Rockridge Student Project Leads to John Deere Donation
Rockridge senior Grady Craver is a second-year student in the Welding Program at the Area Career Center. He participates in a Welding Internship at John Deere as part of his experiences.
Last fall, the students in the Welding II program competed in a contest where they created holiday-themed projects that demonstrated their welding skills. The projects were displayed and were part of a raffle during a Welding Open House that brought together John Deere and the Area Career Center. Grady’s project is an amazing piece of welding skill and artwork that shows Christmas trees, candy canes, a gingerbread house, a snowman, and John Deere “reindeer”.
Rockridge learned in early March that Ms. Carol Lewis from John Deere “won” the raffle by making a $1,500 donation to Rockridge High School for its Career & Technical Education (CTE) Program.
Mrs. Lewis noted that her career at John Deere spans 35+ years with her current position as Vice President, Labor Relations & Total Rewards. She shared that she and her family are all Rockridge alumni. Her mother, Donna Mack, was a JH English Teacher at Rockridge for many years. She asked that her donation to the CTE Program be made In Memory of her Parents, Francis & Donna Mack.
Rockridge High School made the decision to utilize the generous donation to benefit welding students at RHS. The funds were used to purchase a Welding Defects Kit. This will allow beginning welding students to compare their welds with examples that show the various correct techniques they are learning. This makes the project a “Full Circle” moment for our CTE program.
We wish to congratulate Grady on his success in the ACC Welding Program and wish him all the best with the John Deere Internship. We thank Mrs. Carol Lewis for her generous donation in memory of her parents and are hopeful this entire project will enhance the growth of our vocational programs at Rockridge High School!
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Congratulations to our RHS Art Students who placed at Tuesday's TRAC Art Festival at Monmouth-Roseville HS!
1st: Jude Finch: A Nameless Piece #90, Acrylic and Oil
2nd: Conner Hoteling: Faces, Mixed Media: 2-D Collage
3rd: Dylan Ortery: Cinque Terra, Ceramic
3rd: Aryanna Stahr: Around the Campfire, Watercolor
Next week is Penny Wars!!! All proceeds go to PTO to support them in all they do! Here is a link to information: https://5il.co/2jfn9 . This was SO much fun last year, and we cannot wait for it again!
Thank You,
Rockridge Elementary Schools
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This little cutie was left behind after the Rocket Invite Friday. She is helping in the office today, but if you can help her get home please call the HS Office at 309-793-8020.
The baseball games scheduled for today (4/16) are canceled due to the predicted severe weather. All after-school activities and the Munchkin's musical practice are canceled.
The next PTO meeting is Monday April 22nd from 6:00 to 7:00 at Andalusia Elementary School! We hope to see you there. We will be discussing Penny Wars and the PTO Bash!
HS Students: Remember that April 16th is Exam Day. Please bring your fully charged, school issued Chromebook for testing. Seniors are excused for the day!
The results are still unofficial, but it looks like Rockridge has earned the IHSA Sweepstakes Class B State Champions this year!!
Congratulations to the Rockridge students who were honored at the Illinois Principals Association Student Leadership Breakfast this morning!!
Hey Rockridge families, The Bettendorf Family Museum is bringing Science Night to Illinois City Elementary - TONIGHT! Please join us from 4:30 - 6:30 for a variety of science activities! Visit the Scholastic Book Fair while you are here. We also have some amazing Raffle Baskets! Bring the whole family. We cannot wait to see you there!
Hey Rockridge families, The Bettendorf Family Museum is bringing Science Night to Taylor Ridge Elementary - TONIGHT! Please join us from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM to learn about Earth and Space! We are also kicking off our Scholastic Book Fair! Are you wondering what to do for dinner? We got you covered - Long Branch Food Truck will be here to help! Bring the whole family. We cannot wait to see you there!
Congratulations to RHS Math Teacher Mrs. Deanna Lee, who was honored this week by the RIROE as an Employee of the Month!
The kids are having SO much fun at the Herky Hustle! Next week, we start IAR. Please encourage your students to show their best work. Here is our AES Newsletter: https://5il.co/2hxbv .
Mrs. Martin and her class were interviewed by Mr. Randazzo from WQAD! The segment will air today at 5:00, 6:00, and 10:00. We are super proud of our students!
Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, families, and staff affected by the tragic accident that has impacted the entire Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico School District.
The Rockridge Academic Achievement Awards will once again honor the top students in each class this spring at our Awards Night on May 7th. We will also recognize the top seniors in each of the departmental areas. I am extremely proud of the outstanding students here at Rockridge High School. These students have made a tremendous effort to achieve these top honors. Recognition of this academic achievement helps reinforce the message that educational excellence is valued by our community.
We rely solely on the generous donors from the Rockridge Community to help us make this worthy event possible. The Rockridge Community donated over $20,000.00 last year to fund the 2023 awards. Now, more than ever, we need the support of our community to ensure the 2024 awards are fully funded. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the 2024 Rockridge Academic Achievement Awards. Be assured that 100% of the donations received will stay here at Rockridge to finance the Academic Achievement Awards Program, including the award plaques and the departmental award scholarships.
I sincerely appreciate the time you are taking out of your busy schedule to contribute to this worthwhile program. Please send your check and the Pledge Form to Rockridge High School. Do not hesitate to contact me via phone (309-793-8020) or email (khasson@rr300.org) if you have questions about the 2024 Rockridge Academic Achievement Awards.
Thank you so much for your support!
Katy Hasson, RHS Principal
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