This week, Superintendent Dr. Williams had the opportunity to deliver her annual State of the Schools address at a joint meeting of the Rock Island Rotary and Rock Island Kiwanis Club.
This annual event highlights the strong, ongoing partnership between RIMSD41 and these two dedicated service organizations. We are grateful to both organizations for their continued support of our scholars, schools, and community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to RIMSD41 and the Rock Island community!
This annual event highlights the strong, ongoing partnership between RIMSD41 and these two dedicated service organizations. We are grateful to both organizations for their continued support of our scholars, schools, and community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to RIMSD41 and the Rock Island community!
RIMSD41 proudly congratulates Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams on being honored with the Outstanding Leadership Award by the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce.
This recognition celebrates Dr. Williams’ leadership, commitment, and continued dedication to creating opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and serving scholars, families, staff, and the Rock Island community.
Congratulations, Dr. Williams!
Learn more about the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce: https://www.ilbcc.org/
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Larry Ivory, President of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Sharon Williams, Superintendent of Schools; and Aaron Gun, IDG+ Architects.
RIMSD41 is excited to continue Facilities Management meetings throughout the 2026–2027 school year! Join us to learn about current and future projects, tour our schools, share your ideas, connect with facilities partners, and explore solutions for the future of our schools.
Our first meeting is on September 14, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, at Washington Jr. High School. All community members are welcome to join us in person or virtually!
View meeting details and join here: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/facilities-management-plan
We are proud to celebrate Mr. Jadiem Wilson, Principal of Ridgewood Elementary; Mr. Gary Rowe, former RIMSD41 Board Member and Executive Director of the Rock Island Community Foundation and Rauch Family Foundations; and Ms. Pamela Seales, founder of Pam’s Place, who were recognized tonight by the Board of Education as Rock Island Citizens of the Year!
Mr. Wilson was honored in the Education category, Mr. Rowe in the Individual category, and Ms. Seales in the Organization, Church or Non-Profit category.
Congratulations to all of this year’s Rock Island Citizens of the Year! We are grateful for the leadership, service, and dedication you bring to our community.
Mr. Wilson was honored in the Education category, Mr. Rowe in the Individual category, and Ms. Seales in the Organization, Church or Non-Profit category.
Congratulations to all of this year’s Rock Island Citizens of the Year! We are grateful for the leadership, service, and dedication you bring to our community.
Happy Labor Day!
RIMSD41 is proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and community pride that make our district special! Thank you to our scholars, families, staff, and leaders who proudly represented RIMSD41 at the 42nd Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade this morning!
RIMSD41 is proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and community pride that make our district special! Thank you to our scholars, families, staff, and leaders who proudly represented RIMSD41 at the 42nd Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade this morning!
Dear RIMSD41 Families,
The safety and well-being of our student-athletes is our top priority. Due to the extreme temperatures forecasted for Friday, September 4, the freshman football game against Geneseo has been rescheduled.
Updated schedule:
Varsity: Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM at Home — Game will proceed as scheduled
Freshman: Monday, September 7 at 11:00 AM at Geneseo
JV: Monday, September 7 at 1:00 PM at Geneseo
To clarify, there will be no freshman game this Friday night. The freshman game has been moved to Monday at 11:00 AM, with the JV game following at 1:00 PM. The varsity game will still take place this Friday at 7:00 PM at Rock Island.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes during the extreme heat.
The safety and well-being of our student-athletes is our top priority. Due to the extreme temperatures forecasted for Friday, September 4, the freshman football game against Geneseo has been rescheduled.
Updated schedule:
Varsity: Friday, September 4 at 7:00 PM at Home — Game will proceed as scheduled
Freshman: Monday, September 7 at 11:00 AM at Geneseo
JV: Monday, September 7 at 1:00 PM at Geneseo
To clarify, there will be no freshman game this Friday night. The freshman game has been moved to Monday at 11:00 AM, with the JV game following at 1:00 PM. The varsity game will still take place this Friday at 7:00 PM at Rock Island.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes during the extreme heat.
🍎 Fresh produce. Healthy habits. Bright futures. 🥕
Across Rock Island-Milan School District 41, scholars are enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables while discovering nutritious foods that support their growth, wellness, and success.
Behind this initiative is our incredible Nutrition Services team, whose dedication ensures scholars have access to fresh, nutritious options that fuel learning and help them thrive. Their work goes far beyond preparing meals – they create positive experiences that support the well-being of every scholar, every day.
This initiative reflects our 2030 Strategic Plan – Priority 5: We will nurture relationships and connections with all members of our school community.
Watch how our Nutrition Services team is making fresh, healthy choices possible for our scholars!
https://youtu.be/cb6ckszNT1M
Be Part of Rock Island High School Homecoming 2026! 🏈
Rock Island High School invites school clubs, local businesses, community partners, and organizations to join in the excitement of Homecoming 2026 on September 25!
Whether participating in the celebration, showing school spirit, or representing your organization, there’s an opportunity to be part of this special tradition.
Sign up and view more details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBbft5KmoA9UE6rPXk9Tu34hw0PRCsz1lWBKYHQhMXL97r8g/viewform
All RIMSD41 facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, to observe Labor Day. We'll resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 8.
Happy September!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind this month!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind this month!
Rock Island-Milan School Community,
Please join us for our first Committee of the Whole meeting of the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. at Rock Island Academy.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Dr. Thomas Ryan, with the Committee of the Whole focusing on Supporting Scholars with Disabilities.
Join us for this important conversation as we work together to support our scholars, schools, and community. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for our first Committee of the Whole meeting of the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. at Rock Island Academy.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Dr. Thomas Ryan, with the Committee of the Whole focusing on Supporting Scholars with Disabilities.
Join us for this important conversation as we work together to support our scholars, schools, and community. We hope to see you there!
The 2026–2027 school year is officially underway! 📚✨
The first three days of school have been filled with smiles, new beginnings, and lots of excitement across the district! Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams visited schools throughout the district, checking in with staff and scholars and dropping off a few goodies for our principals along the way.
We’ve loved seeing our scholars transition into new grades, meet new teachers, reconnect with friends, and take on new opportunities for learning and growth.
Let’s make it an incredible year! 🎉📖
The first three days of school have been filled with smiles, new beginnings, and lots of excitement across the district! Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams visited schools throughout the district, checking in with staff and scholars and dropping off a few goodies for our principals along the way.
We’ve loved seeing our scholars transition into new grades, meet new teachers, reconnect with friends, and take on new opportunities for learning and growth.
Let’s make it an incredible year! 🎉📖
We couldn't be more excited to welcome our newest teachers and staff members to the Rock Island-Milan School District #41 family!
Monday's district-wide in-service was the perfect way to kick off the new school year, filled with connection, collaboration, and excitement for the year ahead.
To our newest team members: thank you for choosing RIMSD. Your passion, talents, and dedication will make a lasting impact on our scholars, families, and school communities. We can't wait to see all you'll accomplish this year! 👏🍎
Welcome back, Rock Island-Milan! 📚✏
We wish our scholars and staff an amazing first day and a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
We wish our scholars and staff an amazing first day and a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Happy August, Rock Island-Milan! 🎒📚
Back-to-school season is here! Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year!
Back-to-school season is here! Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year!
The first day of school is just one week away! We can't wait to welcome our scholars back on Wednesday, August 5, for an exciting start to the new school year.
Please note that elementary schools will dismiss at 2:10 p.m., following the regular Wednesday early dismissal schedule.
If you have not yet registered your child(ren) for the 2026–2027 school year, please visit our registration page to complete the process: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/student-registration.
If you need assistance with registration or have any questions, please contact your child's school. We're here to help and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year!
What an incredible afternoon at our annual Ready to ROCK event!
A heartfelt thank you to all of the families who joined us, our dedicated staff, our amazing community partners, and the many volunteers who helped make this event such a success. Your support and enthusiasm created an afternoon filled with smiles, connections, and excitement as we prepare to welcome our scholars back for another great school year.
From school supplies and community resources to fun activities, free food, and meeting school staff, this event truly showcased the power of our Rock Island-Milan community working together.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in helping our scholars start the 2026-27 school year ready to learn, grow, and succeed. We can't wait to see everyone on the first day of school, August 5th! 🎒📚
Rock Island-Milan, join us for our 2026–2027 Unpack Your Backpack Nights! 📚🎒
📅 Monday, August 3 – Elementary Schools
📅 Tuesday, August 4 – Junior High & High Schools
Be sure to check your school's scheduled time, and we look forward to welcoming you as we kick off another great school year!
📅 Monday, August 3 – Elementary Schools
📅 Tuesday, August 4 – Junior High & High Schools
Be sure to check your school's scheduled time, and we look forward to welcoming you as we kick off another great school year!
Join us THIS Sunday, July 26, from 2-4 p.m. for our annual Ready to ROCK the School Year event at Schwiebert Park!
Get ready for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate the start of a new school year with:
📚 Free school supplies (while supplies last)
🌭 Free food
🎨 Fun activities for scholars
🤝 Community resources
🏫 A chance to meet your school's principal and staff before the first day of school
Bring the whole family and kick off the 2026-27 school year with us. We can't wait to see you there!
Congratulations to Michelle Schneckloth and Val Matson, who were recognized at the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) Annual Conference in New Orleans this past weekend for earning the prestigious Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) designation. Their commitment to supporting the academic, social, and emotional success of every scholar continues to make RIMSD41 proud!
👏 Join us in congratulating these outstanding school counselors!
