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Hundreds of RPS 205 high school students got a chance to participate in a junior job shadow experience in September. This unique opportunity allows them to explore real-world care...

By: Jim Pearson, RPS 205 Director of Communications This past weekend, like many of you, I carved out some quality time with my family. But with our superintendent search underw...

By: Christi Morelock “Someone said we can’t come to school anymore,” my student informs me in greeting — a small glimpse into the heavy dinnertime conversations happening outside...

A Community-Driven Process Rockford Public School District 205 has officially launched its search for the next superintendent. The Board of Education has partnered with BWP & As...

Safety isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we build together. That’s why, alongside community partners, we’re updating our attendance rules for all high school fo...

Hear from Dr. Antoine Reed & Board Member June Stanford about the district's Brothers for Change initiative and what’s ahead for this school year. You can also listen on: Ap...

The Early Childhood Prevention Initiative program ended the summer with the most curious minds taking a STEM adventure. There were little sparks of scientific innovation being made...

By Brad Smith, Conklin Principal Conklin Academy has officially joined the ranks of International Baccalaureate (IB) World Schools — a global community committed to providing h...

Let’s be honest—getting kids to school isn’t just about wheels on pavement. It’s about starting every student’s day with a sense of safety, community, and belonging. At Rockford ...

Ensuring that our littles stay safe and well involves some creative thought and care. It goes beyond just saying "No don't touch that; It's hot". So this summer, the Prevention In...

By: Dallas Turner, Math/Science Instructional Coach Are you an educator constantly seeking new ways to inspire your students and leverage the power of technology in your classroo...

The Illinois Early Literacy Coalition released a study highlighting the literacy journeys of six Illinois school districts. It focuses on districts that have shown improvement in ...

Two dedicated Securatex employees who serve Rockford Public Schools have received top honors for their exceptional performance and leadership. Cheyenne Walker has been named Offi...

There’s something powerful about a fresh start. A new beginning. The RPS 205 Job Fair isn’t simply about filling positions. It’s about helping people find their purpose and star...

At its June 17 meeting, the Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve BWP & Associates as the executive search firm to lead the search fo...

Auburn High School is celebrating a major academic milestone as two of its students placed in the top ranks at the Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) World Fina...

A new robotics team, open to any public/private/home high school student in the Rockford region, received the Industrial Design Award at the Phantom Lakes Regional Competition in ...

A team of sixth-grade students from the Gifted Academy at Marshall Middle School has won the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation National STEM Challenge! Team Zip Zoom—made up of student...

Being a mother is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles in life. For moms of young children, the early years can be a whirlwind of emotions, learning curves, and consta...

Saturday, May 14, 2025, was a cold day outside, but for the early childhood students 0-5, laughter and warm smiles were everywhere at Blackhawk Park. Fathers and father figures br...