Rockford Public Schools (Michigan)
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The Rockford Public School system serves an area of approximately 100 square miles centered on Rockford, Michigan.
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[edit] History
The modern school system was formed in the late 1950s by combining various neighborhood school systems.
[edit] Schools
Each School in the District is Part of the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program
[edit] Elementary Schools (K-5)
- Belmont Elementary
- Cannonsburg Elementary
- Crestwood Elementary
- Lakes Elementary
- Meadow Ridge Elementary
- Parkside Elementary
- Rougewood Elementary
- Valley View Elementary
[edit] Secondary
- East Rockford Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- North Rockford Middle School (Grades 6-8)
- Rockford Freshman Center (Grade 9)
- Rockford High School (Grades 10-12)
[edit] Alternative
- River Valley Academy
[edit] Notable Alumni
Dathan Ritzenhein: Collegiate runner at the University of Colorado and world class runner in distances ranging from 5k to marathon
[edit] Sports
Rockford uses the "Ram" nickname and competes in the Ottawa-Kent Conference Red Division
[edit] State Championships
- Girls Gymnastics: 1989
- Girls Cross Country: 1998, 99, 2000, 01, 02
- Boys Cross Country: 2000, 02
- Girls Track and Field: 2000, 03
- Boys Water Polo: 2000, 03, 04, 05, 06
- Boys Swimming/ Diving: 2001
- Boys Lacrosse (Club): 2001
- Boys Basketball: 2003
- Girls Water Polo: 2004, 06
- Football: 2004, 05
[edit] Other Notable Achivements
- "Odyssey of the Mind" World Championship: 2004, 05, 06
- Michigan Assocation of Broadcasters TV Station of the Year (Rockford High School): 2003, 05, 06
