Rocky junior Elliot Batz delivered an outstanding performance at the XC State Meet, becoming the first RIHS athlete to earn All-State honors in boys’ cross country since the 1998–99 school year, and the first ever 3A All-Stater in program history!
Congrats, Elliot, coaches, and everyone involved!
Today, we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. From all of us at RIMSD 41 - thank you, veterans!
Along the way, the team captured its first-ever Sectional and Super-Sectional titles, making this season one to remember. The Rocks’ historic journey came to a close with a 5–1 loss to Streamwood, but their effort, heart, and teamwork never wavered.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and everyone involved in the program! You’ve made the entire Rocky community proud. Way to represent!
Rock Island – Milan School District #41 is celebrating significant gains on the 2025 Illinois Report Card, with five schools improving their accountability designations! The district also made notable progress in reducing chronic absenteeism and discipline incidents, reflecting the dedication and hard work of our teachers, staff, and families.
Learn more about the report card results and what they mean for our district leaders and principals: https://www.rimsd41.org/article/2519450
We would also like to invite you to the Board of Education meeting on November 10, 2025, at the RIMSD Administration Center. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the 2025 report card results!
Happy School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate the vital work of school psychologists in helping students succeed at school, at home, and in life. This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” highlights how they guide students, families, and schools toward their goals.
A big thank you to all RIMSD 41 school psychologists! Your dedication makes a difference every day.
Shout-out to:
Dr. Nikki Duke – Ridgewood, Thomas Jefferson, Rock Island Academy, Denkmann
Madeleine Eaton – Longfellow, Earl Hanson, Frances Willard
Lisa Kuffler – Horace Mann Early Learning, Washington Jr. High
Regina Boland – Rock Island High, TMLC
Megan Mahoney – RICMS, Eugene Field, Edison Jr. High
Thank you for helping students find their path!
Rock Island-Milan School Community,
The Rock Island and Milan Hy-Vee stores are excited to offer a special Hot Meal Deal for our community.
From Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., enjoy a delicious free meal for kids (12 & under) and meals for everyone else for just $3 each!
Meals are available for dine-in and to-go, so you can enjoy them however you like. Check out the image below for the daily menu and see what’s being served each night.
Happy November, Rock Island-Milan! 🦃
Here are some key dates to mark on your calendar this month!
Happy School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate the vital work of school psychologists in helping students succeed at school, at home, and in life. This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” highlights how they guide students, families, and schools toward their goals.
A big thank you to all RIMSD 41 school psychologists! Your dedication makes a difference every day.
Shout-out to:
Dr. Nikki Duke – Ridgewood, Thomas Jefferson, Rock Island Academy, Denkmann
Madeleine Eaton – Longfellow, Earl Hanson, Frances Willard
Lisa Kuffler – Horace Mann Early Learning, Washington Jr. High
Regina Boland – Rock Island High, TMLC
Megan Mahoney – RICMS, Eugene Field, Edison Jr. High
Thank you for helping students find their path!
Come show your support and cheer on our Rocks in the stands!
🎟 Get your tickets online: https://gofan.co/event/4997903?schoolId=IL15538.
Entry: Just $2 or 2 canned goods
Gates open: 5:00 PM
Kickoff: 5:30 PM
Grab an energy drink for only $3 to keep your game-day hype going!
All proceeds support the 2025 Student Hunger Drive! Remember, we compete so everyone can eat.
Making breakfast plans this weekend? Stop by and visit our scholars at 74 Pancake House in Moline. We will have scholars present from 10 am until noon, collecting monetary and food donations to support this year’s Student Hunger Drive. Remember: We compete so everyone can eat!
Happy National Coaches Day! ⚽🏐🏈
Today, we celebrate the outstanding coaches of RIMSD #41 who go above and beyond to inspire, mentor, and motivate our student-athletes, both on and off the field. Thank you for your dedication and leadership!
Happy Fall Intersession, Rock Island-Milan! We hope you have a restful break and come back ready to learn! We’ll see you soon!
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! Our custodians play an essential role in the success of our scholars, and we are deeply grateful for all they do every day.
We compete so everyone can eat!
It is that time of year for the Student Hunger Drive! The Rock Island High School Student Council officially kicked off its hunger drive on September 29, 2025, and will be collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items through November 6, 2025. Please keep an eye out for donation opportunities throughout the community to support our scholars in their mission to fight hunger.
You may also donate by scanning the QR code, clicking this link to visit the website, or dropping your donation off at Rock Island High School.
Remember: We compete so everyone can eat!
Happy October! 🍂
Here are the key dates to keep in mind this month!
The Fall 2025 District Satisfaction Survey is LIVE, and will remain open through Friday, October 31, 2025.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the appropriate survey below:
Scholar Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBHL37B0QYw-gyhYmvaltYCVGEvSVJAKhu1HE-mnjqP9JxQw/viewform
Parent Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITV0yseDCthDvBrawghWzR8y-0_PYmapeJE712Z716leNbw/viewform
Staff Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRB4dwNLZfm9uPWlsesmuVQ5fBPimWiJ5zRwwW0k1najcKJQ/viewform
Thank you for being an important part of our community and helping shape the future of our district!
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!
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!
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
