Yesterday, Frances Willard Elementary School, Rock Island Academy, and Edison Junior High School joined The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center’s Soul of the City 2026 Parade, while Thomas Jefferson Elementary & Ridgewood Elementary participated in the Milan Fall Harvest Parade!
Our Family and Community Engagement Team was also there, connecting with families and providing helpful resources and information. Several of our staff members also joined local organizations they’re involved in.
We’re so grateful to be part of a community that comes together to celebrate, connect, and support one another!
Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Several of our schools and clubs will be joining the Rock Island Labor Day Parade. We hope to see you there!
🍎 Fresh produce. Healthy habits. Bright futures. 🥕
Across Rock Island-Milan School District 41, scholars are enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables while discovering nutritious foods that support their growth, wellness, and success.
Behind this initiative is our incredible Nutrition Services team, whose dedication ensures scholars have access to fresh, nutritious options that fuel learning and help them thrive. Their work goes far beyond preparing meals – they create positive experiences that support the well-being of every scholar, every day.
This initiative reflects our 2030 Strategic Plan – Priority 5: We will nurture relationships and connections with all members of our school community.
Watch how our Nutrition Services team is making fresh, healthy choices possible for our scholars!
https://youtu.be/cb6ckszNT1M
Be Part of Rock Island High School Homecoming 2026! 🏈
Rock Island High School invites school clubs, local businesses, community partners, and organizations to join in the excitement of Homecoming 2026 on September 25!
Whether participating in the celebration, showing school spirit, or representing your organization, there’s an opportunity to be part of this special tradition.
Sign up and view more details: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBbft5KmoA9UE6rPXk9Tu34hw0PRCsz1lWBKYHQhMXL97r8g/viewform
All RIMSD41 facilities will be closed on Monday, September 7, to observe Labor Day. We'll resume normal hours on Tuesday, September 8.
We're excited to resume our RIMSD Shout-Out Series for the 2026-2027 school year, recognizing the incredible team members who make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day.
We're proud to share our August 2026 Shout-Outs and celebrate the educators, support staff, administrators, and team members who help our district thrive. Thank you to everyone who took the time to recognize a colleague - your kind works help shine a light on the people who make RISMD such a special place!
View all our shout-outs: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/2026-2027-rimsd-shout-outs
This series supports our 2030 Strategic Plan - Priority 5: We will nurture relationships and connections with all members of our school community.
Learn more about our 2030 Strategic Plan: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/strategic-plan-3
Happy September!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind this month!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind this month!
Rock Island-Milan School Community,
Please join us for our first Committee of the Whole meeting of the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. at Rock Island Academy.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Dr. Thomas Ryan, with the Committee of the Whole focusing on Supporting Scholars with Disabilities.
Join us for this important conversation as we work together to support our scholars, schools, and community. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for our first Committee of the Whole meeting of the 2026–2027 school year on Tuesday, August 25, at 6 p.m. at Rock Island Academy.
The meeting will feature a presentation from Principal Dr. Thomas Ryan, with the Committee of the Whole focusing on Supporting Scholars with Disabilities.
Join us for this important conversation as we work together to support our scholars, schools, and community. We hope to see you there!
Parents and guardians of 6th graders, Band and Orchestra Open House is next week on August 17 and 18! This is a great opportunity for your student to explore music, try out an instrument, and learn more about the Band and Orchestra programs.
Please see the attached flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!
Please see the attached flyer for more details. We hope to see you there!
Good morning Eagles,
Edison does have power and is in session.
Thank you.
Good afternoon Eagles,
We have had a great start to the 2026-27 school year. We have a few announcements for you.
- We have several fall sports (Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Golf) which are getting started. If your student is interested, please have them reach out to Mrs. Martinez or Mrs. Mikaio for more information.
- EJHS is working on a year end attendance field trip again. Any student who misses 10 or less days for the entire year will be eligible. This will be based on their Skyward attendance.
- EJHS will be providing the dental bus again. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take advantage. Please contact Nurse Peters if you have any questions.
Have a great one!
We have had a great start to the 2026-27 school year. We have a few announcements for you.
- We have several fall sports (Football, Cross Country, Volleyball, Cheerleading and Golf) which are getting started. If your student is interested, please have them reach out to Mrs. Martinez or Mrs. Mikaio for more information.
- EJHS is working on a year end attendance field trip again. Any student who misses 10 or less days for the entire year will be eligible. This will be based on their Skyward attendance.
- EJHS will be providing the dental bus again. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take advantage. Please contact Nurse Peters if you have any questions.
Have a great one!
The 2026–2027 school year is officially underway! 📚✨
The first three days of school have been filled with smiles, new beginnings, and lots of excitement across the district! Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams visited schools throughout the district, checking in with staff and scholars and dropping off a few goodies for our principals along the way.
We’ve loved seeing our scholars transition into new grades, meet new teachers, reconnect with friends, and take on new opportunities for learning and growth.
Let’s make it an incredible year! 🎉📖
The first three days of school have been filled with smiles, new beginnings, and lots of excitement across the district! Superintendent Dr. Sharon Williams visited schools throughout the district, checking in with staff and scholars and dropping off a few goodies for our principals along the way.
We’ve loved seeing our scholars transition into new grades, meet new teachers, reconnect with friends, and take on new opportunities for learning and growth.
Let’s make it an incredible year! 🎉📖
We couldn't be more excited to welcome our newest teachers and staff members to the Rock Island-Milan School District #41 family!
Monday's district-wide in-service was the perfect way to kick off the new school year, filled with connection, collaboration, and excitement for the year ahead.
To our newest team members: thank you for choosing RIMSD. Your passion, talents, and dedication will make a lasting impact on our scholars, families, and school communities. We can't wait to see all you'll accomplish this year! 👏🍎
What an incredible way to kick off the 2026-2027 school year! ❤️💛
Our district-wide in-service brought Team RIMSD together for a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration as we prepare to welcome scholars back to our classrooms.
A special thank you to Dr. Sydney Morris, Chief Education Officer of Instruction with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), for delivering an inspiring keynote that challenged us to continue putting scholars at the center of everything we do and to embrace the opportunities ahead.
As we begin a new school year, we are grateful for every member of Team RIMSD whose passion, dedication, and commitment help create meaningful learning experiences for our scholars every day.
Here's to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🎉📚
Welcome back, Rock Island-Milan! 📚✏
We wish our scholars and staff an amazing first day and a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
We wish our scholars and staff an amazing first day and a fantastic 2026–2027 school year!
Happy August, Rock Island-Milan! 🎒📚
Back-to-school season is here! Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year!
Back-to-school season is here! Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates. We can't wait to welcome everyone back for an amazing school year!
We are excited to welcome back our current and new Eagles to the Nest. We look forward to a great school year. Edison's Open House will be Tuesday, August 4th from 4-5 pm.
The first day of school is just one week away! We can't wait to welcome our scholars back on Wednesday, August 5, for an exciting start to the new school year.
Please note that elementary schools will dismiss at 2:10 p.m., following the regular Wednesday early dismissal schedule.
If you have not yet registered your child(ren) for the 2026–2027 school year, please visit our registration page to complete the process: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/student-registration.
If you need assistance with registration or have any questions, please contact your child's school. We're here to help and look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year!
What an incredible afternoon at our annual Ready to ROCK event!
A heartfelt thank you to all of the families who joined us, our dedicated staff, our amazing community partners, and the many volunteers who helped make this event such a success. Your support and enthusiasm created an afternoon filled with smiles, connections, and excitement as we prepare to welcome our scholars back for another great school year.
From school supplies and community resources to fun activities, free food, and meeting school staff, this event truly showcased the power of our Rock Island-Milan community working together.
Thank you to everyone who played a part in helping our scholars start the 2026-27 school year ready to learn, grow, and succeed. We can't wait to see everyone on the first day of school, August 5th! 🎒📚
Rock Island-Milan, join us for our 2026–2027 Unpack Your Backpack Nights! 📚🎒
📅 Monday, August 3 – Elementary Schools
📅 Tuesday, August 4 – Junior High & High Schools
Be sure to check your school's scheduled time, and we look forward to welcoming you as we kick off another great school year!
📅 Monday, August 3 – Elementary Schools
📅 Tuesday, August 4 – Junior High & High Schools
Be sure to check your school's scheduled time, and we look forward to welcoming you as we kick off another great school year!
Join us THIS Sunday, July 26, from 2-4 p.m. for our annual Ready to ROCK the School Year event at Schwiebert Park!
Get ready for an afternoon of fun as we celebrate the start of a new school year with:
📚 Free school supplies (while supplies last)
🌭 Free food
🎨 Fun activities for scholars
🤝 Community resources
🏫 A chance to meet your school's principal and staff before the first day of school
Bring the whole family and kick off the 2026-27 school year with us. We can't wait to see you there!
