At the March 10 Board of Education meeting, we celebrated Courtney Walls of Rock Island High School for an incredible season. Courtney finished the year 33–0 and captured a state championship. Her title came during the inaugural season of Rocky’s girls wrestling team competing as a standalone program, making the achievement even more historic. Congratulations to Courtney on representing Rocky and the Rock Island community with pride!
Thank you to the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation for supporting this initiative through grant funding and helping us continue this meaningful program for our scholars.
A special thank-you to our generous sponsors: Midwest Writing Center for providing books for all our principals, Augustana College for supplying the kickoff day t-shirts, and Superintendent Dr. Williams for providing pencils and bookmarks to all 2nd graders.
In its first year as a standalone program, our girls wrestling team has its first state champion, Courtney Walls!
Congratulations, Courtney Walls, and congratulations to the coaches on an incredible achievement!
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Wilson, followed by a focused discussion on the district's Facility Management Plan.
Congratulations to our Rocky Wrestling State Qualifiers! We were proud to send them off this morning with a Walk of Champions celebration!
The boys’ tournament kicks off tomorrow, and we’re excited to have Angelo Parker, Rowan Stockwell, and Emilio Guzman representing Rocky on the state stage. Big congrats to Coach Stockwell and the team on this outstanding achievement!
The girls’ tournament begins next weekend, and we’re especially proud of Courtney Walls for qualifying for the state tournament in the very first season of our girls’ wrestling program, competing as a standalone team!
Congrats to Coach Barlow McGhee and his team for their leadership and dedication in building the girls’ program and guiding the team to success in its inaugural standalone season!
Learn more about the girls' wrestling program and its first season here:
https://www.rimsd41.org/article/2713209
Let’s keep cheering on these amazing student-athletes!
Thank you to all of our community members and staff who attended the Eugene Field Elementary School Community Meeting to learn more about the addition and construction projects. If you were unable to attend, you can find current information and future updates here: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/eugene-field-construction-projects
Earlier this year, the Mi-Rock podcast featured Amy Zero from Rock Island Academy, joined by hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary. Mrs. Zero represented the Rock Island-Milan community at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) 2025 Annual Conference, where Rock Island Academy proudly earned the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation.
The episode highlights the challenges and rewards of supporting young scholars through counseling, the collaborative work of coordinating counselors across schools, and the meaningful impact taking place in classrooms throughout the district.
We are celebrating by featuring what our scholars are reading across the district today and throughout the school year so far!
Rock Island-Milan, here are some important February dates to keep in mind!
February is Black History Month! Rock Island–Milan is proud to celebrate and honor the legacy of those who paved the way and those who continue to inspire us today. #BlackHistoryMonth
Attention all returning football players and new students interested in trying out for the team! We are excited to invite you to a meeting on Tuesday, February 3, at 3:30 PM in the fitness center. This is your opportunity to meet Coach Roome, learn about his vision for the upcoming season, and find out how you can be a part of our football team. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your football journey! The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes.
Please join us for our next Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, January 27, at 6 pm, at Earl Hanson Elementary School.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Turner, followed by a focused discussion on College and Career Readiness.
Be part of the conversation as we work together to support our schools and community. We hope to see you there!
Welcome back to Episode 2 of the Mi-Rock Podcast, where we amplify the voices that power RIMSD #41! Mi-Rock celebrates the people who make RIMSD #41 thrive! Each episode shares inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes insights, spotlighting the heart of our schools. Mi-Rock also supports our 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering connections, building relationships, and strengthening communication across the district and our community.
In this episode, hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary are joined by guest Amy Zero from Rock Island Academy. Mrs. Zero represented the Rock Island-Milan community at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) 2025 Annual Conference, where Rock Island Academy proudly earned the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of supporting young scholars through counseling, the collaborative work of coordinating counselors across schools, and the meaningful impact taking place in classrooms throughout the district.
Rock Island–Milan, this is a friendly reminder that the third quarter begins tomorrow, January 6. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!
🎙️We’re excited to introduce the Mi-Rock Podcast, where we amplify the voices that power RIMSD #41! Mi-Rock celebrates the people who make RIMSD #41 thrive! Each episode shares inspiring stories and behind-the-scenes insights, spotlighting the heart of our schools. Mi-Rock also supports our 2030 Strategic Plan by fostering connections, building relationships, and strengthening communication across the district and our community.
Our inaugural episode kicks things off with an engaging conversation featuring hosts John Hawley of the Rock Island Center for Math and Science and Ian Scott of Thomas Jefferson Elementary, joined by special guest Mike Mertel from Rock Island High School. Together, they dive into the realities of high school teaching, the impact of the Education Internship program, and the incredible work happening every day in classrooms across the district.
🎧 Don’t miss this powerful first episode: listen in, get inspired, and celebrate the people who make RIMSD #41 exceptional!
Congrats to Rocky’s newest gold and silver state medalists, David and Izaak! Your Rock Island–Milan family is incredibly proud of you. Way to represent! ❤️💛
