Rockford Public Schools (RPS 205) is celebrating progress in school performance, student growth and graduation rates in the 2026 Illinois Report Card released by the Illinois State...

National children’s health organization Alliance for a Healthier Generation today unveiled its 2026 list of America’s Healthiest Schools, celebrating 1,376 K–12 schools nationwide...

RPS 205 teachers received classroom grants from the Golden Apple Foundation to support projects that enhance student learning, literacy, STEM education and special education servi...

Rockford Public School District 205 is recognizing educators who completed LETRS training for their commitment to strengthening literacy instruction and helping students build str...

We sit down with Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff to discuss his first 100 days in RPS. Hear what he's learned at the community listening sessions and other community events & school ...

Brookview Elementary has been named a 2026 Governor's Blue Ribbon School, earning one of the state's highest recognitions for educational excellence. The school is one of just 24 s...

New this school year: Report cards and progress reports are now available digitally for RPS 205 K–12 students. This change provides families with convenient, secure access to your ...

RPS began using SpringMath during the 2026–2027 school year to help students in kindergarten through eighth grade build strong math skills. SpringMath gives students extra practice...

Congratulations to the 104 RPS 205 middle and high school musicians selected by audition to participate in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-District Festival on...

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. It's a time to raise awareness, share resources, and take action to help create safe, welcoming schools for every student. At RPS 20...

Rockford Public Schools is completing the formal process to request a waiver from the state for its elementary physical education schedule. This is not a new change. RPS 205 has ...

We sit down with Chief School Improvement Officer, Sarah Brenner, and Executive Director of Schools, Andria Mitchell, to talk about RPS' new School Improvement Team and all of the...

205 VIBE Podcast co-hosts Stephanie Pearson and Aaron Hill sit down with RPS 205 Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff and Chief Financial Officer Linda Matkowski to learn more about the ...

Rockford Public Schools is proud to celebrate 264 students who earned College Board recognition for their achievement in Advanced Placement (AP) courses and exams. Together, the...

Rockford Public Schools celebrated outstanding student and staff achievements during the September Board of Education meeting, recognizing creativity, leadership, professional exce...

By Mitch Wilson, Assistant Principal, Constance Lane Elementary School I was digging through the PE closet looking for soccer shorts. Several of our fifth-grade boys had arrive...

Meet your new principals! We sit down with four new leaders for the 2026-27 school year. Welcome Amish Shah, Rebecca Adams, Kyle Heinze and Matt Russey! Get to know their stories,...

We sit down with Chief of Student Services ,Jen Lawrence, and Chief School Improvement Officer, Sarah Brenner, to discuss the districts new policies related to cell phones and how...

Stephanie Pearson and Aaron Hill kicked off a new season of the 205 VIBE podcasts! They sat down with Dr. Huff as he talked about not only a little bit about himself but also the ...

Lisa Jimenez, a middle school art educator at RESA, has been named the 2026 Middle Level Art Educator of the Year by the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA). Each year, th...