Big smiles, little backpacks, and lots of first-day excitement! Our Early Childhood Centers are buzzing with curiosity and joy as our youngest learners started their school adventure yesterday.
From farm to school: This year, Auburn, East, Guilford, & Jefferson will serve fresh and regionally-grown menu items from The Common Market. They work with farmers from across the area. Between August 20th to mid-September, we’re featuring Olden Organics from Ripon, Wisconsin. They’re providing broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, watermelon & cantaloupe for our students!
It was the first day back to school for our K-12 grade students. Here are some of the pictures we captured of the big day.
We missed all of our students and staff! Welcome back! It’s the first day of school, and our halls will be full of fresh sneakers, big smiles, and a little bit of nervous excitement! We want to see your student’s First Day Fits and happy faces—share your pics in the comments!
RPS 205 is raising the bar for safety in middle & high schools — from SmartPass digital IDs to HALO sensors & Evolv detection systems. See how we’re making schools safer, stronger & more welcoming for every student. rps205.com/page/2025-26-school-safety-update
Our schools are buzzing again! Staff returned today for Teacher Institute Day. Washington Elementary kicked off with a warm welcome & celebration from RPS 205 administration. Teacher Institute continues tomorrow. We’re ready for an amazing year. K-12 classes start this Thursday!
Attention incoming high school students at The Quad: Bring your schedule and walk your classes at its Open House. There will be guided tours from 4-6 tonight or Wednesday from 5-7 to get those students ready for the school year!
Due to new FAA rules & light pole damage, night games at Auburn's Wyeth Stadium will be moved or rescheduled. Day games continue as planned. Check Auburn & Jefferson athletic sites for updates. Guilford's Swanson Stadium remains open for student athletes.
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) will be rolling up to West Middle School for the upcoming school year. Students from Haskell (where this program has been housed for elementary) are able to continue in this special program in middle school for the first time ever! This program will serve 6th grade students at West in 2025-2026 and will continue to roll up all the way to 8th grade in the coming years. This special program is open to families that reside in Rockford Public School boundaries.
To learn more about the program please visit our website at rps205.com/o/wems/page/steam-academy-at-west.
We are so excited about this expansion for our students and families and what is to come in the coming year.
To learn more about the program please visit our website at rps205.com/o/wems/page/steam-academy-at-west.
We are so excited about this expansion for our students and families and what is to come in the coming year.
Conklin Academy is now an IB World School! The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) builds global thinkers, connects learning to real life & fosters a strong school community. Read more about this milestone & what’s next for this school on the 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/2346471
This week, we rolled out the red carpet for 200 new teachers at orientation! They learned all about RPS 205 and are ready to inspire, teach, and make a difference in our classrooms. Here’s to a great school year ahead!
The first day of school for K-12 students is one week from today on Thursday, August 14. Early Childhood Centers start on Monday, August 18. Please double check your student's start and dismissal times at their school as well as the district's academic calendar.
Cherry Valley Elementary hit the road today for a Mobile Block Party! Administration & staff met families in their neighborhoods, played games, handed out backpacks & treats, and shared learning materials. It was all about building relationships and community support!
Brothers for Change hit the streets Monday for a Knock & Talk, inviting families to their Back to School Bash! They visited neighborhoods & handed out flyers. Don’t miss this Saturday, Aug. 9, 4:30–7:30 PM at Auburn Fieldhouse for free backpacks, food, games, & more.
John Ekberg of Circle Boring & Machine visited Roosevelt Community Education Center summer school students to share insight into local manufacturing careers. He discussed skills needed, answered questions, and gave hands-on demos with tools and machines used in the field.
We kicked off the school year with our Administration Building Back to School BBQ on Friday! Cabinet members served up lunch to staff, and prizes were handed out. Huge thanks to our Human Resources, IT, Operations, Communications departments, & GSF for making it all happen!
📣 RPS 205 parents—join us for the PTO/PTA/PTC Kick Off Meeting!
📅 Monday, August 11
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Admin Building, 501 7th St, Room 208 (2nd Floor)
Let’s connect, share goals & partner to enhance student experiences!
📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP!
📅 Monday, August 11
🕒 3–4 p.m.
📍 Admin Building, 501 7th St, Room 208 (2nd Floor)
Let’s connect, share goals & partner to enhance student experiences!
📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP!
RPS 205 just finished up its Summer Sports Camps! Over the course of four weeks, 4-8 grade students got to try 16 different high school sports, ranging from soccer & cheer to football, swimming, golf, & more. Huge thanks to all the coaches & bus drivers who made it possible!
🎒 Join us for the Brothers for Change Back to School Bash!
📅 Saturday, Aug. 9 | ⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM. Please arrive on time for a special prize.
📍 Auburn HS Fieldhouse
Meet the team, learn about the renewed focus on BAGS, and enjoy free backpacks, food & games! All families welcome!
📅 Saturday, Aug. 9 | ⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM. Please arrive on time for a special prize.
📍 Auburn HS Fieldhouse
Meet the team, learn about the renewed focus on BAGS, and enjoy free backpacks, food & games! All families welcome!
The first day of preschool for RPS 205 is less than 3 weeks away! This time of year gets very busy for our Early Childhood department. We are open Mon-Fri from 8-4 at 501 7th St. Beat the August rush and come see us to enroll your student now!
