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...

Students at Flinn Middle School recently have the opportunity to learn more about beauty techniques and career pathways during its Hair2Beauty Club. The after-school club, which w...

Barbour’s middle school science teacher, Maestro Jimenez, organized a science fair for students in grades 6–8. Working collaboratively in groups, students demonstrated their under...

Auburn High School students have been recognized in the 2026 Midwest Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious programs celebrating creative e...

The National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program was developed to establish a structure for encouraging outside-of-the-box thinkers and creators. Student works are reviewed and...

Constance Lane Elementary Dean, Mitch Wilson, was honored with the Aspiring Leader Award at the Illinois Principals Association Kishwaukee Region Awards Ceremony. The Aspiring ...

RPS 205 honored outstanding students & staff during a Board of Education meeting, celebrating exceptional achievements in music and theatre. The Illinois Music Education Associat...

Host Stephanie Pearson talks with John Cusimano, the Principal of The Quad, to talk about the building's unique opportunities for students and the upcoming open house. You can...