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EC First Tuesday for Fathers is an opportunity for fathers and father figures to create a safe environment to discuss parenting and topic related to men. Dinner and childcare provided.

Audition window closes for audition submissions at 11:59pm

Since 2001, the Rockford Rotary Club has partnered with RPS 205 and the Rockford Public Library for the Rockford Reads program. This program is designed to enhance the literacy development of second-grade students in Rockford Public Schools. 

Second grade is a crucial year in a child’s reading journey. During this time, reading allows them to learn new vocabulary, meet literacy milestones, and develop a love for reading.   

Once a week, community volunteers read one-on-one with second graders for as little as one hour per week at the elementary school of their choice. The program runs through the end of May, and volunteers are welcome to start anytime during the school year. 

Interested community volunteers are required to complete the Rockford Public Schools Volunteer Form: https://www.rps205.com/documents/community/volunteer/volunteer-forms/594425

This includes a background check authorization.

The completed form can be sent to facedepartment@rps205.com or mailed to: 

Family & Community Engagement Department

2nd Floor

501 7th Street

Rockford, IL 61104

 Rockford Rotary will contact the volunteers to discuss their school assignment and start date. 

 The results of this program have been excellent academically, socially, and emotionally for the students.

EC Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas is an opportunity for families to meet and engage in open conversation about being your child's 1st and most important teacher, child development, learning to advocate for your child and building success for your child in school. You will also be fostering a community with other parents.

RPS 205's Welcome Center will be closed all day.

Rockford Youth Chorus rehearsals are every Thursday from 5:15-6:30pm in the AHS Choir Room

Guilford High School is hosting a Girls Flag Football Jamboree for the NIC-10. Games are every hour on the hour.

8 a.m. - Belvidere v Jefferson

9 a.m.- Harlem v East

10 a.m. - Boylan v Hononegah

11 a.m. - Guilford v Freeport

12 p.m. - Auburn v Belvidere North

The Parent Advisory Board will present a presentation on Fire Safety, Food and childcare will be available.

Guilford Fall Concert at 6PM in the Guilford High School Auditorium. 
Featuring Harmonics, Jazz Band, and Orchestra!

EC Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas is an opportunity for families to meet and engage in open conversation about being your child's 1st and most important teacher, child development, learning to advocate for your child and building success for your child in school. You will also be fostering a community with other parents.

Help us celebrate educator’s good work through a Golden Apple award nomination. Click on the link below and tell us in a sentence or two about this outstanding PreK-5th grade educator! Nominate by October 10. https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple.../nominate/

Rockford Youth Chorus rehearsals are every Thursday from 5:15-6:30pm in the AHS Choir Room

📢 Mark Your Calendars!

Join us for the Youth Story Ledger Event on October 14th from 4:30 - 6:00 PM at Flinn Middle School! 🎤📚

This powerful event will feature students from Rockford Public Schools sharing their personal narratives with the community. It’s a unique opportunity to listen, learn, and connect as these young voices share their stories, break assumptions, and embrace authenticity.

This event is open to the public, so come be a part of the conversation and support our students as they open up their lives and experiences. Let’s come together as a community to celebrate their courage and insight. 🌟

#YouthStoryLedger #BreakAssumptions #EmbraceAuthenticity #RPS205 #CommunityEvent

EC Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas is an opportunity for families to meet and engage in open conversation about being your child's 1st and most important teacher, child development, learning to advocate for your child and building success for your child in school. You will also be fostering a community with other parents.

Rockford Youth Chorus rehearsals are every Thursday from 5:15-6:30pm in the AHS Choir Room

Early Childhood Parent Cafe, join fellow parents for a roundtable discussion where you can share experiences and exchange ideas in a supportive environment. Childcare and dinner provided.

EC Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas is an opportunity for families to meet and engage in open conversation about being your child's 1st and most important teacher, child development, learning to advocate for your child and building success for your child in school. You will also be fostering a community with other parents.

Rockford Youth Chorus rehearsals are every Thursday from 5:15-6:30pm in the AHS Choir Room

RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Introduction Clinic for all students in grades K-8.

It will be three days of fun with an opportunity to learn the basics of the sport of wrestling. You will need gym shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes.

This free event will be from 5:15-6:45 p.m. on October 24 & 29, and on November 2 from 9-10:30 and 11:15-12:45.

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8

The clinic will be held at East High School at 2929 Charles Street.

Please park in the 28th Street parking lot and enter through door FH3, which is located across from the football field behind the school.

If you have any questions, please contact Gene Lee at 815-489-7256 or email leeg@rps205.com.

RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Introduction Clinic for all students in grades K-8.

It will be three days of fun with an opportunity to learn the basics of the sport of wrestling. You will need gym shorts, t-shirt and tennis shoes.

This free event will be from 5:15-6:45 p.m. on October 24 & 29, and on November 2 from 9-10:30 and 11:15-12:45.

Click here to register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8

The clinic will be held at East High School at 2929 Charles Street.

Please park in the 28th Street parking lot and enter through door FH3, which is located across from the football field behind the school.

If you have any questions, please contact Gene Lee at 815-489-7256 or email leeg@rps205.com.

Open to current 5th-7th grade students and their families!

Attend an information meeting on the CAPA Program at West Middle School. You'll hear from current CAPA students and staffs, and learn more about the auditions requirements. Includes a tour of West Middle School.

Disclaimer: This is not an open house meeting style. The presentation starts at 5:30pm.

CAPA Informational Meeting Flier

EC Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas is an opportunity for families to meet and engage in open conversation about being your child's 1st and most important teacher, child development, learning to advocate for your child and building success for your child in school. You will also be fostering a community with other parents.

Rockford Youth Chorus rehearsals are every Thursday from 5:15-6:30pm in the AHS Choir Room