It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!
The Superintendent Search Listening Sessions have been conducted and the online Community Survey has been completed. Check out rps205.com/page/superintendent-search for the results on what qualities and characteristics the community is wanting in the next superintendent.
Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.
Community members gathered at STEAM Academy at Haskell to celebrate the installation of the SPARK! Youth Mosaic. Created by local youth with artist Susan Burton, the works honor the theme “Birds of a Feather, Flock Together” & showcase the power of art and collaboration.
Flinn MS hosted the 4th annual Youth Story Ledger yesterday. Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn shared personal stories celebrating identity, diversity & storytelling. Families, friends & community leaders came to listen to these powerful storytellers.
Former RPS student & published author Devin Paladino visited Jefferson, Auburn, & Flinn schools today to inspire students with his personal story of resilience. He talked about the importance of students sharing their own stories. Devin reminded students that no dream is too big.
We are proud to recognize Barbour for earning 1st place and Haskell for securing 2nd place in the 2025 Rockford Public Schools Elementary Soccer League! A sincere thank you to our coaches, parents, and staff for their dedication and support throughout the season. Your commitment helps create meaningful experiences for our students.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87
Fall into Music!
Join us for the East High School 2025 Fall Concert on October 23rd at 6:00 PM in the Rockford East Auditorium.
Featuring performances by the Orchestra, String Quartet, Choir I & Choir II a night of harmony and celebration you won’t want to miss!
Rockford Rotary & RPS 205 kicked off its 24th year of Rockford Reads at Constance Lane Elementary! The program pairs volunteers with 2nd & 3rd graders to build literacy skills through weekly one-on-one reading. Volunteer trainings will be held on 10/15 @ 1 PM at the Rockford Public Library main branch & 10/21 @ 6 PM at the RPL East Branch. Questions? Email: facedepartment@rps205.com
It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!
Next stop on the Committee of the Whole Road Show! The RPS 205 Board of Education will be at Lincoln Middle School's auditorium tonight at 6 p.m. Hear from Principal Jake Sayre as he showcases his school and see how board business comes to life where our students learn each day.
As our high school freshmen get ready to attend our Academy Expo next week, here's an overview of our academies and what they have to offer to our students. https://youtu.be/eRrZRW4LBMA
RPS high schools are serving up regional flavor this month! Through our partnership with The Common Market, students at Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson are enjoying fresh Honeycrisp apples from Hildebrand Farms in Michigan—supporting area farmers & healthy school meals! 🍎
Flinn Middle School hosts the annual Youth Story Ledger on Thurs, Oct. 9, 4:30–6 PM! Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn will share powerful stories in a celebration of identity, diversity & storytelling. All are welcome to hear our next gen of storytellers!
Join us on Wednesday, October 8th at 6:00 PM at the Auburn High School Auditorium for an unforgettable evening of music! Featuring talented singers from Auburn HS, Jefferson HS, and NIU, led by Dr. Eric Johnson from NIU’s School of Music.
Free admission – all are welcome!
Free admission – all are welcome!
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
Hillman Elementary celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant all-school assembly today! Students enjoyed mariachi music, authentic cultural wear, and amazing dance performances by Grupo de Baile Mosaico Cultural. Staff also held a door decorating contest.
The online survey for Rockford’s next superintendent closes tonight! Everyone is encouraged to share feedback. Your input will help shape the leadership profile & ensure the choice reflects our community’s priorities.
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNP9RJF
Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/T8PRS3R
Arabic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HL7ZC62
Swahili: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDJ3Q2D
English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNP9RJF
Spanish: https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/T8PRS3R
Arabic: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HL7ZC62
Swahili: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NDJ3Q2D
This past weekend, East, Guilford, & Jefferson High School bands joined schools from across Illinois for NIU Band Day in DeKalb. Students performed at halftime of the Huskies football game alongside hundreds of fellow musicians! Way to represent! Photos courtesy of: Eric Pearson
