in the counseling conference room. Please be sure to sign up ASAP. As mentioned, spots are limited.
Congratulations to Elliot Batz! On Saturday night, Elliot broke a Rocky boys’ track and field record in the 1600 meter run that had been standing since 1989.
“Cheer tryouts will be the week of May 11th-15th in the fieldhouse
- Clinics to learn the material will be on Monday, the 11th and Tuesday, the 12th
From 3:45- 5:45
- There will be an open gym on Thursday, the 14th to review from 3:45-5:45
- Tryouts will be on Friday, the 15th starting at 3:45”
Fresh Films WILL NOT be meeting after school today. We'll meet after school Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30.
April 27, 2026
"If you are bringing a Rocky student to prom, they must come to the window with an ID to purchase a ticket with you. Their fee and discipline standing must also meet the requirements."
"Tickets will be sold Monday through Thursday ONLY. There will be no tickets sold on Friday."
Please do not send students down to the main office during class time to pay fees. They can pay them before school or during their lunch time.
Wednesday April 29th, we have Muscatine Community College coming in from 10:00-12:00 to share information about the Veterinary Tech Program. They will be located in the counseling conference room. Please be sure to sign up ASAP. As mentioned, spots are limited.
“Cheer tryouts will be the week of May 11th-15th in the fieldhouse
- Clinics to learn the material will be on Monday, the 11th and Tuesday, the 12th from 3:45-5:45
- There will be an open gym on Thursday, the 14th to review from 3:45-5:45
- Tryouts will be on Friday, the 15th starting at 3:45”
EAC announcements: We will be working in the butterfly garden after school today. If it is raining we will work in the greenhouse. Also we will be recycling before school tomorrow. Both meet in room 29.
Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.
Do you love to sing and perform? Do you love being part of a group that challenges you and has more fun than the average student group? Chamber Singers is the place for you! Auditions for Chamber Singers will be held on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7am. This group of elite singers performs regularly around Rock Island and the QC. If you're interested, come talk Mr. Voigt or Mrs. Phillips in Room 220 to get an audition packet and ask any questions.
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches. The shop is full of shirts, hoodies, Jackets, and a few hats, There's plenty of 2023 homecoming t-shirts for $1, along with 2025 dance marathon shirts also at $1. Only cash will be accepted.