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We catch up with Flinn Middle School teachers Cara Wolfe and Aubrey Barnett about the Human Library Project, narrative storytelling in the middle school classroom, and N'Sync. ...

In early spring 2023, Roosevelt was approached by one of our Industry Partners for the Production Academy. With a simple proposal, Scott Jerie, Vice President at Jerhen Industries...

On October 20-21, the Illinois and Chicago sections of the American Association of Physics Teachers held a joint fall meeting at Joliet Central High School. The theme was “Innovat...

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the dedicated individuals who will be at the helm of our Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC). Driving its mission forward are Pr...

ROCKFORD, IL - The Illinois State Board of Education just released its annual Illinois Report Card featuring steady improvement for Rockford Public Schools during the 2022-23 scho...

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 values...

Rockford Public Schools will celebrate the Class of 2024 at the BMO Center, 300 Elm Street. Graduation dates and times are listed below. Each school will have their own rehear...

RPS 205 officially welcomes its first 50/50 Dual Language Program in the district. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held recently at Lewis Lemon Elementary. This type of bilingual p...

Former Jefferson High School artist Yareidi Zarate was named a NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL recipient in the Drawing and Illustration division of the 2023 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards s...

Nineteen Auburn High School Gifted Academy students from the graduating class of 2023 earned both the AP Capstone Diploma TM and the AP Seminar & Research Certificate TM . The AP...

On Thursday, September 7, 2023, the U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, visited RPS 205's Beyer Early Childhood Center as part of his "Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise...

Artists from Jefferson High School were recognized for their work in a state competition. Jefferson High School artist Mya Hildebrand (Class of 2024) was recognized with the Ill...

Earl Dotson Jr. interviews the RPS 205 2023 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees including the East High School 1989 Sprint Relay Team, bowler Megan Buja (Jefferson High School), and...

RPS 205 kicked off the 2023-2024 school year on August 31st. Check out the highlight reel! Musicbed SyncID: MB01LI3JHSEJLUI

After getting distressing news from a contracted bus company that it wouldn't be providing 65 drivers to support the extended school day, RPS 205 had to revise the start/dismissal...

By: Paige Breeden. Paige is a Parent Educator with the Prenatal to Three Prevention Initiative Program. The Prenatal to Three Prevention Initiative Program hosted a transiti...

The first day of school in RPS 205 is Thursday, August 31st for elementary, middle, and high school students. It's also a late-start day for some middle and high school students. ...

The following information is provided by UW Health UW Health is opening a new employer-based primary care clinic exclusive to the employees and dependents of Rockford Public ...

I am a fellow with the University of Illinois Physics and Secondary Schools partnership. As a member of cohort 1, I am tasked with leading daily workshops during our week long sum...

Recently, the Early Childhood Family Services Team participated in a day of giving back to the community through Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. Staff members donned hard hats...