Happy October!

Here are some important dates to keep in mind for this month.

When we return from fall break, we will begin the initial meetings regarding the Wireless Communication Device Policy. Illinois law requires school districts to establish a Wireless Communication Device Policy by the 2027–2028 school year.

Please visit the event pages on our district calendar for meeting dates, times, locations, and virtual meeting information: https://www.rimsd41.org/events

OPERATION PRINCIPAL APPRECIATION: A SUCCESS!

October is National Principals Month, and last week, we celebrated our amazing principals in a special way during Principals Appreciation Week! ❤️ Our administrative team visited schools each day with small surprises to show our principals just how much they are appreciated. The week wrapped up with a special Principal Appreciation Luncheon on Friday, October 23, at Pagalo’s Pizzeria & Gelato Cafe in Milan!

Each day brought a little something different, along with a reminder of just how much our principals mean to our school communities!

🍿 Monday: Popcorn — Thanks for popping in and making a difference!

🖍️ Tuesday: Highlighters — You highlight the best in everyone!

🍬 Wednesday: Life Savers — You are lifesavers to our schools and communities!

🍫 Thursday: Reese’s — There’s no one quite like you!

🍕 Friday: We wrapped up the week with a luncheon celebrating the incredible leaders who work hard every day to support our scholars, staff, and families.

A big THANK YOU to our administrative team for helping make this week special, and an even bigger thank you to our principals for the dedication, leadership, and care you bring to your schools every day. Your work makes a difference, and we are grateful for everything you do!

As National Principals Month continues, we're celebrating the incredible leaders who help RIMSD thrive. Thank you for leading, inspiring, and making a difference in our school communities every single day! 👏

The Quarter One Newsletter is Here!

Follow this link to catch up on everything you may have missed from our first quarter in the district!
https://rockislandmilansd41il.edurooms.com/newsletters/rock-island-milan-school-district-41/newsletters/quarter-1-newsletter-180006

From scholar achievements to highlights from our schools and clubs, there’s so much to celebrate. You’ll also find information about upcoming Wireless Communication Device Policy Town Hall Meetings, Superintendent Advisory Councils, Facilities Management Plan, and much more. Discover the stories that make the Rock Island-Milan School District 41 shine!

Happy Fall Intersession! 🍂🍁

Wishing everyone a safe and restful break! Enjoy the time to relax and recharge. We’ll see everyone back on Monday, October 19.

We hope you join us for Trunk or Treat on October 29th at St. John's Church in Rock Island! 🎃

If you would like to register a Trunk to participate, please click HERE.

We're proud to share our September 2026 Shout-Outs and celebrate the educators, support staff, administrators, and team members who help our district thrive.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to recognize a colleague – your kind words help shine a light on the people who make RIMSD such a special place!

View all of our shout-outs here!

This series supports our 2030 Strategic Plan – Priority 5: We will nurture relationships and connections with all members of our school community.

Learn more about our 2030 Strategic Plan here!

Longfellow Celebrates Dolly Day!

On September 25th, Longfellow Liberal Arts celebrated the legacy of Dolly Parton with a special “Dolly Day,” inspired by her iconic song 9 to 5 and her incredible commitment to literacy and children around the world.

District leaders, community members, and Board members joined our Longfellow classes as guest readers, sharing stories and spending time with our scholars. And the celebration didn’t stop when the stories ended! Each guest reader passed out books to the scholars in their class, giving everyone a special book to take home and enjoy!

Dolly Parton didn’t become a literacy champion because she was a teacher. She became one because she understood something every teacher knows: sometimes the most important thing you can give a child is a book and someone who believes they should have one.

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly has helped put millions of books into the hands of children, inspiring a love of reading and opening the door to new ideas, possibilities, and dreams.

We’re grateful for the Longfellow community that came together on 9/25 to celebrate books, reading, and the joy of sharing a good story. Here’s to big dreams, great books, and a little Dolly magic! 📖✨🎶

School districts can not function without the presence of strong partners! We are incredibly fortunate here at Rock Island Milan School District #41 to have established both long-standing partnerships as well as newly created ones to help meet the needs of our families. Simply put, we can not do the work we do with our community partners! Join us in celebrating Gas & Electric Credit Union as a "Spotlight Partner" for September!

Click here to view the video!

School districts can not function without the presence of strong partners! We are incredibly fortunate here at Rock Island Milan School District #41 to have established both long-standing partnerships as well as newly created ones to help meet the needs of our families. Simply put, we can not do the work we do with our community partners! Join us in celebrating World Relief Quad Cities as a "Spotlight Partner" for September!

Click here to see the video!