FAFSA Completions Up In IL: How Rockford Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Rockford area high schools.

Rockford Public Schools: Roosevelt Principal Appointed To RPS 205 Chief Of Schools

The Rockford School Board tonight approved the appointment of Morgan Gallagher to RPS 205 Chief of Schools. He will start the job July 1 ...

Rockford Public Schools: 2021-22 School Year Transportation

RPS 205 families,

Rockford Public Schools: Deputy Superintendent To Leave RPS 205, Accepts Superintendent Job

Rockford Public Schools Deputy Superintendent Dr. Matt Vosberg will take over July 1 as superintendent for the Bradley-Bourbonnais Commu ...

Graduation 2021: Surprise Your Graduate By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Students have overcome many obstacles the past year. Celebrate your graduate on Rockford Patch.

FAFSA Completions Down In IL: How Rockford Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Rockford area high schools.

In Rockford Area, Share Of College Grads Rising

The portion of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing. Here's how it’s changed in Winnebago County.

RPS 205: Congratulations To This Year’s Those Who Excel Award Winners

The Those Who Excel program recognizes employees who demonstrate excellence in their jobs and go above and beyond their regular duties.

Family Member Of RPS Superintendent Tests Positive For COVID-19

​Superintendent Ehren Jarrett is working from home as a precaution.

RPS 205 Shares COVID-19 Safety Update

"School staff and students are doing an outstanding job keeping each other safe."

Thurgood Marshall School Named 'Exemplary' With National Blue Ribbon Honor

​The U.S. Department of Education recognized The Gifted Academy at Thurgood Marshall School as a National Blue Ribbon School for 2020.

Fire Alarm Goes Off At West View Elementary

Smoke in the cafeteria triggered the alarm Monday morning; all students and staff were evacuated and remained safe.

Rockford Public Schools: Student Meals Available Tuesdays And Fridays

​The Nutrition Services team will provide meals to RPS 205 students participating in remote and hybrid instruction this fall.

Rockford Public School District 205 Begins Classes

RPS 205 delayed the original Sept. 2 start date due to technological difficulties.

Rockford Public Schools Offers Child Care Options For Working Families

The department webpage contains options for the school year.

RPS: Submit Nominations For The 2021 Fine Arts Hall Of Fame

​Rockford Public Schools will accept nominations for the Fine Arts Hall of Fame through Oct. 31.

Rockford Public Schools Updates Reopening Information

School staff are connecting with families this week to either verify or update their choice because they did not complete the survey.

District 205 Back-To-School Survey Launches July 29

Parents must make the choice between full-time remote instruction or in-person instruction for the upcoming school year.

Rockford Public Schools Distributing Chromebooks

Parents, guardians and students are required to bring a student ID to receive a device.

Rockford Public Schools Posts Immunizations Checklist

"Registration is not complete until your child has completed required examinations, immunizations and health screenings."

Rockford Schools Share Fall Plans

Families can choose to return to in-person instruction or full-time remote learning.

Rockford Public Schools Issues Registration Deadline Reminder

​Registration packets for students entering first through 12th grades in the 2020-21 school year are due this week.

RPS 205 Senior Prom Canceled

"Unfortunately the 50-person limit will not allow us to host the senior prom events we had hoped for our students."

District 205 Driver Education To Resume This Summer

RPS 205 teachers and students will comply with all Illinois Secretary of State and Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines.

Rockford Public Schools Establish Enrollment Guidelines

"We've updated our enrollment process because of restrictions from COVID-19."

Summer Meal Distribution Begins June 9

The RPS 205 Nutrition Services team will provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. through August 18.

Rockford School District Updates Meal Distribution Schedule

The RPS 205 Nutrition Services team will provide meals to students on Mondays and Thursdays from 9-10:15 a.m.

Rockford School Registration Only Available Via Mail

The district will mail registration packets to all elementary families in mid-June.

Sign Up Now For Rockford Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer programs this year are free and open to all RPS 205 students.

Rockford Public Schools Making End-Of-Year Decisions

The school system is making plans for students to safely retrieve items from lockers, return computers and celebrate seniors late this year.

Rockford Public Schools Outline Remote Learning Expectations Amid Closures

"Our remote learning plans outline what is expected on a daily or weekly basis from our students, teachers, school staff and families."

Rockford Public Schools To Launch New Remote Learning Plan April 2

"Teachers will not assign long-term, time-consuming tasks without clear direction, learning goals and consistent feedback."

Rockford Public Schools Meal Distribution

Distributions will continue this week; stay tuned for updates. Families can expect to receive meals for as many as four children per day.

Rockford Public Schools Closed Till April 7

RPS 205 Employees will continue to be paid and receive their normal compensation and benefits through the closure.

Rockford Meal Distribution Starts March 23

​"Our Nutrition Services team will provide meals to students from 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, March 23, through Monday, March 30."

At-Home Learning Opportunities In Rockford

Please check your Peachjar account for at-home learning resources to use through March 30 during our mandated school closure.

Meal Distribution In Rockford From March 23 To 30

"​Our Nutrition Services team will provide meals to students from 9-9:45 a.m. Monday, March 23, through Monday, March 30."

Rockford Community Resources During School Closure

​Follow this link for a list of resources for families from the Family & Community Engagement team during the COVID-19 school closure.

Latest Covid-19 School Closure Info In Rockford

As of today, RPS 205 is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, March 31, based on orders from Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Rockford Public Schools 205 Closed Till March 30

We learned today of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's announcement to close schools through Monday, March 30, with a possible extension.