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Cracking the Code: Elementary Students Learn Programming Basics

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Brody Levandoski gazed at a computer screen, which showed him a flawed geometric puzzle program and a list of possible commands to fix it....

Trotting the Globe Without Leaving School

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Students at Roguewood Elementary took a virtual trip around the world recently, sampling food and creating crafts from four countries with parents and teachers...

Cans of Food Become Votes for Favorite Books

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“Bud, Not Buddy” prevailed in the first round. “Charlotte’s Web” defeated “The One and Only Ivan.” In a shocker, “The Cat in the Hat”...

Goodbye

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"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

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“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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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