205 VIBE™
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The 205 VIBE™ was created to share the amazing things happening in Rockford Public Schools. The 205 VIBE publishes firsthand stories from district staff, students and community members who support RPS 205.
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Latest Blog Post
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Downtown Leadership Club Shoutouts
Dr. Jarrett recognized staff nominated in April individually – by delivering chocolate bars or sending handwritten notes – to celebrate their work.
Latest Podcast
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Earl Dotson Jr.
Hear candid conversation about remote teaching in RPS 205: “There is messiness to it. And it is hard. It’s hard to see what my kids are working on. But if you look at all of those negatives, and you don’t focus on what you can do, and what you’re going to do and what you’d like to do, and what the kids are able to do, then you’re going to be stuck in the messy.”
Latest News
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Rockford Public Schools
The last day of school this year is Thursday, June 10, for all K-12 students. Please note that students will follow a shortened five-hour schedule; all staff will work a full day.
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