Rams News and Views

This episode Dr. Matthews talks about creating positive learning environments in our schools with Matt Zokoe, principal at Lakes Elementary, and Jeremy Karel, Principal at Valley View Elementary.

This edition of Rams News and Views Dr. Matthews talks Freshman Center construction and curriculum additions with principal Dr. Kelly Amshey and Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Mike Ramm.

Dr. Matthews talks about literacy in our district and how the Rockford Book Bus supports those efforts. Sharon Wells, RPS Director of Literacy, and Rachel DeKuiper, Belmont Principal are guests.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks graduation and two seniors educational path to that with seniors Isabella Herema and Collin Zeiser along with principal Ricky Clark.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks AI and technology in the classroom with RHS Principal Ricky Clark, ERMS Principal Adam Burkholder, and senior Cam Henderson.

This week Dr. Matthews talks state testing with our principals, Rachel DeKuiper and Dr. Kyle Avink along with Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Mike Ramm.

This episode Dr. Matthews speaks with Coach Sean O'Brien about the upcoming Girl's track season and importance of being a student athlete with his athletes Sarah MacIntosh and Macy Vandenhout.

This edition Dr. Matthews talks about the community survey and the bond vote with Lisa Jacobs, Executive Director of Community Service, and parent advisory council members Heather Berkenpaas and Jenny Steele.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks about wrestling and the importance of sports in education with RHS teacher and head wrestling coach Brian Richardson, and two state qualifying wrestlers Liam and Easten.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks AI and it's use in education with RPS Director of Mathematics, Accountability and Innovation Maggie Thelen, teacher Andrew Abissi, and high school junior Noah Shrotenboer.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks snow days with Wood-TV8 Meteorologist Blake Harms along with Beyond the Rock student Trinity VanderWoude and AP Stats student Chloe Routson.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks about school culture and life at Rockford High School with Principal Ricky Clark, Student Council president Leah Rapp and Cayden Orange.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks about new beginnings with Freshman Assistant Principal Nick Davis, Principal of Parkside Early Childhood Center Mindy McGinn, and Freshman Emmeline Rydecki.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks Rams Basketball and the upcoming season along with the value of athletics with Coach Kyle Clough and seniors Jake Bascom and Dylan Gross.

This episode Dr. Matthews speaks with brothers Al (NRMS Principal) and Jerrad (Maintenance )Reickard about growing up in Rockford.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks Thanksgiving and being thankful with Assistant Principals Chelsea Gates and Darcy Seelye along with high school juniors Sophie Adams and Malayah Jarrell.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks all about outdoor learning with Principal Shannon Ouellette and Teacher Jodi Noakes.

This edition Dr. Matthews speaks with Mike Ramm, Jen Domagalski, and Matt Puett about the upcoming bond and what it will fund.

In this episode Dr. Matthews talks to Student Council advisor Lisa Avram and students Brady Whitmore and Abigail Mixer about the impact and mission of Student Council at Rockford High School.

This edition Dr. Matthews speaks with Brian Phillips, the RHS Band Director along with students Nathan Palmer and Elise Clark.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks about the fall bond proposal with Assistant Superintendent Mike Ram, Principal Matt Zokoe and teacher Kris DeYoung.

This edition, Dr. Matthews talks about preparing for the start of the year with Principal Shannon Ouellette, teacher Jen Donovan and parent Brandy Berta.

Dr. Matthews talks summer projects with Allison Clements and Shawn Hayward.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks RAMS XII with Dr. Wilson Crawford, Mike Ramm, and new RHS Principal Ricky Clark.

This week Dr. Matthews talks school security and online safety with Security Director Scott Beckman, School Resource Officer Ryan Morin, and Student Leah Raap.