🎓 Huge congratulations to our incredible high school valedictorians and salutatorians who graduated last Friday and Saturday!
Auburn: Aneri Mehta - Valedictorian & James Murray - Salutatorian
East: Brianna Ocelotl-Ocotl - Valedictorian & Trenna Carlson - Salutatorian
Guilford: Hayden Kromm - Valedictorian & Rylie Sturm - Salutatorian
Jefferson: Natalie Munoz-Olivas - Valedictorian & Naomi Cultra - Salutatorian
Roosevelt: Donald Gasparini – Valedictorian & Hannah Contreras - Salutatorian
Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all. We’re so proud of you—this is just the beginning of your amazing journey! 👏🎉
The 2025 graduation ceremonies start next week! Everything you need to know about this celebratory experience including dates & times, parking map & information, as well as a list of prohibited items for the BMO are listed on our website at rps205.com/page/graduation
Good morning, families! 🌞
We still have 1,000 overdue library books! 😱 Please check with your student tonight to see if they’ve turned them in. Late fees will apply until returned. Let’s get those books back! #LibraryLove #BookReturn💖
All RPS schools are closed today! See you tomorrow!
DEADLINE APPROACHING: Online Registration is open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students. Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com .
You must complete & submit by June 1. If you've already registered, thank you! For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Online Registration is now open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students.
Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s).
You must complete & submit by June 1.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com
If you've already registered, thank you!
For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Our high school Service Academy students in the Nutrition pathway ended the semester deliciously—presenting final projects with fully themed menus! From cultural cuisine to balanced meals, they showcased creativity, cooking skills, and nutrition know-how. Tasty and impressive!
BUILDING FUTURES: Today, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the houses built by East, Guilford & Jefferson High School construction students for families! Located off Sandy Hollow Road, these homes are the result of a year of hands-on learning in skilled trades.
The BASA Pop-Up Shop is back! After last year’s $800+ success, Auburn High School’s Business Academy Studio Art returns to Rockford Art Deli on Friday, May 16 from 5–8pm! Don’t miss this student-led showcase of local art, fashion & talent—right alongside City Market!
Online Registration for next school year is now open.
Keep an eye on your inbox—you’ll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you’ll need to begin the registration process.
If you don’t receive your Snapcode, please contact your child’s school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com.
The deadline to register is June 1.
For a how-to video, FAQs, and more, visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Come out to have some fun and support our Superintendent's Student Advisory Council!
CONGRATULATIONS: Big wins at the 12th Annual IL HS Art Exhibition! Auburn’s Kasandra Aguilar earned Bronze, Julianna Chou won the BLICK Award, and Ella Roxworthy got Honorable Mention + $335K in scholarships! Jefferson’s Samaa Al-Zirjawa took BEST IN SHOW—4th year in a row!
Auburn High students teamed up to build a greenhouse at Wayne’s Feed Store for Earth Day! Real-world skills, teamwork, and community impact all in one project. Two more workdays to go for completion! Read more: www.mystateline.com/news/auburn-high-school-earth-day/
Happy National Volunteer Week! RPS 205 is celebrating our amazing volunteers on Wednesday, May 21 from 5–7 p.m. at the Nicholas Conservatory. If you’ve volunteered with us, we want to thank YOU! Please RSVP by May 7.
See you on Monday!
Future Fair - Career Edition : More than 400 Auburn HS juniors & seniors connected with 33 local companies offering internships, apprenticeships & jobs! This event supports students seeking employment after graduation. It's the 3rd year & growing strong!
29 RPS students have received the Rockford University Education Pathway Scholarship!
This fall, they'll begin studying to become future educators-and when they finish, they'll return to Rockford Public Schools as certified teachers. They'll also have the opportunity to earn a free master's degree along the way! We're thrilled to support these students and can't wait to see them develop into outstanding educators. We look forward to welcoming them back to our district to help shape the future of Rockford!
This week was the culinary culmination of the Ultimate Chicken Sandwich Contest! All three winning sandwiches hit the lunch menu in RPS 205 schools. The star creations from Andrew, Avery, and Liam were served up to students across the district. Special guest and Tyson rep Jake Wakefield even stopped by the cafeteria to help craft and hand out the winning sandwiches. Shoutout to our student chefs for bringing flavor and creativity to the table!
Next Wednesday: Come check out the works of art from our middle and high school students!
Next Monday: Join us for an evening of incredible student talent and beautiful music. Come support our amazing singers!
