The Fall 2025 District Satisfaction Survey is LIVE, and will remain open through Friday, October 24, 2025.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the appropriate survey below:
Scholar Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBHL37B0QYw-gyhYmvaltYCVGEvSVJAKhu1HE-mnjqP9JxQw/viewform
Parent Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITV0yseDCthDvBrawghWzR8y-0_PYmapeJE712Z716leNbw/viewform
Staff Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRB4dwNLZfm9uPWlsesmuVQ5fBPimWiJ5zRwwW0k1najcKJQ/viewform
Thank you for being an important part of our community and helping shape the future of our district!
August 18, 2025
9th hour starts today, August 18th. If you have work to catch up on or detentions to serve, come to the library from 3:30-4:30pm
German club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30 until 4:00 in room 221. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be in German class to be in German club
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025.
Love to help others in our school and community? Want to help with the Pride Store and the annual talent show? Come to the first Rotary Interact meeting in room 117 next Tuesday.
The dental bus is coming in. Please pick up a form in the clinic to get your free cleaning and check up"
Making breakfast plans this weekend? Stop by and visit our scholars at 74 Pancake House in Moline. We will have scholars present from 10 am until noon, collecting monetary and food donations to support this year’s Student Hunger Drive. Remember: We compete so everyone can eat!
Happy National Coaches Day! ⚽🏐🏈
Today, we celebrate the outstanding coaches of RIMSD #41 who go above and beyond to inspire, mentor, and motivate our student-athletes, both on and off the field. Thank you for your dedication and leadership!
Happy Fall Intersession, Rock Island-Milan! We hope you have a restful break and come back ready to learn! We’ll see you soon!
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! Our custodians play an essential role in the success of our scholars, and we are deeply grateful for all they do every day.
October 2, 2025
Congratulations to the following RIHS Special Olympics Bowlers who participate in the Regional Tournament this week. Drew DeMarlie with a 2nd place finish Michah Hodgett with a 3rd place finish Austin Huff with a 4th place finish Trenton Prather with a 6th place finish And a special shout out to Izaak McMeans and David Pack-Lewis who both finished 1st in their divisions and will be representing us at this year's Sectional Tournament! They did an amazing job representing Rocky! Congratulations to all our bowlers!
The Riveters will be hosting a self defense workshop on Friday, October 3rd from 10am to 11am. This event is open to everyone. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Ingle in Counseling."
Break Monday October 6th – October 17th. Second quarter begins Monday October 20th.
RIHS Catch Up Academy- October 6th-10th 9:00am-12:00pm RIHS library. Sign up with your counselor to ensure all course materials can be made available. You must talk to your teachers to get assignments for courses you are currently taking.
We compete so everyone can eat!
It is that time of year for the Student Hunger Drive! The Rock Island High School Student Council officially kicked off its hunger drive on September 29, 2025, and will be collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items through November 6, 2025. Please keep an eye out for donation opportunities throughout the community to support our scholars in their mission to fight hunger.
You may also donate by scanning the QR code, clicking this link to visit the website, or dropping your donation off at Rock Island High School.
Remember: We compete so everyone can eat!
Happy October! 🍂
Here are the key dates to keep in mind this month!
September 30, 2025
The Riveters will be hosting a self defense workshop on Friday, October 3rd from 10am to 11am. This event is open to everyone. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Ingle in Counseling.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on:
Thursday, October 2nd, 5:00–8:00 PM
Friday, October 3rd from 8:00 AM–12:00 conferences – No school
Thank you to the staff and students who participated in the Rocky Library's Boggle competition. Congratulations to our champions: Braden Gilliand, student winner, and Mr. Scott Moore, staff winner! Braden and Mr. Moore may pick up their prizes in the library.
September 29, 2025
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on: Thursday, October 2nd, 5:00–8:00 PM
Friday, October 3rd from 8:00 AM–12:00 conferences – No school
The Riveters will be hosting a self- defense workshop on Friday, October 3rd from 10am to 11am. This event is open to everyone. If you have any questions, please see Ms. Ingle in Counseling.
Rocky Recycling Day for the EAC tomorrow morning. Meet in room 29 @ 7:30 AM
Congratulations to the Pride of Rock Island Marching Band for winning Best Percussion and placing 3rd overall at the Morton High School Marching Invitational on Saturday.
September 26, 2025
All students interested in recovering failed credits, please sign up for Catch Up Academy which will take place the first week of Fall Break, October 6-10 from 9 to noon. Sign up in the counseling office or at the sign up table in the cafeteria with a counselor from September 25th-October 1st. We want to see all students get back on track for graduation."
September 25, 2025
Today is picture retake day! Ask your teacher for a pass to the Field House foyer to get your picture taken for the yearbook. This is the last chance for you to get your picture taken for the yearbook.
Rocky Choirs would like to invite you all to our 2025 Fall Choir Concert. The music and fun begin at 7pm on Thursday, September 25 in the Rocky auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Thursday 9/25 we have the Marines from 11:30-1:00 in the cafeteria.
"All students interested in recovering failed credits, please sign up for Catch Up Academy which will take place the first week of Fall Break, October 6-10 from 9 to noon. Sign up in the counseling office or at the sign up table in the cafeteria with a counselor from September 25th-October 1st. We want to see all students get back on track for graduation."
September 24, 2025
Picture Retake Day is 9/25. Pictures will be in the Field House lobby again. If you didn't get your pictures taken during the first picture days of the year, or you didn't like your first pictures, please make sure you get your picture taken again on 9/25. This is the last opportunity for school pictures to be in the yearbook.
Rocky Choirs would like to invite you all to our 2025 Fall Choir Concert. The music and fun begin at 7pm on Thursday, September 25 in the Rocky auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Culture Club will be meeting Wednesday afterschool in Room 119. We will be sharing about our favorite foods and planning for our community potluck. All are welcome!
Wednesday 9/24 we have The University of Dubuque from 11:30-1:00 in the cafeteria. Mr. Melvold the admissions counselor will be there to assist with any questions you may have so be sure to stop by.
Thursday 9/25 we have the Marines from 11:30-1:00 in the cafeteria.
Students wanting to participate in planning Career Day need to meet in room 152 after school on Thursday of this week.
The African American Heritage Club will meet after school on Wednesday in room 152.
All students interested in recovering failed credits, please sign up for Catch Up Academy which will take place the first week of Fall Break, October 6-10 from 9 to noon. Sign up in the counseling office or at the sign up table in the cafeteria with a counselor from September 25th-October 1st. We want to see all students get back on track for graduation."
September 23, 2025
Navy on Tuesday 9/23 from 11:30-1:00 in the cafeteria.
Wednesday 9/24 we have The University of Dubuque from 11:30-1:00 in the cafeteria. Mr. Melvold the admissions counselor will be there to assist with any questions you may have so be sure to stop by.
Thursday 9/25 we have the Marines from 11:30-1:00 in the cafeteria.
There will be an informational meeting about the Germany exchange trip on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the RIHS Library. We will be traveling to our German partner city in June of 2026. All Rocky students are eligible, even if you are not in German class. See Mr. Eli in room 221 if you have any questions.
Silver cord will be holding our only meeting of the year on Wednesday @7:40 in the band room. This will be a frequently asked questions (FAQ) meeting and we will answer questions as well.
If you ordered a homecoming shirt please pick them up at the front desk (main entrance doors) as soon as possible.
Rocky Choirs would like to invite you all to our 2025 Fall Choir Concert. The music and fun begin at 7pm on Thursday, September 25 in the Rocky auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Culture Club will be meeting Wednesday after school in Room 119. We will be sharing about our favorite foods and planning for our community potluck. All are welcome!
Picture Retake Day is 9/25. Pictures will be in the Field House lobby again. If you didn't get your pictures taken during the first picture days of the year, or you didn't like your first pictures, please make sure you get your picture taken again on 9/25. Ask your teacher for a pass to get your picture taken. This is the last opportunity for school pictures to be in the yearbook.
Students wanting to participate in planning Career Day need to meet in room 152 after school on Thursday of this week.
The African American Heritage Club will meet after school on Wednesday in room 152.
Rock Island-Milan Families!
Community Health Care, Inc. is offering FREE school & sports physicals during the Soles for Children Shoes & Coat Giveaway events!
This is a great opportunity to get your child’s school or sports physical completed at no cost, while also picking up shoes, coats, hats, and mittens for the season.
Please see the flyer below for more info!
September 22, 2025
If you ordered a homecoming shirt please pick them up at the front desk as soon as possible.
Silver cord will be holding our only meeting of the year on Wednesday @7:40 in the band room. This will be a frequently asked questions (FAQ) meeting and we will answer questions as well.
Picture Retake Day is 9/25. Pictures will be in the Field House lobby again. If you didn't get your pictures taken during the first picture days of the year, or you didn't like your first pictures, please make sure you get your picture taken again on 9/25. This is the last opportunity for school pictures to be in the yearbook.
There will be an informational meeting about the Germany exchange trip on Tuesday, September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. in the RIHS Library. We will be traveling to our German partner city in June of 2026. All Rocky students are eligible, even if you are not in German class. See Mr. Eli in room 221 if you have any questions."
Rocky Choirs would like to invite you all to our 2025 Fall Choir Concert. The music and fun begin at 7pm on Thursday, September 25 in the Rocky auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for our second Committee of the Whole meeting for the 2025–2026 school year tomorrow, September 23rd, at 6:00 PM at Denkmann Elementary.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Versluis, a Budget Hearing and Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Approval, and a focused discussion on School Culture and Climate.
Come be part of the conversation as we work together to support our schools and community. We hope to see you there!
We’ve officially broken ground on the new Rock Island High School Aquatic Center!
Thank you to all of the partners and community members who made this possible and shared this moment with us! We’d like to extend our thanks to Russell Co, Legat Architects, IMEG, RTM Engineering Consultants, and Councilman-Hunsaker Aquatics for Life for their expertise and guidance.
Construction is expected to wrap up by December 2026, and we can’t wait to welcome you in for a swim!
