Rockford Public Schools

REMINDER: Due to the emergency day used on January 23, we are making up the day today!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

It’s National School Social Work Week 2026! We celebrate our amazing school social workers who support students’ mental health, strengthen families, and help remove barriers to learning each day. Thank you for your compassion, care, and commitment to our schools!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Today, students at Whitehead Elementary School celebrated Black History Month with special guest readers from the community and an inspiring African American dance performance from Phenomenal Dolls. The group is made up of RPS 205 students.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

More than 2,000 RPS 205 4th grade students got to experience the historic Coronado Theatre today! The Friends of the Coronado Foundation presented its 23rd annual Reach for the Stars program. The students got to watch a free performance of Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Marshall Middle School 7th graders led a powerful “Towards a More Perfect Conversation” panel on free speech & public education. Students moderated a thoughtful discussion with Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara, Attorney Linda Zuba, & Director of Public Works, Scott Sanders.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Congratulations to the 2026 REBA champions at Montessori (Girls) and Froberg (Boys)! Special thanks to the volunteers that helped build another fun and exciting 4th & 5th grade basketball season!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Join us at 27 Aluna Restaurant (124 N. Main St, Rockford) this Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM for an open house reception. Student artwork from Eisenhower, Flinn, Barbour, & Kennedy will be on display through March 21. Come support our talented middle school artists!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

The Welcome Center will be open for regular business services on Saturday, March 7 between 9am-2pm. Families can enroll, change their address, screen for all PreK-12 grade, and submit their Special Program lottery application.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

PUCKER UP: Whitehead Elementary’s House Council hosted a week-long Kiss A Pig fundraiser! Students donated to jars to vote for who would kiss a pig from Ag in the Classroom. The big smooch went to teacher Mrs. Romine. Way to make fundraising fun!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Join us February 25 from 4:30–6 p.m. at Marshall Middle School, 4664 N. Rockton Ave., for Towards a More Perfect Conversation. Students will moderate a panel on Free Speech & Public Education featuring Mayor Tom McNamara, Attorney Linda Zuba, & Public Works Dir. Scott Sanders.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Towards a More Perfect Conversation Panel Event

Congratulations to our state qualifiers for Girls Bowling: Sarah Legoo and Isabella Barbuto of Guilford High School and Alondra Gonzalez-Herrera of East High School. Good luck at state this weekend ladies!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Congratulations to Chelsea Spinello-Johnson, Librarian & Publications teacher at Marshall Middle School, and Bryce Thomas, Global Studies & African-American History teacher at Guilford High School, on receiving the prestigious Golden Apple Award today! They will be honored at a banquet in April and rewarded with scholarships, stipends and resources to enhance their classrooms. Their passion, leadership, and commitment to students make a difference every day.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Big cheers from RPS 205 school board! Jefferson senior Mikiah Gerrity was honored as Rockford’s 2026 Youth Poet Laureate. This Poetry Out Loud champ is headed back to state March 2! JHS Bowler Lukas Marinelli also shined at IHSA State, with Coach Alex Shaver leading the way.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

At the Midwest Region Conference, Zaire McNeely of Jefferson HS placed Top 10 in Elevator Pitch—the first ever for its Virtual Enterprise program! Students demonstrated their business skills through visual, written, & oral competitions. Zaire presented his company, SolarSky.

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Catch this week’s high school basketball games from anywhere with live play-by-play and color analysis on the RPS 205 Athletics YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@RPS205Athletics

📅 2/18
Guilford vs. East
Boys Varsity Basketball

As always, you can follow each school’s Hudl page to watch various team competitions being live streamed. These may or may not have audio.

Auburn: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/21180/auburn-high-school
East: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/12357/east-high-school
Guilford: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/13904/guilford-high-school
Jefferson: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/22969/jefferson-high-school

Tune in, follow the action, and enjoy the game—live from wherever you are!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

The Guilford High School Chess Team made big moves at state! Seeded 18th, they battled hard and finished with three overall wins. Huge shoutout to Fern Kuntz, who earned a medal with an impressive 5.5 score — five wins and one draw in seven matches. Way to represent, Vikings!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Do you have a Kindergarten student starting school in the Fall of 2026?
If yes, consider applying for the Kindergarten Lottery for IB at Conklin Academy before it closes on Friday, March 13, 2026.

What is International Baccalaureate (IB) at Conklin Academy?
Conklin Academy is an IB World School. The IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) at Conklin is designed to develop the whole child — academically, socially, emotionally, and culturally — through inquiry-based learning. The program connects learning across subjects through real-world themes, helping students see the relevance of their education beyond the classroom.

Watch this video and hear directly from the staff and students from Conklin Academy!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCiRPk6w8zw

Students who would benefit from the International Baccalaureate Program
-Independent learner
-Curious and Creative
-Enjoy projects
-Works well in a team
-Interested in learning Spanish

What Makes the IB Program Unique?
-Internationally recognized.
-Students think globally, and develop respect for all cultures.
-Subjects are not taught in isolation, but are connected to each other through six themes.
-Students ask challenging questions, think critically and learn skills across all subject areas.
-Students take responsibility for their own learning.
-Students are active in their communities and take their learning beyond the classroom.
-Students learn another language. The programme includes a Spanish component for all students and continues in its Spanish speaking (TBE) classrooms.

Ready to apply? Click this link to learn how to begin your Kindergarten lottery application:
https://conklin.rps205.com/o/ibcsc/page/how-do-i-apply-for-conklin

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

See you on Tuesday morning!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools

Make a splash at “Valks On-Air” at the Guilford High School pool!

This synchronized swimming performance by the Valkyries & future Valkyries hits the water from February 24 to March 1.

Shows at 6pm (Tue–Fri) + Sat 10am, 12pm, 5pm & Sun 12pm.

$8 at the door.

Don’t miss it!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools