Rockford Area Schools ISD 883

Rockford Area Schools ISD 883 Rockford Area Schools ISD 883
A Tradition of Excellence, One Student at a Time Welcome to the official page for Rockford Area Schools! .

Rockford Area School District consists of three school buildings: an elementary school for grades kindergarten through four, a middle school for grades five through eight, and a high school serving grades nine through twelve. All of our schools are magnet schools. What is a Magnet School? A magnet school is a type of public school that has a particular curricular focus developed around a core set

of five principles according to the Magnet Schools of America organization. These five pillars include the following things:
• Diversity
• Innovative Curriculum & Professional Development
• Academic Excellence
• High-Quality Instructional Systems
• Family and Community Partnerships

Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet Schools (K-4) instruction integrates content and skills from the areas of the arts of dance, drama, music, and visual art with core subjects. Benefits of Arts Instruction:
• Students learn using a creative, hands-on approach
• Students are able to demonstrate understanding through the arts
• Increased critical and creative thinking skills
• The arts develop a well-rounded student

Rockford Middle School Center for Environmental Studies (5-8) instruction integrates science, technology, engineering, and math with an environmental emphasis. Benefits of STEM Instruction:
• Career aspirations begin in Middle School
• STEM training teaches problem-solving
• STEM education facilitates hands-on learning
• STEM Education facilitates innovation

Rockford High School IB School (9-12) infuses a core curriculum with a world focus
that can help young people understand their role as responsible world citizens. Benefits of IB Instruction:
• An IB Diploma can earn college credit and ALL students are given the opportunity to test for credit
• IB Diploma graduates have a higher college and university acceptance rate and higher college completion rate
• The rigor of IB closely models the demands of a student’s first year in college
• IB students learn by doing, connecting the classroom to the larger world

09/05/2026

🏃‍♂️ Rockford Cross Country Kicks Off the 2026 Season! 🚀The Rockets made strong moves at the Brave Like Gabe Invitationa...
09/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ Rockford Cross Country Kicks Off the 2026 Season! 🚀

The Rockets made strong moves at the Brave Like Gabe Invitational in Perham!

🚀Boys Varsity: Finished 9th out of 15 in the Gold Section, led by Will Czech (11th) and Connor Ellos (12th)!
🚀Girls Varsity: Took 4th out of 12 in the Black Section, with 4 runners in the top 25 led by Maiya Roelofs (10th)!
🚀Junior High Boys: Showed up strong with Crosby Boyle & Callum Cihlar cracking the top 50!

Next up: Catch the Rockets at home at Shamrock Golf Course on Thursday, Sept 10! 💚🖤

Let's get to know our staff at Rockford Area Schools with a Staff Feature Friday!Today we are featuring our District Qua...
09/04/2026

Let's get to know our staff at Rockford Area Schools with a Staff Feature Friday!

Today we are featuring our District Quality & Compliance Coordinator, DeWayne Larson! 👋

About DeWayne 🚀 "I like flying fast and noisy. I also like kayaking silent and slow."
💚 How long have you worked for Rockford Area Schools?: "I've worked for Rockford continuously since August 1988. I started at the bus garage in 1987"
💚 Fun Fact: "When I started working here it was just going to be a temporary job. I guess I kind of liked it."
💚 Favorite Animal: Dust Bunnies (They pay the bills)
💚 Favorite Hobby: Building or fixing things for family or friends

Thank you for all you do, DeWayne! ✏️

09/04/2026

And just like that, all of our students are back in school! Not sure who is more excited (or nervous) the students or the parents!

Ms. Sarsland took advantage of the nice weather we are still having and took her students outside to explore today!
09/03/2026

Ms. Sarsland took advantage of the nice weather we are still having and took her students outside to explore today!

Learning Begins with Wonder at Launching Pad Preschool! Register today!At Launching Pad Preschool, every day is an adven...
09/03/2026

Learning Begins with Wonder at Launching Pad Preschool! Register today!

At Launching Pad Preschool, every day is an adventure filled with curiosity, creativity, and discovery! Our Reggio Emilia-inspired program encourages children to explore, ask questions, build friendships, and develop a lifelong love of learning through hands-on experiences and play.

🌱 Child-led exploration
🎨 Creative, engaging learning experiences
📚 Kindergarten readiness through play
❤️ Caring teachers and a welcoming community

We believe the early years are a time to nurture confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging, all while having fun!

Enrollment is open for the upcoming school year! We'd love to welcome your family to Launching Pad Preschool.

Tuition assistance is available for qualifying families.

Contact us at 763-477-7500 to learn more, or register at www.rockford.ce.eleyo.com.

Time for another TBT! This week we have more senior polls from 1998! How many of these still fit?
09/03/2026

Time for another TBT! This week we have more senior polls from 1998! How many of these still fit?

09/03/2026

It's day 2, and we decided to put the mic on Principal Menard to hear what the 1st full day sounded like.

That's a wrap on REAMS Rocket Ready days! ✔ Next up, the first day of school at REAMS tomorrow! We are so excited to see...
09/02/2026

That's a wrap on REAMS Rocket Ready days! ✔ Next up, the first day of school at REAMS tomorrow! We are so excited to see all the smiling faces fill the halls! 💚🚀

RHS had a great first day welcoming the new freshmen class and helping them learn what to expect during their high schoo...
09/02/2026

RHS had a great first day welcoming the new freshmen class and helping them learn what to expect during their high school career!

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6051 Ash Street
Rockford, MN
55373

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