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!
Rock Island-Milan Families,
Please see below for important upcoming health services and resources available on-site at Rock Island High School.
Reminder: The deadline to submit completed physicals and immunization records to your child’s school is October 15, 2025.
Visit our Health/Nurse site here: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/health-nurse
September 17, 2025
Students, Do you intend to invite a guest for the homecoming dance. The deadline for guest forms is due no later than Today and must be signed by an administrator prior to purchasing your tickets. No exceptions
Are your fines paid off? To purchase a homecoming ticket you must have your fines paid off.
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.
Homecoming Design winners are for T-shirt and Button Design is Vivian Wright. For a second button choice is a digital design by Madison Stadler. If you'd like to buy one for only a dollar see Mr. Gustafson in room 213 during lunch or before or after school. Homecoming buttons are also available at the bookstore
Pre-Sale student tickets for the homecoming football game will be sold Tuesday and Wednesday during lunch as well as Thursday after school. Tickets are only $2 if bought ahead of time!
At the September 9th Rock Island-Milan School District Board Meeting, four outstanding members of our district were honored as Citizens of the Year award recipients. We are proud to celebrate their dedication, service, and lasting impact on our community! ❤️💛
At the September 9th Rock Island-Milan School District Board Meeting, Rocky Scholars Megan Mason and Kylee Raygor were recognized as the newest Scholar Board members. We celebrate these scholars making a difference in their school and using their voices for change!👏
September 12, 2025
Homecoming is Saturday, September 20 from 7-10 pm. Before you can purchase a ticket, you must clear your fees in the main office, have your detentions served, and have no OSS on your record. Tickets are $10 and go on sale at the bookstore window Monday, September 15, before school, during lunch, and after school. You must present your student ID to purchase tickets. If you are bringing a guest, you need to have a completed gold guest form when you purchase your guest's ticket. The ABSOLUTE LAST time to purchase a ticket will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 19.
-Homecoming Design winners are for T-shirt and Button Design is Vivian Wright. For a second button choice is a digital design by Madison Stadler. If you'd like to buy one for only a dollar see Mr. Gustafson in room 213 during lunch or before or after school.
Students do you have enough pride cards they you can buy your way out of up to an hour of detention. For 30 minutes you need to pay five cards and for 10 minutes you need to pay 10 cards.
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.
Attention all those interested in wrestling and are not out for a fall activity. We will be hosting Open Mats on Mondays and Wednesdays right after school in the Fitness Center.
September 11, 2025
9/11 Thursday, The Navy will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure to stop by and welcome Mr. Bradlee Campbell and he can address any questions you might have.
Culture Club will be having its next meeting Thursday after school in room 119. We will have a "Show & Share" so please bring something that represents you, your family, or culture. 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. This is the last opportunity for school pictures to be in the yearbook.
Homecoming Design winners are for T-shirt and Button Design is Vivian Wright. For a second button choice is a digital design by Madison Stadler. If you'd like to buy one for only a dollar see Mr. Gustafson in room 213 during lunch or before or after school.
Homecoming is Saturday, September 20 from 7-10 pm. Before you can purchase a ticket, you must clear your fees in the main office, have your detentions served, and have no OSS on your record. Tickets are $10 and go on sale at the bookstore window Monday, September 15, before school, during lunch, and after school. If you are bringing a guest, you must present a completed gold guest form when you purchase your guest's ticket. The ABSOLUTE LAST time to purchase a ticket will be at 1:00 pm on Friday, September 19.
Attention all those interested in wrestling and are not out for a fall activity. We will be hosting Open Mats on Mondays and Wednesday’s right after school in the Fitness Center.
September 10, 2025
Homecoming Design winners are for T-shirt and Button Design is Vivian Wright. For a second button choice is a digital design by Madison Stadler. If you'd like to buy one for only a dollar see Mr. Gustafson in room 213 during lunch or before or after school.
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.
Culture Club will be having its next meeting Thursday after school in room 119. We will have a "Show & Share" so please bring something that represents you, your family, or culture. All are welcome!
The African American Heritage Club will meet on Wednesday after school in room 152.
9/11 Thursday, The Navy will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure to stop by and welcome Mr. Bradlee Campbell and he can address any questions you might have.
September 9, 2025
The African American Heritage Club will meet on Wednesday after school in room 152.
9/9 Tuesday, Augustana College will be in the Counseling Office from 11:30-1:00. Come in and meet with the admissions counselor Ms. Gustafson!
9/11 Thursday, The Navy will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure to stop by and welcome Mr. Bradlee Campbell and he can address any questions you might have.
Culture Club will be having its next meeting Thursday after school in room 119. We will have a "Show & Share" so please bring something that represents you, your family, or culture. 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. This is the last opportunity for school pictures to be in the yearbook.
Swahili heritage club meeting at 3:30 pm today
September 8, 2025
ANY BOYS INTERESTED IN PLAYING TENNIS THIS SPRING PLEASE STOP BY ROOM 313 TO SIGN UP, THIS APPLIES TO ANY NEW FRESHMAN OR PLAYERS WHO HAVE NOT PLAYED ON THE TEAM IN THE PAST. NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED.
9/8 Monday, Southern IL University Edwardsville will be in the cafeteria from 12:00-1:00. If you have any questions stop by and meet with their admissions counselor Ms. Poulsen.
9/9 Tuesday, Augustana College will be in the Counseling Office from 11:30-1:00. Come in and meet with the admissions counselor Ms. Gustafson!
9/11 Thursday, The Navy will be in the cafeteria from 11:30-1:00. Be sure to stop by and welcome Mr. Bradlee Campbell and he can address any questions you might have.
EAC Meeting tomorrow in the little theater @7:30AM.
The African American Heritage Club will meet on Wednesday after school in room 152.