Reminders for Thursday night promotion ceremony. Everyone enters through door I. Students will meet in the cafeteria at 4:30 pm. Doors open for family at 5:00 pm. The ceremony starts promptly at 5:30 pm. Each student received 3 tickets for family. Please bring your tickets to the ceremony. No balloons, party poppers, food, or drink allowed in the auditorium. 8th graders will be released first, followed by everyone else to the front lawn for photo opportunities.
Tomorrow is our CAPA Arts Integration Celebration!
All RPS schools are closed today! See you tomorrow!
DEADLINE APPROACHING: Online Registration is open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students. Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com .
You must complete & submit by June 1. If you've already registered, thank you! For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
As a reminder, our summer enrichment program will be in partnership with IB Conklin and the YMCA Good Shepherd. This program is for all current West students. Two options will be offered. Option 1- A FREE enrichment only option which is from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Monday through Thursday (June 23 - July 31). Option 2 - For those who need care for a full day (Good Shepherd Adventure Camp (7:00 am - 5:30 pm) and students will attend West Middle School for Enrichment M-Th from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm. Please see the attached flyers for more information and scan the QR Code/Link to register. For those interested in Option 2, there is a fee for the YMCA Adventure Camp, however they do have Financial Assistance Available. Space for Summer Enrichment is limited, so please register ASAP. Please email tatierra.bivens@rps205.com, call 815-966-3200. Here is the direct link to the interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkXg2N4EY8mJ89lOgu9vDfnKvWxvHxgUG9Gim8nn9vJDWeyA/viewform
2025-2026 Cheer Tryouts will take place on May 27, 29, & 30 from 4:15-5:30 pm in the main gym. All current 5th, 6th, & 7th graders are welcome. Must attend all 3 dates to be eligible. Contact coach Carter for more info: samantha.carter@rps205.com
Online Registration is now open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students.
Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s).
You must complete & submit by June 1.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com
If you've already registered, thank you!
For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Online Registration for next school year is now open.
Keep an eye on your inbox—you’ll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you’ll need to begin the registration process.
If you don’t receive your Snapcode, please contact your child’s school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com.
The deadline to register is June 1.
For a how-to video, FAQs, and more, visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Middle school artists from across RPS 205 are teaming up with muralist Dustin Eckhardt to paint a student-inspired mural at Hillman Elementary! Over two days, students are bringing their creative vision to life as part of the All District Mural Project.
End of Year Events!
8th Grade Moving On Ceremony Information
Come see our Spring Musical tonight at 6:30 pm!
Happy National Volunteer Week! RPS 205 is celebrating our amazing volunteers on Wednesday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. at the Nicholas Conservatory. If you’ve volunteered with us, we want to thank YOU! Please RSVP by May 7.
See you on Monday!
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
This week was the culinary culmination of the Ultimate Chicken Sandwich Contest! All three winning sandwiches hit the lunch menu in RPS 205 schools. The star creations from Andrew, Avery, and Liam were served up to students across the district. Special guest and Tyson rep Jake Wakefield even stopped by the cafeteria to help craft and hand out the winning sandwiches. Shoutout to our student chefs for bringing flavor and creativity to the table!
Next Wednesday: Come check out the works of art from our middle and high school students!
April Newsletter
Come check out our talented musicians next Friday night!
Come see our Spring Musical "Firebringer"! April 26-28 at 6:30 pm.
