
November 12, 2026
It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. RPS 205 is committed to keeping families & staff informed about weather-related closures. Here are the ways you'll be notified:...

November 9, 2026
As we look ahead to celebrating the Class of 2027, we want to share important information about this school year’s graduation schedule. Graduation Schedule All RPS 205 graduati...

November 5, 2026
2026–2027 Beginning-of-Year Digital Progress Report RPS 205 developed its digital progress report to strengthen transparency, accessibility and accountability in communicatin...

November 4, 2026
We sit down with Kristina Perry, RPS' Executive Director of Curriculum, Instructional Improvement & Accountability, to go through all of the newly released performance data for RP...

November 4, 2026
November is National Gratitude Month, a time to recognize the people who make a difference in our schools and community. At RPS 205, gratitude is more than a feeling; it’s recogni...

November 2, 2026
RPS 205 is proud to celebrate 317 PreK-5 teachers nominated for the 2027 Golden Apple Teacher Awards, recognizing educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of students ...

October 30, 2026
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...

October 23, 2026
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...

October 22, 2026
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...

October 22, 2026
Rockford Public School District 205 is recognizing educators who completed LETRS training for their commitment to strengthening literacy instruction and helping students build str...

October 21, 2026
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 ...

October 20, 2026
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...

October 19, 2026
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 ...

October 19, 2026
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...

October 19, 2026
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 19, 2026
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...

October 15, 2026
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 ...

October 7, 2026
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...

September 30, 2026
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 ...

September 28, 2026
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...