Mrs Robinson’s 1st grade class (ICE) has been learning about Early World Civilizations. We made the Hanging Gardens of Babylon and used salt dough for clay tablets for cuneiform writing.
It's Book Fair Wish List Day at ICE! ...warms the heart of ye ole English teacher!
Hello Rockridge Families,
Do you have a child who will turn 5 on or before September 1, 2025? If so, please fill out the Kindergarten Interest Form below. This helps our teachers to prepare for the incoming class and will place you on our mailing list for important dates.
If you have any questions, you can reach out to the Taylor Ridge Secretary, Michelle Terrill, at 309.793.8070 or Illinois City Secretary, Kim Zampogna, at 309.793.8090 .
Kindergarten Interest Form: https://forms.gle/j9FYC5sJ3cv2ftcKA
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
Jessica Bollman and Jay Bizarri
All Rockridge Schools will dismiss at 11:30 am on Friday, October 11th for a School Improvement Day.
The second graders in Mrs. Sours's and Miss Johnson's classes took advantage of the warm weather and read books with their reading buddies outside today!
Illinois City Elementary students are beginning to harvest their popcorn! Once we are done harvesting, each student will get to take an ear home to pop!
2024-2025 Rocket Fuel Wrestling Club
Sign up date: Wednesday, Oct 16, 2024
Where at: High School Cafeteria
What time: 5:30-7:00pm
Ages: K‐4th Grades
Cost: $60 per wrestler. This includes a club shirt and free entry into Rockridge tournament.
GENERAL INFORMATION
*Season will begin on Monday, Nov 4th and run until March 29th.
*Practices will be held on Monday's and Wednesday's from 5:30-7:00.
(Optional Friday practice will begin after the New Year)
*Open to both boys and girls.
*Practices will be held in the Jr. High Gym.
*If you have any questions, please contact Jason Buser (309)781-7217, Steve Woeckener (309)737-8198 or email Rocketfuelwc@gmail.com.
National Drug Take Back Day is October 26th. Rock Island County residents can drop off unused prescription medications at several QC locations. See the flyer for details.
The 2nd Graders at Illinois City celebrated the end of their Ancient Chinese Civilizations unit by making Chinese dragon masks. They did a great job!
Illinois City/Buffalo Prairie firefighters are the best! we started our fire safety afternoon with pizza for the firefighters, recess with the students, and then off to the fire station to learn more about fire safety.
A great big THANK YOU goes out to the volunteers of the Illinois City and Buffalo Prairie Fire Departments who hosted today's Fire Safety Day. The students received important information and had fun in a dynamic hands-on experience. What a great afternoon!
The Rockridge Boosters are holding their Dueling Pianos fundraiser on October 26th at the Reynolds Legion and still have tables to sell. Deadline for registration is October 6th. Please see the attached flyer for information.
Proceeds from events such as this enable the Rockridge Booster Club to donate more than $50,000 annually to support students in ALL extra-curricular activities. Your participation will help us make a real difference! Come join in the fun, reserve your table, and help support our students.
Email rockridgeboosters@gmail.com with any questions about this event.
Congratulations to Mrs. Katy Hasson for being selected as Employee of the Month by the RIROE!!! Regional Office Superintendent Tammy Muerhoff presented Mrs. Hasson the award this morning.
The Edgington Evangelical Presbyterian Church is collecting gently used coats, hats, mittens, and scarves to help those in need in our community. If you have any to share, please drop them off at the Edgington Church by Nov 3. All sizes are needed, but especially children’s sizes.
If you have questions, or if your child is in need of a coat, please contact the church office at 309-795-1713 and we will be more than happy to help you. Some coats will be available through the NHS Rocket Closet or you can stop by the Edgington Church on Sat Nov 11 between 9:00 and 11:00am.
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Queen Lily Bohnsack & King Jude Finch!!
Tonight's Homecoming Pep Rally will begin at approximately 6:45 pm and will be streamed LIVE on the NFHS Network. Share this link with out-of-town family & friends so they can watch: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/rockridge-high-school-taylor-ridge-il/evtf1b7cec253
Reminder for all Rockridge Families - Today is an 11:30 am Dismissal Day! Don't forget the Homecoming Parade tonight at 5:30 pm in Edgington.
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 2nd grade classes at Illinois City Elementary celebrated the completion of their Fairy Tales and Tall Tales domain by enjoying some "Paul Bunyan flapjacks" together.
