Denkmann Elementary School in Rock Island held a wonderful surprise for one of their teachers, Ms. Olson, last week, as she was selected for WQAD and UScellular‘s Grant A Wish educator for the month of December! Ms. Olson received We Both Read kits to help her scholars in various programs and levels to succeed in […]
A little Hallmark action is coming to the Quad-Cities, in the form of a locally filmed romantic comedy, “Just Around The Corner!” The holiday film airs on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day on WHBF, KCGW and KLJB TV. It features local actors Tristan Tapscott, Savannah Bay Strandin, Justin Marxen, and Tom Walljasper and is shot at various […]
Rock Island Police Department continued an annual holiday tradition yesterday with their Cops and Firefighters for Christmas event, teaming up to help out people in the community. The police department noted, “Once again we were blessed to be able to shop with some amazing kids for our annual Cops and Firefighters for Christmas event! Thank […]
This season, we invite you to make a difference with the Holiday Gift of Giving online fundraiser! Your generous donation will go directly to support the animals in our care and provide essential services to people in need. The QCAWC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, no-kill humane society with a mission to provide a safe haven for homeless […]
Delivering what the Denver Post called “a sleighful of gifts” including “a minuet of the familiar and the special” and a “gentle, genial advocacy of the impossible,” Rock Island’s Circa ’21 Dinner Playhouse presents the long-awaited return of a seasonal favorite in MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET: THE MUSICAL. Running through December 29, this delightful adaptation […]
A group of local actors have made their own version of a Quad City Hallmark Christmas film called, “Just Around the Corner” and it is airing during the “Living Local” show on WHBF channel 4 on Christmas Eve! For the full story visit https://www.ourquadcities.com/…/daily-dish-just-around…/
Looking for some fun stuff to do in the Quad-Cities this weekend? Seeking fun holiday events in the Quad-Cities? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes Podcast! We’ve got a great rundown of cool things to do in and around the Quad-Cities area, with an emphasis this weekend on holiday themed events and activities.
Rock Island teachers Krystall Trice and Ramona Dixon had the honor of presenting at this year’s ESSA/Multilingual Conference!They discussed our district’s journey to building a comprehensive model for family and community engagement (FACE) and educated attendees on how to build, maintain, and sustain a multi-tiered system of support (MTSS) for FACE in schools or districts.Thanks […]
This morning, Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams joined Rock Island’s Earl Hanson Elementary School’s winter program to narrate a sound story, “The Snowy Day,” and our scholars did an impressive job showcasing their musical talents! We’ve been thrilled to witness scholars all across the district sharing their skills and gifts with the community at this year’s […]
Holiday Safety Tips for Your Pets! The holidays are magical, but they can also be tricky for our furry friends! Here are a few fun reminders to keep your pets safe and jolly: Christmas Trees: No chewing on limbs or needle droppings, please! They can be a hazard. Holiday Décor: Think pet-proof, like baby-proofing—safe […]
