May 8, 2026

Megan Mason received a congratulatory acceptance letter! There were 208 applicants with only 80 available spots. Megan is excited and honored to have the opportunity to stay at the University of Iowa Tippie School of Business campus for a week, take a college course in business, and earn three credit hours. It's going to be a fun and rewarding summer for her.

Yesterday Jeremiah Evans placed 3rd Overall out of Top 5 surpassing other Major Iowa Schools at the IJAG Skills Development Conference for employability skills, representing Rock Island High School.

We have eight seniors who will be receiving the Student Impact Award this year. This is given to students who have donated blood or taken a leadership role in the planning process of a blood drive at least 6 times. We usually get maybe one or two recipients because students are only able to start donating at age 16, so the fact that we have eight students that have been involved 6 times over just 1.5 years is awesome. We do not get a lot of participation when raising money or even for social events or theme days. However, our upperclassmen really do care about helping their community in the ways that they can. Our blood donations for the blood drives and food donations for the hunger drive went up significantly the last year and a half.

📣 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!!

Senior Finals Exams- May 26- May 28. Make up finals May 29th

May 29th- Graduation Practice (Time TBD)

Graduation- May 30th 10:00am

9th grade- 11th grade final exams- June 1st- June 3rd and June 4th is make up day, must be pre-approved by teacher/admin

May 6, 2026

May 6th La' James College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. If you are interested in a future in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, or nail technology please come to counseling and meet with La' James Reps to learn more.

There is a half day tomorrow, May 7th. Dismissal is at 11:19. Lunch will be served till 11:53.

Seniors: The senior group picture is Friday, May 8th at 1:00 in the Field House. Please make sure you are there, this will be the only time this will be taken. If you know of any early graduates, please let them know.

Graduation- May 30th at 10:00 am at The Vibrant Arena, Moline. Graduation practice May 29th, TBD. All seniors will need to be there in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. Did you pay off your fees during prom? If not, you will need to make sure those are paid before you will receive your diploma.

📣 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!!

Culture Club will meet today after school in Room 119 to finalize Culture Fest participants. If you plan to participate or perform, please be sure to attend.

There is a half day tomorrow, May 7th. Dismissal is at 11:19. Lunch will be served till 11:53.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!

We are incredibly grateful for our amazing teachers across the Rock Island-Milan School District who inspire, support, and make a difference every single day.

Here’s a special message of appreciation from our district and school leaders! ❤️💛

https://youtu.be/KYdm8NwGOv8

May 5, 2026

May 5th from 11:30-1:00 Sgt. Boclair with the Marines will be in the cafeteria. Be sure to stop by and ask any questions you may have.

May 6th La' James College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. If you are interested in a future in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, or nail technology please come to counseling and meet with La' James Reps to learn more.

Culture Club is meeting to finalize our Culture Fest participants. If you are planning to participate or perform, please make sure to be in attendance! We will be meeting in room 119 after school on Wednesday

The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, the shop is full of shirts and hoodies. Almost everything is $5 and there's still plenty of brand new shirts for just $1.

We have the senior group picture scheduled for May 8th at 1:00pm in the field house.

This will be the only time this picture is taken so please make sure you make it. If you know any early graduates please let them know too.

The EAC will be working in the butterfly garden after school today and the EAC has a meeting in the little theater tomorrow morning, 

May 4, 2026

Exciting Apprenticeship Update – Mr. Alberto Moreno & Corey Meyer of the ACC Auto Technician Program have been accepted into the HRAP (High School Registered Apprenticeship Program)

Alberto Moreno has been extended an offer and has officially accepted an Auto Technician apprenticeship with Zimmerman Honda. Corey Meyer has also been extended an offer and has officially accepted an Auto Technician apprenticeship with Sexton Ford. We are incredibly proud of them both and this exciting next step in their journey.

Today Platteville College will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. If you have any questions make sure to stop by.

May 5th from 11:30-1:00 Sgt. Boclair with the Marines will be in the cafeteria. Be sure to stop by and ask any questions you may have.

May 6th La' James College will be in the counseling office from 11:30-1:00. If you are interested in a future in cosmetology, esthetics, massage therapy, or nail technology please come to counseling and meet with La' James Reps to learn more.

The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches, the shop is full of shirts and hoodies. Almost everything is $5 and there's still plenty of brand new shirts for just $1.

May 1, 2026

“Cheer tryouts will be the week of May 11th-15th in the fieldhouse

- clinics to learn the material will be on Monday, the 11th and Tuesday, the 12th from 3:45-5:45

- There will be an open gym on Thursday, the 14th to review from 3:45-5:45

- Tryouts will be on Friday, the 15th starting at 3:45”

Rock Island-Milan,

There’s still time to participate in the RIHS Culture Fest and order a t-shirt! The deadline to sign up and complete your purchase is Sunday, May 3.

Visit the 2026 Culture Fest website to learn more!

April 28, 2026

Prom Tickets- Students can only purchase them before school, after school, and during lunch. Please do not send them during your class periods to buy tickets. They will be sent back.

Do not send students down during class time for them to pay their fees.  Mrs. Nevener will take fees before school starts or during their lunch times only.

Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.

Wednesday April 29th, we have Muscatine Community College coming in from 10:00-12:00 to share information about the Veterinary Tech Program. They will be located in the counseling conference room. Please be sure to sign up ASAP. As mentioned, spots are limited.

Congratulations to Elliot Batz! On Saturday night, Elliot broke a Rocky boys’ track and field record in the 1600 meter run that had been standing since 1989.

“Cheer tryouts will be the week of May 11th-15th in the fieldhouse

- Clinics to learn the material will be on Monday, the 11th and Tuesday, the 12th            

    From 3:45- 5:45

- There will be an open gym on Thursday, the 14th to review from 3:45-5:45

- Tryouts will be on Friday, the 15th starting at 3:45”

Fresh Films WILL NOT be meeting after school today. We'll meet after school Wednesday and Thursday at 3:30.

April 27, 2026           

"If you are bringing a Rocky student to prom, they must come to the window with an ID to purchase a ticket with you. Their fee and discipline standing must also meet the requirements."

"Tickets will be sold Monday through Thursday ONLY. There will be no tickets sold on Friday."

Please do not send students down to the main office during class time to pay fees. They can pay them before school or during their lunch time.

Wednesday April 29th, we have Muscatine Community College coming in from 10:00-12:00 to share information about the Veterinary Tech Program. They will be located in the counseling conference room. Please be sure to sign up ASAP. As mentioned, spots are limited.

“Cheer tryouts will be the week of May 11th-15th in the fieldhouse

- Clinics to learn the material will be on Monday, the 11th and Tuesday, the 12th from 3:45-5:45

- There will be an open gym on Thursday, the 14th to review from 3:45-5:45

- Tryouts will be on Friday, the 15th starting at 3:45”

EAC announcements:  We will be working in the butterfly garden after school today. If it is raining we will work in the greenhouse. Also we will be recycling before school tomorrow. Both meet in room 29.

Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.

Do you love to sing and perform? Do you love being part of a group that challenges you and has more fun than the average student group? Chamber Singers is the place for you! Auditions for Chamber Singers will be held on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7am. This group of elite singers performs regularly around Rock Island and the QC. If you're interested, come talk Mr. Voigt or Mrs. Phillips in Room 220 to get an audition packet and ask any questions.

The spirit shop is open this Wednesday during all lunches. The shop is full of shirts, hoodies, Jackets, and a few hats, There's plenty of 2023 homecoming t-shirts for $1, along with 2025 dance marathon shirts also at $1. Only cash will be accepted.

April 24, 2026

Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.

Do you love to sing and perform? Do you love being part of a group that challenges you and has more fun than the average student group? Chamber Singers is the place for you! Auditions for Chamber Singers will be held on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7am. This group of elite singers performs regularly around Rock Island and the QC. If you're interested, come talk Mr. Voigt or Mrs. Phillips in Room 220 to get an audition packet and ask any questions.

Prom tickets will be sold next week, Monday through Thursday only at the bookstore window.

Tickets will NOT be sold on Friday. Cost is $20 per ticket.

To purchase a ticket, you must: Have all fees paid Have all detentions served Bring a student ID with a clear photo. Don’t wait till you go to buy your ticket to find out you have fees. See Mrs. Nevener for school fees in the Main Office or Mrs. Maloney in athletics for sports fees. Don’t wait—check now!

If you have fees you will not be able to buy prom tickets!!!

Families, it’s time to register your child(ren) for the 2026–2027 school year! Online registration is now open.

Proof of residency is required for all new students, as well as those entering Kindergarten, 6th grade, or 9th grade.

Visit rimsd41.org/registration for more information and to get started!

April 23, 2026

This week is your last chance to complete and turn in a guest form for prom. The forms are available at the bookstore window and MUST be turned in to the main office by Friday... NO EXCEPTIONS.

Tickets are on sale next week Monday through Thursday at the bookstore window.

Tickets will not be sold on Friday. Ticket price is $20.00 per ticket. You must have fees paid and detentions served before coming to the window.  Please have your ID ready to present with your photo and name clearly visible. Don’t know if you have fees, see Mrs. Nevener in the Main Office for school fees or see Mrs. Maloney in Athletics for sports fees. Don’t wait—check now!

April 23rd we have the Marines in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure to stop by and see Sgt. Boclair if you have any questions or are interested.

Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.

Do you love to sing and perform? Do you love being part of a group that challenges you and has more fun than the average student group? Chamber Singers is the place for you! Auditions for Chamber Singers will be held on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7am. This group of elite singers performs regularly around Rock Island and the QC. If you're interested, come talk Mr. Voigt or Mrs. Phillips in Room 220 to get an audition packet and ask any questions.

"All EL Seniors need to see Mrs. Schrup in Room 131 to get their permission slips for the Wednesday April 29th Field Trip coming up. She will make sure you get a pass back to class."

All EL seniors Mrs. Schrup want to meet you on the Island after school today, Thursday April 23rd to hand out permission slips for our field trip next Wednesday. It will just be a quick 5 min meeting.

April 22, 2026

The Rock Island High School Choirs performed at the IHSA Organizational Contest last Friday, earning three Grade One ratings for the Treble Choir, Bass Choir, and Mixed Choir. Congratulations to these groups for their hard work and success!

Do you love to sing and perform? Do you love being part of a group that challenges you and has more fun than the average student group? Chamber Singers is the place for you! Auditions for Chamber Singers will be held on Tuesday, April 28, beginning at 7am. This group of elite singers performs regularly around Rock Island and the QC. If you're interested, come talk Mr. Voigt or Mrs. Phillips in Room 220 to get an audition packet and ask any questions.

April 23rd we have the Marines in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure to stop by and see Sgt. Boclair if you have any questions or are interested.

This week is your last chance to complete and turn in a guest form for prom. The forms are available at the bookstore window and MUST be turned in to the main office by Friday... NO EXCEPTIONS.

Tickets are on sale next week Monday through Thursday at the bookstore window. Tickets will not be sold on Friday. Ticket price is $20.00 per ticket. Please have your ID ready to present with your photo and name clearly visible. You must have fees paid. Not sure if you have fees, see Mrs. Nevener in the Main Office with any questions about your school fees, sports fees check with Mrs. Maloney. Don’t wait till next week, check now. 

Attention all students- we will be having an EICC representative in on April 29th for any student interested in learning more about their veterinary technician program. If you're interested in attending one of the 25-minute sessions, please go to the counseling office and sign up ASAP. There are very limited spots available, so make sure to sign up right away to save your spot.

The EAC will be picking up the Rocky grounds after school today for EARTH DAY!  Please join us in room 29. We will have gloves and bags available.

Happy Earth Day! Please consider adopting some of the following habits.

- Recycle materials when you are done with them.

- Reuse materials, many people throw items away after one use that can easily be reused.

- Reduce: reevaluate what you use and consider using less, like carpooling.

- Soiled food containers are not recycled, please avoid placing food or liquids into recycling bins.