The Rockets baseball team defeated conference rival Mercer County 5-2 tonight in Aledo.
The Rockets softball team rebounds with an 8-2 victory over Mercer County!
Dietrich 2 for 5; 2 -HR, 4RBI
Perkins 3 for 4; 2B
Black 3 for 4; 2B, 2RBI
David 3 for 4; 2B, 2RBI
Dietrich 7IP, 6K, 2ER, 6H
Thank you to Mr. Herb Schultz, who made a contribution of $8,300 to the Rockridge Schools Foundation in honor and memory of his late wife, Heidi. The donation was recognized at the Rockridge School Board meeting on April 14th. Heidi Schultz was a member of the Rockridge Board of Education for 12 years and later was instrumental in establishing the Rockridge Schools Foundation to provide support to Rockridge classroom teachers. Thank you, Herb, for your generous contribution in Heidi's memory!
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The JH track meet at Erie has been canceled for today. JH track will practice after school until 4:45 pm. There will be no practice on Friday or Monday.
Rockets softball picks up the win over Sterling 9-4!
Hofer 2 for 3- GRAND SLAM
Black 2 for 4 - HR, 4 RBI
Perkins 3 for 4 - 3B, 2B
David 2 for 3 - 2B
The Rockets Softball team will take on Sterling tonight at the Ridge! Start time 4:30 pm.
The Rockets baseball team defeated a good Illini West team, 6-3 tonight at the Ridge. The Rockets will be back on the field Thursday at Mercer County.
The high school track invitational
at Orion has been moved from Thursday to tomorrow due to possible weather issues on Thursday.
Illinois City would like to announce Callie Wynn as our 1st Grader Student of the Month for April 2025! Callie is the daughter of Eric and Val Wynn.
Callie loves to draw, play on the playground and play softball. She would like to be an artist when she grows up. Callie was quoted saying, “I try to ask other students to be good in the classroom or on the bus, or be nice to each other at recess.”
Her teachers had the following comments about her:
Ms. Friedel - she's a real go getter in whatever the task at hand is. I find Callie to ALWAYS have a smile on her face. She's willing to help others at lunch time if needed. She's just a little ray of sunshine, even on the dreariest of days!
Mrs. Zampogna - Callie is a sweet girl who is always willing to help others out. She is very kind and thoughtful.
Mr. Hasson - Awesome job Callie. She always has a smile in PE, unless it is too hot. Haha. I can count on Callie to always help me and others. Keep working hard. Good job.
Ms. Winn - Callie is a wonderful student who leads by example. When her class is in the music room, I find myself constantly complimenting Callie on her positive behavior and focus. She is always doing exactly what she is supposed to be doing, and is kind to everyone. I enjoy having her in my classroom each day!
Mrs. Parchert - It was my pleasure to be Callie's Kindergarten teacher. She was very kind-hearted and always polite to her classmates. Even during times when the Kindergarten class was a bit chaotic, I could always rely on Callie to be calm and well-mannered. She also excelled in her creativity and artistic talents. Not only is Callie a fantastic writer, but she is a phenomenal illustrator who creates beautiful, detailed pictures. Callie is very deserving of the Student of the Month award!
Mrs. Hall - Callie was chosen as our student of month for the many outstanding characteristics that she displays on a daily basis. She starts every day with a polite greeting. Callie is a very kind, considerate and compassionate little girl. She is always willing to help out others and will do so without being asked. Callie has a very kind heart and is a friend to everyone. Her peers love to listen to her read. Callie is an amazing role model for her peers and someone they look up to. It has been a pleasure to have Callie in my class this year!
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The Faculty and Staff are pleased to announce that Ellis Hughes has been selected as the Student of the Month for April 2025. Ellis is the daughter of Elizabeth Hughes of Taylor Ridge and is a senior at Rockridge High School.
Ellis reports that Sociology with Mrs. Neece is her favorite class this year. She played Volleyball all four years for Rockridge and is also active as the secretary of the National Honor Society and is the Student Council President. Outside of school, Ellis volunteers at Ridgewood Elementary School and the QC Paws Animal Shelter. She coaches volleyball at the Iowa Select Volleyball Club and enjoys sewing & crocheting in her free time.
Rockridge High School Staff had the following comments to support Ellis’s selection as Student of the Month:
Chemistry Teacher Mrs. Heidi Nerud said, “Ellis is an amazing individual who carefully makes her own decisions and judgements in every situation with kindness. She also applies this level of decision-making to her academics which sets her apart from many of her peers. In advanced chemistry she applied this level of problem-solving to every problem she encountered and was able to translate it in a way that others in the class were able to understand which shows strong leadership skills. I am confident she will excel in any career she chooses. A great choice for SOM!”
Counselor Mrs. Anne Bohnsack stated, “Ellis is not only intelligent, but she is so kind as well. She is always looking out for others, whether she knows them or not. She is the first to come to someone's defense who needs support. She is justice driven yet very compassionate to all she encounters. Ellis would give the shirt off of her back to others if she could. She is always willing to lend a helping hand, and does so with a beautiful smile on her face. She is a fiercely loyal yet wildly fun friend. Outside of her phenomenal character, Ellis is also a bright student. She naturally is gifted in school, and has a deep understanding of her work, even in advanced, rigorous classes. I have no doubt that Ellis will make a positive, lasting impact on this world once she graduates in May.”
Spanish Teacher Mr. David Stroud added, “This recognition, I feel, is well-deserved by what I have observed in my Spanish IV classroom and beyond. Her inquisitive mind and hard work and drive have enabled her to maintain an A-plus average in Spanish. Her other outstanding works and leadership are seen on the Volleyball team, in National Honor Society and as President of our Student Council. These accomplishments, along with Ellis’ positive attitude, drive to succeed and willingness to go above and beyond to help her fellow students make her a most worthy candidate.”
Social Studies Teacher Mrs. Brandee Neece said, “Ellis is a wonderful, hard-working student within the classroom. Her kind heart makes her constantly concerned and invested in the people around her whether they be her core group of friends or general acquaintances. Her gentle personality makes her very easy to get along with. She is a consistent icon of the Rocket Closet ensuring that the food bags are packed every week and distributed properly because she wants to fulfill the needs of those students within our community. As president of Student Council, Ellis worked diligently in the collection of food for the Rockridge Community Food Pantry and the Milan Food Pantry as well.”
Student Council Sponsor Mrs. Lindsay Reed stated, “Ellis Hughes, our Student Council President, is a responsible, kind, and intelligent leader. She is deeply committed to helping others and always strives to make a positive difference in our school. Ellis leads by example, inspiring her peers through her actions and dedication. Her thoughtfulness and drive make her a true role model for all. I have no doubt that she will go on to do great things in the future.”
After high school Ellis plans to attend Southern Illinois University in Carbondale. She plans to major in Accounting and eventually wants to become a Project Manager.
Congratulations to the RHS Music Students & Directors, who have officially finished in THIRD Place in the IHSA Class C State Sweepstakes for 2025!
JH Track: 8th Grade Boys Results from the Rocket Invite:
1st Place: Princeton Logan (132)
2nd Place: Mercer County (87)
3rd Place: Sherrard (62)
4th Place: Cambridge (57)
The Rockets finished in 6th with 25 points.
JH Track: 7th Grade Boys results from the Rocket Invite:
1st Place: Princeton (Logan) (84)
2nd Place: Colona (75)
3rd Place Mercer County (69)
4th Place: Sherrard (61)
The Rockets finished in 5th with 56 points.
JH Track: 8th grade Girls results from the Rocket Invite:
1st place Rockridge (109)
2nd Place Sherrard (89.5)
3rd place Logan (84)
4th place Cambridge (56)
JH track: 7th grade Girls team results from the Rocket Invite:
1st place Cambridge (105)
2nd Place Sherrard (96)
3rd Place Logan (76)
4th place A-Town (51)
Rockridge placed 7th with 21 points.
Congratulations to Katy Hasson, our Rockridge HS Principal. This morning, she was named the HS Principal of the Year at the IPA Student Leadership Award Breakfast.
Congratulations, Mrs. Hasson
Congratulations to our Rockridge students who were honored at the IPA Student Leadership Breakfast this morning! Brady Fuhr, Ross Richhart, Lily Bohnsack, Karson Nietzel, & Kinsley Faith. (Not pictured is Griffyn Myers)
