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Scott Greenfield with East High School students. East High School Scott Greenfield “He’s the strength and conditioning coach and provides so much for these kids. His upbeat...

Last month four of our very own Flinn Middle School 8th graders competed and won first place in the Illinois Future Problem Solving State Bowl. The team of four – Jayla Yardly, Em...

The importance of safety and security in public schools cannot be overstated. Ensuring a safe and secure learning environment is crucial to the well-being of students, staff and ...

We chat with Fred Diehl, RPS 205 Director of Security Services, and Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer. Hear what the district is doing to continuously improve secu...

Last month I hosted a job shadow for some of our RPS 205 Business Academy students, and it was awesome! I was excited to host these students, because I have a background in graph...

Congratulations to Cherry Valley Elementary School Principal Carolyn Timm, the Golden Apple Outstanding Principal Award Winner, sponsored by McDonald’s! The Golden Apple Foundatio...

A group of 25 students and staff from Central State University visited Rockford Public Schools, with a goal to strengthen our partnership and recruit CSU students to teach in RPS...

Last week Spanish speaking students from Rockford Public Schools attended a concert at the Coronado Performing Arts Center. The kindergarten through third students from Washingto...

East High School families, Here’s what you need to know following this morning’s false report of an active shooter on our campus: Students & staff are safe and accounted for....

More than 65 faculty, staff, and administrators from around the country recently visited Rockford to get a firsthand look and deeper understanding at what model high school Academ...

Children need our unconditional love — whether they succeed or make mistakes; when life is easy and when life is tough. BARACK OBAMA The final day in the Week of the Young Chil...

Art is a place for children to learn to trust their ideas, themselves, and to explore what is possible. MARYANN F. KOHL Artsy Thursday is the focus for today in the Week of the...

All after-school activities are canceled today, Tuesday, April 4, because of the anticipated severe weather. The cancellation includes all athletic events, club meetings and pract...

What a child can do today with assistance, she will be able to do by herself tomorrow. LEV VYGOTSKY It’s the Week of the Young Child’s Work Together Wednesday. When children ...

Laughter is brightest in the place where food is good. IRISH PROVERB Tasty Tuesday is the theme for today’s celebration of Week of the Young Child. Cooking together connects...

Music can change the world because it can change people. BONO It’s Music Monday in the National Association for the Education of Young Children Week of the Young Child! Music ...

For a small child there is no division between playing and learning; between the things he or she does ‘just for fun’ and things that are ‘educational.’ The child learns while liv...

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...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Three years ago, East High School’s Newcomer teachers, Melissa Lawson and Sarah Logemann, approached me to teach coding – or comput...

Rockford Public Schools is fortunate to have a strong partner in Northern Illinois University to help tackle the ongoing teacher and staff shortage. Northern Illinois University i...