August 7, 2026

Girls golf will have tryouts for anyone interested in playing:  1. Snap needs to be completed 2. Physical turned in to Kyle Hoffman 3. Monday is at Highland Golf Course- 4:-5:30 and Tuesday at Saukie Golf course from 4-6. If you have any questions please contact Coach Hudnall

Any girl wanting to try out for tennis, please meet at the tennis courts after school on Monday, August 10th. You will need to wear athletic wear. Bring water. You must have Snap filled out and your physical turned in to participate.

There will be a meeting for all boys interested in playing on the golf team this year in Commons B on Monday the 10th of August at 7:30. If you have any questions, contact coach Sharp.

Yearbooks are on sale online or in room 211. Yearbooks cost $60. You can purchase online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. Yearbooks purchased in school can be purchased with cash or a check. Yearbooks are on sale until Winter Break. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!

We couldn't be more excited to welcome our newest teachers and staff members to the Rock Island-Milan School District #41 family!

Monday's district-wide in-service was the perfect way to kick off the new school year, filled with connection, collaboration, and excitement for the year ahead.

To our newest team members: thank you for choosing RIMSD. Your passion, talents, and dedication will make a lasting impact on our scholars, families, and school communities. We can't wait to see all you'll accomplish this year! 👏🍎

What an incredible way to kick off the 2026-2027 school year! ❤️💛

Our district-wide in-service brought Team RIMSD together for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we prepare to welcome scholars back to our classrooms.

A special thank you to Dr. Sydney Morris, Chief Education Officer of Instruction with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), for delivering an inspiring keynote that challenged us to continue putting scholars at the center of everything we do and to embrace the opportunities ahead.

As we begin a new school year, we are grateful for every member of Team RIMSD whose passion, dedication, and commitment help create meaningful learning experiences for our scholars every day.

Here's to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🎉📚

The first day of school is just one week away! We can't wait to welcome our scholars back on Wednesday, August 5, for an exciting start to the new school year.

Please note that elementary schools will dismiss at 2:10 p.m., following the regular Wednesday early dismissal schedule.

If you have not yet registered your child(ren) for the 2026–2027 school year, please visit our registration page to complete the process: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/student-registration.

If you need assistance with registration or have any questions, please contact your child's school. We're here to help and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year!

What an incredible afternoon at our annual Ready to ROCK event!

A heartfelt thank you to all of the families who joined us, our dedicated staff, our amazing community partners, and the many volunteers who helped make this event such a success. Your support and enthusiasm created an afternoon filled with smiles, connections, and excitement as we prepare to welcome our scholars back for another great school year.

From school supplies and community resources to fun activities, free food, and meeting school staff, this event truly showcased the power of our Rock Island-Milan community working together.

Thank you to everyone who played a part in helping our scholars start the 2026-27 school year ready to learn, grow, and succeed. We can't wait to see everyone on the first day of school, August 5th! 🎒📚

Join us THIS Sunday, July 26, from 2-4 p.m. for our annual Ready to ROCK the School Year event at Schwiebert Park!

Get ready for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate the start of a new school year with:

📚 Free school supplies (while supplies last)

🌭 Free food

🎨 Fun activities for scholars

🤝 Community resources

🏫 A chance to meet your school's principal and staff before the first day of school

Bring the whole family and kick off the 2026-27 school year with us. We can't wait to see you there!

Thank you to all of our families who attended last week’s in-person Registration – we can’t wait to welcome our scholars back soon! ❤️💛

A huge shoutout to the incredible teams at every RIMSD school who dedicated their time and energy to making registration events a success.

From greeting families at the door to answering questions, completing paperwork, and helping everyone feel welcome, your commitment is what makes RIMSD such a special place. Thank you for helping our scholars start the 2026-2027 school year on the right foot!

If you missed in-person registration, you can still register online. Visit our Student Registration page for more info!

While you’re getting ready for the new school year, be sure to check out our Back-to-School page for important dates, Unpack Your Backpack night, information about our new two-way communication, and more!

Last week, Rock Island High School celebrated another group of graduates during our Summer Commencement Ceremony. 🎓

Commencement is more than crossing the stage – it's the culmination of hard work, perseverance, and determination. We are incredibly proud of each scholar for reaching this milestone and can't wait to see where their next chapter leads.

Congratulations, graduates! Your RIMSD family is cheering you on every step of the way!

🎓 Incoming RIHS Freshmen!

Give your student a strong start to high school by registering for the RIHS Summer Success Academy!

Students will:

✅ Connect with classmates
✅ Learn high school expectations
✅ Build confidence and organization skills
✅ Get familiar with schedules, routines, and campus resources

To register: Log in to your Skyward Parent Portal and click the Summer Success Academy tile at the bottom of the homepage, or sign up directly using the link below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSciUYIfSZE-U5Ou6r6LGGTSMVyMP6wTAZvuek7C_hQIL8yzuA/viewform

Congratulations to Michelle Schneckloth and Val Matson, who were recognized at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference in New Orleans this past weekend for earning the prestigious Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. Their commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional success of every scholar continues to make RIMSD41 proud!

👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding school counselors!

The Rock Island-Milan School District will host in-person registration for all scholars on July 15, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and July 16, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at each school building.

This opportunity is available to any family needing assistance with registration.

🔴Please note: Due to construction, Thomas Jefferson Elementary will be hosting the in-person registration at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church - 115 12th Ave W, Milan, IL 61264

Back-to-School Site:
Visit https://www.rimsd41.org/page/back-to-school for your one-stop resource with everything you need to prepare for the new school year, including registration, important dates, orientations, and helpful resources.

Rock Island-Milan,
Visit our Back-to-School webpage for your one-stop resource with everything you need to prepare for the first day of school, including in-person registration information, Unpack Your Backpack events, daily schedule, communication tools, important dates, and more.

Visit https://www.rimsd41.org/page/back-to-school to get started. We look forward to welcoming our scholars and families for an amazing school year!

Happy July! Here are some important dates to keep in mind!

Rock Island-Milan School District #41 is proud to announce that the Communications Department has received national recognition from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) through its 2026 Publication and Digital Media Awards program.

The following projects and initiatives were recognized:

📹RIMSD41 Strategic Plan Testimonials Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vqsEXkVRuw

🎙Mi-Rock Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6DaIIg7ad18

📸Rocky Advanced Welding Photo: https://aptg.co/xRGjf0

🗞2024-2025 School Year Recap and Summer News: https://aptg.co/RnR4x0

Visit the NSPRA page to learn more: https://www.nspra.org/Awards/Award-Winners/Publications-and-Digital-Media-Excellence-Winners-2026