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

Volunteering the past 11 years as the Kids Hope USA Director and a mentor at Carlson Elementary School has been so rewarding! It has given our Kids Hope Team an amazing opportunit...

I think that there are many reasons why volunteering as part of the “Band Grandpas” program is important to not only me but to the students that I have the opportunity to see a co...

Volunteering to help coach the 5th grade girls REBA basketball team at Marshall Middle School was a great experience. Initially, we stepped up because our daughter is a 5th grader...

I volunteer for my son's school PTO because I recognize the crucial role of parental involvement in shaping a positive learning environment. Collaborating with the school, teacher...

Along with hundreds of thousands of people across North America, K-8 students & staff at Two-Way Language Immersion at Barbour took a deeper look into & experienced the historical...

Auburn & Jefferson High School art students will be heading to Chicago's Bridgeport Art Center on Sunday, April 21st to compete for top prizes at the 2024 Illinois High School Art...

Earl Dotson Jr. and Fine Arts Director Melissa Wolf sit down with Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductee CoCo Lemery to discuss her journey with Art and Education. You can also list...

Families PreK-11 Online registration is for students who are already enrolled in RPS 205 and will be returning for the upcoming school year. Families will have between June 3-30...

Rockford Public Schools introduced me to photography for the first time, which led to my career as an editorial, commercial, and fine art photographer. I was a yearbook photograp...

On Friday, April 5th, middle school students at Barbour Two-Way Language Immersion participated in a Restorative Retreat. The mission of the day was to bring students and staff to...

"At the end of the day, the most overwhelming key to a child's success is the positive involvement of parents." -June D. Hull The final day in the Week of the Young Child is Fam...

"Art for toddlers and preschoolers is rarely about beauty. It's all about exploration and personal expression." -Heather Shumaker Artsy Thursday is the focus for today in the We...

"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen Keller During a typical preschool day, children practice interacting with one another and building positive relat...

Earl Dotson Jr. and Fine Arts Director Melissa Wolf sit down with Fine Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Peter Bond to discuss his music career and the education that started him on h...

"Beginning nutrition education in early childhood is an important part of helping to ensure that children will achieve healthful lifestyles." -Robert Earl Meals and snacks are a...

"Music and child brain development are closely linked, with language, concentration, and learning all improved through singing." -Tamarin Foundation Young children love to sing...

RPS 205 high school students job shadowed local professionals whose work aligns with the Service Academy. It's for those interested in helping others, social justice, law enforcem...

Earl Dotson Jr. and Melissa Wolf sit down with Rockford Public Schools Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee Winnie Au to discuss her success in the world of photography. You can a...

Ten RPS 205 school social workers spent March 11-15 attending the 2024 School Social Work Association of America national conference in Baltimore, MD. The SSWAA is celebrating its...

Cherry Valley Elementary is 6 years new! We are seeing our first kindergarten class as 5th graders this year preparing to take the leap into middle school. Our focus is on buildin...