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- Award
Rockford Public Schools
The Golden Apple Foundation surprised and celebrated six teachers in their classrooms on Thursday with the prestigious Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching.
- Golden Apple Award
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Rockford Public Schools
Ellis Elementary School is closed today, Thursday, Feb. 23, because of a power outage. We are working with ComEd and expect power will be restored for the school to reopen Friday, Feb. 24.
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- Weather
Rockford Public Schools
All RPS 205 schools are closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the anticipated severe weather. All after-school activities are canceled.
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- Fine Arts
Rockford Public Schools
Rockford Public Schools will celebrate three successful RPS 205 alumni and one longtime educator on Friday, April 21, at the Fine Arts Hall of Fame annual induction.
- 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame
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- Community Notice
Rockford Public Schools
Visit the RPS 205 Welcome Center to enroll in kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year!
- Enrollment
- Weather
Rockford Public Schools
All RPS 205 schools are closed today, Thursday, Feb. 16, because of the anticipated severe weather. All after-school activities are canceled.
The RPS 205 Administration Building (including the Welcome Center), Sterling Holley and Operations Support Center will be open.