Picture day will be next Friday, September 18th.
Happy Labor Day!
RIMSD41 is proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and community pride that make our district special! Thank you to our scholars, families, staff, and leaders who proudly represented RIMSD41 at the 42nd Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade this morning!
RIMSD41 is proud to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and community pride that make our district special! Thank you to our scholars, families, staff, and leaders who proudly represented RIMSD41 at the 42nd Annual Rock Island Labor Day Parade this morning!
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!
Don't forget, our new dismissal procedure for car riders will start on Tuesday, September 8th! Thank you!!
🍎 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!
Hello, Rock Island-Milan Schools!
Thank you for all your help with Major Saver last week! We’re officially in the final stretch, and we’d appreciate your help sharing the attached graphic with families. Unfortunately, sales are a little slow, so every reminder helps! 📣
🚨 DO NOT FORGET! Thursday, September 3rd is the FINAL Cash & Check Collection Day.
📅 Campaign Closes: Friday, September 4th
Please remind students to bring their Major Saver envelopes to school Thursday morning. ✉️ Each envelope should include the student’s name and teacher’s name and be sent to the school office first thing.
📱 Families can continue supporting online by scanning the campaign QR code or visiting msvr.co/RI26.
⏰ Online sales and contributions close September 4th!
Thank you for helping us finish strong! 💪❤️⭐
Thank you for all your help with Major Saver last week! We’re officially in the final stretch, and we’d appreciate your help sharing the attached graphic with families. Unfortunately, sales are a little slow, so every reminder helps! 📣
🚨 DO NOT FORGET! Thursday, September 3rd is the FINAL Cash & Check Collection Day.
📅 Campaign Closes: Friday, September 4th
Please remind students to bring their Major Saver envelopes to school Thursday morning. ✉️ Each envelope should include the student’s name and teacher’s name and be sent to the school office first thing.
📱 Families can continue supporting online by scanning the campaign QR code or visiting msvr.co/RI26.
⏰ Online sales and contributions close September 4th!
Thank you for helping us finish strong! 💪❤️⭐
Please review our new dismissal routine flyer. Also, check out the video we have posted on our Facebook page to show the dismissal routine in action!
Our annual Million Father March is on Wednesday, September 30th. We hope to see you there!
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!
We will begin MAP testing next week! Please see the attached flyer with additional information!
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!
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!
