March 2, 2023
As the 2022 Rockford Youth Poet, I worked with Rockford Ready and the Rockford Area Arts Council to develop a series of powers focused on health literacy. The collaboration focu...
February 28, 2023
My kindergarten class has 24 superstar students! We strive to be kind and inclusive every day. My students created positive notes with a sweet treat to pass out randomly in the h...
February 27, 2023
Take a closer look at Roosevelt Community Education Center. Roosevelt offers classes for high school students needing credits and early childhood students. The school houses a GE...
February 23, 2023
Ellis Elementary School is closed today, Thursday, Feb. 23, because of a power outage. We are working with ComEd and expect power will be restored for the school to reopen Friday,...
February 22, 2023
RPS 205 families & staff, All RPS 205 schools are closed today, Wednesday, Feb. 22, because of the anticipated severe weather. All after-school activities are canceled. The ...
February 21, 2023
The RPS 205 Fine Arts Department is proud to announce our fourth and final 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee: Bun E. Carlos. Carlos grew up in Rockford, where he attended Linc...
February 21, 2023
Rockford Public Schools will celebrate three successful RPS 205 alumni and one longtime educator on Friday, April 21, at the Fine Arts Hall of Fame annual induction. The RPS 205 ...
February 17, 2023
Visit the RPS 205 Welcome Center to enroll in kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year! The annual RPS 205 Kindergarten Enrollment Extravaganza is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, ...
February 16, 2023
RPS 205 families & staff, All RPS 205 schools are closed today, Thursday, Feb. 16, because of the anticipated severe weather. All after-school activities are canceled. The RPS 2...
February 14, 2023
The Rockford School Board approved new attendance boundaries for the 2023-24 school year that adjust zones for Conklin, McIntosh, Welsh and West View elementary schools. Followin...
February 6, 2023
The RPS 205 Fine Arts Department is proud to announce our third 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee: Julia Schade. Julia Schade is an Auburn High School CAPA (Creative and Perfo...
February 3, 2023
Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett and the RPS 205 leadership team regularly recognize RPS 205 staff for their commitment to living the district’s values: ch...
February 2, 2023
Congratulations to Kristina Puzin for being selected to participate in the Honors Chorus at the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) All-State Choir Festival! Kristina is...
February 2, 2023
I sat down with Rockford Chamber President Caitlin Pusateri in late fall to discuss the results from a recent Rockford Chamber survey about public education and Rockford Public Sc...
January 30, 2023
Rockford Public Schools will launch an International Baccalaureate (IB) program at Conklin Elementary School. We sit down with IB Principal Mrs. Sarah Brenner to find out five th...
January 23, 2023
The RPS 205 Fine Arts Department is proud to announce our second 2023 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductee: Patrick Mattison. Mattison is an Auburn High School Creative and Performing...
January 19, 2023
Online Registration for Current Elementary Families Rockford Public Schools will pilot online registration for elementary students entering grades K-5 in the 2023-24 school year....
January 13, 2023
Rockford Public Schools will celebrate the Class of 2023 at Wyeth Stadium on the Auburn High School campus, 5110 Auburn St. Graduation dates and times – including practice for st...
January 12, 2023
RPS 205 SENIORS: You may be eligible to attend Rockford University, Northern Illinois University or Rock Valley College with FREE tuition from Rockford Promise! SCHOLARSHIP APPLI...
January 12, 2023
Before winter break, Jefferson High School seniors enrolled in the Machine Tool II course completed their Secret Senior Project with a little help from some Jefferson juniors. Th...