Rock Island High School's Crimson Crier

31/08/2024

Congrats to all the of the Running Rocks and especially Rocky journalists Courtney, Ulana, Sydnee, and Lucy!

31/08/2024

Rocks 14
Minooka 49

But, history was made tonight as senior Olivia Samuelson became the first female to score in a Rock Island football game as she completed an extra point.

Congrats to our senior editor, Olivia, for making Rocky history!

31/08/2024

29/08/2024

RIHS Families, you are invited to participate in our first book club! We will be reading Tiffany Jackson, who is visiting RIHS in April. Our goal is to spread the culture of reading both in and out of school, as well as open doors of communication. Check out our flier and RSVP by next Friday 9/6. You can scan the QR code on the flier or use this link: https://forms.gle/yYj8vmXrebYU7Q7h9

27/08/2024

Today, the Journalism students presented their ideas for our yearbook theme. The students did a great job creating theme ideas that were inclusive and shows all Rocky has to offer!

27/08/2024

Good luck to our Rocky journalists Ellie, AJ, Isaac, Yaretzi, Isabella, and A'rion as they compete tonight!

GAME DAY 🏐

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Freshman: 5:00pm
Sophomores: 6:00pm
Varsity: 7:00pm

Come out and support your Lady Rocks ❤️💛

26/08/2024

School pictures are Sept. 4th, 5th, and 6th. Freshmen and EL
English classes will get their pictures taken on Sept. 4th. Sophomore and Junior English classes will get their pictures taken on Sept. 5th. Senior English classes will get their pictures taken on Sept. 6th. You must get your picture taken to be in the yearbook.

24/08/2024

21/08/2024

The Family Engagement Team is hosting a mental health session for families next Wednesday.

Please see the information attached and fill out this form to participate.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tCgTfufOL6ZCGNQ1pwp-cEs-K-xNQwyQd1ivdM_P98E/viewform?edit_requested=true

19/08/2024

Rocky Students and Parents-

Yearbook Picture Day has been scheduled. Students will take pictures in their English classes. Freshman and EL English Classes will get their pictures taken on Sept. 4th. Sophomore and Junior English Classes will get their pictures taken on Sept. 5th. Senior English Classes will get their pictures taken on Sept. 6th.

Senior yearbook portraits must be done by Photographic Arts either at school on Sept. 6th or through appointment at their studio. Photos from other companies will not be used in the yearbook.

19/08/2024

Make sure you purchase your 2024-25 yearbook before Winter Break.

No extras will be ordered, so don't miss out!

You can order your book online at www.yearbookordercenter.com using order code 8228. You can also purchase in room 211 with cash or check.

19/08/2024

16/08/2024

To tell this year’s history, we need to learn the history of the Rock. Thanks to former teacher, Mr. Rick Miers for coming in to give the Journalism classes a history tour!

15/08/2024

15/08/2024

Rock Island Rocks Football is celebrating its 125th anniversary this season. In honor of those 125 years, the team brought back their traditional gold pants. From 1939 to 2013, every team has worn gold pants. This year, the Rocks are returning in gold.

13/08/2024

Our former editor, Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw!

🌟ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT!

Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw (class of '15) - Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw is currently a lifestyle reporter/host for Cincy Lifestyle on WCPO 9 in Cincinnati, OH. Mikhayla is not only a storyteller but also an advocate. She served as Miss Iowa 2018 for the Miss America Scholarship Program. During her year of service, she completed over 150 community and school appearances and talked to over 10,000 students about the importance of mental health awareness and su***de prevention. In 2019, she established her nonprofit organization How About HOPE (Helping Others & Providing Encouragement) which works to change stigmas surrounding mental illness, specifically focusing on minority mental health. She is passionate about making a difference.

Read more about what Mikhayla has been up to since graduation - https://bit.ly/3uFcRzT See less

12/08/2024

Congrats to Senior Editor, Mylie Shook, who just returned from a National Figure Skating Competition, where she placed 1st in Character and Theme Event, 2nd in Comedic Impression and Inflatable Finals, 3rd in Emotional and Theme Event Finals, and
4th in Inflatables and Lyrical Pop.

08/08/2024

What are our Rocky Journalism grads up to? Just interviewing Meghan Trainor...

Awesome work Mikhayla!

For the first time in seven years, pop star Meghan Trainor is hitting the road, and she’s stopping in Cincinnati! 🎤✨ Meghan joined Mikhayla Hughes-Shaw on C...

08/08/2024

A big thanks to two of our admin, Mrs. Hartzler and Mrs. Braun Howard, who came into Journalism today to participate in our mock press conference to teach our classes about interviewing.

08/08/2024

Introducing the 2024-2025 Education Interns! This group is already having an impact on classrooms throughout the district. Follow our page for detailed introductions of each of our interns throughout the year!