Dear RIMSD 41 School Community,
We’re pleased to share that the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school calendars are now finalized and available for viewing. These calendars outline key dates for the coming years, including the first and last days of school, breaks, and holidays.
You can access the calendars at: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/school-district-calendars.
Thank you!
Classes will resume on Monday, December 1, 2025.
Congratulations to Mr. Matthew Manweiler, who represented the Rock Island Orchestras last week at the Latin Grammy Awards in Las Vegas, where a project he has been working on was nominated for Instrumental Album of the Year.
The Harlem Quartet’s album, Havana Meets Harlem, was produced by Jesús Florido, a Venezuelan violinist and American String Teachers Association National Board member. This project had its early beginning with Jesús’ residency with the Rock Island Orchestras in February 2020, made possible by the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation.
During that week, Jesús taught and performed with Rock Island students, establishing the vision with Latin Music Pedagogy that would be taken to schools across the country.
Happy National Substitute Educators Day to our amazing substitutes!
We appreciate each of you for the important role you play in educating our scholars. Thank you for all you do for the RIMSD #41 community.
Today, we honor and thank all who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, dedication, and sacrifice protect the freedoms we cherish every day. From all of us at RIMSD 41 - thank you, veterans!
Rock Island – Milan School District #41 is celebrating significant gains on the 2025 Illinois Report Card, with five schools improving their accountability designations! The district also made notable progress in reducing chronic absenteeism and discipline incidents, reflecting the dedication and hard work of our teachers, staff, and families.
Learn more about the report card results and what they mean for our district leaders and principals: https://www.rimsd41.org/article/2519450
We would also like to invite you to the Board of Education meeting on November 10, 2025, at the RIMSD Administration Center. This is a great opportunity for you to learn more about the 2025 report card results!
Happy School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate the vital work of school psychologists in helping students succeed at school, at home, and in life. This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” highlights how they guide students, families, and schools toward their goals.
A big thank you to all RIMSD 41 school psychologists! Your dedication makes a difference every day.
Shout-out to:
Dr. Nikki Duke – Ridgewood, Thomas Jefferson, Rock Island Academy, Denkmann
Madeleine Eaton – Longfellow, Earl Hanson, Frances Willard
Lisa Kuffler – Horace Mann Early Learning, Washington Jr. High
Regina Boland – Rock Island High, TMLC
Megan Mahoney – RICMS, Eugene Field, Edison Jr. High
Thank you for helping students find their path!
Rock Island-Milan School Community,
The Rock Island and Milan Hy-Vee stores are excited to offer a special Hot Meal Deal for our community.
From Monday, November 3, through Friday, November 7, between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., enjoy a delicious free meal for kids (12 & under) and meals for everyone else for just $3 each!
Meals are available for dine-in and to-go, so you can enjoy them however you like. Check out the image below for the daily menu and see what’s being served each night.
Happy November, Rock Island-Milan! 🦃
Here are some key dates to mark on your calendar this month!
Happy School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate the vital work of school psychologists in helping students succeed at school, at home, and in life. This year’s theme, “Finding Your Path,” highlights how they guide students, families, and schools toward their goals.
A big thank you to all RIMSD 41 school psychologists! Your dedication makes a difference every day.
Shout-out to:
Dr. Nikki Duke – Ridgewood, Thomas Jefferson, Rock Island Academy, Denkmann
Madeleine Eaton – Longfellow, Earl Hanson, Frances Willard
Lisa Kuffler – Horace Mann Early Learning, Washington Jr. High
Regina Boland – Rock Island High, TMLC
Megan Mahoney – RICMS, Eugene Field, Edison Jr. High
Thank you for helping students find their path!
Entry: Just $2 or 2 canned goods
Gates open: 5:00 PM
Kickoff: 5:30 PM
Grab an energy drink for only $3 to keep your game-day hype going!
All proceeds support the 2025 Student Hunger Drive! Remember, we compete so everyone can eat.
Happy National Principal Appreciation Week!
We would like to take a moment to thank our wonderful junior high school principals, Mr. Joey Dilulio and Mrs. Tonya Washington, for their outstanding service to our scholars. Thank you for going above and beyond!
Making breakfast plans this weekend? Stop by and visit our scholars at 74 Pancake House in Moline. We will have scholars present from 10 am until noon, collecting monetary and food donations to support this year’s Student Hunger Drive. Remember: We compete so everyone can eat!
Happy National Coaches Day! ⚽🏐🏈
Today, we celebrate the outstanding coaches of RIMSD #41 who go above and beyond to inspire, mentor, and motivate our student-athletes, both on and off the field. Thank you for your dedication and leadership!
Happy Fall Intersession, Rock Island-Milan! We hope you have a restful break and come back ready to learn! We’ll see you soon!
Happy National Custodian Appreciation Day! Our custodians play an essential role in the success of our scholars, and we are deeply grateful for all they do every day.
We compete so everyone can eat!
It is that time of year for the Student Hunger Drive! The Rock Island High School Student Council officially kicked off its hunger drive on September 29, 2025, and will be collecting monetary donations and non-perishable food items through November 6, 2025. Please keep an eye out for donation opportunities throughout the community to support our scholars in their mission to fight hunger.
You may also donate by scanning the QR code, clicking this link to visit the website, or dropping your donation off at Rock Island High School.
Remember: We compete so everyone can eat!
Happy October! 🍂
Here are the key dates to keep in mind this month!
The Fall 2025 District Satisfaction Survey is LIVE, and will remain open through Friday, October 31, 2025.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts by completing the appropriate survey below:
Scholar Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBHL37B0QYw-gyhYmvaltYCVGEvSVJAKhu1HE-mnjqP9JxQw/viewform
Parent Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITV0yseDCthDvBrawghWzR8y-0_PYmapeJE712Z716leNbw/viewform
Staff Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRB4dwNLZfm9uPWlsesmuVQ5fBPimWiJ5zRwwW0k1najcKJQ/viewform
Thank you for being an important part of our community and helping shape the future of our district!
