I grew up in the Rockford area and have lived here most of my life. I attended private schools throughout my academic career and never had the opportunity to be a part of our public schools. So, when I made a career move to work for RPS 205, I wasn’t sure what to expect.

At Camp No Other Future Like Yours at Cherry Valley Elementary School, we saw more than just academic growth in our students. We saw social growth too – and we’re excited to see how it prepares students for this next school year!

There’s a new sign in front of Guilford High School that celebrates Guilford’s partnership with the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. I want our community to know the story behind the sign – what it means to our students, our school and our community, and whose hard work is behind it.