January 23, 2025
Rockford Public Schools will celebrate the Class of 2025 at the BMO Center, 300 Elm Street. Graduation dates and times are listed below. Each school will have their own rehear...
January 22, 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Mr. John Cusimano has been recommended as the new principal of the College and Career Education Center (CCEC), approved at the January 21, 2025 B...
January 16, 2025
The White House announced the newest 336 awardees for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) this week, and we’re proud to share that ...
January 15, 2025
We sit down with Rolling Green Elementary Principal Amy Powell. Her school saw significant growth on the Illinois Report Card. Tune in to hear what led to the success. You can ...
January 14, 2025
As winter settles in, RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures. Here are the ways you'll be notified: Text and email t...
January 8, 2025
More than 300 RPS 205 high school students got a chance to participate in a Junior job shadow experience in December. This unique opportunity allows them to explore real-world car...
December 19, 2024
The Golden Apple Foundation has announced the names of the teachers selected to move forward in the selection process for the 2025 Golden Apple Awards. Eight of the 20 finalists a...
December 11, 2024
Our host, Stephanie Pearson, sits down with Principal Loree Leathers to discuss her success and improvement at the STEAM Academy at Haskell.
November 25, 2024
By: Jesika Moffitt, Talent Development Manager Susan Uram, Director of Educational Technology, brought what these 1st - 5th graders now want for Christmas (!!) straight to them w...
November 13, 2024
Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett sits down with our host, Stephanie Pearson, to discuss what the State Report Card means for Rockford Public Schools
November 4, 2024
By: Nichole Giovanni, Early Childhood Administrator Nicole Griseta was honored as one of four Parent Educators of the Year at the Parents as Teachers International Conference in ...
November 4, 2024
By: Nichole Giovanni, Early Childhood Administrator The Prevention Initiative team was honored in San Diego at the Parents as Teachers International Conference, October 2024. T...
October 30, 2024
The annual Illinois Report Card from the Illinois State Board of Education is out, and Rockford Public Schools have made strides over the 2023-24 school year. “After years of ha...
October 21, 2024
Auburn High School has been recognized for the 2024 AP® School Honor Roll for developing an AP program that creates a college-going culture and gives students opportunities to ear...
October 16, 2024
Whitehead Elementary and Flinn Middle Schools are thrilled to announce they have each been selected to be part of a cohort with ACT Now. This Community Schools grant[LR1] wil...
October 10, 2024
Early Childhood families brought autumn to life as they celebrated the magic of our community at Midway Village. Scarecrow Fest is an annual family event for the early childhood ...
October 1, 2024
Knowledge is power. And during National Bullying Prevention Month this October, we have a chance to turn awareness into action. It's not just about recognizing the problem, it'...
September 25, 2024
By: Jefferson Athletics Jefferson's band traveled to DeKalb this afternoon to join 20 other schools at the Northern Illinois football game. They had the chance to play for a crow...
September 19, 2024
For Kathy Ingram, Driving a School Bus Has Been the Cat’s Meow of Career Choices Kathy “Miss Kitty” Ingram previously worked in home health care and food service. But, 33 yea...
September 12, 2024
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important time for RPS families to unite in reducing the stigma around mental health. By getting involved and fostering honest...