This summer, RPS students ride RMTD free with a valid school ID! No ID? No problem—bring proof of identity & RPS enrollment (K–12) to RMTD HQ on Mulberry Street. A student ID is just $2.00. Ride all summer long!
Need to enroll your student in the district or update your address? Don’t wait until August! The RPS 205 Welcome Center is open all summer long, Monday–Friday, at 501 7th Street. Stop by early and beat the back-to-school rush!
To ensure a safe and smooth experience for all guests, please note the new entry guidelines for graduation ceremonies at the BMO Center today:
-Medical bags and purses that are 8.5"x11" and smaller are permitted and will be subject to search.
-No masks or face coverings will be permitted upon entry.
-No unattended minors will be admitted, and children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
-No lingering outside
Graduation ceremonies will begin promptly at their scheduled times.
We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our students and families!
Spring Creek Elementary gave its 5th graders a joyful sendoff with a “Clap Out” on the last day of school! Students & staff lined the halls to cheer them on. The celebration continued outside with families & special guests Hammy, Poopsie, Rally, Arvee, & Chuck E. Cheese!
The Lathrop Special Education team wrapped up the year with smiles, breakfast, and a special retirement celebration for Christine Greenstreet! Thank you, Christine, for your years of dedication and impact!
It’s a wrap for West View’s 5th graders! Their Moving On Ceremony kicked off with a hallway cheer parade, then capped off with a celebration in the school's gym with speeches, certificates, & a video that brought all the feels. See you in middle school in the fall!
We are proud to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our students from the Extended Campus Program as they graduate from Project SEARCH at Embassy Suites—and later this week, from Project SEARCH at Mercy Hospital!
Project SEARCH is a nationally recognized program that provides students with disabilities the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through a series of internships in real-world work environments. Through our partnership with RAMP, students receive additional support and guidance as they build valuable employment and vocational skills that prepare them for competitive, integrated employment.
Throughout the school year, our students have worked diligently alongside staff at Embassy Suites and Mercy Hospital, gaining not only job skills but also confidence, independence, and a strong sense of purpose.
Congratulations to all of our graduates—we can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll achieve next!
🎓 The day is almost here — Graduation 2025! Find everything you need to know: ceremony dates & times, parking info, prohibited items at the BMO, and more! rps205.com/page/graduation Let’s celebrate our grads!
School's almost out! This is the final week of the year!
Last day for K–11 students: Friday (shortened day)
Early Childhood wraps up on Thursday
For more information, check out our 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/2197019
This spring, 10 schools participated in our BAGS (Behavior, Attendance, Grades = Success) program, and just over 1,000 students earned their spot at an incentive trip to the UW Sports Factory. This celebration recognized students who demonstrated strong attendance, academic achievement, and positive behavior.
Students spent the day enjoying a variety of recreational activities, including hockey, volleyball, inflatable obstacle courses, and more—thanks to our continued partnership with the Rockford Park District.
We are proud to celebrate these students and the school teams who helped make this success possible. The BAGS program continues to reinforce the importance of showing up, doing your best, and making great choices every day.
West View Elementary celebrated success at its Students Who Excel Awards Ceremony! They honored growth in literacy, math, talents in music, art & PE, strong attendance, and outstanding citizenship. It was a great way to end the school year & recognize hard work and achievement!
The 2025 graduation ceremonies start next week! Everything you need to know about this celebratory experience including dates & times, parking map & information, as well as a list of prohibited items for the BMO are listed on our website at rps205.com/page/graduation
Field Day is taking place at elementary schools across RPS 205! West View students are having a blast with limbo, duck duck goose, parachute fun, tug of war & more! Big thanks to our awesome teachers & volunteers for making it a day full of smiles!
For all returning PreK-11 grade students: You must complete & submit Online Registration for the 25-26 SY by this Sunday! Primary guardians should've received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that's specific to your student(s) for registration. There will NOT be in-person registration in August. If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com . If you've already registered, thank you! For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Congratulations to all 35 of our RPS 205 Middle School Track and Field State Qualifiers including Montessori Middle School’s first ever State Qualifier, RyNyah Clanton-Davis!
Last week, the Family and Community Engagement Department had the privilege of hosting our annual Volunteer Celebration at the stunning Nicholas Conservatory. We came together to honor the incredible volunteers, board members, and community partners who support our students from K-12. Your time, heart, and commitment truly light the way. Thank you for helping us build stronger schools and a stronger Rockford!
RPS was well represented at Rockford's Memorial Day parade yesterday. Bands from all four high schools and some of our middle schools marched through downtown to honor and remember fallen heroes.
All RPS schools are closed today! See you tomorrow!
RPS BPAC members attended the 19th Annual Statewide Summit for Bilingual Parents earlier this month in Oak Brook. Presenters covered important topics designed to support BPAC members in their roles and responsibilities, including:
-Equitable funding and services for English Learners (ELs)
-Family engagement
-Pre-K through Grade 12 educational programs and services
-Higher education opportunities
-Parental leadership and advocacy
-Immigrant and community issues
RPS attendees included:
Erika Martinez – Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC) President
Suany Rodriguez-Parham – Supervisor of Translation & Interpretation Services
Mayra Rodriguez – Bilingual Teacher
Dunia Mukandama – Swahili-speaking Family Support Professional
Eh Hser – Karen-speaking Family Support Professional
Spoe Waw – Karen-speaking Parent
🌍 Our RPS 205 BPAC Multicultural Fair last weekend was a success! 🎉
Our incredible BPAC leaders, Bilingual Department, and community partners helped bring this celebration of cultures to life!
The celebration featured a live DJ, 🚚 delicious food trucks, community organizations, and 💃 captivating dance performances representing countries like Ecuador, Mexico, and Guatemala — plus heartfelt songs from our very own Swahili students.
We are proud to honor and celebrate the rich diversity and cultures that make up our RPS 205 family.
💛🌎 #RPS205Proud #BPACMulticulturalFair #DiversityIsOurStrength
