State Representative Dave Vella stopped by Johnson Elementary School today to read to Ms. Minor's and Ms. Griffiths' classes as part of his “READY TO READ” literacy initiative! Thanks for inspiring our young readers and sharing the joy of books with our students!
Between prepping meals, managing allergies, meeting standards & serving with a smile, school nutrition pros do it all. They keep students fed & ready to learn. School Lunch Hero Day is our chance to thank them for their hard work & dedication!
Come out to have some fun and support our Superintendent's Student Advisory Council!
CONGRATULATIONS: Big wins at the 12th Annual IL HS Art Exhibition! Auburn’s Kasandra Aguilar earned Bronze, Julianna Chou won the BLICK Award, and Ella Roxworthy got Honorable Mention + $335K in scholarships! Jefferson’s Samaa Al-Zirjawa took BEST IN SHOW—4th year in a row!
Find your fit with RPS 205 sports! We’re committed to supporting, encouraging, and nurturing our students to experience the wonderful world of athletics. We’d love for your kids to join us for RPS 205’s Summer Sports Camps. We believe in the positive benefits school-based sports have on a child’s life and look forward to learning through athletics with your kiddos this summer. Our camps are for RPS students entering grades 4-8 and we’ll offer every sport that is available at the middle and high school levels. Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
And if you’ve got a minute, check out this video highlighting why kids should play sports: https://tinyurl.com/WhyRPSSports
Join us for the Healthy Kids Day Resource Fair at Carlson Elementary on Wednesday, April 30, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. This event is free.
Enjoy fun health, wellness, and fitness activities for the whole family! Don’t miss this energizing evening!
The Makerspace Expo was a hit at STEAM Academy at Haskell! 5th graders teamed up to design & build their own carnival-inspired creations using the engineering design process. Guests saw their work & heard what they learned about problem-solving, teamwork & themselves!
Auburn High students teamed up to build a greenhouse at Wayne’s Feed Store for Earth Day! Real-world skills, teamwork, and community impact all in one project. Two more workdays to go for completion! Read more: www.mystateline.com/news/auburn-high-school-earth-day/
Last Thursday’s 205 Leadership Summit at the Admin Building focused on the Instructional Core—shifting from management to purposeful leadership. AHS students opened with music. Department leads shared how they support principals, teachers, & staff so all students can thrive.
You're Invited! Join us at STEAM Academy at Haskell for our Makerspace Expo on Friday, April 25, 2025 from 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM!
Come explore the creativity and innovation of our students as they showcase their understanding of the engineering design process.
Students will present their projects, walk guests through their designs, and answer questions about their work. This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate student learning and hands-on problem solving in action!
Location: STEAM Academy at Haskell, 515 Maple St., Rockford, IL 61103
Time: 8:45 AM – 11:00 AM
We think sports are great for kids! Not only do children on teams have another incentive to attend school and connect with another significant adult in their lives; they also learn how to win and lose with grace, to speak appropriately with adults and peers, and receive a sense of pride in their accomplishments. We want your children to refine these traits at our RPS 205 Summer Sports Camps. They are only $20/week and are for RPS students entering grades 4-8. Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day! Huge thanks to the drivers who safely transport our students every day. Want to make a difference too? We're hiring! Join our amazing team of drivers: rps205.com/page/become-a-bus-driver
Happy National Volunteer Week! RPS 205 is celebrating our amazing volunteers on Wednesday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. at the Nicholas Conservatory. If you’ve volunteered with us, we want to thank YOU! Please RSVP by May 7.
See you on Monday!
Honoring commitment, courage & country! Jefferson High School Military Signing Night celebrated six students who’ve chosen to serve in the Army, Marines & National Guard. This special event let families, friends & staff cheer them on as they enlist.
Jefferson Theatre Troupe proudly presents their spring musical - CHICAGO
In the 'Roaring Twenties', fame, fortune, and acquittal are the prizes in 'Chicago', a dazzling musical satire where two murderesses vie for the spotlight, proving that with the right song and dance, anything is possible!
Performances will be in the Jefferson Auditorium on April 25th & 26th at 7pm and April 27th at 1pm.
Tickets are $10 for general admission and sold at the door, cash only.
Future Fair - Career Edition : More than 400 Auburn HS juniors & seniors connected with 33 local companies offering internships, apprenticeships & jobs! This event supports students seeking employment after graduation. It's the 3rd year & growing strong!
29 RPS students have received the Rockford University Education Pathway Scholarship!
This fall, they'll begin studying to become future educators-and when they finish, they'll return to Rockford Public Schools as certified teachers. They'll also have the opportunity to earn a free master's degree along the way! We're thrilled to support these students and can't wait to see them develop into outstanding educators. We look forward to welcoming them back to our district to help shape the future of Rockford!
Truckloads of fun! All of the Rockford community is invited to Touch a Truck on Thursday, April 24 from 5-6:30 in the parking lot at Summerdale Early Childhood Center. See trucks of all sizes up close and personal. The event is free.
What makes school-based sports at RPS 205 different? Our teams are part of the IESA and IHSA and coaches are trained on how to maintain safe environments and make positive connections with kids. Also, we want our RPS students to try many sports before they settle in on the one or two (or three!) they love. Until they try a particular sport, a child won’t know if they have a knack for it! That’s where our RPS 205 Summer Sports Camps come into play. They’ll get a chance to be led by our awesome coaches and can choose sports they already know or sports that are new to them. Our camps are for RPS students entering grades 4-8 and we’ll offer every sport that is available at the middle and high school levels. Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
