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.
September 5, 2025
Interested in being a foreign exchange student for next year? You are invited to an informational meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 9 on the Island at Rocky. We will have a panel of past exchange students and parents to answer questions.
There's a new group for guys at Rocky this year! The Flex will be having its first meeting this Sunday from 2-4pm in the Fitness Center. Join us for a workout and conversation. Scan the QR code in the hallways or see Mr. Mertel in room 316 for details.
"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.
September 4, 2025
Thursday this week Grand Canyon University will be in the cafeteria. If you are interested, stop by and speak with their admissions counselor, Mr. Barker.
Attention Seniors! Please make sure you are voting for your 2025 homecoming court in your English Google Classroom. Voting ends this Friday.
Interested in being a foreign exchange student for next year? You are invited to an informational meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 9 on the Island at Rocky. We will have a panel of past exchange students and parents to answer questions.
There's a new group for guys at Rocky this year! The Flex will be having its first meeting this Sunday from 2-4pm in the Fitness Center. Join us for a workout and conversation. Scan the QR code in the hallways or see Mr. Mertel in room 316 for details.
Here are a few important dates to keep in mind for September!
RIMSD is proud to celebrate the hard work and pride of our community! Thank you to our scholars, families, staff, and leaders for proudly representing at the 41st Annual Rock Island Labor Day parade!
#RockyPride
September 3, 2025
Thursday this week Grand Canyon University will be in the cafeteria. If you are interested, stop by and speak with their admissions counselor, Mr. Barker.
Attention Seniors! Please make sure you are voting for your 2025 homecoming court in your English Google Classroom. Voting ends this Friday.
Attention! Do you like to argue? If so, the Rock Island Speech and Debate team might be just the thing for you. We will be holding a brief informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the Speech and Debate team on Wednesday, September 3rd immediately after school in room 318. The meeting will only last about 15-20 minutes. If you have any questions please see Mr. Duster in room 318.
Interested in being a foreign exchange student for next year? You are invited to an informational meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 9 on the Island at Rocky. We will have a panel of past exchange students and parents to answer questions.
Are you interested in a career in Policing? If so see officer Danhof in the main office about the Police Explorer Program.
Homecoming is September 20! Guest forms are available at the bookstore window. If you plan to bring a non-Rocky guest to the dance, you must have a completed guest form to purchase their ticket. Guests must be high school age and enrolled in a high school or homeschool.
There's a new group for guys at Rocky this year! The Flex will be having its first meeting this Sunday from 2-4pm in the Fitness Center. Join us for a workout and conversation. Scan the QR code in the hallways or see Mr. Mertel in room 316 for details.
September2, 2025
Join us for the Rotary Interacts next meeting. Tuesday, today at 3:30 in room 117. Snacks always provided. We will be discussing the Homecoming parade.
The Gray Matters Collective will have their first meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:15am in room 158. Please join us to hear what Gray Matters is all about. Please see Mrs. Greenwood in room 158 or Mrs. Hayek in room 156 with any questions.
Today the Sgt. BoClair with the Marines will be located in the cafeteria. Stop on by with any questions you may have!
Thursday this week Grand Canyon University will be in the cafeteria. If you are interested, stop by and speak with their admissions counselor, Mr. Barker.
Are you interested in a career in Policing? If so see officer Danhof in the main office about the Police Explorer Program.
Attention Seniors! Please make sure you are voting for your 2025 homecoming court in your English Google Classroom. Voting ends this Friday.
The EAC will be working on the butterfly garden after school today, all are welcome. Meet in room 29 right after school. Also EAC members only 24 hours left to vote for 2025/26 officers. Go to the google classroom to vote.
Homecoming is September 20! Guest forms are available at the bookstore window. If you plan to bring a non-Rocky guest to the dance, you must have a completed guest form to purchase their ticket. Guests must be high school age and enrolled in a high school or homeschool.
Tickets are $10 each and will be on sale the week of September 15 before or after school and during lunch.
Attention! Do you like to argue? If so, the Rock Island Speech and Debate team might be just the thing for you. We will be holding a brief informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the Speech and Debate team on Wednesday, September 3rd immediately after school in room 318. The meeting will only last about 15-20 minutes. If you have any questions please see Mr. Duster in room 318.
Attention students! The Swahili Heritage Club will be meeting today after school at 3:30 p.m. in Room 121. All members are encouraged to attend. We especially welcome our new students—this is a great time to register and join the club. Come learn, share, and celebrate Swahili culture together. Karibuni !”
August 29, 2025
Esports is having their first meeting Tuesday September 2 right after school in room 322. Learn what games we play and be a part of Rocky’s Esports team. Contact Mrs. Vroman with questions
The Gray Matters Collective will have their first meeting on Wednesday, September 3rd at 7:15am in room 158. Please join us to hear what Gray Matters is all about. Please see Mrs. Greenwood in room 158 or Mrs. Hayek in room 156 with any questions.
EAC: Tuesday is our Rocky Recycling day. Please report to room 29 @ 7:30 on our first day of next week due to Monday being Labor Day.
Are you interested in a career in Policing? If so see officer Danhof in the main office about the Police Explorer Program.
August 28, 2025
Attention students- the Rocky Riveters and Rotary Club are hosting a movie night this Friday, August 29th from 3:30-5:30pm in Mr. Behnke's room, room #117. We will be watching A League of Their Own and there will be fresh popcorn, snacks, and drinks available. Please come join us for a fun movie night and to learn more about how to get involved in these two great clubs!
Attention seniors, Jostens was here on Friday to meet with all seniors regarding graduation. If you were not present in the meeting, please pick up a packet of information in the main office or the counseling center. Jostens will be returning to school on Friday to collect all graduation orders and to pass out senior apparel. This will be the only day that Jostens will be in our building to collect orders for graduation.
Attention sophomores Jostens will return to school on Friday to collect all class ring orders and to size your fingers. Please have fun designing your ring online during the week and they look forward to seeing you Friday during lunch in the cafeteria
The EAC will be holding an election meeting On Friday before school. Please come to the Little Theater @ 7:30 AM See Mr Dunker for a pass to be on time.
The Career Day Committee is looking for students to help plan and serve on the committee. Any student interested in helping out with Career Day should speak to Dr. Grandberry Pugh. She is in room 152.
Rock Island-Milan School District and Ridgewood Elementary are so lucky to have RIHS alumna Olivia Bowman as one of the new 1st grade teachers! Olivia was a part of the Education Internship during her time at Rocky and is the first graduate to return to the Quad Cities! Welcome back, Olivia! 💙🤍
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