Rock Island High School inducted 53 seniors to the National Honor Society on March 12th. To receive this achievement, the National Honor Society scholars must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5, volunteer in the QCA community, and represent the four National Honor Society pillars of Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. The Rocky community is proud […]
Congratulations to Lawson Zulu on being named IBCA 3rd Team All-State by the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. This is a high honor for not only him but our program. Congratulations on a great season Lawson.
The Rocky African American Heritage Club held another wonderful Black History Program this year! The celebration featured great involvement from our district leaders, scholars, and alumni. Rocky staff and scholars enjoyed performances by the Rocky choir, orchestra, and dance team, along with vocal performances from our alumni. Special thanks to Dr. Yolanda Grandberry Pugh and […]
Nine Rock Island High School students earned either the Seal of Biliteracy or the commendations towards Seal of Biliteracy! Last school year (2022-2023), RIMSD #41 implemented the Illinois State Seal of Biliteracy and the Commendation toward Biliteracy for students who attain proficiency in English and another language. Already the district has seen several students obtain that […]
Please join the Rock Island school community on Tuesday, November 26th at 6pm for the next Committee of the Whole meeting at Washington Jr. High School. We are looking for community input as part of Phase III of our Facilities Management Planning process. There will also be a performance inside the gym from the Washington […]
Rock Island High School held its annual Rally at the Rock & Open House this past Friday. The back-to-school tradition invites students to learn more about the amazing classes, programs, and clubs your students have access to at Rocky, as well as get some great resources from our community partners!
Congrats to Rock Island High School Senior, Mylie Shook, who just returned from a National Figure Skating Competition, where she placed 1st in Character and Theme Event, 2nd in Comedic Impression and Inflatable Finals, 3rd in Emotional and Theme Event Finals, and 4th in Inflatables and Lyrical Pop.
Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw is a Quad Cities native from Rock Island, IL, and currently is a lifestyle reporter/host for Cincy Lifestyle on WCPO 9 in Cincinnati, OH. She earned her bachelor’s of arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a certificate in Critical Cultural Competence from the University of Iowa. She formerly worked as the […]
A group of RIHS students and staff are spending part of their summer in Germany! It’s part of the high school’s German-American Partnership Program (GAPP). The primary goal of GAPP is to integrate students into everyday life with host families and into the classroom activities of host schools to foster an understanding of both German […]
The Rock Island High School Class of 2023 Graduation is at the Vibrant at the Mark on Saturday, June 1 at 10:00 a.m. Directions >> All fees and fines must be paid prior to practice. Graduation practice is Friday, May 31st at 9:00 at RIHS in the fieldhouse. It is mandatory for Seniors to attend […]
