At the March 10 Board of Education meeting, we celebrated Courtney Walls of Rock Island High School for an incredible season. Courtney finished the year 33–0 and captured a state championship. Her title came during the inaugural season of Rocky’s girls wrestling team competing as a standalone program, making the achievement even more historic. Congratulations to Courtney on representing Rocky and the Rock Island community with pride!
March 12, 2026
Attention students: There are only 2 days left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
March 11, 2026
Attention students: There are only 2 days left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
Thursday March 12th Augustana College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. Please come into counseling if you are interested or have any questions.
March 10, 2026
Rock Island Choirs will present our Spring Concert today, March 10 at 7pm in the auditorium. We invite you to join us for an evening of music and fun!
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, everything is priced at either 5 or 10 dollars. The shop is full of shirts, Jackets, and a few hats, There's plenty of 2023 homecoming t-shirts for $5 in case you missed out. Only cash will be accepted.
Attention students: There are only 3 days left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
March 9, 2026
Attention students: There is only 1 week left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up.
Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
Rock Island Choirs will present our Spring Concert on Tuesday, March 10 at 7pm in the auditorium. We invite you to join us for an evening of music and fun!
Announcement from the library: If you have completed the Abraham Lincoln Award reading challenge please check with Mrs. Mendelin to make sure you are signed up for the voting party on Tuesday during homeroom. You must sign up in advance.
NHS Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: please check Google Classroom for a reminder that can serve as your pass for ceremony practice on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 a.m. in the RIHS auditorium. Remember to have your ID when you enter the building. We will share member lists with staff checking attendance at the main entrance.
"If you ordered Dance Marathon or Rocky Pride gear, please stop by Ms. Munday's classroom (room 135) to pick it up"
Tomorrow will be the last Pride Store during all lunches.
Juniors and Seniors: There will be a college visit to Western Illinois University - Quad City Campus on Friday, March 13th. We will be taking a small group of 15-20 students. Due to limited spaces, attendance and grades will be factored in to the selection process. If you are interested in attending, please see Miss Ingle in the Counseling Office.
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, everything is priced at either 5 or 10 dollars. The shop is full of shirts, Jackets, and a few hats, There's plenty of 2023 homecoming t-shirts for $5 in case you missed out. Only cash will be accepted.
Congratulations to the students who completed the Black History Month poetry challenge in the Rocky library. The three students who won the drawing for Amazon gift cards are Noah Curry, Anja Ehrmann, and Margaret Jagusah. Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate Harlem Renaissance poets by memorizing a poem and sharing it with a staff member!
March 6, 2026!
Attention students: There are only 2 weeks left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
Seniors - The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation scholarship application deadline has been extended to this Saturday, March 7 at 5pm. Don't miss out on your chance to receive one or more of 80 scholarship opportunities totaling around $200,000! These scholarships are exclusively for the RIHS Class of 2026. Please contact Ms. Ponsetto with the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation or your counselor with any questions.
Rock Island Choirs will present our Spring Concert on Tuesday, March 10 at 7pm in the auditorium. We invite you to join us for an evening of music and fun!
Western IL University will be visiting tomorrow Friday March 6th. Cameron Ruiz with admissions will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure you stop by to ask any questions you may have!
Juniors and Seniors: There will be a college visit to Western Illinois University - Quad City Campus on Friday, March 13th. We will be taking a small group of 15-20 students. Due to limited spaces, attendance and grades will be factored in to the selection process. If you are interested in attending, please see Miss Ingle in the Counseling Office.
Announcement from the library: If you have completed the Abraham Lincoln Award reading challenge please check with Mrs. Mendelin to make sure you are signed up for the voting party on Tuesday during homeroom. You must sign up in advance.
NHS Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors: please check Google Classroom for a reminder that can serve as your pass for ceremony practice on Tuesday, March 10, at 7 a.m. in the RIHS auditorium. Remember to have your ID when you enter the building. We will share member lists with staff checking attendance at the main entrance.
Seniors- Cap and Gown pick up is April 2nd during lunch.
Thank you to the Illinois Association of School Boards for allowing us to host the Blackhawk Division meeting!
A special shout-out to the talented students of the Rock Island High School Choirs for their outstanding performances!
March 5, 2026
ATTENTION FRESHMAN
Want your license when you turn 16? Take Drivers Education this summer. Stop by room 13 for information.
On Thursday March 5th the Navy will be here located in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. If you have any questions stop by and meet with Mr. Caruso, Navy Recruiter.
Western IL University will be visiting tomorrow Friday March 6th. Cameron Ruiz with admissions will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure you stop by to ask any questions you may have!
It's not too late to sign up for boys tennis for the spring season. Stop by room 313 to sign up. Practices are starting this week.
Attention students: There are only 2 weeks left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
Seniors - The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation scholarship application deadline has been extended to this Saturday, March 7 at 5pm. Don't miss out on your chance to receive one or more of 80 scholarship opportunities totaling around $200,000! These scholarships are exclusively for the RIHS Class of 2026. Please contact Ms. Ponsetto with the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation or your counselor with any questions.
RIMSD is celebrating National School Social Work Week! 🎉💛❤️
This week, we proudly recognize our outstanding district social workers:
- Brittany Coopman, Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
- Madison Johnson and Ivyana Wilmington, Rock Island High School
- Kris Sierra, Rock Island High School and Frances Willard
- Justice Kinder and Katelyn Camp, Washington Junior High School
- Lauren Youngers, Thomas Jefferson and Horace Mann Early Learning Center
- Amy Rohwer, Ridgewood and Rock Island Center for Math and Science
- Patricia Gallegos, Rock Island Academy, Denkmann Elementary and Longfellow Liberal Arts
- Maria Frere, Earl Hanson
- Morgan Laden, Rock Island Academy and Rock Island Center for Math and Science
- Tonia Poterack, Horace Mann Early Learning Center
- Jodi Ketcham, Horace Mann Early Learning Center
- Jocelyn Holtrop, Horace Mann Early Learning Center
- Heather Wangler, Horace Mann Early Learning Center
- Tiera Teague, Horace Mann Early Learning Center
Your compassion, expertise, and steadfast commitment to our scholars and families make a meaningful difference every single day. Thank you for the critical role you play in supporting well-being, strengthening connections, and helping our scholars thrive!
ATTENTION FRESHMAN
Want your license when you turn 16? Take Drivers Education this summer. Stop by room 13 for information.
March 4, 2026
Seniors - The Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation scholarship application deadline has been extended to this Saturday, March 7 at 5pm. Don't miss out on your chance to receive one or more of 80 scholarship opportunities totaling around $200,000! These scholarships are exclusively for the RIHS Class of 2026. Please contact Ms. Ponsetto with the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation or your counselor with any questions.
Attention students: There are only 2 weeks left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation. Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
It's not too late to sign up for boys tennis for the spring season. Stop by room 313 to sign up. Practices are starting this week.
Swahili Heritage Club Festival
Mark your calendars for March 5th, this Thursday, at 3:30 PM in the Island/Cafeteria — the Swahili Heritage Club Festival is here! Experience high-energy Swahili music and dance, fun cultural games, and a powerful sense of community. And yes… the samosas are ready. The recipe has been perfected, and you’ll want to taste them for yourself. Come for the culture. Stay for the flavor. Leave inspired. Don’t miss it — we’ll see you there!
RIMSD community, we are excited to launch our new Shout-Out Series, spotlighting outstanding team members across our district.
This series supports our 2030 Strategic Plan - Priority 5: We will nurture relationships and connections with all members of our school community.
We are proud to share our February features. Thank you all for your continued support, and thanks to everyone who took the time to recognize their colleagues.
View all the shout-outs here
Visit our 2030 Strategic Plan here
Thank you to the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation for supporting this initiative through grant funding and helping us continue this meaningful program for our scholars.
A special thank-you to our generous sponsors: Midwest Writing Center for providing books for all our principals, Augustana College for supplying the kickoff day t-shirts, and Superintendent Dr. Williams for providing pencils and bookmarks to all 2nd graders.
In its first year as a standalone program, our girls wrestling team has its first state champion, Courtney Walls!
Congratulations, Courtney Walls, and congratulations to the coaches on an incredible achievement!
March 3, 2026
Attention students: There are only 2 weeks left in the 3rd Quarter. If you currently have an F in any class, NOW is the time to bring your grade up. Sign up using this link or QR code below for this Saturday, February 28th or next Saturday, March 7th to complete ANY missing work and improve your current grades. (NOTE: Any Saturday work time will eliminate double detention time.) Certified teachers will be available at each work session to help you make up any quizzes or tests that you have missed and would like to make up. You can also sign up to attend the next two Saturdays or Spring Break sessions to complete any Credit Recovery you need to stay on track for graduation.
Don’t wait — SIGN UP NOW to take advantage of these extra work sessions and finish the quarter strong!! Make sure to see your Counselor to get organized for success.
Attention all wrestlers. There will be a wrestling meeting after school Tuesday in the Fitness Center. This meeting is mandatory and you must bring all of your uniforms to turn in. Please make sure you attend this meeting.
ATTENTION FRESHMAN--Want your license when you turn 16? Take Drivers Education this summer. Stop by room 13 for information.
This week we have the Marines here on Tuesday March 3rd located in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Stop on by and meet with Sgt. Boclair with any questions you may have.
On Thursday March 5th the Navy will be here located in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. If you have any questions stop by and meet with Mr. Caruso, Navy Recruiter.
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, everything is priced at either 5 or 10 dollars. The shop is full of shirts, Jackets, and a few hats, There's plenty of 2023 homecoming t-shirts for $5 in case you missed out. Only cash will be accepted.
It's not too late to sign up for boys tennis for the spring season. Stop by room 313 to sign up. Practices are starting this week.
Wednesday during homeroom, the library is hosting a special event for Read Across America week. Come hear the first chapter of the hilarious and heartwarming book Not So Pure and Simple by next year's visiting author, Lamar Giles! Sign up using the QR code posted around the building, or come to the library and we'll get you on the list!
Mark your calendars for March 5th, this Thursday, at 3:30 PM in the Island/Cafeteria — the Swahili Heritage Club Festival is here!
Experience high-energy Swahili music and dance, fun cultural games, and a powerful sense of community. And yes… the samosas are ready. The recipe has been perfected, and you’ll want to taste them for yourself. Come for the culture. Stay for the flavor. Leave inspired.
Don’t miss it — we’ll see you there!
March 2, 2026
This week we have the Marines here on Tuesday March 3rd located in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Stop on by and meet with Sgt. Boclair with any questions you may have.
On Thursday March 5th the Navy will be here located in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. If you have any questions stop by and meet with Mr. Caruso, Navy Recruiter.
ATTENTION FRESHMAN--Want your license when you turn 16? Take Drivers Education this summer. Stop by room 13 for information.
Attention Rock Island High School Students: It's that time of year again! Any student currently failing a required class, enrolled in multiple Credit Recovery courses, missing graduation credits from classes failed last semester or last year can now sign up for our Spring Catch Up Academy. Please use the QR code or drop in to see your school counselor to make sure you get back on track with all of your missing credits!
Attention all wrestlers. There will be a wrestling meeting after school Tuesday in the Fitness Center. This meeting is mandatory and you must bring all of your uniforms to turn in. Please make sure you attend this meeting.
Celebrate Read Across America Week and get a sneak-peek of Rock Island High School's next visiting author-- Lamar Giles. Come to the Rocky Library during homeroom on Wednesday, March 4 to hear the first chapter of Giles's hilarious and heartwarming book, Not So Pure and Simple. Sign up using the link on Google Classroom, or stop in the library.
The EAC greenhouse afterschool today has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Tomorrow is a Rocky Recycling Day please come to room 29 @7:20
The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, everything is priced at either 5 or 10 dollars. The shop is full of shirts, Jackets, and a few hats, There's plenty of 2023 homecoming t-shirts for $5 in case you missed out. Only cash will be accepted.
It's not too late to sign up for boys tennis for the spring season. Stop by room 313 to sign up. Practices are starting this week.
"Any girls interested in trying out for the Girls Soccer program, try outs are today from 3:45 - 5:45 in the stadium. You must be registered on Snap and have an up to date physical turned in to Kyle Hoffman in order to try out for the team. Shin guards, socks, and tennis shoes are required; cleats are highly recommended."
The AAHC will meet today after school on the Island to discuss their spring HBCU trip.
ALL SENIORS MUST complete either the FAFSA or the FAFSA opt out form. This is a state of Illinois requirement for graduation.