Rock Island High School

Rescheduled Freshman Orientation/ Open House

Rescheduled date August 4th- Freshman Orientation and Open House

We would like to invite the class of 2029 and their families to visit Rock Island High School before classes begin for the 2025-2026 school year. Families are welcome to come early and grab a bite to eat on the RIHS Island, then attend an informational session from 5 to 5:30 where they will receive a paper copy of their student's 2025-2026 school schedule and a list of key places to explore on a self-guided tour through the building. NOTE: All Freshman Families are required to complete the PROOF OF RESIDENCY documentation. If parents/guardians still need to complete this last step for registration, they can also bring the needed items to take care of that at one of the information tables that will be set up outside of the school library.

Freshman orientation- July 29, 2025
Doors open at 4:30 with a short presentation. Students will be able to walk around with their schedule to find their classrooms and lockers. Orientation will end at 6:30.

Dr. Ulrich, Principal of Rock Island High School, is excited to meet the Rock Island community!

Join us for a Meet the Principal Night on Wednesday, July 23, from 6:00–7:00 PM. The evening will begin with a brief presentation, followed by time to connect informally with Dr. Ulrich. Parents, students, and community members are all welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

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!

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-program

Congratulations to RIHS seniors Kaleb Vancoillie, Kyle Thrap, Caleb Carpenter, and Coltin Klossing for earning the College and Career Pathway Endorsement (CCPE) in welding! This achievement includes early college credits, career exploration, team challenges, and a 60-hour workplace experience. Pictured: Kaleb Vancoillie, Kyle Thrap, Caleb Carpenter, and Welding Instructor Wade Weber.

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!

Congratulations to our CNA scholars who officially signed their agreements for the Apprenticeship Program with UnityPoint earlier this month! We're proud to recognize the dedication and hard work of these scholars as they take this important step toward their healthcare careers. Pictured (bottom row, left to right): Aubrey Massie, Kylee Littlejohn, Addison Pannell, Olivia Bunch Second row from bottom: Tatiana Castillo-Cisneros, Jada Brown, Beautiful Wah, Hamari Dennis Third row: Blessing Jabbah, Charisma Pulliam, SuSu Let Top row: Vanessa Boswell, Ashley Simmons, Lincoln Perez

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!

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

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! 🎉 To our amazing RIMSD teachers - thank you for the care, passion, and dedication you bring to your classrooms daily. You do so much more than teach; you inspire, support, and believe in your scholars, helping them grow into the best selves. We appreciate you today and every day! ❤💛

Last week, RIHS had the incredible honor of welcoming New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson, who delivered two amazing assemblies for our scholars. During each session, Ms. Jackson took us on a journey through her books, sharing the inspirations behind each story. The assemblies also featured an engaging Q&A led by Rocky scholar Elizabeth McCoy and wrapped up with a special book signing in the library. A heartfelt thank you goes out to our generous sponsors—the Rock Island Milan Education Foundation PRIME Grant and the Rock Island Public Library—for making this event possible. And a big shoutout to our amazing team of librarians, whose hard work and dedication brought this unforgettable experience to life for our scholars!

Get ready to roll the dice and fall in love! 🎲❤️ Expect a top-notch performance from talented young artists! Hear unforgettable tunes, see lively choreography, and have some laughs! Don't miss this classic musical comedy! ✨ When: May 8-10, 2025 @ 7:00pm Where: Rock Island High School Auditorium Tickets: $5.00 for students and $8.00 for adults. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Visit bit.ly/4cFEgDy for ticket information. Questions: Contact Dori Foster @ RIHS

🎉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! ✨

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!

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.

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! ❤💛