Super's Update

Rockford Public Schools is fortunate to have a strong partner in Northern Illinois University to help tackle the ongoing teacher and staff shortage.

I sat down with Rockford Chamber President Caitlin Pusateri in late fall to discuss the results from a recent Rockford Chamber survey about public education and Rockford Public Schools – and, more importantly, what we’re doing in response to that survey.

The school district – and the Rockford School Board and administration – has done its part to alleviate taxpayer burden.

Rockford Public Schools is a special place to learn, work and grow, and it’s special because of the people. I feel fortunate to have been able to congratulate each of you in-person with my sincere thanks for your service to Rockford Public Schools.

Voters will have a chance to choose all seven Rockford School Board members on the April 2023 ballot. They should consider people who will continue the current board’s stable and strong leadership.

More RPS 205 students than ever are choosing to be teachers in a grow-your-own scholarship program, a partnership with Rockford University.

Rockford Promise is about raising aspirations for Rockford Public Schools students.

A partnership with Rosecrance allows the district to use federal pandemic relief money to support students in their behavioral and mental health.