Schedule changes due to potential weather tonight:
No Varsity Boys Bball vs Ridgewood
No JH Bball at Knoxville
HS Girls Bball at Mer Co is still on. Varsity only starting at 5:30.
The Rockridge 6th Graders took a field trip this morning to the HNI Headquarters and Plant in Muscatine. They got to tour the facilities and learn about various careers in the Manufacturing Industry. Research shows that career experiences like this have the greatest impact between the ages of 6th-8th grade. They raise awareness and inspire curiosity about careers – specifically in manufacturing. Many students will choose their high school classes based on specific career interests. So, although 6th grade seems young – it is the perfect time for them to be experiencing different careers! Thank you to Mandy Parchert and the team at HNI for providing this valuable experience!
We are happy to announce that Mrs. Daphne Graves was honored today as the RIROE Employee of the Month for the JH & HS. Mrs. Graves is a tremendous asset to Rockridge JH & HS. She has worked very hard to assist the transition of a new HS Principal this year and last year helped acclimate a new Athletic Director in the position she had held for three years. Daphne strives to build relationships with students as she addresses behavior issues and has implemented restorative practices in the JH & HS. She is personable and professional with staff and parents and demonstrates outstanding communication skills.
JH Special Ed Teacher Kim Dinnon added the following in her nomination email: "Daphne has been a great support in dealing with challenging student behaviors in and out of the classroom setting. She handles these situations respectfully and professionally. On a personal level, she is always willing to offer assistance and advice when students are demonstrating challenging behaviors in my classroom."
Mrs. Graves is pictured with Regional Superintendent Mrs. Tammy Muerhoff. Congratulations!
JH Special Ed Teacher Kim Dinnon added the following in her nomination email: "Daphne has been a great support in dealing with challenging student behaviors in and out of the classroom setting. She handles these situations respectfully and professionally. On a personal level, she is always willing to offer assistance and advice when students are demonstrating challenging behaviors in my classroom."
Mrs. Graves is pictured with Regional Superintendent Mrs. Tammy Muerhoff. Congratulations!
All afterschool practices and events are canceled for tonight. 8th Grade Girls Basketball Regionals in Monmouth has been moved to tomorrow. There are no make up dates for HS Girls Basketball against Sherrard or JH Boys Basketball at Kewanee at this time.
Future Financial Leaders in Action! 🚀
We are incredibly proud of our 7th graders who spent yesterday immersed in the real world at JA Finance Park!
The students navigated a fully simulated financial life—they tackled budgeting, managed debt, shopped for housing and transportation, and balanced a career salary against essential monthly expenses.
We are incredibly proud of our 7th graders who spent yesterday immersed in the real world at JA Finance Park!
The students navigated a fully simulated financial life—they tackled budgeting, managed debt, shopped for housing and transportation, and balanced a career salary against essential monthly expenses.
Future Financial Leaders in Action!
Finance Park gave 7th graders a powerful, real-life look at the financial decisions that shape their future. It was truly inspiring to watch them realize the potential and complexity of their financial lives!
Thank you to the parent volunteers and the JA staff for making this such a meaningful and impactful day for our students!
Finance Park gave 7th graders a powerful, real-life look at the financial decisions that shape their future. It was truly inspiring to watch them realize the potential and complexity of their financial lives!
Thank you to the parent volunteers and the JA staff for making this such a meaningful and impactful day for our students!
The junior high faculty is committed to encouraging and celebrating the incredible academic growth of our students! To recognize their hard work, success, and academic growth, along with motivating future academic success, the we would like to provide a MAP GROWTH RAFFLE and need your assistance!
Conor Flaherty, Tyler Lanz, & Mandy Parchert of the Mississippi Valley Advanced Manufacturing Sector Board visited Rockridge JH during lunch periods today. They met informally with students to discuss careers in Manufacturing and associated industries. The students asked lots of questions about job opportunities, training, education, salaries, & benefits, and learned that there is more to Manufacturing than working on an assembly line! Thank you for sharing this valuable career exploration information with our JH students!
The boys JR High Basketball teams split tonight with Monmouth Roseville. The 7th grade won 34-28 and 8th grade lost a close one 30-28.
The Rockets 8th grade boys team fell to Orion 38-25 tonight.
The Varsity Girls Basketball team fell tonight against Orion 28-26 at the buzzer. Amaya Ernat led the Rockets with 13 points.
The Rockets 7th grade girls team fell to Orion 18-9. The Rockets will open Regional play on Saturday at 9 AM in Kewanee.
The Rockets 7th grade boys basketball team knocked off Orion 36-33 in OT tonight in Orion!
On Thursday the 8th grade students had an opportunity to attend the JA Inspire event. This is put on by Junior Achievement of the Heartland. Students experienced a hands-on, interactive career expo to help them launch into their futures.
Rockridge Jr High and High School will be dismissing students at 10:15 am due to a water supply disruption. All buses will go from the JH/HS to their respective elementary schools and will hold there until elementary students are dismissed at 11:30 am. Drivers and/or car riders from the JH/HS are permitted to leave at 10:15 am. Bus riders will arrive at home at their normal 11:30 dismissal time.
IESA Educators Named Illinois Outstanding Educator Award Winners / NFHS National Nominees
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) is honored to announce that Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger of Rockridge Junior High School (Music) and Shauna Segler of Dunlap Middle School (Speech) have been selected as the Illinois Outstanding Music Educator and Outstanding Speech Educator for the 2025-26 school year!
Both individuals are the middle school state-level winners and the national nominees for the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Outstanding Educator Awards. This is the first year NFHS has recognized educators at the middle school level, with national winners to be announced later in the 2025-26 school year. Nominees for the NFHS Outstanding Educator Awards must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct and carry the endorsement of their respective state association. An NFHS awards committee reviews nominations and selects regional award winners.
Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger, known as "Mr. O" has been the heart of the Rockridge Music Program for 28 years. He has hosted contests for more than 20 years, served on the IESA Music Advisory Committee, and works closely with both elementary and high school music staff to create a thriving, cohesive program. His leadership has inspired students at every level and helped Rockridge Music become one of the premier programs in Illinois.
Shauna Segler, coach of the Dunlap Middle School Speech Team, has built one of the most inclusive and dynamic junior high speech programs in the state. Each year, she welcomes 80 to 100 students, fostering confidence, camaraderie, and communication skills. Beyond coaching, Shauna has hosted numerous contests, served as a judge, and presented at the IESA Speech Workshop.
The IESA congratulates Curtis and Shauna on this well-deserved state recognition and wishes them the very best as they move forward in the national selection process!
The Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) is honored to announce that Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger of Rockridge Junior High School (Music) and Shauna Segler of Dunlap Middle School (Speech) have been selected as the Illinois Outstanding Music Educator and Outstanding Speech Educator for the 2025-26 school year!
Both individuals are the middle school state-level winners and the national nominees for the NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) Outstanding Educator Awards. This is the first year NFHS has recognized educators at the middle school level, with national winners to be announced later in the 2025-26 school year. Nominees for the NFHS Outstanding Educator Awards must exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct and carry the endorsement of their respective state association. An NFHS awards committee reviews nominations and selects regional award winners.
Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger, known as "Mr. O" has been the heart of the Rockridge Music Program for 28 years. He has hosted contests for more than 20 years, served on the IESA Music Advisory Committee, and works closely with both elementary and high school music staff to create a thriving, cohesive program. His leadership has inspired students at every level and helped Rockridge Music become one of the premier programs in Illinois.
Shauna Segler, coach of the Dunlap Middle School Speech Team, has built one of the most inclusive and dynamic junior high speech programs in the state. Each year, she welcomes 80 to 100 students, fostering confidence, camaraderie, and communication skills. Beyond coaching, Shauna has hosted numerous contests, served as a judge, and presented at the IESA Speech Workshop.
The IESA congratulates Curtis and Shauna on this well-deserved state recognition and wishes them the very best as they move forward in the national selection process!
JH Boys Basketball:
7th grade:
Rockets 44
Alwood 8
8th grade:
Rockets 29
Alwood 26
Junior High after school Art Club has been cancelled for Thursday, November 13th. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding.
8th Grade Boys Basketball:
Rockets 26
ICS 15