Don't delay, apply today! Rockford Promise's application period to attend college tuition-free closes on February 5! https://rockfordpromise.org/apply-scholarship/
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!
Check out our resources: rps205.com/page/family-community-engagement
We'll see you on Monday, January 5th!
Get ready for Rumble in the Rock!
January 9 & 10 at Rock Valley College
$10 weekend pass
Friday:
5:30 & 7pm Belvidere North & Hononegah
Saturday:
9am Jefferson G vs East G
10:30 Auburn G vs Guilford G
12 & 2 RVC Women & Men
4pm Jefferson B vs East B
5:30 Auburn B vs Guilford B
January 9 & 10 at Rock Valley College
$10 weekend pass
Friday:
5:30 & 7pm Belvidere North & Hononegah
Saturday:
9am Jefferson G vs East G
10:30 Auburn G vs Guilford G
12 & 2 RVC Women & Men
4pm Jefferson B vs East B
5:30 Auburn B vs Guilford B
Join us for an evening of music at the East High School 2025 Winter Concert! Featuring Choirs I & II, Orchestra, String Quartet, and Bands I–III.
📅 December 17 | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 East High School Auditorium
Celebrate the season with beautiful performances.
📅 December 17 | 🕕 6:00 PM | 📍 East High School Auditorium
Celebrate the season with beautiful performances.
The Rockford Promise Scholarship application is open now through February 5th. High school students can apply for the chance to attend college tuition free. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Apply today at https://rockfordpromise.org/apply-scholarship-application/
EHS Music students had an incredible experience at the Coronado! 🎶✨
They enjoyed a live performance of The Nutcracker featuring the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and Rockford Dance Company. A wonderful day filled with music, artistry, and inspiration!
They enjoyed a live performance of The Nutcracker featuring the Rockford Symphony Orchestra and Rockford Dance Company. A wonderful day filled with music, artistry, and inspiration!
See you on Monday, December 1st!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Graduation season will be here before you know it. We will celebrate the class of 2026 at the BMO Center in May. Check out the details for these special ceremonies: https://www.rps205.com/page/graduation
The Rockford Promise Scholarship application is open now through February 5th. High school students can apply for the chance to attend college tuition free. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Apply today at https://rockfordpromise.org/apply-scholarship-application/
East High School’s Newcomer students presented their science projects on improving air quality in our community. Refugee students from around the world shared what they learned about air while practicing English and building confidence through one-on-one presentations.
RPS 205 hosted its inaugural College Fair at The Quad for all juniors and undecided seniors! More than 20 colleges and universities were on hand to share opportunities available after high school. Students from all of the RPS high schools explored exciting paths for their future!
INFORMATIONAL MEETING REMINDER: RPS offers a scholarship program for juniors & seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in the education field. Earn a college degree @ a 75% tuition reduction rate & a FREE Master's degree from Rockford University! Join us tomorrow @ 5:30!
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.
