Roosevelt Community Education Center (Early Childhood, 9-12, Adult Education)

It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!

Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.

It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!

As our high school freshmen get ready to attend our Academy Expo next week, here's an overview of our academies and what they have to offer to our students. https://youtu.be/eRrZRW4LBMA

Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!

The Rockford Promise Scholarship application is open Oct. 1–Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. High school students can apply now for the chance to attend college tuition free. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Apply today at https://rockfordpromise.org/

Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination! Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition. The deadline to submit is October 16!

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d

This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.

Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1

Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.

RPS 205 is raising the bar for safety in middle & high schools — from SmartPass digital IDs to HALO sensors & Evolv detection systems. See how we’re making schools safer, stronger & more welcoming for every student. rps205.com/page/2025-26-school-safety-update

John Ekberg of Circle Boring & Machine visited Roosevelt Community Education Center summer school students to share insight into local manufacturing careers. He discussed skills needed, answered questions, and gave hands-on demos with tools and machines used in the field.

The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.

The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras

🎓 Huge congratulations to our incredible high school valedictorians and salutatorians who graduated last Friday and Saturday! Auburn: Aneri Mehta - Valedictorian & James Murray - Salutatorian East: Brianna Ocelotl-Ocotl - Valedictorian & Trenna Carlson - Salutatorian Guilford: Hayden Kromm - Valedictorian & Rylie Sturm - Salutatorian Jefferson: Natalie Munoz-Olivas - Valedictorian & Naomi Cultra - Salutatorian Roosevelt: Donald Gasparini – Valedictorian & Hannah Contreras - Salutatorian Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all. We’re so proud of you—this is just the beginning of your amazing journey! 👏🎉

The 2025 graduation ceremonies start next week! Everything you need to know about this celebratory experience including dates & times, parking map & information, as well as a list of prohibited items for the BMO are listed on our website at rps205.com/page/graduation

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

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

This is a reminder that tomorrow is our Senior Celebration that will take place outside of Roosevelt from 12-2:15pm. We will have food, games, raffles, and a special performance from some of our very own Roosevelt students/musicians from the Grupo LOS 3 ACES. Please stop by to help celebrate this wonderful event for our Seniors who are graduating. This is for all of our Roosevelt students and their families. Thank you .

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