Camp season is fast approaching! Please take a look at Summer Camp page to sign up for some great opportunities!
https://www.rr300.org/o/ra/page/summer-camp-information
ICE is looking to recruit a part-time health aide for the 25-26 school year. This position will be up to 8 hours per day - $15-$17 per hour. Preferred certifications include CPR, First Aid Training, and Healthcare Background. If interested, please submit an application in writing to Jay Bizarri, Illinois City Elementary School Principal. For more information about the opening, contact Mr. Bizarri by phone at 309-793-8090 or by email at jbizarri@rr300.org. For the right candidates, this role could be "shared" by more than one interested person(s) that doesn't want to commit to a full week each week of the school year.
Thank you Community Friends and ICE Students for piloting a program this semester to help build confidence in students and relationships between school and community!
Happy Friday ICE Families! Please check out our last newsletter of the 24/25 year! https://5il.co/3gzia Reminder that registration is open to all incoming kindergartner AND current students. We encourage you to register as early as possible to ensure a smooth start to the school year. For full details, please refer to our Registration Letter from Mr. Bush here: https://bit.ly/3RZWWVa
Please click the link https://senatorneilanderson.com/summerreading2025/ or view the attached information on Senator Neil Anderson's Summer Reading Program for students grades K-12.
The severe weather threat has passed at this time. Students are now being released and buses will proceed with their PM routes. Thank you for your cooperation as we take precautions with the severe weather.
Attention Parents: All Rockridge Schools will be HOLDING students in school buildings as a precaution until severe weather passes this afternoon. We will send another notice when students are released.
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.
Thank you to Mr. Nichols for coming to talk to our 2nd grade classes at Illinois City about the Civil war. They really enjoyed it.
1st Graders at Illinois City Elementary enjoyed having Mr. Nichols talk to us about the Revolutionary War. Thanks Mr. Nichols!
1st Graders at Illinois City Elementary enjoyed having Mr. Nichols visit to talk to us about the Revolutionary War. Thanks Mr. Nichols!
Illinois City Elementary students enjoyed having the high school AG students come to help plant the gardens.
Mrs. Robinson’s class (ICE) celebrated the ending of our knowledge domain over fairy tales!
First graders at Illinois City Elementary took a trip to the Quad City Botanical center to complete our habitat knowledge domain. We even got to hold worms!
Thank you to Mr. Herb Schultz, who made a contribution of $8,300 to the Rockridge Schools Foundation in honor and memory of his late wife, Heidi. The donation was recognized at the Rockridge School Board meeting on April 14th. Heidi Schultz was a member of the Rockridge Board of Education for 12 years and later was instrumental in establishing the Rockridge Schools Foundation to provide support to Rockridge classroom teachers. Thank you, Herb, for your generous contribution in Heidi's memory!
ICE Students and Family, we hope you enjoy your long weekend and we can't wait to see your children back on Tuesday! Check out our newsletter at this link! https://5il.co/3dqp0
Illinois City would like to announce Callie Wynn as our 1st Grader Student of the Month for April 2025! Callie is the daughter of Eric and Val Wynn.
Callie loves to draw, play on the playground and play softball. She would like to be an artist when she grows up. Callie was quoted saying, “I try to ask other students to be good in the classroom or on the bus, or be nice to each other at recess.”
Her teachers had the following comments about her:
Ms. Friedel - she's a real go getter in whatever the task at hand is. I find Callie to ALWAYS have a smile on her face. She's willing to help others at lunch time if needed. She's just a little ray of sunshine, even on the dreariest of days!
Mrs. Zampogna - Callie is a sweet girl who is always willing to help others out. She is very kind and thoughtful.
Mr. Hasson - Awesome job Callie. She always has a smile in PE, unless it is too hot. Haha. I can count on Callie to always help me and others. Keep working hard. Good job.
Ms. Winn - Callie is a wonderful student who leads by example. When her class is in the music room, I find myself constantly complimenting Callie on her positive behavior and focus. She is always doing exactly what she is supposed to be doing, and is kind to everyone. I enjoy having her in my classroom each day!
Mrs. Parchert - It was my pleasure to be Callie's Kindergarten teacher. She was very kind-hearted and always polite to her classmates. Even during times when the Kindergarten class was a bit chaotic, I could always rely on Callie to be calm and well-mannered. She also excelled in her creativity and artistic talents. Not only is Callie a fantastic writer, but she is a phenomenal illustrator who creates beautiful, detailed pictures. Callie is very deserving of the Student of the Month award!
Mrs. Hall - Callie was chosen as our student of month for the many outstanding characteristics that she displays on a daily basis. She starts every day with a polite greeting. Callie is a very kind, considerate and compassionate little girl. She is always willing to help out others and will do so without being asked. Callie has a very kind heart and is a friend to everyone. Her peers love to listen to her read. Callie is an amazing role model for her peers and someone they look up to. It has been a pleasure to have Callie in my class this year!
2025-26 Lumen Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Please click this link to access step-by-step Lumen Registration Instructions: https://5il.co/3djf4
Congratulations to our Rockridge students who were honored at the IPA Student Leadership Breakfast this morning! Brady Fuhr, Ross Richhart, Lily Bohnsack, Karson Nietzel, & Kinsley Faith. (Not pictured is Griffyn Myers)
Booster Club Spring Apparel Orders can be picked up TODAY in the RHS Lobby from 3:15-5:00 pm. There will also be some additional clearance merchandise for sale.
