RPS Families: You're invited to share your valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards. The RPS Elementary Report Card Team is working on enhancing the following sections:
Academic Readiness & Engagement
Life Readiness
Performance Descriptors
Practices for Academic Success (new section!)
Before these updates are finalized for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear your thoughts. Join us at any of our Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions:
Jan. 13 @ Rolling Green School, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 16 @ Westview School, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 23 @ Constance Lane School, 3:00–4:00 PM
Jan. 29 @ Gregory School, 3:00–4:00 PM
We are excited to share that the 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved by the school board on Tuesday night. It includes several important updates that reflect our commitment to aligning with neighboring districts and enhancing the overall learning experience for our students.
Key Changes :
Earlier Start Date: The school year will begin earlier in August. This adjustment is possible because all RPS 205 schools are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable learning environment during warmer months.
Fall Break: We will continue to offer a full week off for Fall Break, giving families and staff time to recharge.
First Semester Ends Before Winter Break: High School students will complete their first semester before Winter Break, allowing for a true break without pending exams or projects.
School Year Ends Before Memorial Day: The last day of school will occur before Memorial Day, providing families an earlier start to summer vacation.
The 2025-2026 calendar can be viewed here on the Calendar page on rps205.com: https://5il.co/33ras
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude
See you on Monday, December 2!
FOR ALL RPS 205 FAMILIES: The VanVleet Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway
Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m.
Auburn High School Fieldhouse - Door FH11
Meal kits are given out on a first come first serve basis
Congratulations to Mrs. Katie Barone at IB-Conklin for being named 97ZOK's Teacher of the Week! https://97zokonline.com/techer-of-the-week-katie-barone/
All RPS 205 schools and offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.
Principal Appreciation Day: This annual recognition was first approved by Illinois' Governor in 1990. We took pictures of our principals at our 41 schools & asked students to draw them for us. Here are some of their works of art. Thank you all RPS 205 Principals!
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a no uniform day if you bring $1 to donate to PTO. Thank you!
Sólo un recordatorio de que mañana será un día sin uniforme si trae $1 para donar al PTO. Gracias!
Have a great day!
A reminder that there is no school tomorrow due to Teacher's Institute. We will resume classes on Monday October 14th. Have a great weekend!
Un recordatorio que mañana no hay clases debido al Día del Instituto del Maestro. Reanudaremos clases el lunes 14 de octubre.
¡Que tengas un gran fin de semana!
RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K-8 grade students. This free event will take place at East High School (door FH3).
-Thursday, October 24: Grades K-2 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Tuesday, October 29: Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Saturday, November 2: Grades K-2 from 9-10:20 a.m. and Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 11:15-12:45 p.m.
To register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8
Contact Gene Lee at 815-227-8451 or email leeg@rps205.com
Tomorrow is the last day to get your nominations in for RPS 205 PreK-5th grade teachers for the 2025 Golden Apple Award. You can submit at: goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow we will be honoring the passing of Mr. Wagner by celebrating "Wagner Wednesday." We are asking that everyone wear a tie to school.
Students will be able to wear one of four styles of shirt with their tie, they are:
A button down shirt with a tie (Mr. Wagner always wore this)
A Chicago Cubs shirt with a tie (Mr. Wagner’s favorite baseball team)
A Chicago Bears shirt with a tie (Mr. Wagner’s favorite football team)
A Conklin Uniform shirt with a tie (if you don’t have one of the three shirts listed above)
We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow for this special day.
Have a great night!
Sólo un recordatorio amistoso de que mañana honraremos el fallecimiento del Sr. Wagner celebrando el "Miércoles de Wagner". Estamos pidiendo que todos usen corbata para ir a la escuela mañana.
Los estudiantes podrán usar uno de los cuatro estilos de camisa con corbata, que son:
Una camisa con botones y corbata (el Sr. Wagner siempre usó esta)
Una camiseta de los Chicago Cubs con corbata (el equipo de béisbol favorito del Sr. Wagner)
Una camiseta de los Chicago Bears con corbata (el equipo de fútbol favorito del Sr. Wagner)
Una camisa del uniforme Conklin con corbata (si no tiene una de las tres camisas mencionadas anteriormente)
Esperamos verlos a todos mañana para este día tan especial.
¡Que tengas una gran noche!
To celebrate National School Lunch Week, RPS 205 is holding a contest to see who can make the most creative chicken sandwich. The students who create winning chicken sandwiches will win an iPad and their sandwiches will be featured on the menu in the Spring Semester! Please turn in your work of art to the kitchen team in your school's cafeteria between October 14-18. We can't wait to see the delicious combinations you draw up!
If your child plays on the IB Conklin 4th/5th Soccer Team, the game is at 4:30 today at Brookview. We will see everyone there.
Si su hijo juega en el equipo de fútbol IB Conklin, el partido es hoy a las 4:30 en Brookview. Nos veremos a todos allí.
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a no uniform day if you bring $1 to donate to PTO. Thank you! Sólo un recordatorio de que mañana será un día sin uniforme si trae $1 para donar al PTO. Gracias!
Please join us! Por favor únete a nosotros!
Just a reminder that tomorrow is a no uniform day if you bring $1 to donate to PTO. Thank you! Sólo un recordatorio de que mañana será un día sin uniforme si trae $1 para donar al PTO. Gracias!
Both the school district & local law enforcement are aware of a generic Snapchat social media post that's making threats against schools. This posting has appeared in multiple states. Law enforcement is actively investigating to determine the origination of this source. Currently, it's deemed that the threat isn't credible, and it's not specifically targeting RPS 205 schools. Safety is our number one priority, and we take all threats seriously.