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.

This week Dr. Matthews speaks with our Media Specialists, Alexa Lalejini, Michelle Falk, and Kelly Boston.

This week Dr. Matthews talks with RHS Retirees Rick Folcik, Jackie Decker, and George Wilson.

This week Dr. Matthews talks building future success with Freshman Center assistant principal Al Reickard, Freshman Center teacher Stephanie Linsley and her son, senior Blake Linsley.

This week Dr. Matthews talks woodworking with instructor Jeff Schram and students Ethan Helmholdt and Michael Guldner.

This week Dr. Matthews speaks with RHS Principal Tom Hosford and RHS graduate Bella MacKenzie about how Rockford prepares you for life after high school.

This episode Dr. Matthews speaks with Coach Brad Wilson from the varsity basketball program along with 2025 Miss Basketball Anna Wypych.

This week Dr. Matthews talk High School Choir with Director Mandy Scott and two seniors Jade Carroll and Abby Bjork.

This week Dr. Matthews talks STEM with elementary teachers Jessica Priem, Elyse Anderson, and Tori Fowler.

This week Dr. Matthews speaks with Athletic Director Cole Andrews and Teacher Tom Kowalski about the Rockford Unified Basketball Team.

This week Dr. Matthews talks about the transition into high schools with counselors Katie Sauder and Angie Ohlman along with high school senior Amelia Ohlman.

This week Dr. Matthews talks AP Seminar and English and the High School Level with Sydney DeKuiper and Lily Cutler.

This episode Dr. Matthews talks with our Finance Director Allison Clements, Transportation Director Matt Puett, and Bus Driver Terry Marshal about our transportation department.

This episode Dr. Matthews talk school safety with Security Director Scott Beckman along with seniors Grace Hosford and Isaac Poot.

This week Dr. Matthews talks with Ms. Todd from the high school's art department and two of her students.

This week we talk to Kris Deyoung, Jason Springer from Beyond the Rock and their Student Executive Producer Danielle Wheeler.

This week Dr. Matthews talks with Brian Phillips and marching band members Sam Bargwell and Ray Bozym.

This week Dr. Matthews talks about The Legend of Sleepy Hollow with Kristen Tomlin and a couple students.

This week Dr. Matthews speaks with East Middle School Principal Adam Burkhold, Mikaela Lyon a Rockford High School Junior, and Connor Whitehead a Rockford High School senior. They discuss the topic of how students learn how to be successful as students.

This week Dr. Matthews talks food services with John Henry and a couple of food service staff.

This week Dr. Matthews talks mental health is our schools with David Jangda and Colton Cnossen along with a student.

This show's guests are High School principal Tom Hosford and two student council members.

This week Dr. Matthews talks about the state of the district with the admin office. His guests are Dr. Wilson-Crawford, Mike Ramm, and Allison Clements.

This week's episode highlights the benefits of athletics with Jennifer Domagalski, Brad Wilson, and Michal Huizenga.

This epsiode Dr. Matthews speaks about freshman life with Dr. Amshey and two freshman students.

This week Dr. Matthews talks with our music department at the high school.