Summer Meals are available for children 18 & under when school is out. To find a site close to you, call 800-359-2163 or visit WeGotYouIllinois.org.
Updated Softball Regional Schedule:
Game 2 – Wednesday LVC vs Rockridge 4:30
Game 3 – Thursday Farmington vs Sherrard 4:30
Game 4 – Friday (Championship remains) 4:30
Jacob Smithers from the RIROE brought gifts to our Rockridge Retirees last week: Katy Hasson - HS Principal since 2006, Tom Hasson - TR & IC PE since 2009, Lila Kline - HS Paraprofessional since 2008, Deanna Lee - HS Math Teacher since 1993, & Mary Strachan - HS Special Ed Teacher since 2003.
Congratulations to our IESA State Track Qualifiers!
Owen Wolfe 1st in discus w/ a throw of 40.66 M.
8th grade girls 4x100 qualifying time of 54.29
Lauren Oetgen 200 qualifying time of 27.77
Anna Mayerhofer 200 w/ a time of 27.60
Anna Mayerhofer 100 M dash w/ a time of 13.35
Due to the high temperatures, the Family Movie Night will be cancelled. Neither outdoor nor indoor gym temperatures are comfortable at this time. We are disappointed, but hope we can hold the event at a later date! Thanks for understanding!
Mrs. Neece's History students are researching some distinguished individuals from the U.S. Armed Forced who served from the War of 1812 to present and are buried on the Rock Island Arsenal Cemetery. This Veterans' Legacy Project was made possible by a grant from St. Ambrose University.
Fans wanting to attend tomorrow's IHSA Girls Sectional Track Meet can purchase tickets on Go Fan using the link or QR code provided. Tickets on Go Fan are $8 or you may pay $9 cash at the gate.
https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA?activity=Track%20and%20Field
Here is the link to watch tonight's HS Academic Awards Night Ceremony: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il/evt74e2018705. The live stream is FREE, but viewers must create a FREE NFHS Network account to stream the event. The event starts at 6:30 pm.
Tryouts for the Rockettes Fall Dance Team will be this week.
Dance Clinic: Tuesday 5/13 from 7-8:15 pm in the North Gym.
Tryouts:Thursday 5/15 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the North Gym.
If you cannot make these please email Coach Stegmiller at lstegmiller@rr300.org.
This is a reminder that registration is open for incoming Kindergarteners and current students. If you have any questions, please contact your child's school secretary. You can find more information in this Registration Letter: https://bit.ly/3RZWWVa.
The Rockets JV baseball team won the Mercer County JV Jamboree today! They defeated Sherrard 3-2 in the title game!
The Rockets softball team blasted 5 HRs in their 14-4 victory over Alleman in game 2 of their DH!
Dietrich 2 HRs
Perkins 2 HRs
Black 1 HR
Rockets baseball walks it off against Princeton!
Tanner Dye's single up the middle scored Schwigen from second for the 5-4 win.
Rockets softball wins in walk off fashion!!!!! 3-2 over Princeton!
Dietrich with the winning double down left field line scoring Kelly and Price!
Congratulations to the Rockets 8th Grade Girls Track Team! They are the Prairieland Conference Champions!
Congratulations to these 12 Rocket Seniors who were recognized today for continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level!
The Rockets baseball team picked up a conference road win over Orion 9-6 tonight!
Oelke picked up the win and Schwigen the save. Owen Steele homered to help lead the offense.
The Rockets softball team won big over conference rival Orion 15-0 tonight in Orion!
Black 2 for 3, 2B, 5RBIs
David 2 for 4, 2B, 3RBIs
Hofer 2 for 3, 2B
Riley 3 for 3, 2-2B, 2RBIs
Price 2 for 2
Lowe 4IP 5K 2BB
Rockridge will be offering the opportunity to get students their sports physicals for next school year on May 13th during the school day! Physicals are $25. Please check your email for more details and how to sign up.
Fundraiser Supports Rockridge High School AND Your Back
The Music Department Hosts Inaugural Mattress Fundraiser
TAYLOR RIDGE, IL - If you are looking to replace a bed in your home, now is the time. Rockridge High School Music is excited to announce it will be hosting the Inaugural one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, May 10th, from 10am-5pm. For one day only, the High School Gym will be transformed into a mattress showroom. For information about the sale, go to: bit.ly/beds4rockridge25.
There will be 30+ different mattress styles on display in all sizes for customers to try, priced below retail. Adjustable power bases, premium pillows, bed frames, and mattress protectors will also be available. Name brands including Purple, Helix, and Therapedic, come with full factory warranties, are made to order, and will be available 2-3 weeks after the fundraiser. Delivery is available. Best of all, the Rockridge High School Music Department benefits from every purchase.
The company, Custom Fundraising Solutions (CFS) first introduced The Mattress Fundraiser to the Cleveland, Ohio market in 2005. The company now has nearly 80 locations and works with more than 3,000 schools nationwide. The unique business model helps schools raise thousands of dollars in just one day, and to date, the company has given back over $60 million.
What: Inaugural Rockridge High School Music Mattress Fundraiser
Where: Rockridge High School Gym
When: Saturday, May 10th, 10am-5pm
Event Link: bit.ly/beds4rockridge25
Watch this quick video that explains how the Mattress Fundraiser works! https://vimeo.com/637591323
Contact tim.devoss@cfsbeds.com or call 309-236-4247 for more information.
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About Custom Fundraising Solutions
Since 2005, Custom Fundraising Solutions has been helping schools raise money using an unconventional approach, "The Mattress Fundraiser". The concept is designed to help groups raise thousands of dollars in a one-day sale, and provide the community a product they need, for a great value. CFS has nearly 80 locations nationwide and has given back over $60 million. To learn more, visit www.cfsbeds.com.
