Bloom School playground, the spray pad & portions of the northeast corner of the park are temporarily closed as construction begins on a brand new playground! It's expected to wrap up in late August. Please respect all closures & posted signs to help keep everyone safe.
The first day of school is about 8 weeks away for the 26-27 school year. Here is our academic calendar as well as our start & dismissal times so that you can prepare and plan ahead.
REMINDER: Early Childhood wraps up today with its normal schedule. The last day for K–11 students is tomorrow, but it's a shortened day. For more information on times at your school, check out the 205 VIBE: https://www.rps205.com/article/2813047
Bloom Families,
Sky Carp ticket order forms are due tomorrow! Every student who participated in the Sky Carp Reading Program is eligible for a complimentary ticket to the game on Sunday, May 31. St., provided the ticket order form has been completed and returned. Discounted tickets are available for family or friends who may also want to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
Sky Carp ticket order forms are due tomorrow! Every student who participated in the Sky Carp Reading Program is eligible for a complimentary ticket to the game on Sunday, May 31. St., provided the ticket order form has been completed and returned. Discounted tickets are available for family or friends who may also want to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!
RPS 205's Family & Community Engagement Department is hosting its final PTO Coffee Chat of the school year. This is a space to connect, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships across schools. Join us on Thursday, May 11 from 11:30-12:30 at the Administration Building!
Online Registration for next school year is now open! Keep an eye out 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
Join the Bloom Bulldog COIN WAR. While we read The One and Only Ivan as a building, we are also having a coin War to adopt a gorilla and an elephant. The winning classrooms this week will get to symbolically name our adopted animals through the World Wildlife Fund. Keep reading along on the adventures of Ivan and help us improve the well-being of an elephant and a gorilla in the wild!
PLAN AHEAD: The last day of school for K–11 students is Friday, May 22. It’s a shortened day. Early Childhood wraps up Thursday, May 21. High school seniors get out on Friday, May 8. Check out this 205 VIBE post for more details about the schedule: rps205.com/article/2813047
Enjoy! See you back on Monday, April 6!
Due to the emergency day used on March 16, the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21 for Early Childhood, and Friday, May 22 for K-11 grades. Seniors' last day will stay the same on Friday, May 8.
All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, due to weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled, including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.
Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.
See you on Tuesday morning!
See you tomorrow!
All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to cold weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.
The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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!
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!
Cookies with Santa was a hit! It was wonderful to be able to celebrate with Bloom families, friends, and staff!
See you on Monday, December 1st!