After 30+ years in education & 17 as Hillman Elementary's heart and soul — Principal Carolyn Kloss is retiring! To honor her love of books and kids, staff unveiled a Little Free Library in her name. A perfect tribute to her legacy of learning, leadership & love.
Online Registration is now 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).
You must complete & submit by June 1.
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
Kindergarten Seats Available at IB Conklin for 2025-2026 school year!
Looking for an innovative, globally focused program for your incoming kindergartener? IB Conklin still has open kindergarten seats for the 2025-2026 school year. See the attached flier for more information.
1) Interested families must fill out an Interest Form using this link: https://conklin.rps205.com/o/ibcsc/page/how-do-i-apply-for-the-ib-program
2) Attend the online orientation on Tuesday, May 27 at 2:30 PM via Microsoft Teams
Don't miss this opportunity to join the International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Conklin!
Learn more about IB Conklin here: https://conklin.rps205.com/o/ibcsc/page/what-is-the-ib-program
What began with language gaps and behavior struggles turned into growth, belonging & transformation. On the 205 VIBE, read all about Soka Umoja, the ESL soccer club at Constance Lane. One student, one bridge-builder, one ball. rps205.com/article/2213446
AI is more than a trend. Find out how Educational Technology Director, Susan Uram, turned to MagicSchool to bring purpose and simplicity to AI use in the classroom. www.magicschool.ai/case-studies/rockford-public-schools?utm_source=linkedin&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=25-04_rockford-case-study
Our high school Service Academy students in the Nutrition pathway ended the semester deliciously—presenting final projects with fully themed menus! From cultural cuisine to balanced meals, they showcased creativity, cooking skills, and nutrition know-how. Tasty and impressive!
BUILDING FUTURES: Today, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the houses built by East, Guilford & Jefferson High School construction students for families! Located off Sandy Hollow Road, these homes are the result of a year of hands-on learning in skilled trades.
The BASA Pop-Up Shop is back! After last year’s $800+ success, Auburn High School’s Business Academy Studio Art returns to Rockford Art Deli on Friday, May 16 from 5–8pm! Don’t miss this student-led showcase of local art, fashion & talent—right alongside City Market!
Guilford High made history! Four GHS students became the first from the school to be accepted into the Awaken Foundation LC3 Apprenticeship Program. Designed for future trades pros, this milestone was celebrated with an official signing event. Congratulations!
On Monday, the Winnebago County Health Department, Alignment Rockford, community partners, and residents are launch WINNING START WINNEBAGO - Welcoming Babies, Connecting Families.
This community-wide initiative welcomes all newborns in Winnebago County to the community and coordinates seamless support for their families. WINNING START WINNEBAGO will provide free home visiting services and resources to support healthy pregnancies, child development, and family bonding, giving every baby in Winnebago County a WINNING START.
As part of this event, the public is welcome to come and explore the Discover Center Museum for free during the event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Monday, May 12.
Online Registration for next school year is now open.
Keep an eye on your inbox—you’ll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you’ll need to begin the registration process.
If you don’t receive your Snapcode, please contact your child’s school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com.
The deadline to register is June 1.
For a how-to video, FAQs, and more, visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara visited Flinn Middle School, where 8th graders interviewed him as part of a 6-week journalism unit. Students explored Rockford issues like crime, pollution & development—then asked the mayor tough questions in a powerful, student-led conversation.
East HS Intro to Engineering Design students created themed cardboard games for Constance Lane & Whitehead elementary students! They met design constraints, modeled in OnShape, and added mechanics inspired by robot builds. 50 students brought 10 games & 6 robots to wow 110 kids!
Middle school artists from across RPS 205 are teaming up with muralist Dustin Eckhardt to paint a student-inspired mural at Hillman Elementary! Over two days, students are bringing their creative vision to life as part of the All District Mural Project.
Marshall MS received recognition from PLTW as a 2024-25 Distinguished Gateway School. It recognizes U.S. schools for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Gateway programs, a grade 6-8 STEM curriculum.
Rockford Systems hosted Pathway Days for Roosevelt Community Education Center! Students explored local manufacturing, workplace safety, and career paths through demos, tours, and talks—highlighting how industry and schools build a stronger future workforce.
Today is National School Nurse Day! We celebrate the incredible school nurses who care for our students, support their well-being, and help keep schools healthy. Thank you for all you do!
Registration is still open for RPS 205’s Summer Sports Camps! Our camps are for RPS students going into 4th through 8th grades and only cost $20/week. Summer Sports Camps are from 1:30-4 pm, so if your kids are signed up for another RPS camp that goes in the morning, you can request transportation from that location to ours. Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
Last week, we celebrated 60 amazing student teachers at Prairie Street Brewhouse. With support from RPS 205 leaders, families, and cooperating teachers, these future educators connected with administration and gained insight into hiring and the road ahead.
Former student & author Devin Paladino returned to Lincoln Middle School to inspire students with his powerful story of resilience. From foster care to published author, Devin reminded students that no dream is too big—especially for kids from the 815!
