- Sponsorship -
HomeRockford

Rockford

Goodbye

Rockford Student Showcase School News Network
"Good-bye Alex. It wasn't a pleasure knowing you," said my best friend Jacob. "It's not my fault that I'm moving," I said. "Yes it is," Jacob...

Don’t Drop the Ball

Rockford Student Showcase School News Network
“Score!” Jim screamed.  I had just won H-O-R-S-E!  I felt famous!  Except, it was only H-O-R-S-E.  “Hey, Kev, say we go to Rocky’s for...

A Runner Named Cole Johnson

Rockford Student Showcase School News Network
This is a true story about my big brother, Cole Johnson. It has everything about his running career from 6th grade to his current...

My (not so) Perfect Life

Rockford Student Showcase School News Network
Chapter 1 Ugh! Amanda is so mean! She thinks she rules the school! She just announced to the class that everyone was invited to her...

The Golden Swan

Rockford Student Showcase School News Network
The sun was setting over the calm clear lake. No boats in sight or sounds to be heard. It was a magnificent sight to...

Sometimes, Listening Is Just What’s Needed

Rockford Charles Honey
Kendall Waldroup speaks softly but listens closely. It turns out that’s all some of her classmates needed. Students have sought out the Rockford High School...

Young Musicians Perform in All-State Bands

Rockford Charles Honey
Five Rockford music students were among 400 statewide to perform in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association’s All-State Bands. They were selected from...

Gift of Art: ‘It’s About Your Character’

Rockford Charles Honey
Six children stand arm-in-arm, their multicolored faces smiling confidently before an American flag in an image of diversity within unity. Thanks to Paul Collins...

Latest RAMS Report Provides Blueprint for Improvement

Rockford Charles Honey
When Michael Shibler arrived as Rockford’s superintendent in July 1989, he thought it would be presumptuous to tell residents what they should value in...

‘Long Overdue’ Strings Program Comes to Rockford, at Last

Rockford Charles Honey
As her two dozen students prepare to launch into the rousing instrumental “Can-Can,” teacher Erin DeYoung gives them a get-ready-to-rock heads up. “Starting next week...

Hall of Fame Inducts Third Class

Rockford Charles Honey
One spoke about his work in Africa as a meteorologist and outreach to women and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Another talked of his research...

Restored Nature Trail Honors Deb Chamberlin

Rockford Charles Honey
Teachers and community members transformed tragedy into a blessing for students at Roguewood Elementary School. Volunteers revived a nature trail behind the school that had...

Personal Finance Expert: Steer Clear of the Debt Trap

Rockford School News Network
A collective gasp filled Rockford High School's auditorium when Rachel Ramsey Cruze told the story of a 20-something college graduate who had amassed $90,000...

Teens Encourage Peers to Open Up

Rockford Charles Honey
Brittany Hayes and Mackenzie Vallad started their high school careers with more than the usual adolescent angst. By halfway through ninth grade, both were...

International Students Bring the World to School

Rockford Charles Honey
When more than two dozen international students came to a recent Rockford Board of Education meeting, the room took on the feel of a...

Building a Team with Heart

Rockford Charles Honey
In his more than 30 years as a principal, teacher and coach, Robert Siegel Jr. has had more than a few chances to exercise...
1...16171819Page 17 of 19

ROCKFORD STUDENT SHOWCASE

- Sponsorship -

GET OUR HEADLINES IN YOUR EMAIL

SUSTAINING SPONSORS

Dean Transportation SET SEG Kent County Health Department West Michigan Health Insurance Pool Kent District Library
Join these sponsors
- Sponsorship -

MEDIA PARTNERS

Maranda Where You Live WGVU

ABOUT US

School News Network reports on the 20 public school districts in Kent ISD, which enroll more than 102,000 students. Founded in 2013 as an initiative of Kent ISD, we are supported by local districts and community sponsors, and powered by an experienced team of reporters, editors and multimedia journalists. We specialize in covering classroom teaching and learning, analyzing the many issues facing students and highlighting the education magic that happens each day in our public schools.

Contact us: snn@kentisd.org

FOLLOW US

OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS

Byron Center   Caledonia    Cedar Springs    Comstock Park    East Grand Rapids    Forest Hills    Godfrey-Lee    Godwin Heights    Grand Rapids    Grandville    Kelloggsville    Kenowa Hills    Kent City    Kent ISD    Kentwood    Lowell    Northview    Rockford   
Sparta    Thornapple Kellogg    Wyoming

© Kent ISD | 2930 Knapp NE | Grand Rapids MI 49525

Privacy Policy