It's Principal Appreciation Day! This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990. Thank you to our amazing principals, assistant principals & deans for your leadership and dedication to RPS 205 students and staff!
RPS offers a scholarship program for juniors & seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the education field. Earn a college degree at a 75% tuition reduction rate & a FREE Master's degree from Rockford University! To learn more, join us at the informational meeting.
History was made at East! For the first time since the 1960s, the E-RABS played a varsity home football game on their own turf, taking on Guilford. Alumni, students, & families packed the field, enjoyed food trucks, & celebrated this unforgettable moment together.
RPS hosted the 14th annual Academy Expo. 2,000 freshmen connected with over 100 local businesses to explore future careers. With support from 500+ volunteers, students gained real-world insight to help guide their academy selections for the rest of their high school journey.
The deadline to submit is today! Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination. Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition.
History is being made at East! For the first time since the 1960's, the E-RABS will play a varsity football game on their own turf this Saturday at noon vs. Guilford. Admission will be free. There will be food trucks too. Alumni—come home & be part of this unforgettable moment.
It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!
Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.
It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!
As our high school freshmen get ready to attend our Academy Expo next week, here's an overview of our academies and what they have to offer to our students. https://youtu.be/eRrZRW4LBMA
RPS high schools are serving up regional flavor this month! Through our partnership with The Common Market, students at Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson are enjoying fresh Honeycrisp apples from Hildebrand Farms in Michigan—supporting area farmers & healthy school meals! 🍎
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
This past weekend, East, Guilford, & Jefferson High School bands joined schools from across Illinois for NIU Band Day in DeKalb. Students performed at halftime of the Huskies football game alongside hundreds of fellow musicians! Way to represent! Photos courtesy of: Eric Pearson
The Rockford Promise Scholarship application is open Oct. 1–Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. High school students can apply now for the chance to attend college tuition free. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Apply today at https://rockfordpromise.org/
39 Newcomer students at East HS took a field trip to Peak Fitness this morning for a hands-on health & wellness experience. Students participated in machine exercises, a spin class, pilates & yoga, & a fitness boot camp. The event emphasizes the importance of caring for the body & finding calm within—skills that support student learning and well-being.
Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination! Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition. The deadline to submit is October 16!
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d
This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.
Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1
Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d
This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.
Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1
Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.
🏈 Safety first, school pride always! New attendance guidelines are in place for HS football games this season. From bringing your school ID to gate closure at halftime, we’re raising the bar for a safe, fun game-day experience. Details on our 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/2361607
From farm to school: This year, Auburn, East, Guilford, & Jefferson will serve fresh and regionally-grown menu items from The Common Market. They work with farmers from across the area. Between August 20th to mid-September, we’re featuring Olden Organics from Ripon, Wisconsin. They’re providing broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, watermelon & cantaloupe for our students!
