Monday, February 08, 2010

Parents Athletics Students News
Parents The school district believes that building partnerships with families is the best way to ensure success in school and life. When families are involved in their child’s education, students achieve higher grades, have better attendance and behavior and demonstrate a positive attitude toward education. Visit the Parent site.
Athletics The school district believes that building partnerships with families is the best way to ensure success in school and life. When families are involved in their child’s education, students achieve higher grades, have better attendance and behavior and demonstrate a positive attitude toward education. Visit the Athletic site.
Students The vision of the Rock Island School District is to ensure that every student – regardless of race, ethnicity, gender or socioeconomic background – graduates fully prepared to lead a successful life. Our students are dynamic, involved, engaging and vigorous soon-to-be world citizens who are ready to be productive contributors in their community. Visit the Student site.
News We’re proud of the accomplishments of our staff and students. Read about their accomplishments and view copies of our district wide newsletter. You can also view Podcasts of school activities and our annual State of the Schools address by the Superintendent. Visit the News site.
 
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District Announcements

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Thoms Above & Beyond Scholarship Award Winner

Rocky Senior Kevin Johnson wins the $5,000 Thoms Above & Beyond Scholarship with his project “Treats for Trinity Pediatrics”

 
W.I.T.’s Above and Beyond for Students

W.I.T’s go above and beyond for the Rock Island-Milan School District. This week Superintendent Loy recognized four individuals for doing Whatever It Takes to make sure our students receive the best education possible.

 
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More Announcements...

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Diagnostic Orthopedic Clinics announced

The Illinois Elks Children’s Care Corporation will be offering four free diagnostic orthopedic clinics in 2010.

 
Something for Everyone at Night 1000 Dreams

The Night of 1000 Dreams, Rock Island-Milan School District Development annual fundraiser, is right around the “spring” corner.

 
Rocky Students Collect $1,500 for Toys for Tots

Rock Island High School students from the Jr. ROTC, the Letterman’s Club and the Spanish Club pooled together $1,500 ($500 per club) to purchase toys for the Marines Toys for Tots program…

 

Vision

Excellence Every Day

Mission

To develop high achieving world citizens.

Core Values

• All students can and will learn
• Work together toward common goals
• Continuous improvement
• Community satisfaction
• Data driven decisions
• Empowerment with responsibility

Quick Facts

Calendar: Year Round
Enrollment: 6300
Average Class Size: 24
Annual Budget: 71 million
Merit Scholars: A total of nine National Merit Scholars and three Commended Scholars in the last 4 years.
Teachers: Currently, Rock Island has 7 National Board Certified Teachers and 95 Master Teacher award winners, and one National Distinguished Principal Award Winner.

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