North Rockford Middle School Students of the Month

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Sarah Munson is a 6th grade student from our Fine Arts Magnet and the daughter of Steve and Lyn Munson. She has one sibling, Leah as well as a bunny, Davey, a dog, Champ, and frogs, Austin and Alex. Sarah attended Valley View Elementary and she is active in bowling and tennis. Sarah also enjoys [...]

Local students recognized for writing

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Cassidy Fought, an eighth grade student at Our Lady of Consolation school, recently received the Knights of Columbus 2013 Essay Contest award. Emma Moore, sixth grader at OLC, won runner-up. Cassidy’s essay was “The Importance of Family.” Pictured are, from left to right, Norman Galang (OLC Knight), Cassidy Fought, Emma Moore and Dave Lawrence (OLC [...]

East Rockford Middle School Students of the Month

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6th Grade Student of the Month Morgan Kraus Communications Technology Magnet Morgan is the daughter of Brian and Dana. She has a sister named Sarah. Morgan attended lakes Elementary. She enjoys participating in choir, water polo, and swim. In fact, she hopes to become an Olympic swimmer. Morgan’s favorites include Pre-Algebra with Mrs. Bryant, the [...]

Limiting Media to Increase Student Success

Kelly Amshey, Assistant Principal East Rockford Middle School   Adults recognize that children are growing up in an era of technology. Access to media such as television, movies, Internet, social networking, texting, and video games is greater now than ever. While these technologies provide children with distraction and entertainment, overuse can be detrimental to their [...]

Rockford’s “Be Nice” bench showcased at RiverTown Crossings

RiverTown Crossings and the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan are presenting “nice bench”, a juried public are event featuring a showcase of benches painted and embellished by local student groups, including Rockford High School students. These colorful and imaginative benches will be displayed throughout the common area of the mall until May 1st. On [...]