On Tuesday day, May 17, the district held a Retirement Tea to celebrate and recognize all the retirees. Their years of service totals to more than 350 years of experience. Certified Staff Suzanne Rakestraw – Elementary Teacher / Denkmann – 34 years Susan Magerkurth – Special Education Teacher / RIHS – 33 years Pam Winstein […]
The YWCA of the Quad Cities recognized several RIMSD #41 teachers and administrators as Ambassadors of Change at the annual Race Against Racism 5K event on Saturday, May 14. The nominees were given an award for taking a stand against racism in the work that they do in their careers and daily life. RIMSD #41 […]
Every year the Rock Island-Milan School District hosts its “Medal of Honor” program. The program was held at the Holiday Inn in Rock Island. The purpose of this award is to honor outstanding students who have proven themselves to be all-around good students, good citizens, and caring individuals who bring with them a positive force […]
It’s after three o’clock on a Monday afternoon and while most students have left school to go home, a group of students chooses to stay and learn. Laura Irish is a teacher at Rock Island Academy and started the Leopards Who Code club. Just in its first year, already 16 students have signed up. “I […]
On Monday, January 17, the 39th Annual Memorial Service and Awards Celebration were held virtually. The celebration is held every year to honor the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rock Island High School senior Jaylin Randle was awarded the M.L. Lockhart Scholarship. Rock Island High School senior Joshua Briggs won the Black Hawk College […]
In one week, several RIMSD#41 students will be performing at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State conference. Back in November 2021, 11 Rock Island High School Students were chosen to perform at the Illinois Music Education Association. It won’t just be students representing the district though, two of our staff were selected to accompany […]
The Rock Island High School Counseling Department has rescheduled the Annual Course Showcase to Wednesday, January 5, 2021, at 5:00 pm at Rock Island High School. Go to the Course Offerings site Go to 2022-2023 Course Catalog
RIMSD#41 is partnering with Spring Forward learning Center to offer all district students in grades 1st-6th the opportunity to attend enrichment camp over fall intersession. The camp will take place October 4 – 8 from 9 am to 12 pm. Spaces are limited so SIGN UP NOW to secure your spot! Sign up HERE – […]
BREAKING NEWS: Rock Island County Health Department released alarming new numbers for covid-19 cases today. According to the department, “Due to a 46.94% increase in the number of positive COVID-19 cases over the last seven days, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now reports Rock Island County as having a substantial level of […]
Rock Island Public Library children’s librarians will continue to show up at our Longview Park Library2Go bookmobile stop from 2:30 to 3:30 pm on Wednesdays in August for Full STEAM Ahead. Stop by for some fun with our STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) kits. Miss Ranell will bring a new kit each week. See […]
