LAST CHANCE: Today is the deadline to tell us about your favorite RPS 205 Teacher! We're looking for stories to share during Teacher Appreciation Week in May. Submit your story at rps205.com/page/thank-a-teacher to be considered for publication on the 205 VIBE.
Summer fun starts here! Whether you’re into music, STEM, sports, or something in between, our summer programs offer endless opportunities to learn and make new friends. We have limited spots left, so secure it today and make lasting memories! rps205.com/page/summer-programs
This week was the culinary culmination of the Ultimate Chicken Sandwich Contest! All three winning sandwiches hit the lunch menu in RPS 205 schools. The star creations from Andrew, Avery, and Liam were served up to students across the district. Special guest and Tyson rep Jake Wakefield even stopped by the cafeteria to help craft and hand out the winning sandwiches. Shoutout to our student chefs for bringing flavor and creativity to the table!
Next Wednesday: Come check out the works of art from our middle and high school students!
It takes a lot of awesome folks to create an environment for students to have the kind of success RPS athletes experienced last year. Coaches, administrators, parents and guardians all coordinate to train, support, and celebrate a student’s success. Those same coaches that helped create these winning athletes will be coaching our RPS Summer Sports Camps! Our camps are for RPS students going into 4th through 8th grades and only cost $20/week. Who knows? Maybe your child will be RPS 205’s next champion! Register here: https://manage.snap.app/register/rps205
Next Monday: Join us for an evening of incredible student talent and beautiful music. Come support our amazing singers!
RPS 205 high school students joined school board VP Tiana McCall on the Wabongo Leadership Council's annual college tour! This year's Journey to Justice honored civil rights lawyer A.P. Tureaud as students explored HBCU's, LSU, the Whitney Plantation, & Jackson State University.
Come check out our talented musicians next Friday night!
You have four opportunities next week to check out Auburn's theatre production of the Oscar Wilde play "The Importance of Being Earnest". It's a comedy about the tangled affairs of two young men who lead double lives to evade unwanted social obligations.
RPS 205 Business Academy students participated in the the Business Competition at Rockford University. They turned their ideas into reality—crafting & selling products, pitching like pros & building brands. Community judges then voted on who had the best biz skills.
MS WINTER SPORT RECAP: GIRLS VOLLEYBALL -- Congratulations to the girls volleyball teams at Marshall and Eisenhower Middle School! Marshall swept the Rock River Athletic Conference, finishing first at the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade levels! Eisenhower took home an IESA 4A 7th Grade Regional Title!
An evening of conversation and community: Whitehead Elementary is hosting a Listening Session on Tuesday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m. School administration wants to hear from you on how they can better meet the needs of the families that they serve.
Starting today, RPS 205 high school students can apply for a seat on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the 25-26 school year. The application period closes on May 10.
Learn more: rps205.com/page/ssac-shared
We know that it’s April Fool’s Day, but this is no joke: Sports are great for kids! Not only does athletics keep children active, off of devices, and connected to other kids…it also helps them make friends and feel a sense of belonging to a group and on a team. Kids on teams have another incentive to attend school and are given tools to help cope with anxiety. Whether your kids are new to sports or are seasoned veterans, we’d love to have them 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
Come check out works of art from our elementary & middle school students starting this Sunday!
Make this summer your best one yet! Join our summer programs for exciting opportunities to explore, create, and grow. From art to science to sports, we have activities for every interest. Don’t wait—register now and start the adventure! rps205.com/page/summer-programs
We’re excited that our district offers athletic opportunities at the elementary, middle, and high school levels during the school year. 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
See you on Monday, March 31st!
We mourn the passing of 96-year-old Dr. Jack Swanson, Guilford High School’s first Principal. A dedicated educator, he also served as Counselor & Assistant Principal at East High School from 1957–1961 before leading Guilford from its opening until 1969. A memorial service will be held at Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Warrenville, IL, on March 29, at 11:00 a.m., with visitation from 10:00–11:00 a.m.
Take advantage of spring break next week to enroll new students or to update the address of existing students. The RPS 205 Welcome Center at 501 7th Street is open all break. For more information, please visit https://www.rps205.com/page/k-12
