⏰ Spring Forward! ⏰
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight. Daylight Saving Time begins—hello, longer days! 🌷

Daylight Saving Time in 2026 begins on Sunday, March 8, at 2:00 a.m., when clocks are set forward one hour to 3:00 a.m.. Known as "springing forward," this shift brings more daylight to the evening hours. It ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

6 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
⏰ Spring Forward! ⏰ Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight. Daylight Saving Time begins—hello longer days! 🌷
🌍✨ International Women’s Day 2026 ✨🌍
Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Thank you to the women who inspire, lead, teach, nurture, and make a difference every day.
6 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
🌍✨ International Women’s Day 2026 ✨🌍 Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. Thank you to the women who inspire, lead, teach, nurture, and make a difference every day.
🌸 Spring Break Notice 🌸

School will be closed Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13 for Spring Break.
We will return to school on Monday, March 16.

Enjoy a safe, relaxing break—we’ll see everyone soon! 🌞📚
8 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
🌸 Spring Break Notice 🌸  School will be closed Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13 for Spring Break. We will return to school on Monday, March 16.  Enjoy a safe, relaxing break—we’ll see everyone soon!
🍎 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🍎
We are so thankful for our amazing staff who support, inspire, and care for our students each day. Your commitment does not go unnoticed—thank you for all you do!
8 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
🍎 Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 🍎 We are so thankful for our amazing staff who support, inspire, and care for our students each day. Your commitment does not go unnoticed—thank you for all you do!
🔧💙 Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day 💙🔧
We are so thankful for our amazing maintenance team! From early mornings to last-minute fixes, you help make our school a great place to learn and work. Thank you for all you do!
8 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
🔧💙 Maintenance Workers Appreciation Day 💙🔧 We are so thankful for our amazing maintenance team! From early mornings to last-minute fixes, you help make our school a great place to learn and work. Thank you for all you do!
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning.

🗓 NSBW 2026 will take place March 2–6, 2026.
Let’s celebrate healthy mornings and the teams who make them possible! 🥣🍎
12 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning.   NSBW 2026 will take place March 2–6, 2026. Let’s celebrate healthy mornings and the teams who make them possible!
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning.  NSBW 2026 will take place March 2–6, 2026. Let’s celebrate healthy mornings and the teams who make them possible!
National School Breakfast Week (NSBW) celebrates the important role a nutritious school breakfast plays in helping students start their day ready to learn, grow, and succeed. Observed each year during the first full week of March, NSBW shines a spotlight on the School Breakfast Program and the dedicated school nutrition professionals who fuel students every morning.  NSBW 2026 will take place March 2–6, 2026. Let’s celebrate healthy mornings and the teams who make them possible!
March is National Nutrition Month! 🥦🍎
This month encourages healthy eating habits and making informed food choices. It’s a great time to learn how balanced nutrition helps our bodies grow strong, stay energized, and support overall health.

National Nutrition Month in 2026 will be celebrated throughout March (March 1-31) and its theme is "Discover the Power of Nutrition!," focusing on how food helps individuals and communities thrive, led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign encourages informed food choices and healthy habits with resources, events, and messaging highlighting nutrition's impact on vitality and well-being, often emphasizing MyPlate guidelines.
13 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
March is National Nutrition Month! 🥦🍎 This month encourages healthy eating habits and making informed food choices. It’s a great time to learn how balanced nutrition helps our bodies grow strong, stay energized, and support overall health.
March is Women’s History Month! 💜
This month, we celebrate and honor the contributions, achievements, and impact of women throughout history and today. It’s a time to recognize the women who have shaped our communities, inspired change, and paved the way for future generations.
13 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
March is Women’s History Month! 💜 This month, we celebrate and honor the contributions, achievements, and impact of women throughout history and today. It’s a time to recognize the women who have shaped our communities, inspired change, and paved the way for future generations.

"Happy School Social Worker Week to Paris Green!  We are so grateful for your passion, support, hard work, and advocacy that you provide to our students and families each and every day. School Social Worker week is a time to recognize the vital role that Paris plays within our school and community to assure our student success, well-being, and growth. We are so glad to have you as part of the Gator Family. Thank you for your non-stop dedication, heart, and impact. "

13 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
💙 Happy School Social Worker Week! 💙 Thank you, Paris Greene, for all you do for our students and school community!
March is Music In Our Schools Month! 🎶
This month celebrates the importance of music education and the many ways it enriches students’ lives. Music helps build creativity, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
13 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
March is Music In Our Schools Month! 🎶 This month celebrates the importance of music education and the many ways it enriches students’ lives. Music helps build creativity, confidence, teamwork, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.
National Reading Month is celebrated in March! During this time, people—especially children—are encouraged to read more and develop a love for books. Reading is one of the best habits a child can develop. It strengthens the mind, improves comprehension and analytical skills, sparks imagination, and boosts memory. These skills continue to pay off well into the future. 📚✨
13 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
National Reading Month is celebrated in March! During this time, people—especially children—are encouraged to read more and develop a love for books.
March is Youth Art Month! 🎨
This month celebrates the creativity, imagination, and talent of young artists. Youth Art Month highlights the importance of art education and encourages students to express themselves through drawing, painting, and other artistic creations.
13 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
March is Youth Art Month! 🎨 This month celebrates the creativity, imagination, and talent of young artists. Youth Art Month highlights the importance of art education and encourages students to express themselves through drawing, painting, and other artistic creations.
Happy National Science Day! 🔬✨
Today we celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the power of science to help us understand and explore the world around us!
14 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Happy National Science Day! 🔬✨ Today we celebrate curiosity, discovery, and the power of science to help us understand and explore the world around us!
Thank you to all of the students, parents, and teachers who helped make our Book Fair a wonderful success! 📚✨
Your support and enthusiasm truly made a difference, and we appreciate everyone who came out to support reading at our school.
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Thank you to all of the students, parents, and teachers who helped make our Book Fair a wonderful success!  Your support and enthusiasm truly made a difference, and we appreciate everyone who came out to support reading at our school.
Congratulations to Mrs.Porterfield's Kindergarten Class!
They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!

Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Congratulations to Mrs.Porterfield's Kindergarten Class!  They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!   Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
Congratulations to Mrs.Simpson's 3rd Grade Class!
They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!

Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Congratulations to Mrs.Simpson's  3rd Grade Class!  They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!   Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
Congratulations to Mrs.Freeman's 2nd Grade Class!
They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!

Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Congratulations to Mrs.Freeman's  2nd Grade Class!  They’ve earned perfect attendance FOUR times and are celebrating with an ice cream treat!   Way to go—keep up the amazing attendance!
Congratulations to Mrs. Custodio's 5th Grade Class!
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year!
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward!
Way to go, 3rd graders—keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary!
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Congratulations to Mrs. Custodio's 5th Grade Class!  This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year!  They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward!  Way to go, 3rd graders—keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary!
Congratulations to Miss Voigt's 1st Grade Class!
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year!
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward!
Way to go, 3rd graders—keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary!
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Congratulations to Miss Voigt's 1st Grade Class!  This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year!  They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward!  Way to go, 3rd graders—keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary!
🎉 Congratulations to Mrs. Marion's 1st Grade Class! 🎉
This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year! 👏
They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward! 🧁
Way to go, 3rd graders—keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary! 🌟
15 days ago, Rockford Elementary School
Congratulations to Mrs. Marion's 1st Grade Class!  This awesome group has achieved perfect attendance three times this year!  They’ll be celebrating their great effort and dedication with a cupcake reward!  Way to go, 3rd graders—keep showing up and shining bright at Rockford Elementary!