Mrs. Riess's Class built leaf gliders to explore air resistance and lift. They also practiced estimating and taking metric measurements.
7th grade students completed a "jigsaw" of Chapter 2 and presented their section to the rest of the class. There were some awesome posters. It is nice to see their artistic side!
Join the Rockridge Junior High team! We are still looking for a JH Paraprofessional and a JH Boy's PE teacher.
Be careful in the fog this morning! Slow down and allow extra time. Be extra aware of bus stops this morning!
Thanks to our awesome JH/HS Cafeteria Staff for creating today's Tailgate Party at lunch! SnowStar loaned their grill and the students enjoyed burgers & brats for lunch. #GoRockets
Congratulations to Homecoming King Keegan Bohnsack and Queen Kylie Meyer!!
Reminder that all Rockridge Schools will dismiss at 11:30 am on Thursday, September 21st for a School Improvement In-Service Day.
Junior High Homecoming week dress up days! There was some confusion regarding class color day here is the updated colors! GO ROCKETS!
Support the Rockridge Boosters with your vote in the IHSA Pork & Pigskins Contest! Voting is open thru 5 pm Fri Sept 15th at bit.ly/3PNISOl. Voters can submit multiple ballots so vote early & often!
Attention JH Parents: JH School Picture Day is TOMORROW (Sept 14). Photographers from Lifetouch will be here to photograph ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS that morning. Families have two options to purchase pictures: 1) Order in advance using the picture packets that were sent home with students or go online to mylifetouch.com and use JH Picture Day ID: EVTRWMVMW. (The ID code is only valid for 48 hrs after picture day) 2) All students will receive a proof packet by the end of the month. Families can order photo packages online after viewing the proofs. Please contact the RJHS Office with any questions at 309-793-8040.
Rockridge needs Bus Drivers! Training is provided by and paid for by the District, with a class upcoming Oct 11 & 12. Contact Jesi Housby (jhousby@rr300 or 309-793-8003) with questions or to sign up.
130 Future Rocket Cheerleaders cheering the School Song!
Attention JH Parents:
School Picture Day is Thursday, September 14th. Photographers from Lifetouch will be here to photograph ALL JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS that morning. Families have two options to purchase pictures:
1) Order in advance using the picture packets that were sent home with students or go online to mylifetouch.com and use Picture Day ID: EVTRWMVMW. (The ID code is only valid for 48 hrs after picture day)
2) All students will receive a proof packet by the end of the month. Families can order photo packages online after viewing the proofs.
Please contact the RJHS Office with any questions at 309-793-8040.
Reminder: The 2023 Homecoming Parade is Thu Sept 21 at 5:30 pm. Click here for info & the online entry form https://forms.gle/D4FpoZpdJBbqW8FWA. Entries are due by 3:30 pm Fri Sept 15. Contact bcope@rr300.org with questions.
Reminder: Tonight's Youth Cheer Clinic will be from 6-8 pm tonight due to the early dismissal today.
The Rockridge Booster Club is excited to open their Fall 2023 Online Spirit Shop! Limited quantities of the “Rockridge Rockets Football” design as well as “Rockridge Rockets” options 1 and 2 and our new “Rockridge Farm Scene” will be available at the Rocket Shop during home football games.
Visit our RHS Spirit Shop online and get your order placed! The online store will close on Monday, September 25. Items can be picked up at Rockridge High School or during a home football game.
https://stores.inksoft.com/rockridgerockets/shop/home
Last call to order Homecoming T-Shirts! The online store closes at 11:59 TONIGHT (Thu Aug 31). No late orders accepted! https://bit.ly/45F4HEK