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REF raises funds and awards grants for educational opportunities throughout the Rockford community.

09/04/2026

🏈 REF GAME DAY SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT IS BACK! 🏈

It's football season Rockford and we are sending out a big THANK YOU to The Breadon Group for sponsoring tonight's varsity football game against Muskegon! Their support helps provide meaningful opportunities and resources for students across Rockford schools.

Look for the The Breadon Group to be featured throughout tonight's game on the Jumbotron. We’re grateful for community partners who believe in our students and show up for education - now let's GO RAMS! 🧡🖤

09/03/2026

Wood TV8 Daybreak brought their Tailgate show to RHS for Week Two of high school football—and made a special visit to the Beyond The Rock (BTR) news studio where they worked on a special project featuring Anni's Army Foundation. 🎥

WOOD TV8 Beyond the Rock

08/31/2026

Join us in welcoming our four newest trustees to the Rockford Education Foundation Board of Trustees — Rick, Katia, John, and Erica! 🎉

We’re excited to have their energy, expertise, and passion for education on board as we continue working together to create opportunities for every student across Rockford schools.

Welcome, Rick, Katia, John & Erica! We’re so glad you’re here!

Rick Folcik

08/27/2026

🧡A new school year means new ideas, new possibilities and new opportunities to make a difference!

💡We believe our educators and students have incredible ideas worth investing in and want to help turn those ideas into meaningful experiences for our students in Rockford.

👉 Apply for a REF grant by September 8th (small grant up to $2,000) or October 12th (large grant up to $15,000). https://rockfordedfoundation.org/apply-for-a-grant/

Rockford Public Schools

08/26/2026

Just like our students and educators, our school comfort dogs are back to school this week! And yes… they even have tests, too! 🐶🧡

Our amazing school comfort dogs recently completed their annual certification to make sure they’re ready for another year of providing comfort, connection and support throughout our schools.

We’re pawsitively grateful for the joy and calm they bring to our students and staff. Welcome back, pups! 🐾

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08/25/2026

🏆 Meet the 2026 Rockford Public Schools Hall of Fame Inductees! 🧡🖤

The Rockford Education Foundation is proud to present the 2026 Rockford Public Schools Hall of Fame — an outstanding group of alumni and community members whose achievements and service have left a lasting mark on Rockford.

Join us in congratulating this remarkable group of inductees! Their accomplishments, dedication, and contributions represent the lasting impact of the Rockford community.

Learn more about sponsorship or purchase tickets to the Hall of Fame event on October 23, 2026 --> https://rockfordedfoundation.org/ways-to-support/events/rockfordhalloffame.html

08/24/2026

Welcome Back, Rockford! 📚🧡

At the Rockford Education Foundation, we can’t wait to see the creativity and innovation our educators bring to classrooms, the passions students discover and the opportunities that help every student learn, grow and thrive.

We’re proud to be here to support our schools every step of the way. Here’s to a great year ahead!

Address

PO Box 777
Rockford, MI
49341

Telephone

+16168636317

Website

http://rockfordedfoundation.org/

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