Free immunizations, physicals & well-child exams are available through the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile in partnership with Mercyhealth. It will be at the RPS Administration Building at 501 7th Street on August 5-6. Call 815-971-5800 to schedule an appointment.
Update: Due to the high likelihood of heavy afternoon rain this Friday, the schedule for in-person online registration support at Rockford Ridge has changed.
The RPS 205 team will now be available inside the Rockford Ridge Community Room from 2:00–4:00 p.m. to assist families with online registration.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there!
The RPS 205 team will now be available inside the Rockford Ridge Community Room from 2:00–4:00 p.m. to assist families with online registration.
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you there!
Help students thrive through the power of communication!
RPS 205 is hiring a Sign Language Interpreter to support our deaf & hard of hearing students. If you're passionate about making a difference in the classroom every day, we'd love to have you on our team.
Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Certified+Support&subcategory=Sign+Language+Interpreter
Contact: Jason.Pope@rps205.com
RPS 205 is hiring a Sign Language Interpreter to support our deaf & hard of hearing students. If you're passionate about making a difference in the classroom every day, we'd love to have you on our team.
Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Certified+Support&subcategory=Sign+Language+Interpreter
Contact: Jason.Pope@rps205.com
Do you need a little extra support with completing your student's online registration for the upcoming school year? We're here to help!
Join us at Rockford Ridge for their Back to School Block Party at 3552 Elm St., this Friday, July 31st from 1–5 p.m.
Our team will provide face-to-face registration support & help navigate any roadblocks to getting your student registered. Staff from the Bilingual Department will be available to offer multilingual support, and a representative from the Registration Department will be present.
The online registration deadline is July 31st! This is your last day to register online. Please make sure you bring the device you use for communication with RPS 205.
While you're there, explore the community & district resources designed to support your family & help your student start the school year ready to learn. You can also pick up a free book or two, provided generously by United Way!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us at Rockford Ridge for their Back to School Block Party at 3552 Elm St., this Friday, July 31st from 1–5 p.m.
Our team will provide face-to-face registration support & help navigate any roadblocks to getting your student registered. Staff from the Bilingual Department will be available to offer multilingual support, and a representative from the Registration Department will be present.
The online registration deadline is July 31st! This is your last day to register online. Please make sure you bring the device you use for communication with RPS 205.
While you're there, explore the community & district resources designed to support your family & help your student start the school year ready to learn. You can also pick up a free book or two, provided generously by United Way!
We look forward to seeing you there!
RPS Early Childhood Program offers free preschool! Walk-in screenings are available Monday-Friday (8a-2p) at 501 7th Street and are required for enrollment. For more information, call 815-229-2103.
Please bring the following:
• Child’s certified birth certificate
• Parent/Guardian’s photo ID
• 2 acceptable proofs of residency (1 utility bill & 1 piece of mail, dated within 30 days)
• Proof of household income (Contact the Early Childhood Office or visit our website for a complete list)
Have you moved? Change your address today at the Early Childhood Office (preschool) or the Welcome Center (K-12).
Please bring the following:
• Child’s certified birth certificate
• Parent/Guardian’s photo ID
• 2 acceptable proofs of residency (1 utility bill & 1 piece of mail, dated within 30 days)
• Proof of household income (Contact the Early Childhood Office or visit our website for a complete list)
Have you moved? Change your address today at the Early Childhood Office (preschool) or the Welcome Center (K-12).
Our summer graduates walked across the stage on Friday to receive their high school diplomas. The ceremony took place at Jefferson High School. Congratulations Class of 2026!
9th Annual Educators’ Summit: This two-day event brings together educators, counselors, nurses, and social workers for important discussions on student safety, trauma, restorative practices, domestic violence, human trafficking, AI and more.
RPS 205 educators spent three days exploring how AI can strengthen teaching & learning at the AI Literacy & Innovation Summit. 150 teachers participated in hands-on sessions focused on ethical AI use, deeper learning, & keeping human thinking at the center of every classroom.
We had a lot to celebrate at School Board last night. For more than 40 years, Bob & Michael Prosser of the Hoffman House have helped shape the future of RPS 205 students through our Extended Campus Culinary Arts Program. We recognized their decades of mentorship, partnership & commitment to student success. Washington Elementary's Principal Dr. Angelique Malone also showed off the success of her school with her staff there to support her. Congratulations everyone!
Need Help with Online Registration? We're Here to Help!
Is your family looking for extra support with completing online registration for the upcoming school year? We've got you covered!
Join us at Providence Baptist Church - 2209 Clifton Ave, Rockford 61102
Thursday, July 23rd from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Our Rockford Public Schools team will be available to provide face-to-face registration support and help navigate any roadblocks to getting your student registered. We will also have a Bilingual Services translator available, with our Registration team ready to assist as needed. Online registration deadline, July 31st, is coming up fast! Please make sure you bring the device you use for communication with RPS 205.
While you're there, explore community and district resources designed to support your family and help your student start the school year ready to learn. You can also pick up a free book or two, provided generously by United Way!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Is your family looking for extra support with completing online registration for the upcoming school year? We've got you covered!
Join us at Providence Baptist Church - 2209 Clifton Ave, Rockford 61102
Thursday, July 23rd from 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Our Rockford Public Schools team will be available to provide face-to-face registration support and help navigate any roadblocks to getting your student registered. We will also have a Bilingual Services translator available, with our Registration team ready to assist as needed. Online registration deadline, July 31st, is coming up fast! Please make sure you bring the device you use for communication with RPS 205.
While you're there, explore community and district resources designed to support your family and help your student start the school year ready to learn. You can also pick up a free book or two, provided generously by United Way!
We look forward to seeing you there!
RPS Early Childhood Program offers free preschool!
Visit the Early Childhood Office, 501 7th Street (61104). Walk-in screenings are available Monday-Friday (8a-2p) and required for enrollment. For more information, call 815.229.2103.
Please bring the following:
• Child’s certified birth certificate
• Parent/Guardian’s photo ID
• 2 acceptable proofs of residency (1 utility bill & 1 piece of mail, dated within 30 days)
• Proof of household income (Contact the Early Childhood Office or visit our website for a complete list)
Have you moved? Change your address today at the Early Childhood Office (preschool) or the Welcome Center (K-12).
Visit the Early Childhood Office, 501 7th Street (61104). Walk-in screenings are available Monday-Friday (8a-2p) and required for enrollment. For more information, call 815.229.2103.
Please bring the following:
• Child’s certified birth certificate
• Parent/Guardian’s photo ID
• 2 acceptable proofs of residency (1 utility bill & 1 piece of mail, dated within 30 days)
• Proof of household income (Contact the Early Childhood Office or visit our website for a complete list)
Have you moved? Change your address today at the Early Childhood Office (preschool) or the Welcome Center (K-12).
Thank you to everyone who joined us for A Conversation with Dr. Larry Huff at Jefferson High School last night! Community members met our new superintendent, expressed their concerns & shared their ideas. If you missed this event, another one will be held in August. Stay tuned!
Horace Box, a 2024 RPS Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, has passed away. He was Auburn's head track coach from 1974-1986. He inspired generations of student-athletes through his leadership, mentorship & commitment to excellence. His legacy will live on in the lives he changed.
New summer basketball opportunity for students entering grades 4-12! The Rockford Park District, in partnership with RCX Sports and BIG3's Young3 League, offers skill development, mentorship, and exciting 3-on-3 competition inspired by the league co-founded by Ice Cube.
PLAN AHEAD FOR BACK TO SCHOOL: The first day of school for K-12 grades is Thursday, August 13. Early Childhood schools start on Monday, August 17. Below are the start and dismissal times for each school. Contact your school's main office if you have any questions.
THIS WEEK: The RPS 205 Welcome Center at 501 7th Street will be closed on Tuesday from 8-10 a.m. Hours of operation that day will be from 10 to 4:30. The center will also be closed on Wednesday from 12-1.
RPS 205 recently wrapped up its Summer Sports Camps at each of the four high schools! 700 students entering grades 4–8 got to try 16 different high school sports, from soccer and cheer to football, swimming, golf, and more. Huge thanks to the 150 coaches who made it possible!
IN 1 WEEK: Meet RPS 205's new Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff! Hear his vision for our schools, & share ideas at A Conversation with Dr. Huff on Thursday, July 16, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson HS auditorium. For more info: rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff
Rockford Public Schools is seeking a Nursing Aide Teacher to guide and inspire our students as they prepare for careers in healthcare.
Position Details:
Full-time (1.0 FTE) at The Quad & Wesley Willows
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in long-term care or a related setting
Eligible as a CNA Clinical Instructor per IDPH requirements (BSN or higher may be exempt from Train-the-Trainer)
Teaching or mentoring experience preferred
👉 Click here for the full Job Description & Application: https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22The+Quad%22&AppliTrackJobId=23178&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues or contacts who may be interested.
For questions or more information, contact:
Scott Sevey
Director of Career & Technical Education
📞 (815) 966-5320 | ✉️ scott.sevey@rps205.com
Thank you for your partnership in supporting students and strengthening our healthcare workforce.
Position Details:
Full-time (1.0 FTE) at The Quad & Wesley Willows
Qualifications:
Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Illinois
Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, with at least 1 year in long-term care or a related setting
Eligible as a CNA Clinical Instructor per IDPH requirements (BSN or higher may be exempt from Train-the-Trainer)
Teaching or mentoring experience preferred
👉 Click here for the full Job Description & Application: https://www.applitrack.com/rps205/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22The+Quad%22&AppliTrackJobId=23178&AppliTrackLayoutMode=detail&AppliTrackViewPosting=1
Please feel free to share this opportunity with colleagues or contacts who may be interested.
For questions or more information, contact:
Scott Sevey
Director of Career & Technical Education
📞 (815) 966-5320 | ✉️ scott.sevey@rps205.com
Thank you for your partnership in supporting students and strengthening our healthcare workforce.
Bloom School playground, the spray pad & portions of the northeast corner of the park are temporarily closed as construction begins on a brand new playground! It's expected to wrap up in late August. Please respect all closures & posted signs to help keep everyone safe.
