GHS staff & students lined the halls for a drumline parade for seniors Mya Page, Nataliya Stallings, & Ka'morrah Strong. They are the only students selected from Illinois to play for the NFL Flag High School Girls Showcase at the Pro Bowl in Orlando, Florida this Sunday.
📢 Your Voice Matters!
Join us for Community Listening Sessions to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct!
When & Where:
📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library
📍 February 13 | 5–7 PM | East High School Library (Bilingual interpretation available)
RPS welcomed 60+ student teachers at Spring Orientation! Students from 12 university partners attended a full-day workshop based on the Danielson Framework to kickstart their teaching journey. Excited to see their growth and success in our classrooms!
Auburn High School hosted a Military Fair for all RPS 205 high school juniors & seniors today. Students met with representatives from military branches who talked with students about what they do, careers that exist in their branches, expectations, and more.
Exciting Opportunity for current 5th Graders!
For the 2025-2026 school year, the STEAM Academy at West Middle School will welcome 6th-grade students! Apply today!
What is STEAM?
STEAM = STEM + ARTS! This unique program integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math into everyday learning. Students thrive in a hands-on, inquiry-driven environment that encourages innovation, problem-solving, and a growth mindset.
How to Apply:
1. Submit the Interest Form by Friday, February 21, 2025, at 5:00 PM.
2. Parent/Legal Guardian must attend a Mandatory Informational Session at West Middle School
Option 1: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Option 2: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 5:00–6:00 PM
Information and Application link: https://www.rps205.com/o/wems/page/steam-academy-at-west
Don't miss this unique opportunity!
Families are invited to share valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards for next school year. Join us at any of our upcoming Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions. For more details, visit: rps205.com/page/elementary-report-card-feedback
Auburn High School will host a Military Fair on Tuesday, January 28th, for high school juniors and seniors. Students interested in pursuing a career in the military will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from military branches in the main gym at Auburn from 11:00am – 1:00pm (enter at the main entrance). The branches of the military will talk with students about what they do, careers that exist in their branches, expectations, and more. Only students seriously interested in joining the military should attend. Students from all RPS high schools are invited. If you have a student or if you are a student interested in attending, please see your Academy Coach.
Rockford Promise scholars at Rock Valley College can now transfer to Northern Illinois University to complete their bachelor’s degree tuition-free! rockfordpromise.org/rockford-promise-scholars-at-rvc-now-have-a-tuition-free-transfer-option-to-niu/
Photo credit: Rockford Promise
Thirty athletes were chosen for the NFL Flag High School Girls Showcase at the Pro Bowl. Guilford HS seniors Mya Page, Nataliya Stallings, and Ka'morrah Strong will play for the NFC team. The event caps with a game on ESPN, Feb. 2, 1 PM ET, at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
All RPS 205 schools are closed today because of the colder than expected weather. All after-school activities are also cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Admin Bldg, Sterling Holley, & Ops Support Ctr will be open. This day will be made up on March 3 (Casimir Pulaski Day).
The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Congratulations to the FIRST Robotics Team at Lathrop Elementary School for winning the Robot Design Trophy! Thank you, Ms. Peterson for helping grow these future engineers!
East High School's Newcomer students presented their science projects to adult volunteers & fellow students today. This is a great opportunity for them to build their confidence in speaking English with an academic focus. Each student prepared Google slides and displayed a molecule model that they built. They presented about their favorite molecules, the practical uses of this molecule, & how it affects their lives. The 78 students are mostly refugees from Tanzania, Chad, Uganda, Malawi, Haiti, Ukraine, Yemen, Jordan, Palestine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Iraq, Syria, and Kyrgyzstan. The majority of them have been in the U.S. for less than one year.
Rolling Green hosted its winter "Red Carpet Celebration". This is the time where they celebrate their student's growth & achievement on the winter STAR test. The event allowed students & staff to dress up "fancy" and walk down the red carpet to receive their awards.
Seventh graders at Marshall Middle School are building We Share Solar® Suitcases to bring electricity to schools in Uganda's Bidi Bidi Refugee Settlement, home to 270,000 South Sudanese refugees. Led by Teacher Stacy Wallace and in partnership with Cultivate Power, these students are gaining hands-on STEM skills while making a global impact.
STARTING TODAY! Families are invited to share valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards. The RPS Elementary Report Card Team is working on enhancing the following sections: Academic Readiness & Engagement, Life Readiness, Performance Descriptors, & Practices for Academic Success. Before these updates are finalized for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear your thoughts. Join us at any of our Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions:
Jan. 13 @ Rolling Green, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 16 @ Westview, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 23 @ Constance Lane, 3:00–4:00 PM
Jan. 29 @ Gregory, 3:00–4:00 PM
Feb. 4 @ Brookview, 5-6 PM
For more details, visit our Elementary Report Card Feedback page at rps205.com
Attention parents of current 5th grade students!
If your student enjoys art, dance, music, theatre, and technical theatre, the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program at West Middle School could be an excellent fit. Admission to the CAPA program is through an audition. Sign up today, registration is required.
Date: Saturday, Jan 25, 2025
Check-In Time: 8:45AM (Auditions begins at 9:00AM)
Location: West Middle School, 1900 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
Registration Form for the Jan 25th auditions
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxpdqR-FioR6ZAY8om7zgK0AQ-IbQ1IhI_pX5L02Ms52Gyew/viewform
Learn more about the CAPA Program at West Middle School
https://www.rps205.com/o/wems/page/what-is-the-capa-program
Learn How To Prepare for your Audition
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n4KKoVpDyBppIgMi2hmmIx1-ynXeGtfh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100040036412623534077&rtpof=true&sd=true
Rumble in the Rock! Tomorrow @ RVC's PEC
REVISED BASKETBALL SCHEDULE:
11:00AM - East v Auburn (Girls)
12:30PM- Jefferson v Guilford (Girls)
2PM - RVC Men (MATC)
4PM - Jefferson v Guilford (Boys)
5:30PM - East v Auburn (Boys)
Doors open at 10.
Tickets are $8.
The district’s administration building held a 205 Leadership Summit last month. We discussed the Instructional Core, our strategy that shifts from management to purposeful leadership. We highlighted the essential roles that central office employees play in supporting principals, teachers, and staff to create an environment where all students thrive.
Want to be a part of this year's Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show? Come check out what it's all about!
