

August 12, 2026
As we begin a new school year, I’ve been thinking about the people I met during my first month as superintendent. I’ve enjoyed talking with families & staff and getting to know ...

August 7, 2026
We want Meet Your Bus Driver Day to be a good experience for all K-12 students and families, helping everyone feel ready for the first day of school. The event will now take pla...

August 4, 2026
Every student deserves a school where they feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Learning begins when students walk into a building where they are known, welcomed and able to...

June 23, 2026
The Rockford Public Schools Board of Education recognized dozens of outstanding students, staff members and coaches during its June 16 meeting, celebrating accomplishments in acad...

May 27, 2026
We recognized outstanding student athletes, coaches, educators and academic achievers during the May 2026 School Board meeting. State Bowling Qualifiers Recognized RPS 205 honor...

May 11, 2026
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...

May 7, 2026
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...

April 10, 2026
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...

March 17, 2026
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...

December 18, 2025
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...

December 9, 2025
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...

November 10, 2025
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 ...

October 14, 2025
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...

September 29, 2025
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...

August 6, 2025
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 ...

May 8, 2025
Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These ki...

May 7, 2025
The last day of school is Friday, June 6, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

April 28, 2025
Students from RPS 205 high schools recently had the incredible opportunity to step into the real world of healthcare through job shadowing experiences with local professionals. Th...

April 11, 2025
By: Hillary Cook-Harris As we close out Week of the Young Child, we are going to focus on the collaboration with Circles of Learning Child Care Center. Seven classrooms provide a...

April 10, 2025
By: Hillary Cook-Harris Welcome to Fairview Early Childhood Center where we will be discussing Artsy Thursday for the Week of the Young Child. Principal Darcy Dunn explains, “Fai...