The staff is back in the building!
We have officially welcomed the Rockdale staff to the 2025-2026 school year! It was a long day of trainings, meetings, and classroom set-up to get ready for our Rams to return on Friday! Welcome back, Rockdale staff!
We have officially welcomed the Rockdale staff to the 2025-2026 school year! It was a long day of trainings, meetings, and classroom set-up to get ready for our Rams to return on Friday! Welcome back, Rockdale staff!
It's almost the first day of school! We are so excited to welcome our families and students back into the building on Friday, August 15th for the start of the 25-26 school year.
Our arrival and dismissal procedures will stay the same for this school year. Please check your email for a reminder of Rockdale's procedures. Our priority is to make sure students arrive and leave school safely each day, and we need your help to make sure that happens.
School fees for the 25-26 school year have been uploaded to Teacher Ease. Please sign into your account prior to the beginning of the school year to pay the balance on your students' accounts. All sports and music fees must be paid before students can participate in these activities. If you need support with this, call the main office at 815-725-5321.
Finally, don't forget to join us for Open House on Thursday, August 14th from 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. You can meet your teacher, drop off your supplies, and get ready for the new year! We will see you then!
Our arrival and dismissal procedures will stay the same for this school year. Please check your email for a reminder of Rockdale's procedures. Our priority is to make sure students arrive and leave school safely each day, and we need your help to make sure that happens.
School fees for the 25-26 school year have been uploaded to Teacher Ease. Please sign into your account prior to the beginning of the school year to pay the balance on your students' accounts. All sports and music fees must be paid before students can participate in these activities. If you need support with this, call the main office at 815-725-5321.
Finally, don't forget to join us for Open House on Thursday, August 14th from 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. You can meet your teacher, drop off your supplies, and get ready for the new year! We will see you then!
Can you believe school starts in less than two weeks?! Professional Salon Concepts is here to help you and your family get ready! They will be hosting their back-to-school "Look Amazing, Be Amazing" event on Thursday, August 7th from 3:30 pm.-5:30 p.m. Join them at the salon for free back-to-school haircuts (Kindergarten-8th grade students), fun activities, and food. Please see the flyers attached for more details. We can't wait to see you there!
Hello, Rams!
DON'T FORGET! Our Back-to-School picnic is taking place on Saturday, August 2nd from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on the Rockdale blacktop. Join us for bounce houses, games, food, and fun! This is a cash-only event, so please come prepared.
Plainfield Central High School will also be holding a Back-to-School fair the morning of August 2nd from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This fair will include low-cost immunizations for students and over 60 vendors that can offer support to you and your family. We can't wait to see you Saturday!
DON'T FORGET! Our Back-to-School picnic is taking place on Saturday, August 2nd from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on the Rockdale blacktop. Join us for bounce houses, games, food, and fun! This is a cash-only event, so please come prepared.
Plainfield Central High School will also be holding a Back-to-School fair the morning of August 2nd from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. This fair will include low-cost immunizations for students and over 60 vendors that can offer support to you and your family. We can't wait to see you Saturday!
Good afternoon!
The rain should be clearing up soon, so softball practice is still on for this afternoon from 3:30-5:30 at SeaBee Diamond!
Due to the high temperatures expected during the afternoon hours of Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29, softball practice has been cancelled.
Softball will now begin Wednesday, July 30 at 3:30-5:30 PM.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hamilton (bhamilton@rockdale84.org).
Softball will now begin Wednesday, July 30 at 3:30-5:30 PM.
Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Hamilton (bhamilton@rockdale84.org).
We are just three weeks away from the first day of school! Please see the information below for a Back-to-School Expo and YMCA After School Care.
Back-to-School Expo
State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel and State Representative Natalie Manley are holding a Back-to School Expo at Joliet West High School! The expo will be held TOMORROW, July 26th from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Your students must be present to receive any back packs or supplies.
YMCA After School Care
Did you know that Rockdale offers after school care?! We partner with the YMCA to ensure all students have a safe and productive place to go during after school hours. Any family who registers for the YMCA Kid Zone between July 25-August 4 will receive a discount of $50! The Y also accepts DHS Funds and has Y Scholarships available for those who would qualify.
You can use the link below to register for the after school program at Rockdale. Please contact Tori Dutkiewicz, the YMCA before and after school care director, at 815-782-0827 with any questions, including payment assistance.
https://www.jolietymca.org/programs/youth-development/child-care/before-and-after-school-youth-recreational-program/kid-zone/galowich-ymca-kid-zone/
Don't forget: Baseball and Softball start next week! If you haven't already, get your 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grader signed up today!
IMPORTANT ‼️: Students must be completely registered for school and have an updated sports physical on file to participate during the skills camp!
Baseball Camp:
Date 📅: Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31
Time ⌚: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location 📍: Seabee Diamond (Rockdale Village Park- 79 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436)
Sign-Up 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqUeoHW-yNVSFM7d8aOdm_5Da5zayT3yaDc-oOiqwtte__bQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLrx41leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMN0FlZWtPV0JFWlZZVTY5AR4SwIUq8J5M0d2BAE9gwaF7ZIqCsUeSQwhxaJtLAI4k0DnZzacxhYt_bBYQ6g_aem_yIEk1lNulD1QpjFQwlup0g
Softball Practice:
Date 📅: Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31
Time ⌚: 3:30-5:30 PM
Location 📍: Seabee Diamond (Rockdale Village Park- 79 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436)
Sign-Up 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXfnvu55Pdx1_kkm1UzOmkhMbHA0I_hA5u5RIeWNouWkcijw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLryJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMN0FlZWtPV0JFWlZZVTY5AR505CpPZaP1BO1mizpqPaBAD_GWOQxXh7xZakDv0q_ivVui83juRm_TLpMnJg_aem_Munw_W5WdZ5Bg8NhZreAaQ
IMPORTANT ‼️: Students must be completely registered for school and have an updated sports physical on file to participate during the skills camp!
Baseball Camp:
Date 📅: Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31
Time ⌚: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location 📍: Seabee Diamond (Rockdale Village Park- 79 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436)
Sign-Up 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqUeoHW-yNVSFM7d8aOdm_5Da5zayT3yaDc-oOiqwtte__bQ/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLrx41leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMN0FlZWtPV0JFWlZZVTY5AR4SwIUq8J5M0d2BAE9gwaF7ZIqCsUeSQwhxaJtLAI4k0DnZzacxhYt_bBYQ6g_aem_yIEk1lNulD1QpjFQwlup0g
Softball Practice:
Date 📅: Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31
Time ⌚: 3:30-5:30 PM
Location 📍: Seabee Diamond (Rockdale Village Park- 79 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436)
Sign-Up 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXfnvu55Pdx1_kkm1UzOmkhMbHA0I_hA5u5RIeWNouWkcijw/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawLryJFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFMN0FlZWtPV0JFWlZZVTY5AR505CpPZaP1BO1mizpqPaBAD_GWOQxXh7xZakDv0q_ivVui83juRm_TLpMnJg_aem_Munw_W5WdZ5Bg8NhZreAaQ
Hello, Rams!
Rockdale has a ton of exciting events coming up in the next few weeks. Make sure to add the following dates to your calendars!
Saturday, August 2nd: Back-to-School Picnic, 4 PM-7 PM
Thursday, August 7th: PSC Back-to-School Haircut Event, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday August 7th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 6 PM
Thursday, August 14th: Open House and Ice Cream Social, 4 PM-5:45 PM
Friday, August 15th: First Day of School!
Supply lists were emailed to all families at the beginning of June. You can also find them on the Rockdale website under "Parents." If you would like a hard copy, please stop by the school anytime between 8 AM-3 PM on Monday-Thursday.
Finally, don't forget! Rockdale has a new start time for the 25-26 school year! All classes will begin at 8:40 AM, and students will be considered tardy after this time. We can't wait to see all of our Rams back in the building in just a few short weeks!
Rockdale has a ton of exciting events coming up in the next few weeks. Make sure to add the following dates to your calendars!
Saturday, August 2nd: Back-to-School Picnic, 4 PM-7 PM
Thursday, August 7th: PSC Back-to-School Haircut Event, 3:30 PM-5:30 PM
Thursday August 7th: Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 6 PM
Thursday, August 14th: Open House and Ice Cream Social, 4 PM-5:45 PM
Friday, August 15th: First Day of School!
Supply lists were emailed to all families at the beginning of June. You can also find them on the Rockdale website under "Parents." If you would like a hard copy, please stop by the school anytime between 8 AM-3 PM on Monday-Thursday.
Finally, don't forget! Rockdale has a new start time for the 25-26 school year! All classes will begin at 8:40 AM, and students will be considered tardy after this time. We can't wait to see all of our Rams back in the building in just a few short weeks!
Who's ready for the new school year?! Rockdale's first day of school for the 2025-2026 school year is Friday, August 15th. We have a lot of exciting things planned for the new year, including a new start time!
Rockdale's school day will now start at 8:40 a.m. All students will be considered tardy after this time. Don't worry, doors will still open at 8:20 a.m. for breakfast!
Also, mark your calendars for our Open House and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 14th from 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Stop in and find your new classroom, meet your teacher, and enjoy a sweet treat! See you then!
Rockdale's school day will now start at 8:40 a.m. All students will be considered tardy after this time. Don't worry, doors will still open at 8:20 a.m. for breakfast!
Also, mark your calendars for our Open House and Ice Cream Social on Thursday, August 14th from 4:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. Stop in and find your new classroom, meet your teacher, and enjoy a sweet treat! See you then!
Need to get your student's back to school or sports physical completed?
Emediate Cure is offering $25 sports and school physicals now through July 15th!
Get those sports physicals turned in before Baseball and Softball start on July 28th and get those school physicals done before school starts on August 15th!
https://www.emediatecure.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLbm5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE1elZNRkRNMnF3QzBtOGt6AR5QcUFUu0pvK7Gj5VG_SFq6rBFtSXDY91JuEm8vHKUHpQwZqcnh7zZ5OjU0Bw_aem_Y6CI4tBYvMcQhlK35VGeug
Emediate Cure is offering $25 sports and school physicals now through July 15th!
Get those sports physicals turned in before Baseball and Softball start on July 28th and get those school physicals done before school starts on August 15th!
https://www.emediatecure.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLbm5ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE1elZNRkRNMnF3QzBtOGt6AR5QcUFUu0pvK7Gj5VG_SFq6rBFtSXDY91JuEm8vHKUHpQwZqcnh7zZ5OjU0Bw_aem_Y6CI4tBYvMcQhlK35VGeug
Boys Baseball will be starting in August! But before the season starts, join Coach Olson and Coach Domenico for a baseball skills camp!
Date 📅: Monday, July 28-Thursday, July 31
Time ⌚: 9:00-11:00 AM
Location 📍: Seabee Diamond (Rockdale Village Park- 79 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436)
Sign-Up 🔗: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqUeoHW-yNVSFM7d8aOdm_5Da5zayT3yaDc-oOiqwtte__bQ/viewform
(Yes, we're still excepting registrations after the July 2nd deadline stated in the form!)
IMPORTANT ‼️: Students must be completely registered for school and have an updated sports physical on file to participate during the skills camp!
Have a student who is interested in joining Girls Softball? Complete the Google Form to get them signed up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXfnvu55Pdx1_kkm1UzOmkhMbHA0I_hA5u5RIeWNouWkcijw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=112488911045630125985
Practices will begin July 28th! More information to come.
Happy summer, Rams!
Our 2nd annual Back-to-School Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Rockdale' s blacktop. Make sure to add this event to your calendar and join us for bounce houses, food, games, and fun! Will County will also be hosting their annual School Supply Giveaway the morning of August 2nd from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
If you have any high school students who would like to volunteer for the picnic and receive community service hours, please email Ms. Darlin at edarlin@rockdale84.org.
We look forward to seeing our Rams at the picnic and school supply drive on August 2nd!
Our 2nd annual Back-to-School Picnic will be held on Saturday, August 2nd from 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. on Rockdale' s blacktop. Make sure to add this event to your calendar and join us for bounce houses, food, games, and fun! Will County will also be hosting their annual School Supply Giveaway the morning of August 2nd from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
If you have any high school students who would like to volunteer for the picnic and receive community service hours, please email Ms. Darlin at edarlin@rockdale84.org.
We look forward to seeing our Rams at the picnic and school supply drive on August 2nd!
At Rockdale, learning doesn't stop in the summer! Ms. Darlin, Ms. Kirk, and three members of the building leadership team, Ms. Willis, Mrs. Shear, and Mr. Meister, have been spending their second week of summer break in Naperville participating in a conference with Dr. Anita Archer that focuses on Explicit Instruction. This conference teaches high-level instructional strategies that are proven by research to increase student performance in the classroom.
They are ready to bring what they've been learning back to the staff and continue to make Rockdale the best that it can be!
***Baseball/Softball Camp Update***
Due to the rain, camp will not be held today. We will resume next Wednesday, June 11, weather permitting.
Be sure to stop by our FREE clothing giveaway TODAY from 10:00-3:00!
There will be plenty of gently used items available in baby through adult sizes, so spread the word to family and friends! Tables will be set up on the blacktop near Door A. Please feel free to take as much as you need!
#RockdaleCareCloset #CommunityGiveaway #FreeClothes #FamilySupport
🎉 FREE Clothing Giveaway! 👕👟🧢
Join the Rockdale Care Closet for a Community Clothing Giveaway!
🗓 Friday, May 30, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 715 Meadow Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436
🛍 Shop for FREE – clothes, shoes, hats & more for all ages!
💬 Questions? Contact:
📧 ahamilton@rockdale84.org
📧 sshear@rockdale84.org
📧 hkirk@rockdale84.org
This event is open to the community — spread the word and bring a friend!
#RockdaleCareCloset #CommunityGiveaway #FreeClothes #FamilySupport
REMINDER:
Our PTO TCBY event is TOMORROW, MAY 16TH at 3:30 PM on the blacktop near doors E and F!
Please remember to bring cash with you to pay for your pre-orders.
Car riders should be picked up prior to parking for TCBY sales.
On May 8th, our National Junior Honor Society students took a field trip to Feed My Starving Children in Aurora. They assembled food packs for children in need around the world.
We love to see our students giving back! If you an opportunity for our Rams to get involved in the community, please reach out to Ms. Kirk at hkirk@rockdale84.org.
