A Parent's Guide To After-School Activities In Rockford

From a brand partner: Explore local sports, arts, library programs, school-based care and enrichment opportunities for kids.

5 Places In Rockford To Have A Special Back-To-School Dinner

These family-friendly restaurants are sure to be a hit with kids and parents alike!

Rockford Teacher 'Goes Above And Beyond' For Students

Fourth-grade teacher Katie Kennedy was recognized for her upbeat attitude.

Altercation Captured On Video; IL School Board Member Resigns

A Rockford school board member resigned after he was captured on camera in an agitated confrontation with a teacher who was recording.

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 To Celebrate Alumni At Fine Arts Hall Of Fame

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Rockford Public Schools: All After-School Activities Canceled Feb. 22

All after-school activities are canceled today, Tuesday, Feb. 22, because of anticipated icy roads and poor travel conditions. The cance ...

Rockford Public Schools: Auburn Seniors Named Finalists For National Merit Scholarship

See the latest announcement from Rockford Public Schools.

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Students Recognized With Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

The National Scholastic Art & Writing Awards program recognized more than a dozen RPS 205 students.

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 To Celebrate All-City Fine Arts Week

Rockford Public Schools will celebrate All-City Fine Arts Week next month.

Rockford Public Schools: Stiles Elementary School Demolition

Demolition has begun at the former Stiles Elementary School, 315 LaClede Ave. Bricks are available to the public outside the work zone f ...

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Champions Ball & Athletics Hall Of Fame Induction Set For Feb. 26

Rockford Public Schools will celebrate the ninth annual Champions Ball and Athletics Hall of Fame induction on Saturday, February 26, at ...

Rockford Public Schools: SHIELD Illinois Test Sites Closed Feb. 2 & Feb. 3

All SHIELD Illinois testing sites are closed Wednesday, Feb. 2, and Thursday, Feb. 3. That includes the RPS 205 sites that offer tes ...

Rockford Public Schools: Transportation Update: February Bus Routes

RPS 205 staff and families,

Rockford Public Schools: Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics

Rockford Public Schools will host five COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the coming weeks with support from the Winnebago County Health De ...

Rockford Public Schools: Class Of 2022 Graduation Ceremonies

All RPS 205 graduation ceremonies this year will take place at 6 p.m. at Swanson Stadium on the Guilford High School campus.

Rockford Public Schools: Transportation Update: January Bus Routes

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Rockford Public Schools: January Transportation: All Bus Routes Covered

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Rockford Public Schools: Congratulations 2022 Golden Apple Finalists

Six RPS 205 teachers are among the 20 finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Teacher Award for 2022!

Rockford Public Schools: Elementary Report Cards Delayed

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Rockford Public Schools: Demolition Starts Today At Page Park School

Demolition begins this week at one of two vacant RPS 205 buildings.

Rockford Public Schools: Two Guilford Seniors Win Full-Ride QuestBridge College Scholarships

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Rockford Public Schools: Guilford High School Campus Closed Wednesday, Dec. 8

In-person instruction at Guilford High School is canceled today, Wednesday, Dec. 8, because of a water main break affecting the campus. ...

Rockford Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

See how FAFSA applications changed for Rockford area high schools.

Rockford Public Schools: Experienced Chief Financial Officer Joins RPS 205 Leadership Team

Belvidere School District's longtime finance leader Dr. Greg Brown will join Rockford Public Schools next month as its Chief Financial O ...

Rockford Public Schools: SHIELD Illinois Testing Or Vaccine Required For Middle & High School Extracurricular Activities

RPS 205 families and staff,

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Tip-Off Classic Returns This Month

Rockford Public Schools will again host the boys basketball Tip-Off Classic later this month. The 14-team tournament was on hiatus last ...

Rockford Public Schools: Rockford Police Investigate Threat At Jefferson

We have been working with Rockford Police since Sunday afternoon to investigate an online threat that includes Jefferson High School. As ...

Rockford Public Schools: Transportation Update: November Bus Routes

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Rockford Public Schools: Stay Connected: Download New RPS 205 Mobile App

The new Rockford Public Schools mobile app is available to download on Google Play and the App Store.

Rockford Public Schools: Transportation Update: October Bus Routes

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Rockford Public Schools: Two Auburn Seniors Named Semifinalists For National Merit Scholarship Award

Auburn High School seniors Alexander Ferry and Puranjay Gupta are semifinalists for the 2022 National Merit Scholarship award.

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 To Honor Longtime Guilford Teacher & Coach With Lee Marks Memorial Track Dedication

Guilford High School will host a dedication ceremony for the Lee Marks Memorial Track at the Friday, Sept. 24, homecoming football game. ...

Rockford Public Schools: Beyer Early Childhood Center Was Briefly In Lockdown

Beyer Early Childhood Center was briefly in lockdown this afternoon when an unwanted visitor attempted to enter the school. The man did ...

Rockford Public Schools: Early Childhood Transportation Update

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Rockford Public Schools: Staff Shortage Will Affect September K-12 Bus Routes

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Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Teachers Agree To 4-Year Contract 

The Rockford School Board tonight approved a four-year collective bargaining agreement with the Rockford Education Association, the Rock ...

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Launches Vaccine Incentive Program

Rockford Public Schools is encouraging students to take advantage of the free COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the 2021-22 school year.

Rockford Public Schools: Masks Required Indoors At All Illinois Schools

RPS 205 Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett shared the following statement today following Gov. JB Pritzker's announcement requiring school ...

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Students, Staff & Families Encouraged To Get Vaccinated

RPS 205 families and staff,

Rockford Public Schools: RPS 205 Hires Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer To Join Leadership Team

Rockford Public Schools has created a cabinet-level role to lead districtwide work in diversity, equity and inclusion. The School Board ...