Official account of Rockford Public Schools (MI). This professional site is authorized by the District and managed by the Community Services Department.
Welcome to the official X account of Rockford Public Schools (MI).
Follow us for district news, important updates, and highlights from across RPS.
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Congratulations to Mrs. Ejups (3rd Grade) and Mrs. McCloskey (Music) on earning their master’s degrees from Michigan State University this spring. We also celebrate Mrs. VanStensel (Library Sciences) as she continues working toward her master’s degree at Wayne State University.
🍎🔨 Rams in the News! Our Rockford High School woodshop students partnered with Robinette's to sand down table panels made from 100-year-old trees from the farm! 🍏✨
Watch the 13 On Your Side feature (RHS shoutout at 1:53!): youtube.com/watch?v=U2MjjJHX…#RPSRams#RockfordMI
Congratulations to our East Rockford Middle School Students of the Month for May!
This month, our teachers looked for students who fit the category: the Overall Great Student.
Please join us in celebrating these fantastic leaders for setting a wonderful example at ERMS!
New Episode Alert: RAMS News & Views! Graduation season is here! In this episode, Superintendent Dr. Matthews sits down with Rockford High School Principal Ricky Clark and two incredible seniors, Isabella Herema and Collin Zeiser.
Happy 20th Anniversary to the Rockford Spanish Immersion program!
We are so excited to share a commemorative book, filled with stories, photos, and memories from the past two decades.
A huge thank you to all of our winners, sponsors, and contributors!
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Visiting downtown Rockford? Look up, and you'll see designs by Rockford High School seniors Kyla Moore and Paige Vandenhout, marking where to shop, dine and park. @RPSMichigan@docsmatthewsschoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0…
Join the Rockford High School Jazz Band in performance with Guest Artist Xavier Davis (piano) on Saturday, May 16.
Concert begins at 7pm
Rockford High School Auditorium (4100 Kroes St., Rockford, MI 49341)
General admission at the door - $10 for adults; $5 for students/seniors
Dr. Matthews has been busy! Thanks to your nominations, he has already stepped into four different subbing roles across the district. 🍎🏫
Nominate a deserving staff member below through the Rockford Education Foundation! 🧡🖤
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Our very own Amanda Urquhart from the Rockford Freshman Center recently joined educators from across West Michigan for the second annual Art Ed Summit!
Check out the full story from @SNNKent here: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/0… 🧡🖤
Way to go, North Rockford Rams!
We are celebrating our North Rockford Middle School Students of the Month for April. These students are being recognized for their incredible growth and hard work as our Most Improved students.
Early Release on May 6th!
Just a friendly reminder for our RPS families: We have a scheduled Early Release Day tomorrow on Wednesday, May 6th.
Please mark your calendars with these dismissal times:
Secondary Schools: 12:30 PM
Elementary Schools: 1:30 PM
New Episode Alert: RAMS News & Views!
In this episode, Dr. Matthews sits down with Ricky Clark, Adam Burkholder, and Cam Henderson to discuss the impact of technology across our district and how it's preparing our students for the future.
Watch here: youtube.com/watch?v=jCWMsvFD…
Real-world learning on full display 📷
Students from across West Michigan are showcasing their skills at the MITES (Michigan Industrial & Technology Education Society) event at the high school today!
A special day at the State Capitol for our Champions! 🏛️🏆
Last week, our State Championship Dance and Basketball teams traveled to Lansing for a tour and were presented with certificates of honor.
Proud of these Rams for representing Rockford with excellence! 🧡🖤
Welcome to our newest Rams! 🎒🐏
Kindergarten screening is in full swing, and we’ve loved meeting our future students and families. If you have a future Kindergartener or DK student, enrollment for the 2026-27 year is officially OPEN!
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Rockford’s Young Investors Take the Lead! 📈
Our Rams dominated the statewide Stock Market Game! Congrats to our Top 10 finishers:
🥇 Eric Gunderson – 1st Place
🏅 Casey Clements – 5th Place
🏅 Jack Wasson – 8th Place