Rockford Public Schools

Welcome to the official X account of Rockford Public Schools (MI). Follow us for district news, important updates, and highlights from across RPS. #RPSRams #RockfordPublicSchools

On Wednesday, the Rockford Freshman Center hosted its annual Career Exploration Day! 🎓✨ Thank you to the 25+ community volunteers who shared their career journeys in healthcare, trades, tech, arts, and more. Our freshmen explored a variety of paths to help shape their futures!

Planning for Kindergarten? 🎒📣 Enrollment for 2026–2027 is open! If your child turns 5 on or before Dec. 1, 2026, enroll soon to take advantage of our early placement screenings. 🧡🖤 Register here: rockfordschools.org/enrollment/kin… #RPSRams #RockfordMI #ClassOf2039 #LittleRams

Announcement: ALL athletic activities for Wednesday, March 18th - CANCELLED elweb.app/ddoogbw

Our 2nd graders traveled back in time to explore Westward Expansion! Students brought history to life as Pony Express riders, racing on "horseback" to hand off mail at relay stations just like the pioneers.🐎✉️ At Rockford, we love making history hands-on!🧡🖤

New episode alert! 🎙️ Dr. Matthews joins Lisa Jacobs and parents Heather and Jenny to dive into our recent community survey. Hear their reflections on your feedback and what’s next for our schools. 🧡🖤 Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=xYHFDV… #RPSRams #RockfordMI

The @RockRamsHoops won the Division One state championship! On December 15th, I spoke with Jake Bascom, Dylan Gross, and Coach Clough on our Rams News and Views podcast about the upcoming season. Episode 40. Now might be a good time to listen to this and other episodes.

The Rockford High School greenhouse — once devoid of flora — is now lush, green and downright verdant thanks to senior Isabella Herrema, who started revitalizing the space as part of a National Honor Society project last year. @RPSMichigan @docsmatthews schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/03/16/it-…

🌿 What was once a storage space is now a thriving greenhouse at Rockford High School thanks to senior Isabella and fellow students. Student leadership and hands-on learning in action at RPS. 🌱 Read the full story ⬇️ @SNNKent schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/03/16/it-…

STATE CHAMPS!

We are coming back tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

It’s a massive day for Rockford! 🧡🖤 From the court to the pool to the stage, our students are ready to shine. Today, March 13: 🏊‍♂️ Swim & Dive State Finals 🏀 Boys Basketball State Semis 🎭 RHS Theatre: Les Mis Opening Night Go Rams! 🐏💪 #RPSRams #RockfordMI

GAME AT NOON!!! Sea of orange heading to East Lansing

Rockford earns Breslin Center bid with thrilling state quarterfinal win over Northview mlive.com/highschoolspor…

🗓️Early Release on March 11th! Just a friendly reminder for our RPS families: We have a scheduled Early Release Day coming up on Wednesday, March 11th. Please mark your calendars with these dismissal times: Secondary Schools: 12:30 PM Elementary Schools: 1:30 PM

An incredible sweep for Rockford Bands! 🎷 Every single ensemble from middle school through high school—including RHS Wind Ensemble, RHS Wind Symphony, RHS Concert Band, and the ERMS/NRMS Symphonic and Concert Bands—earned straight I Division ratings at the District Band Festival

Our Cannonsburg Elementary 5th graders recently received a special visit from our East Rockford Middle School band and orchestra teachers! It was an exciting sneak peek at the musical opportunities waiting for them in middle school next year. #RockfordPublicSchools #RPSRams

Dr. @docsmatthews talks wrestling and life with Coach Brian Richardson and seniors Liam & Easton. See how these Rams Learn, Connect, and Succeed on and off the mat! 🧡🖤 Listen here: youtube.com/watch?v=if4Idb… #RPSRams #RockfordWrestling #RamsNewsAndViews

From building curling stones and bobsleds to assembling snowboarders and skiers out of pipe cleaner and popsicle sticks, students had plenty of opportunities to make the Olympics their own during the STEAM Olympics at Cannonsburg Elementary. @RPSMichigan schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/02/25/exp…

Our Cannonsburg Rams went for gold at the STEAM Olympics! 🥇🔬 Thanks to @SNNKent for featuring our students as they Learn, Connect, and Succeed! 🧡🖤 Full story: schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/02/25/exp… #RPSRams #STEAM #RockfordMI

🗓️Early Release on February 25th! Just a friendly reminder for our RPS families: We have a scheduled Early Release Day coming up on Wednesday, February 25th. Please mark your calendars with these dismissal times: Secondary Schools: 12:30 PM Elementary Schools: 1:30 PM