Meet the Administrators

Dear Rocket Families, 

Welcome to Remarkable Rock Island! I am Cormic Priester, and I have the distinct honor of serving the amazing families at “The Rock”. As I begin my ninth school year as Principal of Remarkable Rock Island Elementary (RIE) School, I am energized and deeply committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children. Our Rock Island community aims to accomplish this by setting high academic expectations for all children, while providing supportive systems to ensure the needs of scholars are met. As a proud product of 33311, I see myself in each scholar and I am committed to the work at Rock Island to specifically develop the promising futures of those that our “Rock” family serves daily.   

It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude that I share this momentous news: after sixteen years of unwavering commitment, resilience, and hard work, our school has officially achieved an “A” rating again! This transformation or "Metamorphosis from a “C” to an “A” school rating is not just a letter grade—it is a testament to our school’s passion for education, belief in every child’s potential, and a relentless pursuit of excellence that exists within our four walls. Each lesson taught, each challenge overcome, and each moment of care and encouragement has brought our entire school community to this milestone.  

Let us take a moment to celebrate, reflect, and continue building on this legacy of excellence. The journey was long, but the impact is lasting—and the future is brighter than ever. Rock Island has been a cornerstone of education in 33311 since 1959, we hold the torch to continue building on the legacy of our "Remarkable School". 

I am proud of this accomplishment and aim to continue this academic achievement during the 2025-2026 school year. By setting high expectations for scholars, increasing parent involvement, and engaging in the community, it is my goal to continue the progress made thus far. 

Serving the community, while ensuring all scholars receive a first-class education is a priority for me. Our school provides a safe, secure, and inviting environment to all stakeholders. I find that my role as your proud principal gives me an opportunity to advance the legacy of Rock Island as a premier school where children and families are first. Rock Island is home to the "Rockets". Rockets accelerate in an upward motion and defeat the laws of gravity to blaze into the galaxy while ultimately reaching the stars. My belief is that our faculty and staff are the scientists that contribute to a successful lift off for scholars to reach their goals and dreams.  

As your principal, I consider guiding scholars to achieve their ultimate level of success an honor. We will continue to believe in our school mission and our scholars. Our Rocket family will always strive to develop productive, well-rounded, and empathetic citizens for the 21st Century. We will continue to lead our Rockets on a path to success. I hope you will walk into this school year alongside us with the same level of determination to make this upcoming year our best yet. Our theme this year is “Blast Off to Proficiency and Beyond: Lights, Camera, Learn! Every Student is “A” Star in Our Story.”  

Please ensure that you complete and return all the first day packet forms. Also, follow us on Facebook at Remarkable Rock Island Elementary School and on our website at  https://www.browardschools.com/rockisland. 

Yours in Education, 

 

 Mrs. Cormic Priester  

Proud Principal of Remarkable Rock Island Elementary School