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!
WIU GET LIT Art Festival today! Jackson Parchert won 2nd place! Great job Rockridge artists for talking about your artwork at Get Lit!
Yearbook Senior Baby Ads are due April 22! Refer to the email from Mrs. Hasson for details. Email pictures and message to pgraves@rr300.org. Don't forget to purchase a yearbook too at yearbookforever.com.
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
HS Yearbook sales end April 29! Get your yearbook now! Order at yearbookforever.com. Unsure if you already have one? Search for a receipt from "Walsworth" or email Ms. Graves at pgraves@rr300.org. Thanks to Kayden Bain for making the flyer!
The Rockets Softball team will take on Sterling tonight at the Ridge! Start time 4:30 pm.
Jude, Aden, Brody, Landon and Liam constructing the canvas for the 8x4 football painting going by Coach Graves' office! Payton getting his sculpture ready for TRAC Art Festival! Maisy & Eden reinstalling the gallery closet with artwork for TRAC fest!
Lily Bohnsack and the artwork that won her the Don Heggen Scholarship!
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.
2025-26 Lumen Online Registration is NOW OPEN! Please click this link to access step-by-step Lumen Registration Instructions: https://5il.co/3djf4
Check out the April 2025 Rocketeer!
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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!
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)
Baseball: Rockets drop a pitchers duel to Sherrard by the score of 3-1.
Softball: The Rockets walk it off in the bottom of the 7th and defeat Sherrard 6-5!