Rockdale School had 10 students participate in the ILMEA All-State Elementary Chorus at the Peoria Civic Center on Saturday, January 27th-what an honor! Congratulations to these 4th, 5th, and 6th graders!
A special thank you to Mrs. Kelch, for dedicating her time to preparing our students for this opportunity, and to Mrs. Shear for traveling to Peoria with students on Saturday! Your dedication and passion for our music program is inspiring!

Fundraiser Skate Night
Thursday, February 1, 2024
5:30pm - 8:30pm


On January 11th, seven students were inducted into Rockdale School's National Junior Honor Society. With the support of our previously inducted 8th grade members, they will participate in service projects for throughout the rest of the school year.
At the induction ceremony, the Rockdale NJHS Chapter was presented with a certificate of recognition for the work members did to raise $290.74 for the Salvation Army during their bell ringing event at the beginning of December. Thank you to all who donated!
Congratulations to our newest members! We look forward to seeing the work you do for our community!



The Will County Center for Community Concerns has partnered with other Community businesses in order to host the "Share the Love" event. This is a free coat giveaway that will be held on February 7, 2024 from 5-7 pm at 2455 Glenwood Ave, Joliet.


Will your student be attending Joliet Central or Joliet West next school year?! JTHS will be hosting their annual Freshman Showcase at both high schools on Wednesday, January 31st. This is a great opportunity for 8th grade students to visit their future high school campus!
Please see the attached flyers or visit the following links for more information,
Joliet Central:
https://www.jths.org/family-resources/announcements/announcement-page/~board/district/post/joliet-central-steelmen-showcase-8th-grade-info-night-january-31
Joliet West:
https://www.jths.org/family-resources/announcements/announcement-page/~board/district/post/joliet-west-tiger-showcase-8th-grade-info-night-january-31




Family Literacy Night
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
6:00pm - 7:15pm


Rockdale Author Visit


Winter Dance
5th-8th grade
January 19, 2024
6:00pm - 8:00pm
$1 admission

Ram Nation,
Join us this Wednesday, January 17th, to cheer on our Rockdale Rams Boys Basketball team as they take on the Elwood Tigers in their final home game of the season! Be sure to wear your blue and gold, and pack the house as we celebrate our 8th grade Rams! See you there!

Graduation picture day is Friday, January 19th, 2024.

CANCELLED - Girls Volleyball Practice - January 9
Due to possible inclement tomorrow, we are cancelling practice for Tuesday, January 9.
Our first game is still scheduled for Wednesday, January 10 at 4:15pm at Chaney-Monge.
CANCELLED - Girls Volleyball Practice - December 28
Due to unexpected maintenance needed in the gym, we have to cancel practice for tomorrow, Thursday, December 28. Currently we will still have practice on Friday. If this changes we will let you know.
Wishing all of our Rockdale Families a wonderful winter break and holiday season!
See you back in the building January 9th!










Girls Volleyball practice for Thursday, December 21 at 7:00 am has been cancelled.
We will still practice on Friday, December 22 at 7:00 am.
Contact Mrs. Shear or Mr. Mooney with any questions.
Please consider donating to the Rockdale Elementary School Care Closet

PTO Fundraiser
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
11:00am - 2:00 am


LAST CALL FOR PENNY WARS!!! / ¡¡¡ÚLTIMA LLAMADA PARA PENNY WARS!!!


Cozy Countdown to Winter Break / Acogedora cuenta atrás para las vacaciones de invierno


Christmas with Santa and the Grinch
Saturday December 9th. 2023
1pm until 3pm


