Tonight: The RPS 205 Committee of the Whole Road Show kicks off at RESA Middle School. Join us at 6 p.m. to hear Principal Ben Stover’s presentation & see Board business happening where learning takes place every day.

RPS 205 was well represented at Rockford’s Labor Day Parade! Board member Nicole Bennett walked with bus drivers & Nutrition Services. The REA , our cheer teams, & high school bands showed their spirit. Shoutout to parade marshal & bus union president Catina Bennett-Hicks!

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

We have two buildings in need of a Building Support Specialist to support classrooms within their assigned building. Applicants must be able to obtain a substitute teaching license. If interested or for more information, please contact careers@rps205.com.

Shoutout to Auburn’s PLUS Program Team for earning the Team of Excellence award at Carpenter’s Place Celebrate Success event! For two years, Ms. Williford’s & Ms. Fishe's classes have volunteered weekly at Carpenter’s Corners, gaining work skills & giving back to the community.

It's hard to believe that school has been back in session for two weeks already. Here are some highlights from the big day. https://youtu.be/wpSX_2fHSbM

Committee of the Whole Road Show! This year, Committee of the Whole School Board meetings will be held at different schools each month. First stop: RESA Middle School on Tues, Sept. 2 at 6pm with a presentation from Principal Ben Stover. Join us where learning happens every day!

Attendance is the foundation for success. Every day matters regardless of the reason.

All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d

This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.

Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1

Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.

Little scientists took over the park as our Early Childhood Prevention Initiative wrapped up summer with STEM fun! From racing cars on DIY ramps to fizzy volcanoes, and balloon science—learning got messy, giggly, and unforgettable. Read on our 205 VIBE. rps205.com/article/2353560

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!

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.