As we get ready to head back to school soon, we are welcoming just under 200 new teachers to the classrooms. Earlier this week, they attended an orientation to learn all about RPS 205.
Cherry Valley Elementary held a Mobile Block Party earlier this week. Staff met families in their neighborhoods on their turf to build relationships, play games, & provide learning materials. They handed out backpacks donated by Collins Aerospace & City First Church.
We're thrilled to announce the new RPS 205 app for our families that we serve as well as our staff!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/SdXPgz
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/ml7g3d
Flinn Middle School is holding its 5th annual Future Falcon Frenzy this week. 150 students are meeting new friends, getting to know their teachers, finding their way around the school & their lockers, & learning important “middle school” skills. 25 staff members & 25 current students are leading the way & helping the new students transition into middle school.
REMINDER: In-person registration is this Wednesday, August 14, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at your student's school. You must attend if you haven't registered online or submitted your packet. Please contact your student's school if you have any questions. Thank you.
Thanks to you, both Fairview Early Childhood Center and Summerdale Early Childhood Center have been nominated for Best Pre-School in the Rockford Register Star's What Rocks contest! Now that they are in the top 5, you can vote for for them to make it into the top 3. Voting is now through August 23: https://rrstar.gannettcontests.com/2024-What-Rocks-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=495443
The RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was inducted last month. Thank you to more than 200 guests who joined the celebration of our inductees. Congratulations to Horace Box, Laurie Miller, Rick Schmitz, and the late Clarence Miller.
Thank you to 130 of our coaches and staff for participating in the RPS Golf Outing at Aldeen Golf Club last month! They gathered to help us support and celebrate athletics!
Want to get more involved at your student's school? Here's your chance!
Attention RPS 205 Families: The Illinois State Board of Education has now added
Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) as a race for state reporting.
When you enrolled with the Rockford School District, you were asked to select your race from White, Asian, Black, Hispanic or 2+ races. We are offering families the opportunity to update their student’s race in the district’s records. Having accurate records helps RPS 205 identify supports and services for students. It’s not mandatory to change your race, but if you want to update it, you can. Please contact your school’s main office by Monday, November 4.
FOR AUGUST 6: Meeting notices, agendas, and minutes for RPS 205 School Board meetings can now be found at the following on our website: rps205.diligent.community/Portal/
You can also get there by: Menu > Board of Education (drop down) > Diligent Community
BACK TO SCHOOL: The first day of school for K-12 grades is Wednesday, August 28. Early Childhood schools start on Thursday, August 29. Below are the start and dismissal times for each school. Contact your school's main office if you have any questions.
Earlier this month, nearly 50 of our summer graduates walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. Congratulations Class of 2024!
Come check out this free event this Saturday!
There's still time to turn in your 24/25 registration packet. Completed packets are due by August 7th! You can include proof of school and sports physicals. If you’ve misplaced your packet, send an email to RegistrationHelp@rps205.com by August 2nd to be mailed a new one.
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A Jefferson High School student receives a national honor. Check out the story on our 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/1686698
Four area school districts competed as guest bartenders at local restaurants to raise funds for the Golden Apple Foundation. Each team had to earn tips. Which district came out on top? RPS 205 did with more than $2,200! The event raised a total of $4,600 for teacher programs.
Meeting notices, agendas, and minutes for RPS 205 School Board meetings can now be found at the following on our website: https://rps205.diligent.community/Portal/
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