• Certified birth certificate (original – not photocopy).

• Parent/guardian photo ID.

• Two acceptable proofs of residency. PDFs available in English, Spanish & Arabic.

• Bring the child if a language other than English is spoken in the home for the state-required language assessment.

• If your student has an IEP for students receiving special education services, complete this Consent for release of information SpEd form.

The forms below will be given to you during your visit or you can print them before coming to the Welcome Center.

• K-12 Enrollment Form

• Change of Address Form

Next School Year: 2024-2025

Pre-enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is now available online or in-person.

RPS 205 offers several alternative special program schools that give our families a public education option outside of their regular neighborhood zone school. Enrollment for these schools has additional criteria. Learn More. 

Online - The deadline to submit online is June 30, 2024. July 1 - September 30 all changes of address must be done in person.

In-Person

• To enroll for next school year, visit the Welcome Center. Students entering grades 6-12 may also enroll at their zone middle or high school.

• Be sure to bring all of the required documents in step 1.

• Bring the child if a language other than English is spoken in the home for the state-required language assessment.

• An enrollment specialist will confirm your child's school assignment during your visit.

   

To enroll in PreK or other Early Childhood programs click here.

Step 1: Gather All Of The Required Documents

• Parent/guardian photo ID.

• Two acceptable proofs of residency. PDFs available in English, Spanish & Arabic.

The forms below will be given to you during your visit or you can print them before coming to the Welcome Center.

• Change of Address Form

Step 2: Complete The Change Of Address Form

Online - The deadline to submit online is June 30, 2024. July 1 - September 30 all changes of address must be done in person.

In-Person

• To update address, bring the required documents in step 1 to the Welcome Center or your child's school.

To update address for PreK or other Early Childhood programs click here.

501 7th Street - 1st floor​
Rockford, IL 61104
815-967-8070
Let's Ta​lk!​​ 

Mon-Tues, Thurs-Fri
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Welcome Center will be closed on:

• January 15

• February 8, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• February 19

• March 29

• May 9, 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

• May 16, 8:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

• May 27

• June 19

• July 3, will close at 4:30, no extended hours

• July 4-5

• September 2

• November 26-29

• December 24-25