Dr. Steve Matthews
@docsmatthews.bsky.social
School Superintendent; Reader; Cookie baker; Baseball fan
Spent the morning listening to Kent County student leaders, including Rockford High School’s Lylah Cooper, talk about their student experiences and how we can help them navigate.
November 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Spent the morning listening to Kent County student leaders, including Rockford High School’s Lylah Cooper, talk about their student experiences and how we can help them navigate.
STEAM Night for our DK - 5th grade families is November 11 at East Rockford Middle School. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Come see the experiences our elementary students have learning to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators.
November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
STEAM Night for our DK - 5th grade families is November 11 at East Rockford Middle School. 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Come see the experiences our elementary students have learning to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and collaborators.
Our Rockford volleyball is off and running in the state tournament. Tonight they beat Greenville 3 - 0. Come cheer them on in the district final tomorrow at Lowell, 6:00 PM. Go Rams!
November 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Our Rockford volleyball is off and running in the state tournament. Tonight they beat Greenville 3 - 0. Come cheer them on in the district final tomorrow at Lowell, 6:00 PM. Go Rams!
On this episode Shannon Ouellette and 4th grade teacher Jodi Noakes discuss the Rockford Public Schools outdoor education program.
October 30, 2025 at 5:29 PM
On this episode Shannon Ouellette and 4th grade teacher Jodi Noakes discuss the Rockford Public Schools outdoor education program.
Lab day at North Rockford Middle School. Soap the students made vs. Ivory soap. Density. Lather. Mixture vs. chemical reaction using water and koolaid. And a Halloween lab using “witches blood.”
October 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Lab day at North Rockford Middle School. Soap the students made vs. Ivory soap. Density. Lather. Mixture vs. chemical reaction using water and koolaid. And a Halloween lab using “witches blood.”
It’s state championship week ! Our Rockford High School marching band is in final preparations for the state championship on Saturday! Go Rams!
October 27, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It’s state championship week ! Our Rockford High School marching band is in final preparations for the state championship on Saturday! Go Rams!
Make plans now to attend our Rockford High School Student Council’s trick or treat event from 5:30-7:30PM Thursday evening, October 30! In front of Rockford High School!
October 27, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Make plans now to attend our Rockford High School Student Council’s trick or treat event from 5:30-7:30PM Thursday evening, October 30! In front of Rockford High School!
East Rockford Middle School: Book talks in the media center, digital art, making soap in science - chemical reactions, and Ruffles! A busy 2nd hour!
October 21, 2025 at 3:23 PM
East Rockford Middle School: Book talks in the media center, digital art, making soap in science - chemical reactions, and Ruffles! A busy 2nd hour!
It’s the playoffs! Rockford field hockey vs. Hudsonville. Go Rams!
October 17, 2025 at 12:41 AM
It’s the playoffs! Rockford field hockey vs. Hudsonville. Go Rams!
A big day for our Rockford preschool students. The Rockford fire truck came to visit!
October 14, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A big day for our Rockford preschool students. The Rockford fire truck came to visit!
Rockford volleyball took on Grand Haven tonight. Rams win! Rams 3 - Bucs 0. Well done Rams!
October 10, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Rockford volleyball took on Grand Haven tonight. Rams win! Rams 3 - Bucs 0. Well done Rams!
Our Edgerton Trails outdoor education 4th grade classroom enjoyed read-to-self time in the hammock garden. And they shared the space with a 2nd grade classroom that explore the pond environment with Mrs. D. @rockfordoutdoor #RamPride
September 30, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Our Edgerton Trails outdoor education 4th grade classroom enjoyed read-to-self time in the hammock garden. And they shared the space with a 2nd grade classroom that explore the pond environment with Mrs. D. @rockfordoutdoor #RamPride
A new episode of Rams News and Views explores student council with our Rockford High School student council advisor Mrs. Avram and students Brady Whitmore and Abigail Mixer.
September 30, 2025 at 1:05 PM
A new episode of Rams News and Views explores student council with our Rockford High School student council advisor Mrs. Avram and students Brady Whitmore and Abigail Mixer.
Cannonsburg Elementary on a Friday afternoon. Winston, our Cannonsburg counseling dog, exploring tools to use in watercolor, building with Legos, learning kindergarten math. #RamPride
September 26, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Cannonsburg Elementary on a Friday afternoon. Winston, our Cannonsburg counseling dog, exploring tools to use in watercolor, building with Legos, learning kindergarten math. #RamPride
Ms. Copeland’s 4th grade class at Roguewood finished their personal narrative unit. As part of the unit they read Peg Kehret’s book about her personal polio experience. They then made the connection to the board game Candy Land which has a deep connection with the polio disease.
September 26, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Ms. Copeland’s 4th grade class at Roguewood finished their personal narrative unit. As part of the unit they read Peg Kehret’s book about her personal polio experience. They then made the connection to the board game Candy Land which has a deep connection with the polio disease.
Senior Night - Rockford field hockey. Thank you seniors! Go Rams!
September 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Senior Night - Rockford field hockey. Thank you seniors! Go Rams!
North Rockford Middle Schhol - 2nd hour. Pre-algebra classes solving for X, simplifying equations, and choir, band, and orchestra. Students and teachers engaged. #RamPride
September 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
North Rockford Middle Schhol - 2nd hour. Pre-algebra classes solving for X, simplifying equations, and choir, band, and orchestra. Students and teachers engaged. #RamPride
The latest episode of Rams News and Views has Brian Phillips, our Rockford High School Director of Bands, and two drum majors from our Rockford High School marching band. We discuss this year’s marching band show - Zellige!
September 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The latest episode of Rams News and Views has Brian Phillips, our Rockford High School Director of Bands, and two drum majors from our Rockford High School marching band. We discuss this year’s marching band show - Zellige!
A busy afternoon at Crestwood Elementary. Kindergarten students thinking through graphing and letter/sounds in writing, 1st grade interactive math on the iPad and number lines. #RamPride
September 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A busy afternoon at Crestwood Elementary. Kindergarten students thinking through graphing and letter/sounds in writing, 1st grade interactive math on the iPad and number lines. #RamPride
A busy morning at Lakes Elementary!
September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A busy morning at Lakes Elementary!
Valley View Elementary visit today. Small moments writing, multiplication of two digits numbers, class read-aloud, station working gym, and letter recognition practice in kindergarten. Engaged students. Engaged staff. #RamPride
September 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Valley View Elementary visit today. Small moments writing, multiplication of two digits numbers, class read-aloud, station working gym, and letter recognition practice in kindergarten. Engaged students. Engaged staff. #RamPride