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Rock Island High School Presenting ‘Mean Girls’

May 3rd, 2023
Rock Island High School Presenting 'Mean Girls'

That’s so fetch! Rock Island High School Theatre & Music will be performing Mean Girls High Version the first week of May. Based on the motion picture film “Mean Girls” the Theatre Department will give its own spin on it. People have three days to see the show, May 4th – May 6th. Tickets are $5 for students and $7 for students.    Read More

Rock Island High School’s African American Heritage Club Hosts Black History Program

March 6th, 2023
Rock Island High School's African American Heritage Club Hosts Black History Program

On Wednesday, February 16, Rock Island High School’s African American Heritage Club (AAHC) hosted a black history program. The program was held in the auditorium for seniors and juniors to attend and live-streamed so the whole school could watch. View photo album. This year the program highlighted African American Organizations that have had a positive impact on the African American community and America as a whole. The program covered each organization’s history, the contributions of each organization, and the famous members of each organization. The AAHC talked about four... Read More

Rock Island’s Kayla Rice Wins Emerging Leader Scholarship

February 27th, 2023
Rock Island's Kayla Rice Wins Emerging Leader Scholarship

Congratulations to Rock Island High School student Kayla Rice for being selected as the recipient of the Patty Viverito Emerging Leader Scholarship! She was surprised with the scholarship by her teammates, coaches, family, and Quad Cities who presented her with the certificate. This scholarship is given to High school female student-athletes that demonstrate academic excellence, leadership characteristics, and community engagement. Kayla will be recognized at a check presentation at the 2023 Missouri Valley Conference Hoops in the Heartland Basketball Championship in March.  Read More

Rock Island Jr. High Schools Place 1st and Dominate Top 10 at Math Competition

February 16th, 2023
Rock Island Jr. High Schools Place 1st and Dominate Top 10 at Math Competition

Both RIMSD junior high schools are sending students to the State MathCounts Tournament in March. Edison Junior High School’s team, coached by Tim Carroll placed 1st overall at the MathCounts Chapter competition held at Black Hawk College. Edison also had the number one individual score! The following Edison Jr. High students will move on to the State competition. Madelyn Schrempf (1st overall) Charles Cooley (6th overall) Ywa Tar Say (5th overall) Christianne Hare (7th overall) Washington Jr. High School’s MathCounts team, coached by Jazmin Taylor also did well at the competition.... Read More

Rock Island Hosting Summer School For Drivers’ Education

February 15th, 2023
Rock Island Hosting Summer School For Drivers' Education

Rock Island High School is hosting summer school for drivers education! A Virtual meeting will be held TONIGHT, Wednesday February 15th at 6:30 pm, Join by going to RIHS Website under the Academics tab click on Drivers Education and that will take you to a link for the virtual meeting. Here are the details:1. Cost $175.00 check made out to Rock Island High School and $20.00 check made out toIllinois Secretary of State (two separate checks) NO REFUNDS!!!2. Study for rules of the road test at www.cyberdriveillinois.com Click on Driver’s License, thenclick on Driver Education, then click on Rules... Read More

Rock Island High School Sends Musicians To All-State Choir

February 3rd, 2023
Rock Island High School Sends Musicians To All-State Choir

The Quad-Cities is so proud of this year’s All-State Choir crew from Rock Island High School! For the first time we had one or more students in all four vocal ensembles – All-State Jazz, Honors Jazz, All-State Chorus and Honors Chorus. A truly talented and fun group to work with! Congratulations, All-Staters!  Read More

Rock Island Student Chosen to Sit on Illinois Student Advisory Council

January 27th, 2023
Rock Island Student Chosen to Sit on Illinois Student Advisory Council

Rock Island High School student Aline Niyogusenga has a full plate in her senior year. On top of keeping up with her academics, Aline is Vice president of the Student Council, Vice President of the African American Heritage Club, a member of the Culture Appreciation club, a Student Ambassador, and a member of the National Honor Society and Art Club. Her work doesn’t stop there. This year she has the responsibility of representing the entire Black Hawk region (Rock Island County, Henry County, Mercer County) by giving input at the state level on ways to better help students navigate the education... Read More

Rock Island High School Offers Taste Of Local Restaurants

January 23rd, 2023
Rock Island High School Offers Taste Of Local Restaurants

TASTE & TOUR – You’re invited to tour the newly renovated Rock Island High School while tasting some delicious food from local restaurants! Tours are limited and guests must sign up to have their names on a list to enter and tour the building. Sign up now! https://bit.ly/3CZhaqK **If you need help signing up, please contact Sarah McCoy at sarahmccoy@rimsd41.org or 309-948-5457.  Read More

Rock Island Wrestlers Take Trophies At Mahomet-Seymour Tournament

January 18th, 2023

The Rock Island Rockswrestlers took 7th out of 26 teams at the Mahomet-Seymour Tournament this week. Battling it out with state ranked wrestlers in all 3 classes of IL, and MO, the following Rocky wrestlers placed in the top 8: Sammy Niyonkuru 3rd, Truth Vesey 3rd, Daniel McGhee 3rd, Amare Overton 3rd, Steven Marquez 2nd, Andrew Marquez 2nd, and Eli Gustafson 4th.  Read More

Make A Difference For Rock Island Students With The Campaign For Excellence

January 12th, 2023
Make A Difference For Rock Island Students With The Campaign For Excellence

The Campaign for Excellence is an annual campaign that involves both individual and business donors which provide financial support to a wide variety of worthwhile activities and programs throughout the entire school district. Grants are made available and awarded for the benefit all of District 41’s schools, classrooms, teams, and activities. This past year, over $60,000 in grants were approved for many causes including: • Fencing for RIHS Softball Diamond • Gymnasium Scoreboards for Washington • Gymnasium Scoreboards for Edison • Playground Equipment for Frances Willard • Improvement... Read More