
July 25, 2024
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Jefferson High School student Abner Contreras has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. T...

July 15, 2024
By: Jim Pearson, RPS 205 Director of Marketing Every morning as the sun begins to rise and the city of Rockford stirs to life, a quiet group of dedicated men and women head out on ...

July 11, 2024
By: Lynn Stockton For the third year in a row, Jefferson High School artists have received BEST OF SHOW-state championship recognition, at the 2024 Illinois High School Art...

July 9, 2024
The RPS 205 Athletics Hall of Fame invites the community to the 11th Annual Champions Ball on Sunday, July 28 at the Illinois Bank and Trust Pavilion, 1868 Reid Farm Road. The eve...

June 28, 2024
Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett and the RPS 205 leadership team regularly recognize RPS 205 employees for their commitment to living the district’s va...

June 24, 2024
On behalf of the entire school district, I extend our deepest gratitude for your years of dedicated service and unwavering commitment to education. Your influence has left a lasti...

June 24, 2024
For an unprecedented third year in a row and following two online rounds of rigorous competition against teams from all over the world, the Auburn JROTC Academic Team (comprised o...

May 23, 2024
The Family and Community Engagement Department relaunched the Middle School Student Ambassador Program last school year after its hiatus during COVID-19. We are thrilled about the...

May 23, 2024
Rockford Public Schools in collaboration with RAMP recently hosted a Reverse Job Fair at Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Rockford. Students with intellectual disabilities ranging...

May 15, 2024
It's not everyday that students can step out of their classrooms and into another world, but that is exactly what some Auburn, East and Guilford High School students were able to ...

May 15, 2024
RPS 205 high school students job shadowed local professionals whose work aligns with the Health Academy. It's for those interested in taking care of people, science, laboratory sc...

May 14, 2024
With the results of a research study on the impact of Nearpod on learning outcomes just published, it’s important to ask: how has Nearpod impacted students and teachers in Rockfor...
May 10, 2024
The Gifted Academy at Thurgood Marshall School has been recognized as a 2023-2024 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This honor is given to a select number of middl...

May 10, 2024
Rockford Public Schools opened the door to the wild world of creativity for me. Thanks to the Auburn High School Creative and Performing Arts program, I plunged into a universe of...

May 10, 2024
We wrap up Teacher Appreciation Week 2024 recognizing our Special Programs teachers! Gifted Academy at Thurgood Marshall Elementary Nicole Gleason "Mrs.Gleason makes the less...

May 9, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week honors those who have dedicated their lives to education. We are showing appreciation for our high school teachers! Auburn High School Kyle Owen "He h...

May 8, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the success of students from Flinn Middle School and Auburn High School in the recent Illinois Future Problem Solving Competition. It's not merely a co...

May 8, 2024
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Teachers are the heart and soul of our schools. Below, we are recognizing our middle school educators. Eisenhower Middle School Dianna Heddinge...

May 7, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week runs Monday, May 6 to Friday, May 10. Teachers play a critical role in educating and shaping our children into the future leaders of our country. These k...

May 6, 2024
The last day of school is Monday, June 10, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakf...