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Goodbye

"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

“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

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

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

The sun was setting over the calm clear lake. No boats in sight or sounds to be heard. It was a magnificent sight to...

Young Musicians Perform in All-State Bands

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’

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...

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

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...

Restored Nature Trail Honors Deb Chamberlin

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...

International Students Bring the World to School

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

In his more than 30 years as a principal, teacher and coach, Robert Siegel Jr. has had more than a few chances to exercise...
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