
June 26, 2025
The Illinois Early Literacy Coalition released a study highlighting the literacy journeys of six Illinois school districts. It focuses on districts that have shown improvement in ...

June 26, 2025
Two dedicated Securatex employees who serve Rockford Public Schools have received top honors for their exceptional performance and leadership. Cheyenne Walker has been named Offi...

June 25, 2025
There’s something powerful about a fresh start. A new beginning. The RPS 205 Job Fair isn’t simply about filling positions. It’s about helping people find their purpose and star...

June 20, 2025
At its June 17 meeting, the Rockford Public School District 205 Board of Education unanimously voted to approve BWP & Associates as the executive search firm to lead the search fo...

June 11, 2025
Auburn High School is celebrating a major academic milestone as two of its students placed in the top ranks at the Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) World Fina...

June 6, 2025
A new robotics team, open to any public/private/home high school student in the Rockford region, received the Industrial Design Award at the Phantom Lakes Regional Competition in ...

June 5, 2025
A team of sixth-grade students from the Gifted Academy at Marshall Middle School has won the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation National STEM Challenge! Team Zip Zoom—made up of student...

May 27, 2025
Being a mother is one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles in life. For moms of young children, the early years can be a whirlwind of emotions, learning curves, and consta...

May 24, 2025
Saturday, May 14, 2025, was a cold day outside, but for the early childhood students 0-5, laughter and warm smiles were everywhere at Blackhawk Park. Fathers and father figures br...

May 23, 2025
News Release by UIC College of Medicine A new program to provide educational opportunities to increase the number of social workers in the area is already enrolling students, than...

May 21, 2025
The Incredible Years parenting series has provided for a group of dedicated parents who have just completed this transformative journey an opportunity to learn new skills to suppo...

May 19, 2025
Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett has been named the 2025 Superintendent of Distinction by his colleagues in the Kishwaukee Region of the Illinois Association of School Administrato...

May 14, 2025
By: Mitch Wilson, Assistant Principal at Constance Lane Elementary School We just wrapped up our first season of Soka Umoja, the ESL after-school soccer club at Constance Lane El...

May 10, 2025
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students, families & staff to thank their favorite RPS 205 teacher and to tell us what makes them special. We’re sharing their responses on...

May 8, 2025
Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These ki...

May 8, 2025
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students, families & staff to thank their favorite RPS 205 teacher and to tell us what makes them special. We’re sharing their responses on...

May 7, 2025
The last day of school is Friday, June 6, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

May 7, 2025
Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These ki...

May 5, 2025
For Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students, families & staff to thank their favorite RPS 205 teacher and to tell us what makes them special. We’re sharing their responses on...

May 1, 2025
By: Natalie Garnhart, RPS 205 Special Education Program Administrator The RPS Extended Campus Program continues to empower students with the skills and confidence they need to th...