Happy National School Psychology Week!
This week, we celebrate the vital role school psychologists play in helping every scholar reach their full potential. From supporting scholars' social, emotional, behavioral, and academic needs to partnering with families and school teams, their work makes a lasting impact across our schools.
This year's theme, “Inspire Connection,” highlights the importance of building meaningful relationships that support scholars, strengthen collaboration, and create positive, connected school communities.
Please join us in recognizing the unique expertise and valuable contributions our school psychologists bring to our scholars, staff, and families:
Dr. Nikki Duke - Denkmann Elementary, Ridgewood Elementary, and Thomas-Jefferson Elementary
Lisa Kuffler - Early Childhood Programming
Regina Boland - Rock Island High School and Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
Madeleine Eaton - Earl Hanson Elementary, Frances Willard Elementary, and Edison Jr. High
Megan Mahoney - Longfellow Elementary, Rock Island Center of Math and Science, and Eugene Field Elementary
Jeannie Napier - Rock Island Academy and Washington Jr. High
Thank you to our RIMSD 41 school psychologists for sharing your expertise, compassion, and dedication with our scholars, staff, and families.
Please join us on Tuesday, November 10, as we recognize and celebrate our Rock Island-Milan School District 41 Board of Education members for their dedication and commitment to our scholars, staff, and community!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Join us for the RIMSD 41 Report Card Forum!
We invite scholars, families, educators, and community members to join us for an opportunity to learn more about our district's progress, celebrate achievements, and explore opportunities for continued improvement.
From graduation rates and school performance to instructional priorities and strategies for supporting scholar success, this forum is an opportunity to learn, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of RIMSD 41.
📅 Thursday, November 12
⏰ 6–7 p.m.
📍 Administration Center Boardroom
Make plans to attend! Join us, bring your questions, and be part of the conversation as we continue working together to support scholar success and strengthen our school communities.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Wednesday November 3rd will officially be a "Hat Day". We are making one final push for our Student Hunger Drive. Any student can wear a hat all day if they donate fifty cents or two canned goods.
Also, the road construction has been completed on 41st street behind the school. Please resume our regular drop off for breakfast. All students should be dropped off for breakfast in the parking lot.
Finally, all Bundt cake orders and forms with money should be turned in by Friday this week. Thank you for helping us raise funds to support our students!
Also, the road construction has been completed on 41st street behind the school. Please resume our regular drop off for breakfast. All students should be dropped off for breakfast in the parking lot.
Finally, all Bundt cake orders and forms with money should be turned in by Friday this week. Thank you for helping us raise funds to support our students!
Rock Island-Milan Community,
As part of our Building Our Future Facility Management Plan, we are excited to share details about upcoming projects at Rock Island High School and invite the community to learn more.
Join us for a community meeting on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 PM at Rock Island High School to learn about upcoming construction projects, including the Mechanical Systems Project, Band and Orchestra Rooms Renovation, and Pool Infill Project.
District staff and project partners will share project updates, anticipated timelines, and what the community can expect as work moves forward.
Please review the attached flyers for additional meeting details and a project overview.
As part of our Building Our Future Facility Management Plan, we are excited to share details about upcoming projects at Rock Island High School and invite the community to learn more.
Join us for a community meeting on Tuesday, November 17, at 5:30 PM at Rock Island High School to learn about upcoming construction projects, including the Mechanical Systems Project, Band and Orchestra Rooms Renovation, and Pool Infill Project.
District staff and project partners will share project updates, anticipated timelines, and what the community can expect as work moves forward.
Please review the attached flyers for additional meeting details and a project overview.
Happy November!
Here are some important dates to keep in mind for this month.
Here are some important dates to keep in mind for this month.
We're proud to share our October 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.
Our anti-bullying PSA is here, and we have an important message to share: Say no to bullying!
The Communications Department and Student Services teamed up with colleagues and scholars across RIMSD-41 to spread this important message.
Creating a safe, welcoming environment starts with each of us. A little kindness, speaking up, and looking out for one another can make a big difference.
Together, we can make sure every scholar and team member feels safe, supported, and valued. Because in the Rock Island-Milan School District, Rocky Pride means looking out for one another! ❤️💛
OPERATION PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION: A SUCCESS!
October is National Principals Month, and last week, we celebrated our amazing principals in a special way during Principals Appreciation Week! ❤️ Our administrative team visited schools each day with small surprises to show our principals just how much they are appreciated. The week wrapped up with a special Principal Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, October 23, at Pagalo’s Pizzeria & Gelato Cafe in Milan!
Each day brought a little something different, along with a reminder of just how much our principals mean to our school communities!
🍿 Monday: Popcorn — Thanks for popping in and making a difference!
🖍️ Tuesday: Highlighters — You highlight the best in everyone!
🍬 Wednesday: Life Savers — You are lifesavers to our schools and communities!
🍫 Thursday: Reese’s — There’s no one quite like you!
🍕 Friday: We wrapped up the week with a luncheon celebrating the incredible leaders who work hard every day to support our scholars, staff, and families.
A big THANK YOU to our administrative team for helping make this week special, and an even bigger thank you to our principals for the dedication, leadership, and care you bring to your schools every day. Your work makes a difference, and we are grateful for everything you do!
As National Principals Month continues, we're celebrating the incredible leaders who help RIMSD thrive. Thank you for leading, inspiring, and making a difference in our school communities every single day! 👏
Good Morning Denkmann Families,
Starting this morning the City of Rock Island is closing the exit at 41st street behind the school. We ask that only staff enter the lot from the lot entrance on 40th street. For breakfast please drop students off at the front of the building for this week.
The City has told us it will only be closed this week. It will reopen next week and we will go back to regular drop off at that time. Thank you for your support.
Starting this morning the City of Rock Island is closing the exit at 41st street behind the school. We ask that only staff enter the lot from the lot entrance on 40th street. For breakfast please drop students off at the front of the building for this week.
The City has told us it will only be closed this week. It will reopen next week and we will go back to regular drop off at that time. Thank you for your support.
This week will be a very fun and busy week at Denkmann. We will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week (say no to drugs campaign) and The Student Hunger Drive. We have themes for each day.
Thursday Night from 6pm to 7pm we will be showing the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown & Toy Story of Terror on the big screen in the gym. There will be snacks for sale by our Parent Boosters.
Friday we will have a Halloween Costume Parade @ 2pm followed by holiday activities in the classrooms to finish the day. Let you child's teacher know if you do not want them to participate. We will have something for them.
Thursday Night from 6pm to 7pm we will be showing the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown & Toy Story of Terror on the big screen in the gym. There will be snacks for sale by our Parent Boosters.
Friday we will have a Halloween Costume Parade @ 2pm followed by holiday activities in the classrooms to finish the day. Let you child's teacher know if you do not want them to participate. We will have something for them.
Congratulations to Edison Jr. High Assistant Principal Reshanda Johnson and RIMSD41 Secondary Teaching and Learning Coordinator Kristin Allen on being named Community Caring Conference Education Heroes.
Thank you both for your dedication to supporting our scholars, uplifting our school communities, and making a positive difference in the lives of others. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!
Thank you both for your dedication to supporting our scholars, uplifting our school communities, and making a positive difference in the lives of others. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition!
The Quarter One Newsletter is Here!
Follow this link to catch up on everything you may have missed from our first quarter in the district!
https://rockislandmilansd41il.edurooms.com/newsletters/rock-island-milan-school-district-41/newsletters/quarter-1-newsletter-180006
From scholar achievements to highlights from our schools and clubs, there’s so much to celebrate. You’ll also find information about upcoming Wireless Communication Device Policy Town Hall Meetings, Superintendent Advisory Councils, Facilities Management Plan, and much more. Discover the stories that make the Rock Island-Milan School District 41 shine!
Welcome back! The second quarter of the 2026 - 2027 school year is here! Let’s make it a great one.
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Happy National Principals Appreciation Week!
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Rock Island-Milan School District 41 principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our scholars, staff, and school communities.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day. We appreciate you!
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Rock Island-Milan School District 41 principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our scholars, staff, and school communities.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day. We appreciate you!
Happy National Principals Appreciation Week!
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Rock Island-Milan School District 41 principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our scholars, staff, and school communities.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day. We appreciate you!
We want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible Rock Island-Milan School District 41 principals for their leadership, dedication, and commitment to our scholars, staff, and school communities.
Thank you for all you do to make a difference in the lives of our scholars every day. We appreciate you!
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!
Good Afternoon Denkmann Families,
We would like to thank you all for an amazing start and 1st quarter for the 2026-2027 school year. Our students have shown so much leadership and learning and we are excited to continue this journey with you. Enjoy the Fall Break and if you would take a moment to fill out the District Parent Survey we would greatly appreciate your feedback.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITV0yseDCthDvBrawghWzR8y-0_PYmapeJE712Z716leNbw/viewform
We would like to thank you all for an amazing start and 1st quarter for the 2026-2027 school year. Our students have shown so much leadership and learning and we are excited to continue this journey with you. Enjoy the Fall Break and if you would take a moment to fill out the District Parent Survey we would greatly appreciate your feedback.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScITV0yseDCthDvBrawghWzR8y-0_PYmapeJE712Z716leNbw/viewform
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!
