RESCHEDULED: The Family & Community Engagement Department invites PTOs & parent groups to a Lunch & Learn highlighting local fundraising options that PTOs may choose to use to support their school. We’ll have Funds4U & Mary’s Market as special guests. RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BLX8GdLAbQqmOGcJpFWeLeGxxzF3s4BKOReCVrlQ_ec/edit
Big news for Rockford! Go Rockford announces that the Illinois High School Association Boys Soccer State Finals are coming to Guilford High School! Swanson Stadium will host Illinois’ top teams each November through 2028. Get ready for championship soccer right here at home! https://www.ihsa.org/news-media/article/guilford-high-school-in-rockford-named-ihsa-boys-soccer-state-final-host
RPS 205 is celebrating our amazing volunteers on Thursday, April 23 from 11am-2pm at Think Big! If you’ve volunteered with us, we want to thank YOU! Please RSVP by April 9.
Due to the emergency day used on March 16, the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21 for Early Childhood, and Friday, May 22 for K-11 grades. Seniors' last day will stay the same on Friday, May 8.
Registration for RPS 205 Summer Programs is NOW OPEN! Explore, learn, and have fun with Arts & Community, Sports Camps, Outdoor Exploration, Online Learning, & STEM & Innovation! There’s something for every student. Sign up here: https://www.rps205.com/page/summer-programs
The NIU Principal Residency Program offers the opportunity to earn a Master's in Education & an Illinois Principal Endorsement with leadership coaching. All at zero tuition cost! Join us at our last info session to learn more:
3/23 - Virtual at 4pm https://meet.google.com/jwa-thds-rha
Contact Heather Psaltis at heather.psaltis@rps205.com to reserve your spot.
The RPS 205 Early Childhood office for screening and placement at the Administration building will be closed today. We will reopen for families tomorrow morning.
The PTO Lunch & Learn scheduled for today has been cancelled due to weather and will be rescheduled.
All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, due to weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled, including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.
Cherry Valley Elementary welcomed families for a Student-Led Leadership Day with 2nd and 3rd graders! Students shared how they’re learning to lead themselves & support others. It was an open house with a song, presentations, & every student playing a role.
Auburn HS student Hayden Percell had his stop-motion animation showcased at this year’s sold-out Rockford Area Arts Awards! They even hired Hayden to create the piece at art events and at Auburn. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KJEeAvkjGOoq1gslydp2wdvNSx0MUIbd/view?usp=sharing
Lewis Lemon kindergarten teachers (Mrs. Towle, Mrs. Rundall & Mrs. Smart) hosted the 3rd annual Royal Tea Party. It was a culminating activity for the Kings & Queens unit of CKLA. Students dressed up as princes & princesses, sat on a “throne” for their royal portrait to be taken, and enjoyed tea & crumpets. This gave them a deeper understanding of what it meant to act like and be like royalty. All eyes were on them throughout the day as their dress up outfits made them stand out.
It's not too late. You can still RSVP. The Family & Community Engagement Department invites PTOs & parent groups to a Lunch & Learn highlighting local fundraising options that PTOs may choose to use to support their school. We’ll have Funds4U & Mary’s Market as special guests.
Tell us about your favorite RPS 205 teacher! We're looking for stories to share during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Submit your comments at rps205.com/page/thank-a-teacher by Monday, April 6 to be considered for publication on the 205 VIBE.
Last Friday, RPS 205 Administration & school board members visited Whitehead Elementary to be guest readers as part of the school's Black History Month celebration.
TOMORROW! The Welcome Center will be open for regular business services on Saturday, March 7 between 9am-2pm. Families can enroll, change their address, screen for all K-12 grade, and submit their Special Program lottery application.
Last Thursday, Gregory Elementary hosted a family listening session in partnership with Alignment Rockford. Families came together to break bread & learn about community resources and share their wishes & needs. This is part of Alignment Rockford's Strong Schools Initiative.
The NIU Principal Residency Program offers the opportunity to earn a Master's in Education & an Illinois Principal Endorsement with leadership coaching. All at zero tuition cost! Join us at one of our info sessions to learn more:
3/10 - 4:15 p.m. in-person at RPS Admin Building - Room 208
3/23 - Virtual at 4pm https://meet.google.com/jwa-thds-rha
Contact Heather Psaltis at heather.psaltis@rps205.com to reserve your spot.
3/10 - 4:15 p.m. in-person at RPS Admin Building - Room 208
3/23 - Virtual at 4pm https://meet.google.com/jwa-thds-rha
Contact Heather Psaltis at heather.psaltis@rps205.com to reserve your spot.
Earlier this week, Guilford High School Student Council members visited Spring Creek Elementary to celebrate Read Across America Day. There was even a special appearance by the new GHS Viking mascot.
🎨 The Rockford Public Library Montague Branch and RESA Middle School are teaming up to celebrate Youth Art Month! Join us March 11 from 5–7pm for an opening reception featuring 6–8th grade artwork & music by DJ Vic Rivera. The show runs through April 4 during library hours!
