Happy October!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind for this month.
When we return from fall break, we will begin the initial meetings regarding the Wireless Communication Device Policy. Illinois law requires school districts to establish a Wireless Communication Device Policy by the 2027–2028 school year.
Please visit the event pages on our district calendar for meeting dates, times, locations, and virtual meeting information: https://www.rimsd41.org/events
Keep in mind this in-person registration is for those who have to prove residency (Kindergarten and 6th grade parents who have not done so already) and those who may need help with online Skyward registration. If you registered at the end of last year you don't need to come see us on these dates (unless you really want to 😉)
What a day at TJ! 🎨🥁 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School recently hosted its third annual TJ Fine Arts Day, filled with creativity, movement, and plenty of fun!
Made possible through funding from the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation, this special day gave our scholars the chance to get creative, try something new, and express themselves through the arts.
Scholars had the opportunity to explore the arts and movement through Cardio Drumming with Coach Evan Dupuis and create their own art pieces alongside Edison Jr. High Art Teacher Mrs. Cassandra Salas-Mikaio and her intern, RIHS senior Marley Smith.
A big congratulations to Dr. Giovanna Davila on another successful TJ Fine Arts Day, and thank you for continuing to create memorable experiences for our scholars!
Made possible through funding from the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation, this special day gave our scholars the chance to get creative, try something new, and express themselves through the arts.
Scholars had the opportunity to explore the arts and movement through Cardio Drumming with Coach Evan Dupuis and create their own art pieces alongside Edison Jr. High Art Teacher Mrs. Cassandra Salas-Mikaio and her intern, RIHS senior Marley Smith.
A big congratulations to Dr. Giovanna Davila on another successful TJ Fine Arts Day, and thank you for continuing to create memorable experiences for our scholars!
Happy Fall Intersession! 🍂🍁
Wishing everyone a safe and restful break! Enjoy the time to relax and recharge. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, October 19.
Happy National School Custodian Appreciation Day!
Today, we’re celebrating and thanking our incredible RIMSD41 custodians who work behind the scenes every day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our scholars and staff.
Your hard work makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do!
Today, we’re celebrating and thanking our incredible RIMSD41 custodians who work behind the scenes every day to keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming for our scholars and staff.
Your hard work makes a difference every single day. Thank you for all that you do!
What an awesome collaboration! Thomas Jefferson Elementary School was joined by the Rock Island High School Choir for TJ’s The Greatest Show, inspired by The Greatest Showman!
Our scholars had the opportunity to showcase their talents through singing, dancing, and playing instruments, making it a memorable celebration of music, creativity, and collaboration.
A special kudos to Dr. Giovanna Davila, TJ Music Teacher; Mr. Scott Voigt, RIHS Choir Director; and Felicia Phillips, RIHS Assistant Choral Director, for helping bring this incredible performance to life!
Our scholars had the opportunity to showcase their talents through singing, dancing, and playing instruments, making it a memorable celebration of music, creativity, and collaboration.
A special kudos to Dr. Giovanna Davila, TJ Music Teacher; Mr. Scott Voigt, RIHS Choir Director; and Felicia Phillips, RIHS Assistant Choral Director, for helping bring this incredible performance to life!
If you're ready for round 2, there are some reinforcements.
We're proud to share our September 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 words help shine a light on the people who make RIMSD such a special place!
View all of our shout-outs here!
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 here!
School districts can not function without the presence of strong partners! We are incredibly fortunate here at Rock Island Milan School District #41 to have established both long-standing partnerships as well as newly created ones to help meet the needs of our families. Simply put, we can not do the work we do with our community partners! Join us in celebrating Gas & Electric Credit Union as a "Spotlight Partner" for September!
Click here to view the video!
School districts can not function without the presence of strong partners! We are incredibly fortunate here at Rock Island Milan School District #41 to have established both long-standing partnerships as well as newly created ones to help meet the needs of our families. Simply put, we can not do the work we do with our community partners! Join us in celebrating World Relief Quad Cities as a "Spotlight Partner" for September!
Click here to see the video!
RIMSD41 community members are invited to join us for the Rock Island High School 2026 Homecoming Parade on Friday, September 25!
The parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at Hauberg Park on 24th Street. The parade will travel south on 24th Street to 25th Avenue, then continue to Rock Island High School.
Come out and celebrate with our scholars, staff, and school community!
The parade begins at 3:30 p.m. at Hauberg Park on 24th Street. The parade will travel south on 24th Street to 25th Avenue, then continue to Rock Island High School.
Come out and celebrate with our scholars, staff, and school community!
The 2026 Scholar, Parent, and Staff Satisfaction Survey is now live! We invite our scholars (3rd - 12th Grades), families, and staff to take a few minutes to share their feedback about their experiences with RIMSD41.
The survey is open from September 23 through October 28. Your feedback helps us understand what is working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and continue strengthening our schools and district.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your voice. Your feedback matters!
Scholar Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBHL37B0QYw-gyhYmvaltYCVGEvSVJAKhu1HE-mnjqP9JxQw/viewform?usp=dialog&urp=gmail_link
Parent/Guardian 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 your time and participation!
🎨🎭🎶 Celebrating National Arts in Education Week! ❤️💛
At Rock Island-Milan School District 41, the arts inspire creativity, build confidence, and give every scholar opportunities to discover their voice and express themselves. Through dance, theater, music, and more, our scholars explore their creativity, develop new skills, and discover new ways to shine.
We are proud of the creativity, passion, and talent our scholars and educators bring to our school communities each day!
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Reading Revolution is highlighting stories by Hispanic and Latino authors that celebrate family, culture, identity, and the diverse experiences that shape our communities.
📖 My Papi Has a Motorcycle by Isabel Quintero: A young girl and her father take a motorcycle ride through their California neighborhood, celebrating family, community, and the places they call home.
📖 Merci Suárez Changes Gears by Meg Medina: Sixth-grader Merci navigates friendship, family changes, and growing up while learning more about herself and the people she loves.
📖 The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: A Dominican American teenager discovers the power of poetry as she finds her voice and navigates family expectations, faith, and identity.
Through the Reading Revolution, we encourage our Rocky scholars to explore new perspectives, connect with others, and discover the power of storytelling. ❤️💛
What will you read next?
Please join us for the next Board of Education Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday, September 22, at 6 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Learning Center.
The meeting will feature a presentation from TMLC Principal Timothy Wernentin.
The Committee of the Whole topic will focus on Cell Phone & Technology Use in Schools.
We hope to see you there!
The meeting will feature a presentation from TMLC Principal Timothy Wernentin.
The Committee of the Whole topic will focus on Cell Phone & Technology Use in Schools.
We hope to see you there!
Last night, our district and school leaders had the honor of attending the Rock Island-Milan Education Foundation's annual Making a Difference Reception.
Our principals, teachers, and scholars had the opportunity to showcase some of the amazing projects happening across our schools, made possible through the generous support of RIMEF grants.
We are grateful to RIMEF for investing in innovative ideas that create meaningful learning experiences and make a difference for our scholars.
Our principals, teachers, and scholars had the opportunity to showcase some of the amazing projects happening across our schools, made possible through the generous support of RIMEF grants.
We are grateful to RIMEF for investing in innovative ideas that create meaningful learning experiences and make a difference for our scholars.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
RIMSD41 proud to celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures, and meaningful contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in our schools and community.
This month is an opportunity to acknowledge the heritage that contributes to making our district a diverse, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and grow.
RIMSD41 proud to celebrate the rich history, vibrant cultures, and meaningful contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans in our schools and community.
This month is an opportunity to acknowledge the heritage that contributes to making our district a diverse, inclusive, and inspiring place to learn and grow.
We recently visited the addition at Eugene Field Elementary and are excited to see the progress being made and the space that will soon serve our scholars.
Thank you to our partner, Russell, for helping bring this project forward and supporting the work happening across our district.
We’re also looking forward to our first 2026–27 Facility Management Plan quarterly meeting and invite community members to join us on Monday, September 14, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. at Washington Jr. High School.
Topic: Where are we and what do we value?
Come learn more about where we are with the Facility Management Plan and be part of the conversation about the future of our schools and community.
To learn more about the Facility Management Plan, please visit: https://www.rimsd41.org/page/facilities-management-plan
Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and honor the first responders, heroes, and countless individuals who came together to help, serve, and rebuild in the days and years that followed.
This week, Superintendent Dr. Williams had the opportunity to deliver her annual State of the Schools address at a joint meeting of the Rock Island Rotary and Rock Island Kiwanis Club.
This annual event highlights the strong, ongoing partnership between RIMSD41 and these two dedicated service organizations. We are grateful to both organizations for their continued support of our scholars, schools, and community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to RIMSD41 and the Rock Island community!
This annual event highlights the strong, ongoing partnership between RIMSD41 and these two dedicated service organizations. We are grateful to both organizations for their continued support of our scholars, schools, and community.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to RIMSD41 and the Rock Island community!
