Calling all RPS 205 students in grades K-8: Want to be a part of the Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show in 2026? Attend a meeting this coming Monday to learn what it's all about!

7 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
Future Valkyries
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!
16 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
No School for Winter Break
Cookies with Santa was a hit! It was wonderful to be able to celebrate with Bloom families, friends, and staff!
21 days ago, Bloom Elementary
Families and staff coloring.
Man dressed as Santa with his elf helper.
Students and adults in a gym coloring.
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People sitting and standing drinking hot chocolate.
Student volunteers and a women serving cookies.
Students coloring in the gym.
A family posing for a picture.
See you on Monday, December 1st!
about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
No School This Week. Enjoy Fall Break!
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!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Youth Wrestling Clinic
Our Walk-a-Thon/Block Party was a great time and a huge success. We raised over $6000. Way to go Bulldogs!
3 months ago, Bloom Elementary
Students playing with parachute.
Boy and girl students racing.
Students playing in a field.
Man speaking on microphone and students playing on blacktop.
Boy playing with bubbles in a field with other students playing.
Students playing games on a field.
Students walking on blacktop.
Boy playing with bubbles.
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!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Lunch Tray
Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
RPS 205 is closed today
RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Youth Wrestling Clinic
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!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Ultimate Chicken Sandwich
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
No School Today for Teacher Institute
Bloom Elementary hosted a block party today to celebrate the Walk-A-Thon. Students rotated through games, danced to music, and enjoyed snacks while families and staff joined in on the fun. It was a joyful way to welcome the new school year and wrap up the summer.
3 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Dear Bloom families,

On Friday, September 26th, you're invited to the 2025-2026 Bloom Elementary Block Party! We are celebrating our Walk-A-Thon with the entire community and would love to have you come out to join us. We will have games, snacks, music, and more as we say goodbye to summer and celebrate what has been a fun and successful start to the 2025-2026 school year.

The party will be from 12:30 to 1:50 in the fields surrounding Bloom Elementary. Students will move through the different activities as a classroom. Along with this fun, we are encouraging our students to fundraise for the event. The money raised will go to the fun activities that our students will do throughout the school year. Our goal for the students is to try to raise $10 during our fundraising drive. Money will be collected through October 3, 2025. This will be run by our Bloom PTO, which plans numerous events throughout the school year and then is able to give back to the building and to the students. There will be all kinds of surprises at the event next week and we hope to see all of you there!

Thanks,

Kevin Finnegan

4 months ago, Bloom Elementary School
Block Party!
walkathon
Dear Bloom Families,

We are so excited to get together as the Bloom PTO. Our first meeting will be this Monday, September 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Mrs. Walker's room. This is open to all parents and guardians of Bloom students as we look to plan fun activities and events for the students this school year. Our first big event is the Walk-A-Thon at the end of September and we would love your great ideas at this first meeting! Don't worry about childcare; you can bring your child along for the meeting.

Thanks,

Kevin Finnegan
4 months ago, Bloom Elementary School
PTO Meeting
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
4 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Labor Day
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.
5 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Lunch

Future Kinders! It's almost time for Bloom Elementary Boot Camp! Monday, August 4-Wednesday, August 6 from 9 am-Noon, soon-to-be kinders will learn all about kinder life at Bloom. It's not too late to register! Call Bloom at 815-229-2170 today to get your kinder registered for next week's fun.

5 months ago, Bloom Elementary School
Kindergarten Bootcamp
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.
6 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Start & Dismissal Times
Start & Dismissal Times
Starting your Back to School shopping? Here's a link to our class lists for Bloom Elementary.

https://bloom.rps205.com/o/bles/page/school-supplies
6 months ago, Bloom Elementary School
school supplies