MS FOOTBALL: Congratulations to the Eisenhower Eagles on winning the JV division championship in double overtime! On the varsity side, Flinn MS challenged a West Warriors team that had only given up 6 points all season. Thank you athletes, coaches, and fans for a great season!
Congratulations to West Middle School PE teacher Mr. Nick Blitch for being named 97ZOK's Teacher of the Week! https://97zokonline.com/teacher-of-the-week-nick-blitch/
Attention 5th Grade Families!
You’re invited to an in-person CAPA Informational Meeting! Here’s your chance to discover everything about CAPA and plan for your student’s middle school journey.
🗓 When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, or Monday, November 4, 2024 at 5:30 pm
📍 Where: West Middle School, 1900 N. Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103
🔑 Entrance: Please enter through Door K and proceed to the library.
Why Attend?
Plan now for your student’s middle school experience.
Learn about CAPA’s audition process and requirements.
Hear firsthand from current CAPA students and teachers.
Tour West Middle School and see where the magic happens!
Helpful Links:
https://www.rps205.com/o/wems/page/how-do-i-join-the-capa-family
RPS high school Theatre students participated in academic acting and tech theatre workshops at NIU. Experiences included stage rigging, movement, stage combat, & acting methods. Students were also treated to a performance of the department's fall mainstage production, MACHBETH.
Check out some of our students in the Nursing Aide course doing their CPR training. We are excited to watch them gain experience this year and work towards their Certified Nursing Assistant certification.
Former U.S. Congressman Don Manzullo (1993-2013) visited his alma mater last week. The 1962 Auburn High School graduate spoke to students in Mr. Logemann's AP US Gov class. They had just finished studying congress and the presidency. In a non-partisan matter, Manzullo addressed the students about maintaining democracy in America.
Principal Appreciation Day: This annual recognition was first approved by Illinois' Governor in 1990. We took pictures of our principals at our 41 schools & asked students to draw them for us. Here are some of their works of art. Thank you all RPS 205 Principals!
Parents: Did you know RPS offers an amazing scholarship program for junior & senior high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of education? Your student can earn a 4-year college degree at a 75% tuition reduction rate & earn a FREE Master's degree from Rockford University! This opportunity will allow your student to graduate with little to no college debt & begin a fulfilling career. To learn more about this amazing opportunity, please join us at the informational meeting. rps205.com/page/ru-education-pathway-shared
CIOMeet Chicago collaborates with IT leaders with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and industries to connect the dots between innovation, efficiency, and collaboration. Our very own, Chief Information Officer, Jason Barthel, has been invited to be a panelist in November along with other CIOs from diverse backgrounds and industries. Mr. Barthel will participate in sharing challenges, learned lessons, successes and failures in his journey to bring sound technology practices and protocols to RPS205.
Congratulations to Flinn Middle School Principal Cory Schrank for being named 97ZOk's Teacher of the Week!
https://97zokonline.com/teacher-of-the-week-cory-schrank/
Good luck to the Guilford's Girls Varsity Flag Football team as they play in the IHSA's inaugural State Finals today! The quarterfinals start at 4:30 @ Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. If the Lady Vikings advance, they'll play tomorrow at 12:30. If they lose, the 3rd place game follows @ 2. Championship game is @ 4. You can check out Saturday's games live on WSLN 19.2. That's on Comcast Cable 434, MediaCom 102, & Spectrum 194. Believe the hype!
13th annual Academy Expo: This event provided an opportunity for 2,000 9th graders to engage with 100 area businesses to explore potential career opportunities. It helps forge a relevant link between student curriculum & future careers. Students will utilize this event to make an academy selection.
A Viking’s View: Check out the new roof at Guilford High School! Architect Richard L Johnson Associates & contractor Sterling Commercial Roofing worked together to demolish 200-thousand square feet of the existing roofing (all but the fieldhouse addition) & replace it with a new roofing system. The project started at the end of March & was completed in September. It looks great!
We’d like to extend a congratulations to our middle school soccer league champions: RESA won at the JV level, and Eisenhower won at the varsity level. Way to soar Owls and Eagles!
The Youth Story Ledger was held at Flinn Middle School. It’s an event where 6-12 grade students from Flinn, Marshall, West, and Auburn shared personal narratives with the community. These stories offer deep insights into their lives, experiences, & dreams, challenging negative biases & showcasing resilience, bravery, & intelligence. By sharing their stories, students empower themselves & foster understanding & empathy within our community. This year, the Youth Story Ledger was able to expand through a grant from the Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford.
Congratulations to the athletes & coaches for Gregory Elementary School Team 2 on their Rockford Elementary Soccer League championship! RESL, RPS 205's elementary soccer league, ran from September to October and had over 30 teams. We'd like to thank the students, parents, school administration, & coaches for all of their hard work. We appreciate you! We are also grateful for the sportsmanship displayed between teams, fans, & toward our officials.
Auburn High School hosted its second College Fair for Creatives - specifically designed to provide students in the creative & performing arts the opportunity to connect with colleges that offer degrees in their disciplines of interest. Students gave mock auditions & portfolio reviews to college reps in the areas of theatre, technical theatre, instrumental music, vocal music & dance. Visual art students had one-on-one meetings to receive portfolio reviews & feedback on their artwork. In total, 18 colleges & universities sent 30 reps & faculty members who met with nearly 150 Auburn students. There was also a more traditional-style college fair with participation from the same creatives-focused colleges.
CAPA Auditions: Calling all 5th to 11th graders! Interested in joining CAPA for the 2025-2026 school year? Don’t miss out—sign up for CAPA High School or CAPA Middle School auditions today!
Have a great day!
RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K-8 grade students. This free event will take place at East High School (door FH3).
-Thursday, October 24: Grades K-2 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Tuesday, October 29: Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m.
-Saturday, November 2: Grades K-2 from 9-10:20 a.m. and Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 11:15-12:45 p.m.
To register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8
Contact Gene Lee at 815-227-8451 or email leeg@rps205.com
Tomorrow is the last day to get your nominations in for RPS 205 PreK-5th grade teachers for the 2025 Golden Apple Award. You can submit at: goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
