History: The original Rockford School District was set up by the Wright county commissioners on September 6, 1856. The first school house was built in 1860. In 1875, the Wright and Hennepin county commissioners set up a joint district call joint district 112. By 1905, the Rockford School District was a full 12 year school. During the 1960's, redistricting occurred that created the boundaries as Rockford is today. The school district was renumbered to the current Independent School District # 883

Accomplishments:

• Most Outstanding K-12 music program among all Minnesota Class A schools by the Minnesota Education Association in 1998.
• 28 National Merit Scholarship commended/semifinalists/finalists since 1975.
• 98-99 Presidential Scholar (top 250 nationally)
• Accredited by the Baldridge Model of Continuous Improvement sponsored by the Minnesota Academic Excellence Foundation
• Mentorship programs for elementary, middle and high school students.
• Minnesota Basic Standard Test score in reading almost doubled in the last six years
• Unique programs like Elementary Choir for 4th and 5th students, Digital Literacy, PREP Literary Course, Jobs for Minnesota Graduates and Multi-cultural Diversity
• Multiple Honors, Advanced Placement and College in the Schools courses offered.
• Rockford High School has 3 fully equipped computer labs.
• The drama department alternate annual performances between an opera or a play.
• Rockford HS drama department participate in the State one-act-play competition.
• Rockford High School band and chorus perform 3 annual concerts.
• 65% of the Rockford HS students participate in the band or choir.
• Rockford HS band and chorus travel to various major cities to compete.
• A Post Secondary Options program is available to Rockford students.
• 6th graders participate in a 3-day trip to Deep Portage.
• $33 million bond built a new ES; remodel & update MSs& HSs; build community activities center.
• Elementary houses early childhood programs, such as early childhood family education & school readin
• MS is a state-of-the-art school with networked computer labs, a multimedia center & video produsctionstudio.
• The Jr./Sr. HS offers a comprehensive curriculum with a wide range of learning opportunities.
• The district has statewide recognition for its award winning music program.
• RHS boasts a music program that has been recognized as the Minnesota Exemplary Music Program for Cla
• RHS has the benefits of a large school program while maintaining a small school atmosphere.