The JH Track Meet at Mon-Rose tonight has been postponed. The team is on its way back and should return around 3:45 pm for pickup.
The 2023 RHS Academic Awards Night originally scheduled for May 10th will now be held Tuesday, May 9th at 6:30 pm. Invites to honored students will be sent no later than Monday, May 1st.
Personal Finance students are learning about budgeting! In this activity, they matched budgeting categories with the amount spent in a year based on the average American household.
The Faculty and Staff at Rockridge High School are pleased to announce that Payton Brown has been chosen as the Student of the Month for April, 2023. Ms. Brown is the daughter of Jason & Diana Brown of Edgington and is a senior at Rockridge High School.
Payton reports that her favorite classes this year have been Psychology & Sociology with Mrs. Neece. Payton is an honor student who currently serves as the Treasurer of the National Honor Society. She is an accomplished softball player who has been a key component in the Rockets’ back-to-back undefeated IHSA State Championships and our state record 73-game winning streak. Payton recently broke the Rockridge School Record for most home runs in a career and continues to push the record as the season progresses.
Outside of school, Ms. Brown plays for the Heartland Havoc ’05 travel softball team. She also gives hitting lessons to younger players with Coach Nelson. In her spare time she reports that she likes to spend time with family and friends and enjoys watching hockey and basketball. She and her family attend the Assembly of God Church in Aledo, IL.
Payton’s teachers had the following to say about her:
• Math Teacher Mrs. Angela DeKeyrel said, “Payton does a terrific job in Calculus. She is a quick learner and can apply what she has learned in a variety of ways. She definitely has a mathematical brain and I enjoy having her as a student.”
• Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece added, “Payton Brown is a hard-working, extremely humble student-athlete who is heavily involved in the numerous activities of NHS. Her work ethic is outstanding and her investiture in her academic performance is very apparent in everything she does within the classroom. She is a constant figure working in the Rocket Closet and was an integral part of the success of the recent Community Easter Egg Hunt for the Rockridge children. Besides that, Payton has a wonderful disposition in how she interacts with her peers and the RHS staff, always upbeat and joyful in her behavior. She is also a wonderful role model for younger Rockridge students who look up to her as a record-breaker on the Rockridge softball team.”
• Spanish Teacher Mrs. Joy Carter stated, “Payton Brown has always excelled at Spanish. Besides her academic excellence, she gives 100% in class every day and is always ready for the next challenge. Payton is a true joy to have in class!”
Next fall, Payton plans to attend Illinois State University to continue her softball career and to pursue a degree in Elementary Education.
Molly DeSmet has her artwork on display at the Joy Post Office for the holiday stamp 2023. Her two artworks are Holiday Station.
PLEASE GO VOTE FOR HER!
Order your HS yearbook now! There are a limited number of yearbooks still for sale. Once they sell out, the store will close! Go to yearbookforever.com to order yours today.
Our welding class has got the TIG welder up and running!
Congratulations to our May Students of the Month who were honored at tonight's Board Meeting: Chandler Sours (IC 1st), Wyatt Terrill (TR 1st), & Payton Brown (RHS)
Best Wishes to all the HS Band & Choir Students who are competing in Monmouth today at the IHSA Organizational Contest. Results from today will complete the State Sweepstakes Event for 2023.
Congratulations to the Rockridge students from Andalusia, Junior High, & High School who were honored at today's IPA Student Leadership Breakfast!!
All after-school activities for tonight have been postponed, including the JH dance.
Honor your graduating senior with a Senior Baby Ad in the yearbook! DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY, APRIL 14.
Yearbook Cover Sneak Peak! Want to see the real deal? Buy your 2022-23 yearbook! Orders are due by April 15. Go to yearbookforever.com!
English 3 students recently were visited by remaining training path presenters.
All Rockridge Schools will dismiss at 1:30 pm on Tue April 4 out of an abundance of caution with today's severe weather forecast.
Our 2nd Annual NHS Easter Egg Hunt was a huge success! We are so thankful for all the support. Happy Easter! 💐
Reminder of the 2nd Annual NHS Easter Egg Hunt Sunday at 2 pm at the RHS Football Field. PLEASE NOTE: Parking is prohibited in all grassy areas due to Friday's rain. Please park on the hard surface lots only!
Due to the forecasted weather, all JH & HS games and practices for tonight (3/31) are canceled.
Quad City Art High School Invitational awards ceremony! It was a packed gallery! 285 entries from 21+ schools. Congratulations to all of our students who got in! A huge honor!
Students study light emissions of neon in chemistry as made possible by the THANKSgiving grant from the Rockridge Foundation.
