John Ekberg of Circle Boring & Machine visited Roosevelt Community Education Center summer school students to share insight into local manufacturing careers. He discussed skills needed, answered questions, and gave hands-on demos with tools and machines used in the field.
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
We kicked off the school year with our Administration Building Back to School BBQ on Friday! Cabinet members served up lunch to staff, and prizes were handed out. Huge thanks to our Human Resources, IT, Operations, Communications departments, & GSF for making it all happen!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
📣 RPS 205 parents—join us for the PTO/PTA/PTC Kick Off Meeting!
Let’s connect, share goals & partner to enhance student experiences! 📲 Scan the QR code to RSVP!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
RPS 205 just finished up its Summer Sports Camps! Over the course of four weeks, 4-8 grade students got to try 16 different high school sports, ranging from soccer & cheer to football, swimming, golf, & more. Huge thanks to all the coaches & bus drivers who made it possible!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
🎒 Join us for the Brothers for Change Back to School Bash! 📅 Saturday, Aug. 9 | ⏰ 4:30–7:30 PM. Please arrive on time for a special prize. 📍 Auburn HS Fieldhouse Meet the team, learn about the renewed focus on BAGS, and enjoy free backpacks, food & games! All families welcome!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
The first day of preschool for RPS 205 is less than 3 weeks away! This time of year gets very busy for our Early Childhood department. We are open Mon-Fri from 8-4 at 501 7th St. Beat the August rush and come see us to enroll your student now!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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 2025!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Love kids? Some of our elementary schools still need breakfast/lunch aides to assist with supervision in the cafeteria & playground during the school year! Interested? Email us at careers@rps205.com to join the team!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Don’t miss the VanVleet Family Foundation Back to School Kickoff! Saturday, Aug. 2, 12–3 p.m. at Auburn HS Fieldhouse. Free backpacks, supplies, food, music, games & a chance to win a free hair appointment! This is for Auburn, Kennedy, McIntosh, Ellis & Lewis Lemon families! Due to construction, please park & enter through Door FH11 located on the west side of Auburn.
The RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was inducted on Sunday. Thank you to our guests who joined the celebration of our inductees. Congratulations to former East High School coaches Perry & Gary Giardini and the 1997–98 East Wrestling Team.
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
School starts in about 3 weeks! The Welcome Center at 501 7th Street is open if you need to visit for: School Enrollment, Change of Address, Zone Transfer, Administrative Transfer, Special Program Transfer, Alternative Transportation, & Student Records. Don't wait until the last minute to visit us. Skip the long lines and beat the August rush!
8 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Thank you to our coaches and staff for participating in the RPS Golf Outing at Aldeen Golf Club on Friday! Participants gathered to help us support and celebrate athletics!
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
This July, Sold on Toni is partnering with the community to collect school supplies for local students and teachers. Your donation makes a huge difference! https://www.soldontoni.com/supplies-for-success/
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
The first day of preschool for RPS 205 is exactly one month from today! This time of year gets very busy for our Welcome Center. Beat the August rush and come see us to enroll your student now!
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Thanks to your generous donations, we raised $1,795 at the Golden Apple Foundation's Celebrity Bartender Event at Ernie's Midtown Pub last night. These funds will help support teacher programming in the upcoming school year.
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Constance Lane Elementary hosted its first-ever Bike Rodeo! Invited students received a bike thanks to Carpenter's Place, safety gear, and road safety training. Huge thanks to Brooke Road Community Center for helping make this event a success!
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Swing by Ernie's Midtown Pub tomorrow night from 4-7pm for dinner and/or drinks. A portion of purchases will go back to the Golden Apple Foundation. Tip the guest bartenders from RPS 205 very well! Proceeds support scholarships, grants, and recognition programs for teachers.
9 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Screw City Steel has a new home at RPS 205! The Rockford Area Arts Council gifted the mural-covered steel doors to Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson High Schools. Honoring Rockford’s industrial roots, these doors now stand as symbols of pride, creativity & belonging.
