
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...

September 12, 2024
By: Marianna Ruggerio, Physics Educator at Auburn High School Each summer physics teachers from across the state of Illinois spend two weeks on campus at the University of Illinoi...

September 10, 2024
By: Nichole Giovanni, EC Family Service Administrator birth to 5 Over the summer, the Early Childhood Family Services team endured an excruciatingly hot day of fun and service for...

August 30, 2024
By: Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer RPS 205 has taken a significant step forward by introducing SmartPass, a digital tool designed to enhance the school experi...

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 ...