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RPS 205 honored outstanding staff, students, and coaches during its April 21 Board of Education meeting, celebrating their achievements across academics, athletics, and the arts. ...

Parent educators also known as home visitors are a group of professionals who quietly, consistently, and compassionately change lives. Parent educators meet families where they a...

Students from Jefferson High School earned top recognition at the 13th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition, held at the Bridgeport Art Center in Chicago. The statewide eve...

Volunteers are truly the heart of a thriving school district. Every day they give their time, energy, and care to support students, staff, and families in meaningful ways. Whether ...

Gloria Workman is a grandparent of a Fairview student. She volunteers most days and has served in most classrooms. She is patient and kind with the students and assists wherever ne...

By: Jessica Powers This year, our volunteers have played a vital role in supporting Jefferson High School athletics and strengthening school spirit. A dedicated group of parents ...

The second annual National Home Visiting Week takes place April 20-24, 2026 and is an opportunity to celebrate home visitors and the positive impact they make on maternal and chil...

National Volunteer Week is celebrated annually during the third week of April. This week-long celebration is about placing a spotlight on inspiring figures whose invaluable seeds ...

"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child’s success is the positive involvement of parents" -Jane D. Hull The Week of the Young Child concludes with Family F...

“Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible." -Maryann F. Kohl Today's focus for the Week of the Young Child is Ar...

As Lev Vygotsky wisely said, “What a child can do today with assistance, she will be able to do by herself tomorrow.” This perfectly captures the spirit of Work Together Wednesd...

"It is possible to educate children in the pleasures of food: and that doing so will set the children up for a lifetime of healthy eating. Feeding is learning.” - Bee Wilson ...

The fact that children can make beautiful music is less significant than the fact that music can make beautiful children.” –Cheryl Lavender It's Music Monday during NAEYC’s ...

The first five years of a child’s life are the most important for healthy development and long-term well-being. The experiences and relationships formed during this period of rapi...

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

RPS 205 recognized outstanding staff, students, and coaches during its March Board of Education meeting, celebrating achievements across academics, athletics, and fine arts. The...

The top 1,000 student artists from more than 125 Illinois high schools will come together to showcase their work at the 13th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). Th...

On Friday, March 13, Barbour students in grades K–2 celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a special guest appearance from local Irish folk musician Dick Gorman! Students were fully en...

Hundreds of high school students in the Service Academy stepped outside the classroom and into real-world careers through a recent job shadowing experience with local professional...

Two educators from Auburn High School recently shared their work supporting students at the annual conference hosted by Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth (ICEARY). P...