Jefferson High School

We recognized outstanding student athletes, coaches, educators and academic achievers during the May 2026 School Board meeting. State Bowling Qualifiers Recognized RPS 205 honor...

Students in RPS 205 high schools recently stepped beyond the classroom to explore careers in healthcare through hands-on job shadow experiences with local professionals. The Heal...

Teacher Appreciation Week on the first Monday through Friday in May honoring those who have dedicated their lives to education. Teachers provide students with the tools and resour...

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. ...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

The Golden Apple Foundation has announced the names of the teachers selected to move forward in the selection process for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards. Nine of the 20 finalists ar...

RPS 205 recognized outstanding students, staff, and coaches during the December 16 Board of Education meeting. The evening opened with acknowledgements of student-athletes who ad...

RPS 205 high school students recently had the unique opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the working world. Through the Business Academy job-shadowing experience, st...

It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures. Here are the ways you'll be ...

By: Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer Safety at our schools only works when everyone is a part of it. That’s what our students told us. And they’re right. But...

Hundreds of RPS 205 high school students got a chance to participate in a junior job shadow experience in September. This unique opportunity allows them to explore real-world care...

Safety isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we build together. That’s why, alongside community partners, we’re updating our attendance rules for all high school fo...

Let’s be honest—getting kids to school isn’t just about wheels on pavement. It’s about starting every student’s day with a sense of safety, community, and belonging. At Rockford ...

Rockford, IL – July 11, 2025 — Jefferson High School is proud to announce the hiring of Raven Burns as the new Head Coach for both the Girls and Boys Volleyball programs. In add...

ROCKFORD, IL — Jefferson High School Athletics proudly recognizes a standout group of student-athletes who have been selected to the Northern Illinois Conference (NIC-10) All-Co...