We'll see you tomorrow at the QUAD (3:30-6:30.) Come and go as you please!
4:30 PM: Principal Cusimano Welcome
5:15 PM: Business Incubator Pitch
6:05 PM: Raffle Prize Winner Announced
about 18 hours ago, The QUAD - RPS 205
QUAD at RPS 205 Presents 2026 QUAD Showcase!

Join the students of the QUAD on Tuesday, April 14th, from 3:30-6:30 for the student-led immersive QUAD Showcase Experience! Food, games, and prizes! All are welcome!

5 days ago, The QUAD - RPS 205
QUAD Showcase
More than 2,500 RPS 205 juniors and seniors connected with more than 40 employers at our inaugural Career Fair at the QUAD! Students explored entry-level careers, shared resumes, and discovered opportunities to start working now or after graduation.
5 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Enjoy! See you back on Monday, April 6!
15 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
Spring Break
Starting April 1, RPS 205 high schoolers can apply for a seat on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the 26-27 school year. The application period closes on April 30. Learn more: https://www.rps205.com/page/ssac-shared
21 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
SSAC
Due to the emergency day used on March 16, the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21 for Early Childhood, and Friday, May 22 for K-11 grades. Seniors' last day will stay the same on Friday, May 8.
27 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
25-26 Academic Calendar
Students are using the podcast room to practice interviewing, improve their questioning, and sharpen listening skills. It’s a hands-on space for learning, confidence, and teamwork. 🎧 #StudentPodcast #SchoolLife #AskGreatQuestions
27 days ago, Ryan Burke
Student smiling in podcast room
Student being interviwed
Student asking a question in a podcast room
Side shot of student reading off computer for interview
Side shot of student responding to question
All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, due to weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled, including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.
30 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
Snow Plow

Does your company need employees now?
Have internship, apprenticeship, or seasonal opportunities?
Register your booth to share your open positions with over 2,500 juniors and graduating seniors

about 1 month ago, The QUAD - RPS 205
RPS 205 Inaugural Career Fair at the QUAD

Ready, set, sauté! 🔥

Our Quad culinary students are deep in the zone—chopping, tasting, plating, and sharpening real-world kitchen skills.

about 2 months ago, Ryan Burke
Culinary student is putting ingredients into a pot.
A yellow liquid being measure with a table spoon.
A culinary student is chopping up food on a cutting board.
A student is stirring their food in a pot that is on the stove.
A detail shot of a knife cutting into an onion.
A student preparing their food before cooking.
Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.
about 2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Monday, March 2

Senior photographer Dom brings a unique perspective to Jefferson athletics, focusing on the emotions and passion behind the game rather than just the action on the field.

This work was done for his Media Production class.

(Part 2 of the collection)

about 2 months ago, Ryan Burke
Close up of student looking to the side. Spiral background edit effect.
Athlete is catching basketball in the air.
Athlete looking off to the side, picture is a side profile picture.
Two students are standing underneath the basketball rim waiting for the ball to drop. As it falls through the net.
Student is drinking water bottle.
Student is grabbing onto their shirt.
Senior photographer Dom brings a unique perspective to Jefferson athletics, focusing on the emotions and passion behind the game rather than just the action on the field.

This work was done for Media Production.

(Part 2 of collection)
about 2 months ago, Ryan Burke
Two basketball students stand next to each looking off screen.
Three students looking off screen.
One student looking off screen, the camera is a dutch angle
Basketball student has hand up and is waving

See you on Tuesday morning!

about 2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Presidents' Day
Love was in the air (and the oven!) Students in Nutrition, alongside their teachers, celebrated Valentine’s Day in the culinary lab at The Quad by making heart-shaped pizzas and sweet strawberry rolls. From savory to sweet, they mixed creativity with delicious fun!
about 2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Quad Valentines
Quad Valentines
This week, all RPS 205 high school juniors took part in College & Career Prep Week at The QUAD. Students rotated through mock interviews, resume building, financial literacy, & ACT prep sessions led by industry professionals — gaining real-world skills for life after graduation.
2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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See you tomorrow!
2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Teacher Institute
Quad Nutrition Students competed in this years Future Rop Chef competition hosted by CEANCI at the Forest Hills Country Club. This years theme: pasta! Students practiced making pasta and their sauce from scratch. We are so proud!

2 months ago, The Quad
All students posing for group photo
Bowl of pasta
Two students holding bowls of pasta
Bowl of pasta
Group of students posing for photo
Two students holding up their bowls of pasta
Student presenting pasta to judges
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the public open house at RPS 205’s college and career education center, The QUAD. Student ambassadors led tours of this state-of-the-art building while teachers showed off what their classes have to offer for our high school students.
2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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TONIGHT: Join us for a public open house at RPS 205’s College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road

Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.
See what The Quad is all about!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
The Quad Open House