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!
15 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
We are thrilled to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!
Enjoy these welcome-back messages from your Superintendent, Deputy Superintendent, and school principals. ❤️💛
https://youtu.be/R0iLurHuM8g
16 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Happy August, Rock Island-Milan!
Here are some upcoming important dates to keep in mind for this month!
16 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
16 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
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! ❤️💛
16 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
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!
16 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
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! ❤️💛
16 days ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
This summer, we proudly launched the Reading Revolution Community Book Club with engaging discussions around “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt.
Join us this Wednesday for Part 3 of the series, where we’ll dive into chapters 5-7.
📚When: Wednesday, July 9th, 1-2 p.m.
📍Where: Rock Island Downtown Branch, 401 19th Street.
Can’t wait to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
FREE SUMMER MEALS! 🥛🍩🥪
The Rock Island-Milan School District is offering breakfast at no cost to children under the age of 18 for July!
Meals will be offered at Rock Island High School - 1400 25th Ave, Rock Island - from July 7th- 31st from 9:30-10:00 AM. Meals must be consumed on site.
For more info, please visit:
https://www.rimsd41.org/page/summer-food-service-programabout 2 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
FREE SUMMER MEALS! 🥛🍩🥪
The Rock Island-Milan School District is offering breakfast at no cost to children under the age of 18 for July!
Meals will be offered at Rock Island High School - 1400 25th Ave, Rock Island - from July 7th- 31st from 9:30-10:00 AM. Meals must be consumed on site.
For more info, please visit:
https://www.rimsd41.org/page/summer-food-service-programabout 2 months ago, Joshua Chapman
This summer, we proudly launched the Reading Revolution Community Book Club with engaging discussions around “The Anxious Generation” by Jonathan Haidt.
Join us this Wednesday for Part 3 of the series, where we’ll dive into chapters 5-7.
📚When: Wednesday, July 9th, 1-2 p.m.
📍Where: Rock Island Downtown Branch, 401 19th Street.
Can’t wait to see you there!
about 2 months ago, Joshua Chapman
We’re thrilled to cheer on FOUR incredible scholar-athletes who made it to STATE this week!
🎾 Lucien Tarnow and Nathaniel Cruz-Oliveros represented Rocky with pride at the state tennis tournament earlier this week. Way to go!
🏃♂️ Gunnar Carroll and Elliot Batz are hitting the track TODAY, competing at the State Track & Field Meet!
Let’s hear it for these outstanding Rocks!
3 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Rock Island-Milan, let’s rally behind our Lady Rocks Track and Field team as they head to Eastern Illinois University for the State Final Meet!
Join us in wishing the best of luck to Coach Eddie and these outstanding state qualifiers:
JaMarrie Lee
Kamya McDuffy
Cloudine Nishmwe
Olivia Stewart
Jalani Williams
We’re so proud of you!
3 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺
Today, we honor the incredible dedication of our school nurses who care for our scholars every day. Here are just a few stats that highlight the impact they make in our schools—thank you for all you do! #SchoolNurseDay
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
🎉Happy Administrative Professionals Day!
A big shoutout to all the incredible administrative professionals across our buildings! Thank you for keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Your hard work, dedication, and attention to detail never go unnoticed — you are truly appreciated! ✨
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
We are truly thankful for our partnership with the Quad City Botanical Center! Over the past few weeks, their Plant Discovery Bus has been visiting our schools, giving our scholars a hands-on learning experience about plant parts, different types of soil, and the steps involved in planting.
Our scholars had an amazing time exploring, learning, and even planting their plants to take home!
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Last week, we welcomed Dr. Donyall D. Dickey, Founder and CEO of Educational Epiphany, for an inspiring Professional Development session! Our team left energized with new strategies to elevate teaching and learning.
4 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Happy Assistant Principals Week to our amazing RIMSD Assistant Principals!🥳
We celebrate you today and every day for your dedication, leadership, and support! Thank you for helping our scholars and staff thrive. We appreciate you! ❤💛
5 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
We’d like to take a moment to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing paraprofessionals who make a huge impact every day here at RIMSD!
Your dedication, patience, and support create a positive, inclusive environment where scholars and teachers thrive. Thank you for all you do!
5 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
Congratulations to Rock Island Center for Math and Science for winning the ST Math Challenge against East Moline’s Ridgewood Elementary School!
Throughout this quarter-long competition, scholars worked together as a class and individually to solve as many puzzles as possible.
Here are our winning classes:
🥇Mrs. Arnold's Kindergarten Class
🥈 Mrs. Krone's Kindergarten Class
🥉Mrs. Hansen's 1st Grade Class
Our first-place class received John Deere hats, JiJi keychains, and enjoyed Whitey’s Chippers! Great work, scholars!
We extend our gratitude to John Deere, Ridgewood Elementary in East Moline, and ST Math for providing this fantastic opportunity for our district!
#STMath
5 months ago, Rock Island - Milan School District #41
