We sit down with Chief of Student Services ,Jen Lawrence, and Chief School Improvement Officer, Sarah Brenner, to discuss the districts new policies related to cell phones and how...

As we begin a new school year, I’ve been thinking about the people I met during my first month as superintendent. I’ve enjoyed talking with families & staff and getting to know ...

Beginning this school year, Rockford Public Schools will bring back final exams & learning experiences for all high school students. We made this decision after hearing from stu...

Every student deserves a school where they feel safe, supported and ready to learn. Learning begins when students walk into a building where they are known, welcomed and able to...

Students in RPS 205 high schools recently stepped beyond the classroom to explore careers in healthcare through hands-on job shadow experiences with local professionals. The Heal...

Teacher Appreciation Week on the first Monday through Friday in May honoring those who have dedicated their lives to education. Teachers provide students with the tools and resour...

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

Hundreds of high school students in the Service Academy stepped outside the classroom and into real-world careers through a recent job shadowing experience with local professional...

Host Stephanie Pearson talks with John Cusimano, the Principal of The Quad, to talk about the building's unique opportunities for students and the upcoming open house. You can...

Select students taking Nutrition in our Hospitality pathway visited Blackhawk Technical College in early December. Chef Hakim lead students in the kitchen making a variety of savo...

RPS 205 high school students recently had the unique opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the working world. Through the Business Academy job-shadowing experience, st...

It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures. Here are the ways you'll be ...

By: Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer Safety at our schools only works when everyone is a part of it. That’s what our students told us. And they’re right. But...

Hundreds of RPS 205 high school students got a chance to participate in a junior job shadow experience in September. This unique opportunity allows them to explore real-world care...

Let’s be honest—getting kids to school isn’t just about wheels on pavement. It’s about starting every student’s day with a sense of safety, community, and belonging. At Rockford ...

An Invitation to Partner for Healthier Futures As we prepare for the closure of the Crusader Auburn School-Based Health Center on July 19, 2025, we see not just an ending, but...