North Rockford Middle School
Assistant Principal: Al Reickard
Student Activities/AD: Jen Domagalski
Counselors: Kara Dixon and Angie Ohlman
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT, DR. SHIBLER
Dear RPS Stakeholders:
As we continue to navigate educating students safely in the midst of this pandemic, I have received feedback from many people expressing opinions and viewpoints on how we should go about this. I believe it is important to coordinate my decisions using information from the CDC, MDHHS, and the Kent County Health Department and will continue to do so.
Not only are we doing everything we can to keep students attending school in person, but our student leaders at the high school are working to provide spring activities. They have identified Saturday, May 8 as Senior Night. Starting at 5:30PM, the Junior/Senior Powder Puff game will take place, followed by an alternative activity to prom for seniors from 7:30-10:30PM. As far as graduation, we are exploring several formats based on the size of our senior class. Graduation will take place on May 25, and once a decision is made on how that will look, it will be communicated.
In addition to our summer learning opportunities I have mentioned previously, I am happy to share with you that with support from the Rockford Education Foundation, we are also launching a summer reading bus! This retrofitted bus will travel throughout neighborhoods this summer and more information will be shared at a later date.
Spring sports are going well with weekly COVID testing of student-athletes, which is showing little to no cases of the virus. Hats off to our Athletic Department for the added measures to allow these activities to take place as safely as possible. This past Monday, the Board of Education recognized RHS Senior Trenton Wachter who won an individual state championship as an MHSAA Division I wrestler. In addition, Wresting Coach Brian Richardson was recognized for being elected MWA Division I Coach of the Year. Congratulations, Trenton and Coach Richardson!
The Board of Education also recognized our Beyond the Rock students who recently won what equates to their 13th state championship as "TV Station of the Year" through the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Our TV studio program provides outstanding opportunities for students and teaches many skills they can carry on into their future endeavors. Congratulations, Mr. DeYoung, Mr. Springer, and BTR students!
Watch Weekly Video - April 28, 2021 here
Thank you and, as always, feel free to contact your building principal or any administrator with questions or feedback.
Dr. Michael Shibler
Superintendent of Schools
WACKY WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE FOR APRIL/MAY
MAY 5: PJ/Woke up This Way Day
MAY 12: Orange/Black Day
MAY 19: Crazy Hat/Hat Day
MAY 26: RAM Pride Day
NRMS ATHLETIC NEWSLETTER
RPS MASK POLICY
Please be sure to send your child to school with a mask each day. If a student's mask breaks or becomes unsanitary, the NRMS Main Office can provide one.
IF YOU'RE NOT FEELING WELL AT SCHOOL....REMINDER TO PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Please remind your child, if they are not feeling well, they need to let their teacher know and be excused to go down to the Main Office Health Room. Mrs. Bargwell will make a call to parents if necessary.
Students should not call or text parents from their personal phones.
