RPS was well represented at Rockford's Memorial Day parade yesterday. Bands from all four high schools and some of our middle schools marched through downtown to honor and remember fallen heroes.

Congratulations to all 35 of our RPS 205 Middle School Track and Field State Qualifiers including Montessori Middle School’s first ever State Qualifier, RyNyah Clanton-Davis!

West View Elementary celebrated success at its Students Who Excel Awards Ceremony! They honored growth in literacy, math, talents in music, art & PE, strong attendance, and outstanding citizenship. It was a great way to end the school year & recognize hard work and achievement!

Team Zip Zoom from Marshall MS won the Cal Ripken Sr. National STEM Challenge—on their first try! The 6th graders built a 4-step solution for shoreline pollution and wowed judges in Baltimore, bringing home the top prize! Read about it on our 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/2257013

'I know it can be done': Rockford 2-sport star becomes college coach at age 25 rrstar.com/story/sports/c… via ⁦Richard Starnes⁩

RPS was proud to sponsor Rockford's 35th annual Juneteenth Celebration at Sinnissippi Park. Students were recognized & Board Members attended. We had a table showcasing our Special Programs. Family & Community Engagement Liaison Virgil Hobson received the "Trail Blazer" award.

Come join us this morning at the RPS 205 Districtwide Hiring Event! We will be at the East High School Fieldhouse from now until noon! See what jobs we have to offer and apply onsite today! rps205.com/article/2280283

Swing by Ernie's Midtown Pub tonight from 4-7pm for dinner and/or drinks. A portion of purchases will go back to the Golden Apple Foundation. Tip the guest bartenders from RPS 205 very well! Proceeds support scholarships, grants, and recognition programs for teachers.

These guys meant a lot to Rockford East athletics over many, many years as athletes, coaches and administrators. Slam Dunk Hall of Famers in my book! #EastERabs RPS205 mystateline.com/sports/high-sc…

Thank you to our coaches and staff for participating in the RPS Golf Outing at Aldeen Golf Club on Friday! Participants gathered to help us support and celebrate athletics!

Our summer graduates walked across the stage on Friday to receive their high school diplomas. The ceremony took place at Jefferson High School. Congratulations Class of 2025!

The first day of preschool for RPS 205 is less than 3 weeks away! This time of year gets very busy for our Welcome Center. We are open Mon-Tue & Thur-Fri from 8-4:30 and on Wed from 8-6 at 501 7th St. Beat the August rush and come see us to enroll your student now!

'We saw great growth': Rockford West Middle School introduces STEAM Academy rrstar.com/story/news/202… via Rockford Register Star

Committee of the Whole Road Show! This year, Committee of the Whole School Board meetings will be held at different schools each month. First stop: RESA Middle School on Tues, Sept. 2 at 6pm with a presentation from Principal Ben Stover. Join us where learning happens every day!

Rockford University students spent the morning with Flinn Middle School students as part of its Jane Addams Day of Service. Faculty, staff, and students volunteered their time painting a mural, drawing with chalk, and breaking the ice with the middle schoolers.

Guilford High School's Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT) led sports camps today @ West View Elementary! Students showing strong Behavior, Attendance, & Grades (BAGS) joined in basketball, football, soccer, & cheerleading, topped off w/ ice cream to celebrate their hard work!

Edustaff congratulates Richard Meeks on being named Illinois Substitute of the Year for 2024-25. Richard has served RPS as a substitute for 10 years, exceeding expectations and building connections. His advice: arrive early, review plans, and communicate with teachers.

Napleton Subaru Rockford partnered with Adopt a Classroom and Guilford High School during Subaru Loves Learning Month. Teachers Ruth O’Donnell, Nathan Kirschmann, Michelle Tucker, Erin Krieg, Ryan Callahan, and Megan Droy each received kits and $500 for classroom supplies.

The Committee of the Whole Road Show continues! On Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m., the school board will meet at Lincoln Middle School. Principal Jake Sayre will share highlights about his school. Join us as board business connects directly to where learning happens every day!

Did you happen to catch Auburn High School senior Royal Whitmore featured on the local news last night? He and his siblings are published authors! Check it out! mystateline.com/news/rockford-…