The Path of Pumpkins begins this weekend at Anderson Japanese Gardens. Explore a Halloween-themed outdoor experience featuring pumpkin carvings from students at Auburn, Jefferson, Lincoln, RESA, Roosevelt, Quad, & West. Admission includes a ballot. Cast your vote through Oct. 24. Top three schools will win cash prizes. Winners will be announced on Oct. 26!
Community members, families, students, & staff explored The QUAD during an open house. Student-led tours showcased new Automotive, Engineering, Fabrication, Manufacturing & Welding spaces & opportunities to help students build skills & prepare for future careers.
NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK: The 3rd Annual RPS 205 Chicken Sandwich Contest is here! This is your chance to dream up the most creative, delicious chicken sandwich you can imagine! Submit your entries to your kitchen staff October 13-16 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED and have your sandwich featured on the spring menu! Winners will be announced on November 16. We can't wait to see your creations!
The Rockford School District and its buildings are closed today for the observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day holiday.
There's no school today due to Teacher Institute. Enjoy the long weekend!
Our Culinary students explored the differences between low-fiber and high-fiber foods by preparing muffins, pancakes, and rice pudding. Meanwhile, our Media Production students collaborated with the class to capture the process and document their learning in action!
Join us for a Community Open House at RPS 205's College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!
Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 4151 Samuelson Rd. Brief remarks at 5 p.m.
Check out the new wing that includes Automotive, Engineering, Fabrication, Manufacturing & Welding programs.
Student leaders will give tours all evening.
Attend a brief orientation to learn how you can get involved with college and career readiness for RPS 205 students, and sign-up to support work-based-learning opportunities this year!
Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 4151 Samuelson Rd. Brief remarks at 5 p.m.
Check out the new wing that includes Automotive, Engineering, Fabrication, Manufacturing & Welding programs.
Student leaders will give tours all evening.
Attend a brief orientation to learn how you can get involved with college and career readiness for RPS 205 students, and sign-up to support work-based-learning opportunities this year!
The Rockford Promise Scholarship application is open now through February 1. Qualifying RPS high school seniors can apply for the chance to attend college tuition-free. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Learn more at https://rockfordpromise.org/apply-scholarship/
Attendance Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to student attendance isn't. Supporting attendance is year-round work built on relationships, early intervention, problem-solving & partnership with families. If attendance becomes challenging at any point this year, reach out to your school. We want to work with you. Every month, Your Presence Matters.
RPS 205 Visual Arts is partnering with Rockford Barbell for Fall 2026 ArtScene! Student artwork from Eisenhower, Marshall, Jefferson, Guilford and The QUAD will be on display. Join us on Friday, Oct. 2 from 5-9 and Saturday, Oct. 3 from 4-9 at 208 Kishwaukee St.
When a student is struggling to attend school, there's often more to the story. Good attendance isn't just a school issue; it's a community effort. Families, schools & community partners all play a role in helping students overcome barriers & stay connected to learning. When a student is struggling to attend, the question isn't simply, “Why aren't you here?” It's also, “What is getting in the way, and how can we help?”
Join us for a Community Open House at RPS 205's College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!
Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 4151 Samuelson Rd. Brief remarks at 5 p.m.
Check out the new wing that includes Automotive, Engineering, Fabrication, Manufacturing & Welding programs.
Student leaders will give tours all evening.
Attend a brief orientation to learn how you can get involved with college and career readiness for RPS 205 students, and sign-up to support work-based-learning opportunities this year!
Tuesday, October 13 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at 4151 Samuelson Rd. Brief remarks at 5 p.m.
Check out the new wing that includes Automotive, Engineering, Fabrication, Manufacturing & Welding programs.
Student leaders will give tours all evening.
Attend a brief orientation to learn how you can get involved with college and career readiness for RPS 205 students, and sign-up to support work-based-learning opportunities this year!
Sometimes the smallest moments of connection give students a reason to keep showing up & can make a BIG difference.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
It’s happening today! Join us at East HS Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for RPS 205 & share your ideas for the future of our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
Absences Add Up
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
All RPS 205 schools & buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day at school gives students opportunities to learn, build friendships, connect with caring adults & discover what they're capable of. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing why attendance matters because every student brings something important to our schools.
Join us Wed., Sept. 16, at East High School's Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8 on the west side of the building.
Spanish & ASL translators available
rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8 on the west side of the building.
Spanish & ASL translators available
rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff
Meet RPS 205's Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff! Hear his vision for our district, & share ideas at A Conversation with Dr. Huff on Wednesday, September 16, from 5-7 p.m. at East High School.
Meet & Greet 5-5:30
Presentation, Q&A 5:30-7
The event is free & open to the public.
Meet & Greet 5-5:30
Presentation, Q&A 5:30-7
The event is free & open to the public.
Are you a high school sophomore, junior, or senior who wants to make a difference in your community? Join the Youth Leadership Council. Build leadership skills, network with peers & community leaders. Apply by September 25. Learn more: publichealth.wincoil.gov/get-involved/ylc/
