🎓 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
DEADLINE APPROACHING: Online Registration is open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students. Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com .
You must complete & submit by June 1. If you've already registered, thank you! For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Ready to show your spirit? West Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts are next week! Open to all current 5th, 6th & 7th graders who will be attending WMS next school year. No experience needed! Come bring the energy and be part of something exciting!
RESA Middle School hosted its 2nd Annual Junior Promise Celebration with Rockford Promise. 230 students in grades 6–8 were honored for earning a 3.0+ GPA and encouraged to pursue future opportunities in high school. Mayor Tom McNamara & Promise Scholars also inspired the crowd!
Our Student Ambassadors are leading the way! Last week, through student-led tours with administration, middle schoolers at Marshall, Lincoln, Eisenhower, and Flinn, built leadership, confidence, and community. This program is shaping tomorrow’s leaders today!
RPS 205 is hiring school nurses! Enjoy a rewarding career with no nights or weekends, plus holidays — and summers off! Great health insurance & room to grow. Call Health Services at 815-966-3166 to learn more. Make a difference every day!
Cap, Gown & A Side of Sprinkles was a sweet sendoff for Guilford High School seniors! They celebrated with a donut party, paraded through GHS halls, then walked in cap & gown through nearby elementary and middle schools to inspire the next generation.
It was a big day of signings yesterday at Guilford HS! Six students committed to serve in the National Guard, Air Force, and Army 🇺🇸, while 13 students signed to launch careers in the construction trades. We are so proud of these students taking steps toward their futures!
