The Western Illinois men’s and women’s outdoor track and field team heads west this week for one of the country’s most prestigious events, the Drake Relays. Events start on Wednesday and end on Saturday for Leatherneck athletes. In total, the Leathernecks have 16 entries on the women’s side and 12 for the men. Matthew Thomas starts the week for the Leathernecks, participating in the decathlon, beginning on Wednesday. On Thursday, focus turns to the track as Drake hosts its Distance Carnival. Logan Lommel and Aylana Cezar compete in the men’s and women’s steeplechase... Read More

Bettendorf High School science teacher Spencer Mesick and his students planted wildflowers to help preserve endangered bees and remove invasive species on the Bettendorf High School campus on Earth Day.  Read More

Living Land and Waters is excited to announce that the Barge Party is coming back to East Moline this summer! The party will be held on Thursday, June 13th, in East Moline, IL, at Living Lands and Water’s NEW Education Barge and NEW Headquarters! Enjoy a night of fun along the beautiful Mississippi River, including a fish fry and shrimp boil, BBQ, wine pull, silent auction, barge tours, cash bar, and live music! Barge Party Information: June 13th, 2023 | 5 – 9 PM Beacon Harbor East Moline, IL Parking and continuous shuttles will be available at John Deere Harvester Works. Ticket Options: Individual... Read More

Ready for kickoff? The Rock Island High School Ultimate Tailgate Party is ready to hit the field! Get your tickets for our Ultimate Tailgate Party at Rock Island High School this Saturday! There’s going to be a lot of awesome items to bid on! http://bidpal.net/theultimatetailgateparty2024  Read More

Rock Island held its 4th Annual Educator of the Year Gala on Friday. The purpose of the event is a night to recognize the outstanding educators from each school in our district. Each principal selected an educator who is a tremendous support for students and demonstrates what it takes to be an outstanding teacher amongst their peers. Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Educator of the Year honorees: Janine Olson – Denkmann, Stacy Rohm – Earl Hanson, Liz Kongkousonh – Eugene Field, Val Matson – Frances Willard, Maggi Voss – Longfellow, Liz Hughes – Ridgewood,... Read More

BHS Parent Teacher PRIDE is excited to share with you a new program that we are starting this year for our seniors: the Life Impact Award!  With this program, seniors will be given the opportunity to select any person from their K-12th grade education whot has impacted or inspired them. The students will write a letter of appreciation to this person, sharing how they have impacted or inspired them. Then, they will personally present a Life Impact Award certificate to the person along with a bulldog paw print pin that can be proudly worn. To see how powerful a program like this can be, please... Read More

Enjoy great eats TODAY from Bad Boyz and help raise funds for the Bettendorf High School Class of 2024 After Prom Event (APE). Mention the Class of 2024 After Prom Event or show the flyer below.    Read More

Last week, Rock Island High School hosted its annual Construction Trades Career Expo for all QCA students. It was a great opportunity for students and their families to come out and learn more about apprenticeship programs and career opportunities in construction trades.  Read More

The Western Illinois golf program is thrilled to introduce a new opportunity to support the program. The Men’s and Women’s golf teams are embarking on a fundraising campaign to enhance their winter facilities and swing technology this spring. By purchasing a raffle ticket at https://bit.ly/43LJJEi, not only will you be contributing to the Leatherneck golf teams’ goal, but you also stand a chance to win some amazing prizes. Raffle Tickets will cost $100 and will be available through April 26th. Raffle Ticket Items –    A foursome at Boulder Ridge Country Club –  ... Read More

Aligned with our core principles, the Rock Island Parks & Recreation Department remains unwavering in our commitment to ensuring equitable access to organized sports leagues for all children, irrespective of their economic circumstances. Through the generous support of sponsors like you, we can make our program accessible to every child, empowering them to participate in various sports programs, leagues, and related activities. We’re thrilled to offer you the opportunity to become a Youth Sports League Sponsor. With options starting at $2,000 for the sponsorship of one sport/league, or... Read More