May 2013 Principal’s Notes – click here to view

Happy May to all of the Rock Island High School family!  It has been a busy April and we have a number of important activities in May. As you know, RIHS has applied for a federal School Improvement Grant that could provide $2 million per year of assistance in professional development, technology, alternative programming, and [...]

Principal Notes from Mr. Wernentin

Please take a moment to read the October, 2012 Edition of  ”Principal’s Notes” from Mr. Wernentin. October 2012 NewsletterPDF

Welcome to Rock Island High School

Welcome!  The staff at Rock Island High School is committed to providing life-long learning opportunities, which enable all learners to develop their potential. All students will learn to communicate, work both independently and with others, and manage change. Rock Island High School prides itself on being a progressive, student-focused school. We are constantly striving for [...]

April 24 & 25 PSAE Testing Information

Parents and Guardians: As we enter the final quarter of the 2011-12 school year, I want to thank you for the time, effort, and energy you have provided as we work together for your student’s success.  We are asking for your assistance on a number of important activities to complete this school year.  On April [...]

Getting Ready for the PSAE

It is the beginning of the 4th (and last!) quarter at Rock Island High School! It has been a great year, but it is not over yet. At this time of the year, Junior and some Senior students need to take the PSAE (Prairie State Achievement Examination), a very important test that is required by [...]

Fall Break News

Leadership – Mr. Tim Wernentin, Principal

Download a pdf of the October 2011 Newsletter–> As I write this second article for the Rock Island High School newsletter, it is difficult to believe that first quarter is coming to a close and we are more than half way into our fall athletic season.  At this point, our students are deeply immersed in [...]

Great Start to the 2011-2012 Year

Welcome! The staff at Rock Island High School is committed to providing life-long learning opportunities, which enable all learners to develop their potential. All students will learn to communicate, work both independently and with others, and manage change. Rock Island High School prides itself on being a progressive, student-focused school. We are constantly striving for improvement [...]