
The Silvis Unpack Your Backpack event is tonight from 5:00 to 6:30. We hope all of our families are able to stop by. The first day of school is Wednesday.

SILVIS SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTRATION EVENT IS TOMORROW!
Don't forget to bring 2 proofs of residency (lease, rent receipt or tax bill and one other form such as a utility bill). The proof of residency needs to be your most recent lease payment, agreement, bill, etc. and should be dated within one month of the time of registration.
When: July 24th from 7AM - 1PM and 3PM - 7PM.
Where: Northeast Junior High School
Why: All families need to register in person and we have A LOT of fun things planned including:
*A walk in clinic in which students can get physicals and immunizations from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
*Drawings to win gift cards and gas cards. One lucky family will win reserved front row seats for the GOB Holiday Program.
*Haircuts: Laquia from New Style is providing haircuts from 10AM–1PM. Jenna Sullivan, Enlightened Skin and Hair, will provide haircuts from 3PM - 7:00PM.
*Free school supplies and Silvis Walmart will be giving away items.
*Silvis Public Library will be signing families up for library cards.
Thank you to the following community members for ensuring this is a great event: Silvis Walmart, Enlightened Skin and Hair, New Style, School Health Link, Christ United Methodist Church, and the Silvis Public Library.
Additional information, including supply lists, directions to complete online registration, and student handbooks, is located on the Silvis School District website.
Don't forget to bring 2 proofs of residency (lease, rent receipt or tax bill and one other form such as a utility bill). The proof of residency needs to be your most recent lease payment, agreement, bill, etc. and should be dated within one month of the time of registration.
When: July 24th from 7AM - 1PM and 3PM - 7PM.
Where: Northeast Junior High School
Why: All families need to register in person and we have A LOT of fun things planned including:
*A walk in clinic in which students can get physicals and immunizations from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
*Drawings to win gift cards and gas cards. One lucky family will win reserved front row seats for the GOB Holiday Program.
*Haircuts: Laquia from New Style is providing haircuts from 10AM–1PM. Jenna Sullivan, Enlightened Skin and Hair, will provide haircuts from 3PM - 7:00PM.
*Free school supplies and Silvis Walmart will be giving away items.
*Silvis Public Library will be signing families up for library cards.
Thank you to the following community members for ensuring this is a great event: Silvis Walmart, Enlightened Skin and Hair, New Style, School Health Link, Christ United Methodist Church, and the Silvis Public Library.
Additional information, including supply lists, directions to complete online registration, and student handbooks, is located on the Silvis School District website.

Registration for the 25-26 School Year will be held on July 24th from 7:00 am - 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm. A walk in clinic in which students can get physicals and immunizations will be offered by the School Health Link from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm, during the registration day on July 24th. All families who attend in-person registration on July 24th will be entered into a drawing to win gift cards and gas cards and one lucky family will win reserved front row seats for the GOB Holiday Program. Additional information, including supply lists, directions to complete online registration, and student handbooks, is located on the Silvis School District website. We are looking forward to seeing our families on July 24th!

This is a friendly reminder that GOB dismisses at 10:50 and NEJH dismisses at 11:30. We hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend.

The warnings in Rock Island County have expired so GOB is moving forward with dismissal. If the storm changes direction or a new warning is issued we will hold NEJH. If that occurs another message will be sent out. All buses will be late today.

Our area is currently under a tornado warning until 2:45. Our students will be sheltering in place until it is safe for them to return to their classroom or be dismissed. Buses will most likely be late today. Thank you for your patience. Dr. VandeWiele

Good morning,
I am thrilled to announce the appointment of Kyle Morey as our new George O. Barr Elementary Assistant Principal, effective July 1, 2025.
Kyle brings a wealth of experience and a passion for education that will be invaluable to our school community. He has twelve years of experience in education and currently serves as a K-5 Math Interventionist/Coach in the Geneseo School District. During his educational career, Kyle has taught several grades including 5th grade, 7th grade, and Kindergarten. He impressed the search committee with his educational philosophy, experience in instructional leadership, and commitment to building a positive and impactful learning environment.
Please join me in warmly welcoming Mr. Morey to George O. Barr Elementary and the Silvis School District.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good morning,
The Silvis School District is thrilled to announce the appointment of Val Schneider as the new principal of George O. Barr Elementary School, effective July 1, 2025.
Val Schneider brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to the students and families of George O. Barr. Her 20 years in education include five valuable years within the Silvis School District as Assistant Principal and Transportation Director.
She earned her Bachelor of Education degree from Western Illinois University and a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education. Mrs. Schneider’s previous experience includes teaching positions in the Carbon Cliff-Barstow and East Moline School Districts, further demonstrating her broad understanding of the educational landscape.
"We are incredibly excited to welcome Mrs. Schneider to her new role," stated Dr. VandeWiele, Superintendent of the Silvis School District. "Her passion for cultivating a positive and dynamic learning environment, coupled with her demonstrated leadership abilities, makes her the perfect fit for principal of George O. Barr Elementary School. We are confident that Mrs. Schneider will be instrumental in building on the school's successes and guiding the George O. Barr community towards even greater achievements."
Congratulations, Mrs. Schneider!


Today is the last day of the third quarter in the Silvis School District. It is also a School Improvement Day. School dismissal times are as follows: 10:50 at George O. Barr and 11:30 at Northeast Junior High. We hope you enjoy the break.

Good morning,
The internet and phones are currently down in the Silvis School District. Mediacom has not provided a time when service will be restored. School will remain in session and dismissal will be normal times.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good afternoon,
This school year, the Silvis School District has used two emergency days due to inclement weather. Those days will be made up on June 2 and June 3. The complete amended calendar is posted on the district homepage at silvisrockets.com.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good morning,
Due to Parent/Teacher Conferences, the district is following a Wednesday early out schedule. GOB will dismiss at 1:50 pm and NEJH at 2:30 pm. Thank you and have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good evening,
The Silvis School District is canceling school tomorrow due to the winter storm moving into our area. All after school activities on Wednesday are also canceled. We anticipate school will be held on Thursday and that Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday evening.
Stay Safe,
Dr. VandeWiele

Good afternoon. We currently are short on bus drivers this week and will be combining some routes. Please be patient as our bus stop times may be a bit off. Thank you all!

This morning at 7 AM a power outage occurred at George O Barr. We do not know when power will be restored. School is cancelled so we ask that you keep your child home today. If your child was on a bus, please pick them up at your convenience. We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we will have no heat because there is no electricity. NEJH will be in session as normal today.

Good evening,
Due to the Extreme Cold Warning issued by the National Weather Service, the Silvis School District will not be in session tomorrow, January 21. School will resume on Wednesday, January 22. Stay safe.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good morning, Silvis School District families.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a wonderful holiday. As a reminder, today is the last day of the semester and a SIP Day, so we will dismiss at 10:50 (GOB) and 11:30 (NEJH). We look forward to seeing our students on January 7, 2025.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good morning,
As a reminder, school will not be in session on Wednesday through Friday of this week. School will resume on Monday. We hope all of our families have a wonderful holiday weekend.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good evening,
There is no school tomorrow for students in the Silvis School District due to the state mandated Election Day holiday. School will resume Wednesday.
Dr. VandeWiele

Good afternoon,
We hope our students and families had a wonderful Fall Break. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow morning.
Dr. VandeWiele