Congratulations to Rocky's Elijah Ramos-Ruiz and Edison's Atlas Morgan on being recognized by the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education with the Back on Track Award for having the most improved attendance this school year!

Presented annually to only four scholars in Rock Island County, this prestigious award recognizes perseverance, dedication, and a commitment to showing up each day ready to learn. Both Elijah and Atlas demonstrated tremendous growth this year, proving that consistent attendance can make a lasting impact on academic success.

To celebrate his achievement, Elijah was also surprised with a custom-built bicycle generously donated by Healthy Habits Bicycle Shop in Bettendorf. A special thank you to Dan Adams, manager of Healthy Habits Bicycle Shop, whose generosity and craftsmanship made this meaningful gift possible.

We are incredibly proud of Elijah and Atlas for their hard work, determination, and growth throughout the school year. Their achievements serve as an inspiration to fellow scholars and a reminder that every day counts. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

Congratulations to our outstanding track and field athletes who etched their names into school history this season by setting new records!

Their accomplishments are a testament to countless hours of training, unwavering determination, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the track. We are incredibly proud of our scholars for representing our school with pride and for raising the standard for future generations of athletes. Their achievements will be remembered as part of our program's legacy for years to come.

Congratulations on an incredible season and this well-deserved place in the record books!

Congratulations to scholars Megan Mason and Kylee Raygor for serving as Scholar Board Members for the 2025-2026 school year! Their leadership, voice, and commitment to representing their fellow scholars played an important role in shaping student perspectives and strengthening school-wide decision-making throughout the year.

We are proud of Megan and Kylee for stepping into this responsibility with professionalism, integrity, and dedication to their school community.

Please help us extend a warm welcome to Dr. Beth Summers as the new Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, beginning in the 2026-2027 school year!

Dr. Summers joins the district with more than 13 years of administrative experience, having served as an AVID Director, Elementary School Principal, and High School Principal. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to academic excellence, organizational leadership, and supporting scholar success.

She holds a Doctorate of Education in Educational Administration, an Education Specialist credential in Educational Administration, a Master of Science in Educational Administration, and a Master of Public Administration in Public Management & Leadership. Dr. Summers also holds a Chief School Business Officer (CSBO) Certification, bringing valuable expertise in strategic planning, resource management, and fiscal leadership.

We look forward to the knowledge, experience, and leadership Dr. Summers will bring to our learning community!

Join us for our final Facilities Management Plan meeting of the 2025-2026 school year this evening, June 1, from 5–7 PM at Rock Island High School. The meeting will include a guided tour of RIHS, a discussion of observations and next steps, project updates, and a review of funding options for future facility improvements. If you are unable to attend, we invite you to join us virtually. Please visit https://www.rimsd41.org/page/facilities-management-plan for the meeting link and additional information about the Facility Management Plan.

RIHS Class of 2026 Top Ten Spotlight ✨

Congratulations to Nahimana Martin on graduating in the top ten of the class! Nahimana’s alma maters are Denkmann Elementary School and Washington Jr. High School.

This fall, Nahimana will attend Black Hawk College, where she plans to pursue an Associate in Science degree and study Nursing.

If you're unable to attend the class of 2026 graduation ceremony in person this Saturday, we invite you to celebrate with us online.
Join us via live stream at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/live/VcsiDeW12ZA

May 27, 2026

Today is the senior walk through at RI Academy.: Wednesday, May 27th @ 1:15 PM. 1:15 - Check-in,                         1:30 – Leadership, 2:00 - Hallway High Fives, 2:10 – Snacks

The Rock Island Choirs will present their annual Pops Concert this week on Thursday, May 28, at 7pm. It's all about TIME! Singing, dancing, comedy, tragedy---they've got it, and they want to share it with you.

Silver Cord seniors!  Please come to the band room 4th period THIS Thursday for a group photo thanks.

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!

📣 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!!

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.

CHROMEBOOKS: Chromebooks are taken home over summer. DO NOT leave chrome books in lockers, classrooms, or hallways. IF GRADUATING OR NOT RETURNING NEXT YEAR: Turn chrome book in at Chrome Depot or Library after finals.

This is a reminder that all outstanding fines, fees, payments, and obligations must be completed no later than May 28, 2026, prior to graduation practice. This includes items such as textbooks, technology, athletic equipment, library fines, cafeteria balances, and any other school-related obligations. Students who have not cleared all obligations by this date may risk delays in participating in graduation activities and receiving their diploma. Please take care of these matters as soon as possible. If you have questions regarding your balance or obligations, contact the main office for assistance. Thank you for your attention to this important matter, and congratulations on your upcoming graduation!

There will be a quick sign up for girls wanting to play tennis in the fall on Thursday right after school in the cafeteria. Summer workout calendar will be handed out at that time. Email Coach Voss at maggi.voss@rimsd41.org if you will not be able to attend.

Culture Club will be having its final meeting of the year after school on Wednesday in room 119. We will be celebrating a successful Culture Fest and brainstorming ideas for next year. All are welcome!

Tomorrow morning, we will have one final Student Council meeting of the school year. See you at 7:15 in             Miss Munday's room!