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Whiteside Elementary’s ‘Kiss a Pig’ fundraiser raises hundreds for district
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (73+ words) Whitehead Elementary School students got the chance to learn about agriculture in a unique way on Friday: a smooch from a pig. Whiteside Elementary's "Kiss a Pig' fundraiser raises hundreds for district Rockford's African Methodist Episcopal Church celebrates Founder's Day…...
Whitehead Elementary’s ‘Kiss a Pig’ fundraiser raises hundreds for school
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (226+ words) Whitehead Elementary School students got the chance to learn about agriculture in a unique way on Friday: a smooch from a pig. ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Whitehead Elementary School students got the chance to learn about agriculture in a unique way on…...
Wired Café and RAMM partner to help send students to college
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (464+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The Rockford Association for Minority Management (RAMM) partners with Wired Caf" to sponsor a student to go off to college. RAMM supports African American youth by providing programs that promote diverse educational and cultural opportunities. Friday's event, called…...
Rock Valley College alum named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (237+ words) ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - A Rock Valley College (RVC) alum is recognized by the finance and business media outlet Forbes for his work as a young entrepreneur in the gaming industry. Keanu Concepcion, 29, is named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 - Games list alongside…...
Rockford high school students learn about building and construction trades at career expo
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (235+ words) Rockford high school students learn about building and construction trades at career expo'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - High school students learn about careers in the building and construction trades as part of a three-day career expo. Students who attended the expo Tuesday,…...
Students thrive with special support program at Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (443+ words) ROSCOE, Ill. (WIFR) - Behind the brick walls of Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe, a new position designed to support students shows early promise. Allison Watt taught special education for more than 20 years. Following a brief break, the Kinnikinnick School principal approached Watt…...
Rockford Public Schools’ multi-million dollar school bus change drives concern
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (22+ words) Rockford Public Schools" multi-million dollar school bus change drives concern'WIFR Rockford Public Schools" multi-million dollar school bus change drives concern...
Night to Shine returns to City First Church to honor people with special needs
1+ week, 1+ day ago (74+ words) Night to Shine returns to City First Church to honor people with special needs'WIFR Night to Shine returns to City First Church to honor people with special needs High School Division for 40th Annual Illinois Snow Sculpting Competition Crews battle truck…...
Rockford schools, teachers union reach tentative agreement
1+ week, 2+ day ago (130+ words) Rockford schools, teachers union reach tentative agreement'WIFR ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Rockford Public Schools and the Rockford Education Association have reached a tentative agreement, according to a message from REA President Claudia Marshall. "We are pleased we have reached a tentative agreement…...
Machesney Park Elementary school unveils new mosaic mural created by the community
1+ week, 3+ day ago (298+ words) MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. (WIFR) - Machesney Park Elementary School unveiled a project a year in the making called "Hello Machesney," a vibrant mosaic mural created by students, staff, board members and community members. "I wanted to create a mural that was really…...