Dear Families,
Welcome to The Quad, Rockford Public Schools’ new and innovative high school experience. My name is John Cusimano, and I have the honor of serving as the principal of this exciting new opportunity for RPS students. The first day of student attendance is Thursday, August 14. School begins at 9:00 on Thursdays and 8:05 on all other days. All RPS high schools follow the same bell schedule. The Quad is located at 4151 Samuelson Road- right next to Jefferson High School.
Launching this fall, The Quad is a state-of-the-art college and career education center designed to connect students from Auburn, East, Guilford, and Jefferson High Schools with high-demand pathways and cutting-edge resources—all without requiring a transfer to another school. Your child has been selected to take part in this opportunity based on their chosen pathway. They will be enrolled in two or more classes at The Quad each day, either in the morning or afternoon. The rest of their schedule will remain at their home high school.
Students will have access to transportation, or may drive themselves, and can enjoy lunch, collaboration spaces, and hands-on learning in modern labs and studios. Our first phase includes spaces for biomedical science, nursing, media production, culinary arts, graphic design, IT, and business innovation. Phase two, opening in 2026, will add facilities for engineering, automotive, welding, and manufacturing programs.
Because your student will take classes at the Quad, you are invited to attend one of our open houses. You are not required to attend, but we highly encourage it so you’re ready for school to start. Stop by for a tour or at any time during the open houses to see the new building. Administration will be there to answer any of your questions!
Attend any one of these open houses at The Quad, 4151 Samuelson Road:
August 12, 2025
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Guided tours at 4:15 pm and 5:15 pm
August 13, 2025
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Guided tours at 5:15 pm and 6:15 pm
Thank you for your support as we begin this incredible journey together. We can’t wait to welcome your child to The Quad!
Warm regards,
John Cusimano
Principal, The Quad