On Monday, the Winnebago County Health Department, Alignment Rockford, community partners, and residents are launch WINNING START WINNEBAGO - Welcoming Babies, Connecting Families.
This community-wide initiative welcomes all newborns in Winnebago County to the community and coordinates seamless support for their families. WINNING START WINNEBAGO will provide free home visiting services and resources to support healthy pregnancies, child development, and family bonding, giving every baby in Winnebago County a WINNING START.
As part of this event, the public is welcome to come and explore the Discover Center Museum for free during the event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 12.
Online Registration for next school year is now open.
Keep an eye on your inbox—you’ll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you’ll need to begin the registration process.
If you don’t receive your Snapcode, please contact your child’s school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com.
The deadline to register is June 1.
For a how-to video, FAQs, and more, visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara visited Flinn Middle School, where 8th graders interviewed him as part of a 6-week journalism unit. Students explored Rockford issues like crime, pollution & development—then asked the mayor tough questions in a powerful, student-led conversation.
East HS Intro to Engineering Design students created themed cardboard games for Constance Lane & Whitehead elementary students! They met design constraints, modeled in OnShape, and added mechanics inspired by robot builds. 50 students brought 10 games & 6 robots to wow 110 kids!
Middle school artists from across RPS 205 are teaming up with muralist Dustin Eckhardt to paint a student-inspired mural at Hillman Elementary! Over two days, students are bringing their creative vision to life as part of the All District Mural Project.
Marshall MS received recognition from PLTW as a 2024-25 Distinguished Gateway School. It recognizes U.S. schools for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Gateway programs, a grade 6-8 STEM curriculum.
Rockford Systems hosted Pathway Days for Roosevelt Community Education Center! Students explored local manufacturing, workplace safety, and career paths through demos, tours, and talks—highlighting how industry and schools build a stronger future workforce.
Today is National School Nurse Day! We celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for our students, support their well-being, and help keep schools healthy. Thank you for all you do!
Registration is still open for RPS 205’s Summer Sports Camps! Our camps are for RPS students going into 4th through 8th grades and only cost $20/week. Summer Sports Camps are from 1:30-4 pm, so if your kids are signed up for another RPS camp that goes in the morning, you can request transportation from that location to ours. Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
Last week, we celebrated 60 amazing student teachers at Prairie Street Brewhouse. With support from RPS 205 leaders, families, and cooperating teachers, these future educators connected with administration and gained insight into hiring and the road ahead.
Former student & author Devin Paladino returned to Lincoln Middle School to inspire students with his powerful story of resilience. From foster care to published author, Devin reminded students that no dream is too big—especially for kids from the 815!
State Representative Dave Vella stopped by Johnson Elementary School today to read to Ms. Minor's and Ms. Griffiths' classes as part of his “READY TO READ” literacy initiative! Thanks for inspiring our young readers and sharing the joy of books with our students!
Between prepping meals, managing allergies, meeting standards & serving with a smile, school nutrition pros do it all. They keep students fed & ready to learn. School Lunch Hero Day is our chance to thank them for their hard work & dedication!
Come out to have some fun and support our Superintendent's Student Advisory Council!
CONGRATULATIONS: Big wins at the 12th Annual IL HS Art Exhibition! Auburn’s Kasandra Aguilar earned Bronze, Julianna Chou won the BLICK Award, and Ella Roxworthy got Honorable Mention + $335K in scholarships! Jefferson’s Samaa Al-Zirjawa took BEST IN SHOW—4th year in a row!
Find your fit with RPS 205 sports! We’re committed to supporting, encouraging, and nurturing our students to experience the wonderful world of athletics. We’d love for your kids to join us for RPS 205’s Summer Sports Camps. We believe in the positive benefits school-based sports have on a child’s life and look forward to learning through athletics with your kiddos this summer. Our camps are for RPS students entering grades 4-8 and we’ll offer every sport that is available at the middle and high school levels. Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
And if you’ve got a minute, check out this video highlighting why kids should play sports: https://tinyurl.com/WhyRPSSports
Join us for the Healthy Kids Day Resource Fair at Carlson Elementary on Wednesday, April 30, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. This event is free.
Enjoy fun health, wellness, and fitness activities for the whole family! Don’t miss this energizing evening!
The Makerspace Expo was a hit at STEAM Academy at Haskell! 5th graders teamed up to design & build their own carnival-inspired creations using the engineering design process. Guests saw their work & heard what they learned about problem-solving, teamwork & themselves!
Auburn High students teamed up to build a greenhouse at Wayne’s Feed Store for Earth Day! Real-world skills, teamwork, and community impact all in one project. Two more workdays to go for completion! Read more: www.mystateline.com/news/auburn-high-school-earth-day/
Last Thursday’s 205 Leadership Summit at the Admin Building focused on the Instructional Core—shifting from management to purposeful leadership. AHS students opened with music. Department leads shared how they support principals, teachers, & staff so all students can thrive.
