Rockford Freshman Center
Derek Dillon, Assistant Principal (ddillon@rockfordschools.org)
Jennifer Lutz, Counselor (jlutz@rockfordschools.org)
Holly Normington, Counselor (hnormington@rockfordschools.org)
Class of 2025 Orientation
Orientation is required for freshmen. Please make every effort to get your student here on the scheduled day anytime between 8 a.m. and noon. Make-up is August 16 for those who cannot make it on August 11. Reminders and additional information will be sent out prior to August 11, but we've included the general format for your planning purposes.
During the orientation, students will be photographed and will receive a student ID badge. All students will need an ID throughout the year to check out textbooks, use library materials, and purchase lunch. Please remind your student to dress for a school photo.
Once students receive their ID, they will receive the necessary textbooks for the first trimester. Students may elect to look around the building, find and organize their locker, and locate first trimester classes.
There is no formal presentation. Depending on the volume of students, it will take around 20-45 mins to get through all the stations. Parent attendance is not required, but they are welcome to accompany their student unless there are restrictions on indoor capacity at that time.
School Supplies
High School Athletics
Bring Your Own Device
Rockford High School students have the opportunity to continue learning with the support of technology, often called 1:1. Rockford elementary and middle schools issue a device to every student, but at high school, students are encouraged to provide their own device if possible. Please see the information on the district technology webpage for more details about device minimum requirements, etc.
Students who do not bring their own device will have the opportunity to use a school-issued Chromebook. There are insurance options for families who use a school device. This information is also available on the district technology webpage.