August 22, 2025
Rally at the Rock is today, right after school until 5:30! It has moved to be in the grassy area right outside the library doors! There will be games, inflatables, music, and energy drinks for sale right before the Red/Gold football game."
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due today, August 22, 2025.
Student Athletic Passes will go on sale beginning Monday during lunch in the Athletic Office. Passes are $20 cash or check and must be clipped to your student id lanyard with a picture for admittance into games.
August 20, 2025
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025.
Attention all boys who are interested in basketball that are not currently in a fall sport. There will be a meeting this Thursday at 11:30am in room 232. At this meeting we will be discussing fall open gyms. If you cannot attend the meeting please see Coach Polite or Coach Singleton for information.
Student Athletic Passes will go on sale beginning Monday during lunch in the Athletic Office. Passes are $20 cash or check and must be clipped to your student id lanyard with a picture for admittance into games.
The EAC will be weeding our butterfly garden Thursday after school @11:30. The garden is in the courtyard, all are welcome.
Not sure what clubs and sports are offered here at Rocky! Come out to Rally at the Rock on Friday afternoon, right after school, until 530. There will be games, inflatables, music, and energy drinks for sale. Then head over to the Red/Gold football game.
For all girls interested in playing basketball for the Lady Rocks this upcoming season, we will have open gyms on Mondays and Wednesday from 6-7:30 in the girls gym. If you can't come to one of those or you have any questions or need more information, please contact Head Coach Henry Hall at henry.hall@rimsd41.org. All skill levels are welcomed. Come be a part of the continued winning Tradition of Lady Rocks Basketball!
Half day for students is Thursday, August 21st. Student dismissal time is 11:19.
The African American Heritage Club will meet today after school in room 152.
Rock Island-Milan, please help us give a warm welcome to our fantastic exchange teachers from Kenya:
🍎Ruth Kiarie (Rock Island Academy)
🍎Purity Ngaji (Rock Island Academy)
🍎Catherine Napwori (Rock Island Academy)
🍎Magdaline Nzioka (Rock Island High School)
We are so excited to have them as a part of our Transitional Bilingual Education program. Rock Island-Milan welcomes you!
August 19, 2025
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025.
The dental bus is coming. Please pick up a form in the clinic to get your free cleaning and check up"
"German club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30 until 4:00 in room 221. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be in German class to be in German club!"
Attention all boys who are interested in basketball that are not currently in a fall sport. There will be a meeting this Thursday at 11:30pm in room 232. At this meeting we will be discussing fall open gyms. If you cannot attend the meeting please see Coach Polite or Coach Singleton for information.
Half day for students is Thursday, August 21st. Student dismissal time is 11:19.
The 2025-26 yearbook is on sale in room 211 for $60. Students can also purchase a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
August 18, 2025
9th hour starts today, August 18th. If you have work to catch up on or detentions to serve, come to the library from 3:30-4:30pm
German club will have its first meeting on Tuesday, August 19th from 3:30 until 4:00 in room 221. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be in German class to be in German club
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025.
Love to help others in our school and community? Want to help with the Pride Store and the annual talent show? Come to the first Rotary Interact meeting in room 117 next Tuesday.
The dental bus is coming in. Please pick up a form in the clinic to get your free cleaning and check up"
August, 15, 2025
School pictures are August 18th for freshmen and sophomores, and August 19th for juniors and seniors. Students will have their pictures taken during their English classes. Only pictures taken on picture day will be accepted for the yearbook- seniors cannot submit their own.
The 2025-26 yearbook is on sale in room 211 for $60. Students can also purchase a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
9th hour starts on Monday, August 18th in the library. Do you need to get caught up on work or serve some detentions, come to the library during 9th hour from 3:30 to 4:30.
Love to help others in our school and community? Want to help with the Pride Store and the annual talent show? Come to the first Rotary Interact meeting in room 117 next Tuesday.
ACC & OJT students make sure to drop your 6th hour. Until you drop your homeroom you are counted absent. Please come into the main office to do so.
August 14, 2025
ACC & OJT students make sure to drop your 6th hour. Please come in to the main office to do so.
The dental bus is coming, please pick up a form in the clinic to get your free cleaning and check- up
Love to help others in our school and community? Want to help with the Pride Store and the annual talent show? Come to the first Rotary Interact meeting in room 117 next Tuesday.
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025
The first EAC meeting is this Friday @730 AM in the little Theater. Our first recycling day will be next Tuesday starting in room 29 also @7:30AM. Please stop by room 29 BEFORE either meeting to get a pass so you can be on time to our early morning meetings.
"RIHS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT this year during fall intersession on October 15th. Juniors interested in signing up for the test can do so in the main office with Mrs. Nevener. The cost is $18. Registration is open August 12th-August 19th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Ingle in the Counseling Office."
School pictures are August 18th for freshmen and sophomores, and August 19th for juniors and seniors. Students will have their pictures taken during their English classes. Only pictures taken on picture day will be accepted for the yearbook- seniors cannot submit their own.
The 2025-26 yearbook is on sale in room 211 for $60. Students can also purchase a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
Drama Club is having its first informational meeting on Thursday, August 14 at 3:30pm in Room 146. If you want to get involved in plays and musicals as a performer or technician, stop in and meet us!
9th hour starts on Monday, August 18th in the library. Do you need to get caught up on work or serve some detentions, come to the library during 9th hour from 3:30 to 4:30.
August 13, 2025
ACC and OJT students, make sure you drop your 6th hour class in the main office.
Love to help others in our school and community? Want to help with the Pride Store and the annual talent show? Come to the first Rotary Interact meeting in room 117 next Tuesday.
Attention all students! Our first student council meeting will be this Thursday morning at 7:15 in room 135. All students are welcome even if you have never attended before. Bring a friend and help us plan great events throughout the year!!
School pictures are August 18th for freshmen and sophomores, and August 19th for juniors and seniors. Students will have their pictures taken during their English classes. Only pictures taken on picture day will be accepted for the yearbook- seniors cannot submit their own.
The 2025-26 yearbook is on sale in room 211 for $60. Students can also purchase a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
"RIHS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT this year during fall intersession on October 15th. Juniors interested in signing up for the test can do so in the main office with Mrs. Nevener. The cost is $18. Registration is open August 12th-August 19th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Ingle in the Counseling Office."
The first EAC meeting is this Friday @730 AM in the little Theater. Our first recycling day will be next Tuesday starting in room 29 also @7:30AM. Please stop by room 29 BEFORE either meeting to get a pass so you can be on time to our early morning meetings.
The volleyball team is looking for players. If you did not go to tryouts, there is still time! Come to the field house today after school to talk to the coaches. If you are interested and have volleyball experience, please go down and tell the coaching staff you are interested.
The dental bus is coming in November. Please pick up a form in the clinic to get your free cleaning and check up"
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025.
August 12, 2025
Juniors and Seniors- do you want your voice heard? We have a great opportunity for you to be our Scholar Board Member. Information is in your class Google classroom. Submissions are due by August 22, 2025.
Drama Club is having its first informational meeting on Thursday, August 14 at 3:30pm in Room 146. If you want to get involved in plays and musicals as a performer or technician, stop in and meet us!
RIHS will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT this year during fall intersession on October 15th. Juniors interested in signing up for the test can do so in the main office with Mrs. Nevener. The cost is $18. Registration is open August 12th-August 19th. If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Ingle in the Counseling Office."
The first EAC meeting is this Friday @730 AM in the little Theater. Our first recycling day will be next Tuesday starting in room 29 also @7:30AM. Please stop by room 29 BEFORE either meeting to get a pass so you can be on time to our early morning meetings. Thanks.
Attention all students! Our first student council meeting will be this Thursday morning at 7:15 in room 135. All students are welcome even if you have never attended before. Bring a friend and help us plan great events throughout the year!!
School pictures are August 18th for freshmen and sophomores, and August 19th for juniors and seniors. Students will have their pictures taken during their English classes. Only pictures taken on picture day will be accepted for the yearbook- seniors cannot submit their own.
The 2025-26 yearbook is on sale in room 211 for $60. Students can also purchase a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
Are you interested in playing volleyball? We are having tryouts tonight. If you are a freshman please go to the small gym. If you are a sophomore, junior or senior please report to the field house. Tryouts are from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. If you have any questions, please reach out to Alaxandria Battin, head coach.
August 11, 2025
School pictures are August 18th for freshmen and sophomores, and August 19th for juniors and seniors. Students will have their pictures taken during their English classes. Only pictures taken on picture day will be accepted for the yearbook- seniors cannot submit their own.
The 2025-26 yearbook is on sale in room 211 for $60. Students can also purchase a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
Any girl interested in girls golf we will have tryouts on Monday Aug. 11th at Highland Springs Golf Course Driving Range 4-5:30pm and Tuesday Aug. 12th at Saukie Golf course 4-6 pm. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Julie Hudnall.
Tryouts for boys soccer will be held on Monday August 11th and Tuesday August 12th. Sports physicals must be turned in and registering on Snap must be completed before you are able to try out.
Drama Club is having its first informational meeting on Thursday, August 14 at 3:30pm in Room 146. If you want to get involved in plays and musicals as a performer or technician, stop in and meet us!
If you want to join the girls cross country team the first practice will be on Monday, August 11th at 3:45pm. Please meet at the fitness center, bring running apparel and a water bottle.
Any girls interested in playing tennis this fall should come to tryouts on Monday, August 11th. Tryouts will begin at 3:45. Please bring water and athletic wear. You must have an updated physical and Snap! Registration completed to participate. Contact Coach Voss with any questions. Maggi.voss@rimsd41.org
Girls Swim Team Tryouts This Week, Tuesday August 12th, Wednesday August 13th, Thursday August 14th from, 4:00-6:00. Bring: suit, towel and goggles. Lindberg Pool Augustana College 3501 7th Ave Rock Island
Rocky scholars and community members, you’re invited!
Join us for a community dinner at @NEST Cafe on August 14th, from 5 - 8 p.m.! For the first time, our very own Rocky administrators will be volunteering during the evening meal, serving food, greeting guests, and connecting with the community.
Everyone is welcome to enjoy a delicious, pay-what-you-can meal! Come meet your administrators and celebrate the spirit of community PRIDE!
August 8, 2025
Any girls interested in playing tennis this fall should come to tryouts on Monday, August 11th. Tryouts will begin at 3:45. Please bring water and athletic wear. You must have an updated physical and Snap! Registration completed to participate. Contact Coach Voss with any questions. Maggi.voss@rimsd41.org
If you want to join the girls cross country team the first practice will be on Monday, August 11 at 3:45pm. Please meet at the fitness center, bring running apparel and a water bottle.
Are you interested in joining the boys' or girls' cross country teams at Rocky? Stop by Mr. J. Williams's classroom (303) after school on Thursday or Friday to get the information you need to join the team. Practices begin on Monday, August 11th.
Tryouts for boys soccer will be held on Monday August 11th and Tuesday August 12th. Sports physicals must be turned in and registering on Snap must be completed before you are able to try out.
We are thrilled to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!
Enjoy these welcome-back messages from your Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and school principals. ❤️💛
Happy August, Rock Island-Milan!
Here are some upcoming important dates to keep in mind for this month!
Be in the know! Rock Island-Milan - here is your 2025-2026 MetroLINK Transportation Route Packet
English: https://drive.google.com/.../1EzgvWi2kUdL4t9I7NlRjk4.../view
Spanish: https://drive.google.com/.../1cf5VA1GdxVi9depCiHbkPL.../view
You can also find it on our website: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/transportation
On the first day of school, Superintendent Williams and our district leadership team surprised our principals with a toolkit to kick off the year! Dr. Williams also met some of the new teaching interns at Eugene Field. Here’s to a great year! ❤️💛
We were thrilled to kick off the school year by celebrating four outstanding district staff members at our first inservice last week! Please join us in congratulating our Spotlight Award recipients:
✨Wendy Kerker, Teacher - Ridgewood Elementary
✨Donna Manning, Supporting Teacher - Frances Willard Elementary
✨Andrew Campbell, Principal - Eugene Field Elementary
✨ Carmen Woods, Administrator - Washington Jr. High School
These individuals were recognized during the 2024-2025 school year for their ability to go above and beyond. Nominees were then voted on by district staff and recognized at our annual Spotlight Awards. Congrats everyone!
From the launch of the Reading Revolution community book club this summer to the first week of school, our district continues to inspire scholars to become lifelong readers!
On the first day of school, Superintendent Williams had the honor of visiting Mr. Mike Mertel’s freshman World Studies class to read "I Am You: A Book about Ubuntu".
Best of luck to all the new Rocky scholars as they begin this exciting journey! ❤️💛
August 7, 2025
Drama Club is having its first informational meeting on Thursday, August 14 at 3:30pm in Room 146. If you want to get involved in plays and musicals as a performer or technician, stop in and meet us!
Are you interested in joining the boys' or girls' cross country teams at Rocky? Stop by Mr. J. Williams's classroom (303) after school on Thursday or Friday to get the information you need to join the team. Practices begin on Monday, August 11th.
Tryouts for boys soccer will be held on Monday August 11th and Tuesday August 12th. Sports physicals must be turned in and registering on Snap must be completed before you are able to try out.
Any girl interested in girls golf we will have tryouts on Monday Aug. 11th at Highland Springs Golf Course Driving Range 4-5:30pm and Tuesday Aug. 12th at Saukie Golf course 4-6 pm. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Julie Hudnall.
There will be a meeting for all boys interested in golfing this fall. The meeting will be Friday, August 8th at 7:30 in Coach Sharp's room, Commons B.
If you want to join the girls cross country team the first practice will be on Monday, August 11 at 3:45pm. Please meet at the fitness center, bring running apparel and a water bottle.
August, 6, 2025
School pictures are 8/18 and 8/19. Freshmen and sophomores will get their pictures taken on 8/18 and juniors and seniors will get their pictures taken on 8/19. All students will get their pictures taken during their English classes. Please see Mrs. Vens in room 211 with any questions.
Purchase a 2025-26 yearbook in room 211 for $60 with cash or a check until Winter Break. You can also order a book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com, using order code 8228. No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!
Freshman who are interested in playing football, there is a meeting today (Wednesday) after school @ 3:18pm on the Island.
There will be a meeting for all boys interested in golfing this fall. The meeting will be Friday, August 8th at 7:30 in Coach Sharp's room, Commons B.
Tryouts for boys soccer will be held on Monday August 11th and Tuesday August 12th. Sports physicals must be turned in and registering on Snap must be completed before you are able to try out.
Any girl interested in girls golf, we will have tryouts on Monday Aug. 11th at Highland Springs Golf Course Driving Range 4-5:30pm and Tuesday Aug. 12th at Saukie Golf course 4-6 pm. If you have any questions please reach out to Coach Julie Hudnall.