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).
Little Rocket Families, Please come to meet your teachers and drop off your school supplies! We are all so excited to see you at Unpack Your Backpack Night! See the flyer for more details! Mrs. Bollman, Taylor Ridge Principal
I hope you are having an AwEsOme summer! I have uploaded a new edition of The Taylor Ridge Weekly Star to our website. Here is a quick link: https://5il.co/2t6yo. Have a marvelous day, Little Rocket Families! See you soon! Mrs. Bollman, Taylor Ridge Principal
2024 Rockridge Backpack Night Schedule
Homecoming 2024: Dancing Through the Decades! Parade & Pep Rally Thu Sept 19. Game vs. E-P Fri Sept 20. T-Shirts now available for online order at this link: https://rockridge-homecoming-24.itemorder.com/shop/home/ The order deadline is 11:59 pm on Mon Sept 2.
Please pay your student's 24-25 Registration Fees today! Pay with credit/debit in the Lumen Portal. In person cash or check payments are accepted in any school office Mon-Fri from 7:30 to 3:30.
Taylor Ridge News -- 15 more sleeps until the first day of school!
FBG Services, our District Custodial Provider, currently has TWO vacancies for school custodial positions. Please contact Chris Bragg, Program Director, at 309-781-6735 for more information or to apply.
The RHS Student Parking Lot is back open for use at this time. Thank you for your patience & cooperation!