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
rps205.com/page/staff-retirements
The playground at Haskell will be temporarily closed for construction. It will be reinstalled at the completion of the project. We apologize for the inconvenience & appreciate your patience as we work together with the Rockford Park District to improve the shared space!
The following Auburn High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission: Austin Altangerel, Ashley Ariana-Bethancourt, Alexandra Brandis, Selin Dik, Besnik Jusufi, Xavier Lundberg, Trenton Matthews, Charles Miller, Liliana Rayon, and Morgan Whitmore.
In order to earn this honor, students must rank in the top half of their graduating class and score in the 95th percentile of the ACT or SAT.
In order to earn this honor, students must rank in the top half of their graduating class and score in the 95th percentile of the ACT or SAT.
Congratulations to our high school valedictorians and salutatorians who graduate Friday and Saturday!
Auburn: Austin Altangerel - Valedictorian & Alexandra Brandis - Salutatorian
East: Kylie Bomkamp - Valedictorian & Alexis Nelson - Salutatorian
Guilford: Denny Zhang - Valedictorian & Berkeley Stenstrom - Salutatorian
Jefferson: Jazmin Rodriguez-Herrera - Valedictorian & Abril Santacruz-Villegas - Salutatorian
Roosevelt: Anabel Alfaro – Valedictorian & Jayana Stevenson - Salutatorian
Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all!
Auburn: Austin Altangerel - Valedictorian & Alexandra Brandis - Salutatorian
East: Kylie Bomkamp - Valedictorian & Alexis Nelson - Salutatorian
Guilford: Denny Zhang - Valedictorian & Berkeley Stenstrom - Salutatorian
Jefferson: Jazmin Rodriguez-Herrera - Valedictorian & Abril Santacruz-Villegas - Salutatorian
Roosevelt: Anabel Alfaro – Valedictorian & Jayana Stevenson - Salutatorian
Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all!
Graduation ceremonies are this Friday & Saturday at the BMO! Large crowds are expected, so please arrive when doors open 1 hour before each ceremony. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Ceremony times, parking, prohibited items & livestreams are at: rps205.com/page/graduation
Join the next generation of bilingual educators with Rockford Public School District 205!
We are looking for passionate bilingual Spanish-speaking teachers — and aspiring educators considering a career in teaching — for the 2026–27 school year at Barbour, Carlson, Conklin, Fairview, Nashold and Washington. Help empower multilingual learners, build strong community connections, and make a lasting impact in our schools.
Whether you are an experienced educator, newly licensed, or exploring the path to becoming a teacher, we would love to connect with you.
For more information, contact Jason Pope at Jason.Pope@rps205.com.
Why wait to get your back to school necessities done? Our Welcome Center is open all summer at 501 7th Street. Update your address, Update important documents, or Enroll students starting new to RPS. Visit Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00-4:30 or Wed 8:00-6:00.
This summer, 205 DDS is helping RPS students access FREE dental care at The QUAD. Medicaid required. Call 815-420-8055 to make an appointment.
A celebration of life is being held tomorrow for RPS 205 Cabinet member, Heidi Dettman. If you would like to attend, the event will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Tebala Event Center, 7910 Newburg Road. More details can be found: fitzgeraldfh.com/obituaries/heidi-dettman
RPS was well represented at Rockford's Memorial Day parade yesterday. Bands from all four high schools and West Middle School marched through downtown to honor and remember fallen heroes.
For all returning PreK-11 grade students: You must complete & submit Online Registration for the 26-27 SY by this Sunday! Questions? Contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com
If you've already registered, thank you! rps205.com/page/registration
If you've already registered, thank you! rps205.com/page/registration
Our offices will reopen on Tuesday.
As we wrap up the school year today, we want to thank the 80 student teachers that we had this year. With support from RPS 205 leaders, families, & cooperating teachers, these future educators connected with administration & gained insight into hiring & the road ahead.
REMINDER: Early Childhood wraps up today with its normal schedule. The last day for K–11 students is tomorrow, but it's a shortened day. For more information on times at your school, check out the 205 VIBE: https://www.rps205.com/article/2813047
Field Day is taking place at elementary schools across RPS 205! Marshall Elementary students had a blast with sleds, water, inflatable horses, a live petting zoo & much more! Big thanks to our awesome teachers & volunteers for making it a day full of smiles!
REMINDER: High school graduation ceremonies are next week. Admission is free, but guests must have a ticket in order to enter the BMO. Tickets can be picked up at the high school's main office. All other info about this district event can be found at rps205.com/page/graduation
Congratulations to Jefferson High School senior Adylene Montoya for winning the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District! Her piece, “Big Kid,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, representing Rockford and student artists nationwide.
Tooth decay is the 2nd leading cause of students missing school, and 1 in 7 children miss class due to dental pain. This summer, 205 DDS is helping RPS students access FREE dental care at The QUAD. Medicaid required. Call 815-420-8055 to make an appointment or visit 205dds.org/
The Illinois Seal of Biliteracy recognizes students who demonstrate high proficiency in English & another language. This year, a record 60 students earned the Seal and 43 earned the Commendation. Congrats to these students for their academic achievement and cultural connection!
Congratulations to Guilford High School's Nutrition Services staff member, Daisy Powell, for receiving AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award! Her compassion, & dedication goes far beyond serving meals. afscme.org/blog/an-illinois-cafeteria-worker-nourishes-kids-bodies-and-hearts
