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!
RPS 205 is raising the bar for safety in middle & high schools — from SmartPass digital IDs to HALO sensors & Evolv detection systems. See how we’re making schools safer, stronger & more welcoming for every student. rps205.com/page/2025-26-school-safety-update
Due to new FAA rules & light pole damage, night games at Auburn's Wyeth Stadium will be moved or rescheduled. Day games continue as planned. Check Auburn & Jefferson athletic sites for updates. Guilford's Swanson Stadium remains open for student athletes.
The RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025 was inducted on Sunday. Thank you to our guests who joined the celebration of our inductees. Congratulations to former East High School coaches Perry & Gary Giardini and the 1997–98 East Wrestling Team.
The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.
Screw City Steel has a new home at RPS 205! The Rockford Area Arts Council gifted the mural-covered steel doors to Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson High Schools. Honoring Rockford’s industrial roots, these doors now stand as symbols of pride, creativity & belonging.
🎉 Join us July 20 as we honor former East coaches Perry & Gary Giardini and the 1997–98 East Wrestling Team at the RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame!📍 Illinois Bank & Trust Pavilion at Aldeen Golf Course🎟️ Get your tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-rps-205-athletics-hall-of-fame-tickets-1353565122719?aff=ebdssbdestsearchHelp us celebrate RPS 205 sports history and pride!
The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras
East High School celebrated 370 graduates on June 7 at the BMO! The E-Rabs showed up in style with smiles and cheers. The Class of 2025 is ready to take on the world! Congratulations!
