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 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.
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
Thank you for your continued support! I have uploaded a new edition of The Taylor Ridge Weekly Star to our website. Here is a quick link: https://5il.co/2vcz9i. Enjoy your three-day weekend, Little Rocket Families! 🤩Mrs. Bollman
Hello, Amazing Rocket Families! The Elementary PTO is having a virtual fundraiser for all our Little Rocket Elementary schools. They want to provide games and activities for students to use during indoor recess! We could not be more excited! Here is Taylor Ridge Elementary School's Amazon Wishlist - https://amzn.to/3X09wWq. Please share this with your friends and families! As always, thank you for supporting our Little Rockets! Mrs. Bollman
Our Little Rocket Store is LIVE for our Taylor Ridge Families! Please use the QR Code on the flyer or visit the store using this link: https://taylorridgefall2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/. We appreciate your support in helping us to raise funds for school events! Shop will be open until September 15th.
Happy Shopping, Mrs. Bollman
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.
With the temps going up, we are flip-flopping lunches to keep the ovens off. The cafeteria will be serving Chef's Salad on Tuesday and Cheeseburgers on Wednesday. Thank you for your support! Stay cool! JB
The Rockridge School District will dismiss school at 1:30 pm on Monday, August 26th and Tuesday, August 27th due to excessive heat.
What a great week of learning! I have uploaded a new edition of The Taylor Ridge Weekly Star to our website. Here is a quick link: https://5il.co/2ul4i. Have a wonderful weekend, Little Rocket Families! 🤩Mrs. Bollman
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.
Don't forget to order your Homecoming T-Shirt as well! https://rockridge-homecoming-24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ The order deadline is September 2nd.
First week down and it was the BEST! I have uploaded a new edition of The Taylor Ridge Weekly Star to our website. Here is a quick link: https://5il.co/2tyjq. Have a fabulous day, Little Rocket Families! Mrs. Bollman
Rockridge honored three employees for their 25 years of service to the district at today's opening institute. Cheryl Peters (bus driver) & Anita Sedam (paraprofessional) are pictured with Superintendent Marcus Bush. Not pictured is Lori Mier (paraprofessional).
