Welsh REBA Basketball: All parents of Welsh Basketball players will be invited to a mandatory meeting to discuss player and parent expectations for the upcoming REBA Basketball season. Monday 12/08/25 Welsh Gymnasium 3:10 PM
See you on Monday, December 1st!
Welsh Parents: It's time for another monthly video from Mr. O'Brien explaining what's coming up for the month of December at Welsh Elementary. https://bit.ly/3LKUsu1
Welsh Parents: It's the last Friday of the month! It's time for Mr. O'Brien's monthly video to give you November's rundown for news about Welsh and the 61103 in 1 minute and 3! https://youtu.be/oxNSNnm37a4
Welsh Families: Read the Welsh November Newsletter to see all the things going on at Welsh this month. https://bit.ly/4qsnCxE
It's Principal Appreciation Day! This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990. Thank you to our amazing principals, assistant principals & deans for your leadership and dedication to RPS 205 students and staff!
REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87
Welsh Parents: Guilford High School Trunk or Treat scheduled for Saturday 10/18, has been canceled.
Welsh Families: Guilford High School will be hosting a Trunk or Treat in their parking lot this Saturday 10/18/25 from 1:00-3:00. All Welsh students are welcome with an adult!
It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!
Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87
It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
Watch Mr. O'Brien's monthly video to see what's coming up this month at Welsh. Don't worry, folks. It's only 1:03 for the 61103. https://youtu.be/gTRIyaxkLl8
Last night, the Rockford school board recognized Cohort 4 graduates of the NIU Principal Residency Program. Zach Larson (Jefferson HS), Whitney Reed (Welsh ES), and Andrew Wimberly (Ellis ES) are all now certified administrators with their master's degrees. Congratulations!
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
Welsh Families: Mr. O'Brien's monthly video explaining the upcoming events for the month of September in just 1.03! https://youtu.be/j-vv3pp2CDI
