The Junior High Fall Dance will take place Oct. 18th from 6-8 pm.
All Rockridge Schools will dismiss at 11:30 am on Friday, October 11th for a School Improvement Day.
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 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.
We are proud to officially share our new sign & flagpoles in front of the District Office Entrance! Thank you to the family of Aug E Kerres for donating memorial funds towards the project.
The 8th grade Washington, DC trip NothingBundtCakes fundraiser ends this Friday! There's still time to order! Order forms and money must be turned in by 3:00. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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 Rockets Jr High Girls basketball teams opened the season with a split against Wethersfield. 7th grade won 22-14 and 8th grade lost 26-9.
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.
Get your Rockridge Jr. High Girls Basketball Gear Here! Store Closes September 23rd!
https://stores.inksoft.com/rr_girls_basketball_2024/shop/home
The faculty and staff of Rockridge Junior High are pleased to announce that Brady Fuhr has been chosen as the 8th grade Student of the Month for September 2024.
Brady is the son of Julie and Ryan Fuhr. He has two older sisters, Kiersten and Holly who both graduated from Rockridge. Outside of school Brady likes to play video games, plays the piano/music, bake, watch movies, and create art. While at school he participates in Speech Club, Yearbook, Scholastic Bowl, Track, Band and Choir. His favorite subject in school is Math. His favorite foods are Garlic Breadsticks, Cheez-its, and tacos. His favorite book is The Great Trouble. His favorite movie is the Book of Life. His favorite memory thus far this year is “acting” for the high school marching band. People would say that his top three qualities are that he is hard working, kind, and creative. He has received several awards and honors while in Jr High including the following- ILMEA for band, positive referral from 7th grade teacher, and All-State choir. He looks up to his sisters because he feels he followed in their footsteps in many different ways. He also says he can count on them when he needs them. In the future Brady would like to pursue a career as an Astronomer.
A few notes from his teachers:
Mrs. Lopez, his ELA teacher says “Brady is a mature, young man who is always ready to help other students if they are in need.”
Mrs. Bizarri, his Social Studies teacher says “I have Brady first hour, he always has a smile on his face and is ready to learn. Brady has really stood out to me as a student so far this school year. He not not only excels academically but I have noticed how kind and polite he is. This positive behavior is not only with the adults in the building but with his fellow classmates as well.”
Mr. Henry, his Math teacher says “Brady is an outstanding leader in the Junior High”
Mr. Walker, his Band director says “Brady Fuhr is an exceptionally mature and musically skilled young man. He's been a member of the Rockridge Music Department since he first came to the Junior High as a sixth grader. In addition to being a consistent leader in band and choir, he also jumps at the chance to participate in performance opportunities outside of the Junior High, performing at various band and choir festivals outside of the normal day to day activities of our music department. Brady has also served as an actor with the High School marching band for the last two years.”
Mr. O, his Choir instructor says “Brady is a very strong musician who enters the room with a smile, works hard and is always doing his best and leading those around him to do the same.”
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.
Mrs. Weller and Mrs. Riess attended a LEGO Ed Workshop and learned how to use the SPIKE Prime kits. The kits combine building, coding, and robotics.
