Congratulations to Mrs. Katy Hasson for being selected as Employee of the Month by the RIROE!!! Regional Office Superintendent Tammy Muerhoff presented Mrs. Hasson the award this morning.
The Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church is collecting gently used coats, hats, mittens, and scarves to help those in need in our community. If you have any to share, please drop them off at the Edgington Church by Nov 3. All sizes are needed, but especially children’s sizes.
If you have questions, or if your child is in need of a coat, please contact the church office at 309-795-1713 and we will be more than happy to help you. Some coats will be available through the NHS Rocket Closet or you can stop by the Edgington Church on Sat Nov 11 between 9:00 and 11:00am.
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Queen Lily Bohnsack & King Jude Finch!!
Tonight's Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at approximately 6:45 pm and will be streamed LIVE on the NFHS Network. Share this link with out-of-town family & friends so they can watch: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il/evtf1b7cec253
Reminder for all Rockridge Families - Today is an 11:30 am Dismissal Day! Don't forget the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30 pm in Edgington.
Bethany for Children & Families will bring the Dental Bus to Rockridge on October 4th. They will provide dental services to qualifying Rockridge students. For more information and to access the permission slip, please click here https://www.bethany-qc.org/_files/ugd/afc55d_e3583f7cefdd47409100d4eea43b7f59.pdf. Paperwork is also available in all Rockridge school offices. Please call or email Amanda Lewis (alewis@rr300.org) or Jessica Stubbs (jstubbs@rr300.org) with questions or for more information.
*Illinois requires students in Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th, & 9th grades have a dental exam or waiver on file by May 15, 2025. If your student qualifies for this program and has not had the required exam please get them signed up!
For more information on the Give Kids A Smile Program please click here https://www.bethany-qc.org/give-kids-a-smile.
Congratulations to the 2024 RHS Homecoming Court! Front row Freshman Attendants Drew Hawk & Josey Stegmiller, Sophomore Attendants Addy Viren & Kyler Goldsby, and Junior Attendants Caroline Neece & Liam Steele. Middle row Senior Queen Candidates Torri Ulfig, Ava Craver, Lily Bohnsack, Emily Lathrop, Charlie Edwards, Taylor Dieterich, & Keaten Needham. Back row Senior King Candidates Trevor Dye, Alex Geier, Landon Wheatley, Jacob Freyermuth, Jude Finch, Brody Nicholson, & Landon Bull.
The King and Queen will be announced at the Pep Rally on Thursday, September 19th at 6:45 pm at the Football Field.
The 2nd grade classes at Illinois City Elementary celebrated the completion of their Fairy Tales and Tall Tales domain by enjoying some "Paul Bunyan flapjacks" together.
The deadline to register for the 2024 Homecoming Parade is Friday, September 13th. This year's theme is "Dancing Through the Decades". The parade will take place in Edgington starting at 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 19th. Parade info & a hard copy registration form is available here: https://5il.co/2u9tl. To register online click here: https://forms.gle/LAXaKfh7Ce4fVioC9.
Rockridge Crime Stoppers t-shirts are now available to order online until 11:59 pm Sept 11 at https://stores.inksoft.com/rockridge_crime_stoppers_2024/shop/home. Contact Deputy Rasso with questions at erasso@rr300.org.
The newly renovated morning library had its Grand Opening today at ICE. I even had a chance to have some Green Eggs and Ham!
On Friday, Sept. 6, Deputy Rasso will lead the ICE building in an active intruder drill. Deputy Rasso will meet with each class, and then the building will complete lockdown drills. You may wish to discuss this with your student to assure that this exercise is a drill.
Registration is NOW OPEN for the 2024 Homecoming Parade. This year's theme is "Dancing Through the Decades". The parade will take place in Edgington starting at 5:30 pm on Thursday, September 19th. Parade info & a hard copy registration form is available here: https://5il.co/2u9tl. To register online click here: https://forms.gle/LAXaKfh7Ce4fVioC9.
Registration is now OPEN for the Rockridge Boosters Dueling Pianos Fundraiser. - Sat Oct 26 from 6-10 pm at the Reynolds Legion. Get your table today! https://bit.ly/3MxnpGQ
The deadline to order a Homecoming TShirt is 11:59 pm tonight - order now! https://rockridge-homecoming-24.itemorder.com/shop/home
Rockridge Crime Stoppers t-shirts are now available to order online until Sept 11 at https://stores.inksoft.com/rockridge_crime_stoppers_2024/shop/home. Contact Deputy Rasso with questions at erasso@rr300.org.
Subject: Important Update on Our District's Plans
Dear Rockridge Families,
I’m writing to share some exciting news about the future of our district—news that has the potential to significantly impact our learning environment and our community.
After careful consideration, extensive research, and valuable input from our community, the Rockridge School District Board of Education has decided to move forward with a bond referendum this November. If approved, this proposal will allow us to build a new, consolidated PreK-5 elementary school on the Jr./Sr. High School campus AND air condition the JH/HS building—all while maintaining the current tax rate.
Our current elementary schools, some of which are over 68 years old, face significant challenges in meeting the needs of our growing student population. A new facility will provide modern classrooms, specialized spaces for art, music, and physical education, and enhanced safety features. This project is crucial to ensuring that all our students have access to the best possible learning environment.
The early dismissals this week due to excessive heat underscore the need for updated, climate-controlled spaces where our students can learn comfortably and safely.
As we move forward with this plan, I want to emphasize that this project is an investment in the future of our children and our community. We are committed to providing a high-quality education while being fiscally responsible and maximizing our resources.
I encourage you to stay informed about the bond proposal and participate in the voting process on November 5.
Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to our students' success. If you have any questions or would like more information, please don't hesitate to reach out.
More details are also available on our website at https://www.rr300.org/page/referendum-proposal.
Sincerely,
Marcus Bush
Superintendent
Rockridge School District
The deadline to order a Homecoming TShirt is September 2nd - order today! https://rockridge-homecoming-24.itemorder.com/shop/home
Due to continued high temperatures, the Rockridge School District will dismiss students at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, August 28th and Thursday, August 29th. Thank you for your understanding.
The Rockridge School District will dismiss school at 1:30 pm on Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th due to excessive heat.