Swing by Ernie's Midtown Pub tomorrow night from 4-7pm for dinner and/or drinks. A portion of purchases will go back to the Golden Apple Foundation. Tip the guest bartenders from RPS 205 very well! Proceeds support scholarships, grants, and recognition programs for teachers.
Screw City Steel has a new home at RPS 205! The Rockford Area Arts Council gifted the mural-covered steel doors to Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson High Schools. Honoring Rockford’s industrial roots, these doors now stand as symbols of pride, creativity & belonging.
Our district needs YOU! Now hiring substitutes—choose your schedule, earn extra income, and make a difference every day. If you’re looking for a flexible, rewarding way to support our schools, this is it! Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
🎉 Join us July 20 as we honor former East coaches Perry & Gary Giardini and the 1997–98 East Wrestling Team at the RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame!📍 Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion at Aldeen Golf Course🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-rps-205-athletics-hall-of-fame-tickets-1353565122719?aff=ebdssbdestsearchHelp us celebrate RPS 205 sports history and pride!
Thank you to our RPS 205 retirees! Your dedication, passion, & impact on students & staff will be felt for generations. You've shaped minds, hearts, & futures. We wish you all the best in the next chapter! Check out who retired this school year. rps205.com/page/staff-retirements
Enjoy the holiday!
RPS 205 hosted the Brothers for Change Community Town Hall at East High School last Thursday. Educators of color shared the impact of the BAGS initiative—Behavior, Attendance, Grades, and Social-Emotional. The evening featured a powerful panel, community Q&A, and dinner.
Have a new student to enroll or an address to update? Skip the last-minute stress! The RPS 205 Welcome Center is open all summer, Monday–Friday, at 501 7th Street. Stop in now and get ready for the new school year!
Our Director of Educational Technology, Susan Uram, and Ed Tech Innovation Instructor, Sara Bruce, are headed to San Antonio for the ISTE & ASCD international conference on June 30. They'll explore cutting-edge ways to use tech to boost student success. Plus, Sara will showcase her skills at the Seesaw booth!
The Welcome Center and school main offices will be closed on Friday for enrollments and returning student registration.
The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras
Come join us this morning at the RPS 205 Districtwide Hiring Event! We will be at the East High School Fieldhouse from now until noon! See what jobs we have to offer and apply onsite today! rps205.com/article/2280283
Jefferson High School honored 430 J-Hawk grads at the BMO! The Class of 2025 soared across the stage with pride, determination, and big dreams ahead. Congratulations and cheers to a bright future—once a J-Hawk, always a J-Hawk!
370 Knights marched with pride as family and friends cheered them on at Auburn High School's graduation ceremony at the BMO on June 7. The Class of 2025 is bold, brilliant, and ready to shine. Congratulations graduates!
RPS was proud to sponsor Rockford's 35th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sinnissippi Park. Students were recognized & Board Members attended. We had a table showcasing our Special Programs. Family & Community Engagement Liaison Virgil Hobson received the "Trail Blazer" award.
School’s out and summer’s in! Whether you’re heading to camp, reading in the shade, or just soaking up the sun—make it count. Have a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break!
We will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow.
The RPS 205 School Board & administration attended the Founders Commission's Diamonds Gala at Hard Rock Casino. The event featured Auburn HS alum & NBA all-star Fred VanVleet! Proceeds support the Founders Commission & VanVleet Family Foundation—uplifting Rockford youth.
East High School celebrated 370 graduates on June 7 at the BMO! The E-Rabs showed up in style with smiles and cheers. The Class of 2025 is ready to take on the world! Congratulations!
On June 6, 400 proud Guilford Vikings walked the stage at the BMO! The energy was electric as families and friends cheered on the Class of 2025. From the first bell to the final cap toss, this Viking crew made their mark. Congratulations, graduates!
