Rock Island-Milan, here are some important February dates to keep in mind!
Calling all community members!
Culture Club is gearing up for our 4th Annual Culture Fest! Last year, over 1,000 attendees came together to celebrate the diversity that makes our school and community so special.
This year’s event will take place on Monday, May 18th, from 5–7:30 PM at RIHS. The theme is “Play the Game, Live the Culture,” in anticipation of the World Cup coming to North America this summer. ⚽
Visit the event website to:
🌎View photos and videos from last year’s celebration
🌍Order a t-shirt
🌏Register for a table – open to all district students, staff, families, and community members!
Celebrate, connect, and share your culture with us!
Quick reminders:
🟡Staff returns on Monday, March 30th, for all staff inservice day.
🟡Fourth Quarter begins Tuesday, March 31st.
Enjoy your break! 🔆🌱
Due to the threat of inclement weather, all scheduled activities during our Spring Intersession have been cancelled for Monday, March 16, 2026. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe!
A 1915 graduate of Rock Island High School, Butler was a standout multi-sport athlete who set two world records in track, became the school’s first Black basketball player, won gold in the long jump at the Inter-Allied Games, competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, and helped start the team that became the Harlem Globetrotters.
Come learn about one of Rocky’s most remarkable athletes and his lasting impact on sports history.
We are incredibly proud of our student-athletes and coaching staff for their dedication and teamwork. Way to represent!
Congratulations to our Rock Island Special Olympics Basketball team! We were proud to send them off with a Walk of Champions celebration as they qualified for the state tournament, taking place tomorrow at the Shirk Center at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL.
We kicked off the celebration on the third floor - our athletes and coaches walked through each floor of the school while scholars and staff lined the halls to cheer them on and celebrate their hard work and dedication.
We are proud to have such a phenomenal team represent Rocky at the state level. Congratulations to coaches Jeff Martens, Lisa Martens, and Meghan Miers for their leadership in guiding our team to this outstanding achievement! Good luck tomorrow!
March 13, 2026
Attention students: Today is the last day for 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.
At the March 10 Board of Education meeting, we recognized Rowan Stockwell of Rock Island High School for an outstanding season on the mat! We'd also like to recognize Coach Joel Stockwell for being inducted into the Illinois Wrestling Hall of Fame! Congratulations to the Stockwell family for representing Rocky and the Rock Island community with determination!
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!
