We’d like to share more information about the adaptive pause – or temporary break from in-person instruction – that starts Monday, Nov. 30 and runs through Friday, Dec., 18, the start of winter break.

We are following the recommendation from the Winnebago County Health Department to take what they’re calling an “adaptive pause,” or a short-term break from in-person instruction.

Rockford Public Schools will drop its tax rate by 34 cents – from $6.89 to $6.55 – in the upcoming tax cycle to support taxpayers.

Today, Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett, Rockford Promise Executive Director Dr. Tasha Davis and Northern Illinois University President Dr. Lisa Freeman announced a new partnership that will provide free tuition at NIU to eligible RPS 205 students who live in Rockford. 

The Rockford School Board will meet virtually tonight because some board members are under temporary quarantine.

I’d like to provide an update on our boys and girls basketball seasons during this unprecedented time.