Principal Appreciation Day: This annual recognition was first approved by Illinois' Governor in 1990. We took pictures of our principals at our 41 schools & asked students to draw them for us. Here are some of their works of art. Thank you all RPS 205 Principals!

The Youth Story Ledger was held at Flinn Middle School. It’s an event where 6-12 grade students from Flinn, Marshall, West, and Auburn shared personal narratives with the community. These stories offer deep insights into their lives, experiences, & dreams, challenging negative biases & showcasing resilience, bravery, & intelligence. By sharing their stories, students empower themselves & foster understanding & empathy within our community. This year, the Youth Story Ledger was able to expand through a grant from the Golden Apple Foundation of Rockford.

Have a great day!

Just a couple reminders for this week. Check your emails for our October Newsletter. 1) Our 2nd night of parent conferences is tonight from 4:00-7:00 pm. 2) Students don't attend school tomorrow for Teachers Institute.

RPS 205 will be holding a Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K-8 grade students. This free event will take place at East High School (door FH3). -Thursday, October 24: Grades K-2 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. -Tuesday, October 29: Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 5:15-6:45 p.m. -Saturday, November 2: Grades K-2 from 9-10:20 a.m. and Grades 3-5 & 6-8 from 11:15-12:45 p.m. To register: https://forms.gle/QxwrwyxC8F26pqHH8 Contact Gene Lee at 815-227-8451 or email leeg@rps205.com

Reminder Parent/Teacher Conferences are October 8 and 10 from 4:00-7:00 pm. No appointments are necessary. We look forward to seeing you.

To celebrate National School Lunch Week, RPS 205 is holding a contest to see who can make the most creative chicken sandwich. The students who create winning chicken sandwiches will win an iPad and their sandwiches will be featured on the menu in the Spring Semester! Please turn in your work of art to the kitchen team in your school's cafeteria between October 14-18. We can't wait to see the delicious combinations you draw up!

Perfect Attendance for September!

Beef-A-Roo Fundraiser

Both the school district & local law enforcement are aware of a generic Snapchat social media post that's making threats against schools. This posting has appeared in multiple states. Law enforcement is actively investigating to determine the origination of this source. Currently, it's deemed that the threat isn't credible, and it's not specifically targeting RPS 205 schools. Safety is our number one priority, and we take all threats seriously.

Note to Families

Check out this video about all the great things we did in BAGS last year! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wOF6CPcLo7rhJE0GFZGkED52mucwHqYX/view?usp=sharing

First Day of School Note

Food cannot be delivered to students during the school day by food delivery services, including but not limited to Uber Eats, Door Dash or GrubHub. This is to better ensure the security of the school as well as to minimize disruptions to the school day. Food delivered to students by outside delivery companies will be confiscated and the student can pick it up after school. If you have questions, please contact your student's grade level administrator.

Friday, September 6 is picture day. All students will have their picture taken for the yearbook and ID. Students must be in uniform. You can order pictures online at https://www.barksdalestorefront.com/store/event_login/?ac=0114317IN

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

Read about SmartPass, our new tool for digital hall passes and digital ids in our middle and high schools. https://www.rps205.com/article/1737642

Thank you to all of the families that visited West last week for CAPA Orientation. We are excited for a new year! https://youtu.be/BoQ3kgvuY7w

SmartPass: We’re excited to introduce the SmartPass app for the 2024-2025 school year. SmartPass is a digital tool to enhance the school experience for middle and high school students. It includes a digital ID and a digital hall pass, aimed at streamlining school operations and maximizing student engagement. Digital Hall Pass The digital hall pass feature will replace traditional hall passes, allowing students to request permission to leave the classroom using their Chromebook or a kiosk. This system makes it easier for teachers and principals to track student movement, enhancing safety. Additionally, it will reduce time spent in hallways and maximize learning time. Student ID We encourage all families to have their students download the SmartPass app to access their digital student ID. While students will still receive a physical ID badge this year, the digital ID offers added convenience. It allows students to access extracurricular activities without needing a physical card, which is especially helpful before the physical IDs are issued and can reduce wait times at event gates. Please see the linked flyer: https://5il.co/2uqsu Download the app today! For more information, please visit https://www.rps205.com/page/smartpass

The SCOC & Student/Parent Handbook are available in English at rps205.com. Families can request printed copies by visiting their school’s main office. Schools can translate the SCOC into a family’s native language using google translate. Administrators will provide presentations to review the SCOC with all students within the first 10 days of school.