Course requests for next school year will be sent home with your student today. Please review them and indicate any requested class changes by Thursday, 2/12. We will do our best to accommodate your requests. Thank you!

2 months ago, West Middle School
See you tomorrow!
2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Teacher Institute

Team photos for all fall and winter sports will be taken on February 11 at 4:30 PM in the cheer gym. Individual photos will be available for purchase. Please plan to attend if your athlete would like to be included in the yearbook with their team. Questions? Contact our Athletic Director - michael.ayers@rps205.com

2 months ago, West Middle School
Sport team photos flyer
February Newsletter
2 months ago, West Middle School
feb newsletter
Hi families! Please see the attached School Support Team for contact information on who to reach out to if you or your student needs assistance. We’re here to help—don’t hesitate to connect with us. Thank you!
2 months ago, West Middle School
Support team contacts

6th Grade Families please join us for Muffins with Mom on February 13 from 8:00-9:00 am. RSVP by February 9 to vernecier.evans@rps205.com.

3 months ago, West Middle School
Muffins with Mom Flyer
Join us at 27 Aluna Restaurant (124 N. Main St, Rockford) this Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM for an open house reception. Student artwork from RESA, West, Marshall & Lincoln will be on display through Feb. 21. Come support our talented middle school artists & a great local restaurant!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
MS Art Reception
All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to cold 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.
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Cold Weather
West Middle School CAPA students, under the direction of Theatre teacher Michael Apperson, put on The Play that Goes Wrong. Today, they got to perform in front of 400 students from West View, Rolling Green, Ellis, Lewis Lemon and Lathrop elementary schools.
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
WMS Play
WMS Play
The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
MLK

Team photos for all fall and winter sports will be taken on February 11 at 4:30 PM in the cheer gym. Individual photos will be available for purchase. Please plan to attend if your athlete would like to be included in the yearbook with their team. Questions? Contact our Athletic Director - michael.ayers@rps205.com

3 months ago, West Middle School
Sport team photos flyer
CAPA students at West Middle School present The Play That Goes Wrong! Performances are tonight at 7 & Saturday at 5:30 & 7 PM. Tickets: $10 general admission, $5 students & seniors. Students have poured their hearts into this production, so come out & support their amazing work!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
The Play that goes wrong
Join us for a public open house at RPS 205’s College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!

🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford

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

Join us for our Family Paint & Sit Night!

3 months ago, West Middle School
Paint and Sit

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming CAPA play!

3 months ago, West Middle School
play flyer

Dear Families,
Happy New Year, and welcome back to the second half of the school year! We are excited to continue partnering with you as we work toward a strong and successful finish.
An attached video has been shared with students reviewing key expectations and reminders for the semester. We encourage you to take a moment to view the video and support us by reinforcing these expectations at home.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can ensure a positive and productive remainder of the school year for all students.
Warm regards,
Tatierra Bivens
Principal
New Year Message

3 months ago, West Middle School

Calling all RPS 205 students in grades K-8: Want to be a part of the Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show in 2026? Attend a meeting this coming Monday to learn what it's all about!

3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Future Valkyries
Need assistance when school is not in session for the next two weeks?

Check out our resources: rps205.com/page/family-community-engagement

We'll see you on Monday, January 5th!
4 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
No School for Winter Break
Five RPS 205 artists representing three schools, were chosen in the inaugural Holiday Card contest at Noah's Ark Animal Shelter.

-Ivanna Penaloza from Jefferson HS was selected as the 1st place winner! Her card design will be printed on their holiday card that is sent to 5,000 homes and will hang at Noah's Ark for years to come.
-2nd place Abria Lambert , 7th grade, from West C.A.P.A. Middle school will have her design shared as their Happy Holidays post on their social media on December 25th.

Runners up will have their pieces featured on Noah's Ark Social Media:
-Josephine Tortorici, 8th grade, West C.A.P.A. Middle school, will have their design shared as part of their first day of winter post.
-Anny Ramirez Aguilar, 8th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design featured as part of the holiday adoption special.
-Yanelly Cecilia Almanza,7th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design used on New Year's Day.

Congratulations to these talented artists!
4 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Noah's Ark Holiday Card
Noah's Ark Holiday Card
Noah's Ark Holiday Card
Noah's Ark Holiday Card
Noah's Ark Holiday Card
Noah's Ark Holiday Card

Don’t miss our CAPA Dance Concert this week on December 4 at 6:30 PM! We hope to see you there!

4 months ago, West Middle School
Dance concert flyer