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
🎉 Red Ribbon Week is almost here! 🎉
Join us from October 27–31 as we celebrate being drug-free with awesome dress-up days all week long:
👚 Monday: Pajama / Crazy Hair Day
🤝 Tuesday: Twin / Friendship Day
🤍 Wednesday: White Lie Day (wear a white tee with a funny, harmless “white lie”!)
📸 Thursday: Throwback Thursday
🦸♀️ Friday: Celebrity, Character, or Superhero Day
📢 Don’t forget: School IDs must be worn every day!
Dress-up outfits should be school-appropriate and safe for daily activities.
Let’s make this a fun and positive week celebrating healthy, drug-free choices! Check your email for all the details.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #SpiritWeek #HealthyChoices
Join us from October 27–31 as we celebrate being drug-free with awesome dress-up days all week long:
👚 Monday: Pajama / Crazy Hair Day
🤝 Tuesday: Twin / Friendship Day
🤍 Wednesday: White Lie Day (wear a white tee with a funny, harmless “white lie”!)
📸 Thursday: Throwback Thursday
🦸♀️ Friday: Celebrity, Character, or Superhero Day
📢 Don’t forget: School IDs must be worn every day!
Dress-up outfits should be school-appropriate and safe for daily activities.
Let’s make this a fun and positive week celebrating healthy, drug-free choices! Check your email for all the details.
#RedRibbonWeek #DrugFree #SpiritWeek #HealthyChoices
📢 Parent-Teacher Conferences at Lincoln Middle School
🗓 Tuesday, October 28th | ⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM
Join us for an important evening to support your student’s success! Here’s what you can do:
✅ Pick up your student’s 1st Quarter report card (printed copies available; grades also online at Home Access Center)
✅ Receive last year’s IAR test results with a helpful family portal guide
✅ Visit the Scholastic book fair in the library! More info here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lincolnmiddleschool15
✅ Enjoy the Candy Crawl & Door Decorating Contest sponsored by our community partners — see the flyer for details
✅ Connect with teachers, principals, and counselors to discuss your student’s needs and support their learning
We look forward to seeing all our Lincoln families there! Together, we can help every student thrive.
#LincolnMiddleSchool #ParentTeacherConferences #CommunityStrong
🗓 Tuesday, October 28th | ⏰ 4 PM – 7 PM
Join us for an important evening to support your student’s success! Here’s what you can do:
✅ Pick up your student’s 1st Quarter report card (printed copies available; grades also online at Home Access Center)
✅ Receive last year’s IAR test results with a helpful family portal guide
✅ Visit the Scholastic book fair in the library! More info here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/lincolnmiddleschool15
✅ Enjoy the Candy Crawl & Door Decorating Contest sponsored by our community partners — see the flyer for details
✅ Connect with teachers, principals, and counselors to discuss your student’s needs and support their learning
We look forward to seeing all our Lincoln families there! Together, we can help every student thrive.
#LincolnMiddleSchool #ParentTeacherConferences #CommunityStrong
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!
📣 Attention Lincoln Middle School Families!
Parent-Student Conferences are coming up on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. This is a great chance to connect with teachers, counselors, and staff to talk about how your student is doing and ways we can work together for their success.
Report cards will be mailed home this week, and final grades are also available online through the Home Access Center.
If you can’t make it to conferences, no worries! Keep an eye out for the report card in the mail and monitor progress online. Need login info? Call the main office at (815) 229-2400 or use your student’s Chromebook credentials.
For quick updates on your phone, download the Gradeway app or the eSchoolPlus Family App for Apple or eSchoolPlus Family App for Android.
Have questions? Reach out to teachers anytime through our Staff Directory.
Visit our Lincoln Middle School website for more info.
Thank you for being part of our school community! 💙✨
Parent-Student Conferences are coming up on Tuesday, October 28th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. This is a great chance to connect with teachers, counselors, and staff to talk about how your student is doing and ways we can work together for their success.
Report cards will be mailed home this week, and final grades are also available online through the Home Access Center.
If you can’t make it to conferences, no worries! Keep an eye out for the report card in the mail and monitor progress online. Need login info? Call the main office at (815) 229-2400 or use your student’s Chromebook credentials.
For quick updates on your phone, download the Gradeway app or the eSchoolPlus Family App for Apple or eSchoolPlus Family App for Android.
Have questions? Reach out to teachers anytime through our Staff Directory.
Visit our Lincoln Middle School website for more info.
Thank you for being part of our school community! 💙✨
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
Boys basketball tryouts at Lincoln Middle School:
6th grade: Oct 20 (4:15–5:45 PM, Main Gym), Oct 21 (4:15–5:30 PM, Wrestling Room), Oct 24 (4:15–5:45 PM, Main Gym)
7th grade: Oct 21 & 23 (5:45–7:15 PM, Main Gym)
8th grade: Oct 20–22 (7:00–8:40 AM, Main Gym)
Bring shoes & athletic clothes. Must be in good academic & behavior standing. Activity bus leaves Lincoln at 5:30 PM: https://aptg.co/kHPcB4 Questions? Contact Kelly Ellingson: kelly.ellingson@rps205.com
6th grade: Oct 20 (4:15–5:45 PM, Main Gym), Oct 21 (4:15–5:30 PM, Wrestling Room), Oct 24 (4:15–5:45 PM, Main Gym)
7th grade: Oct 21 & 23 (5:45–7:15 PM, Main Gym)
8th grade: Oct 20–22 (7:00–8:40 AM, Main Gym)
Bring shoes & athletic clothes. Must be in good academic & behavior standing. Activity bus leaves Lincoln at 5:30 PM: https://aptg.co/kHPcB4 Questions? Contact Kelly Ellingson: kelly.ellingson@rps205.com
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.
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.
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
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!
Next stop on the Committee of the Whole Road Show! The RPS 205 Board of Education will be at Lincoln Middle School's auditorium tonight at 6 p.m. Hear from Principal Jake Sayre as he showcases his school and see how board business comes to life where our students learn each day.
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
The Committee of the Whole Road Show continues! On Tuesday, October 7 at 6 p.m., the school board will meet at Lincoln Middle School. Principal Jake Sayre will share highlights about his school. Join us as board business connects directly to where learning happens every day!
Lincoln Middle School Sock Drive!
We’re collecting new socks to help families in need.
Please drop off your donations at the security desk or send them with your student to Room 214, Ms. Valdivia’s classroom.
Every pair makes a difference—thank you for your kindness and support!
We’re collecting new socks to help families in need.
Please drop off your donations at the security desk or send them with your student to Room 214, Ms. Valdivia’s classroom.
Every pair makes a difference—thank you for your kindness and support!
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!
📣 Lincoln Families—we need YOU!
Our Parent-Teacher-Community Organization (PTCO) is looking for passionate parents and community members to join us this year!
✅ First Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 5:15 PM
📍 Room 107
Why join?
✨ Your voice matters—help shape decisions for our kids
✨ Stay connected to your child’s school life
✨ It’s only ONE hour a month
We can’t do this without YOU. Be the difference. Be the voice. Be part of the team that makes Lincoln stronger! 💪
Comment below, message us, or just show up—we’re saving you a seat!
#LincolnStrong #PTCO #ParentPower #JoinUs
Our Parent-Teacher-Community Organization (PTCO) is looking for passionate parents and community members to join us this year!
✅ First Meeting: Thursday, Sept. 11 @ 5:15 PM
📍 Room 107
Why join?
✨ Your voice matters—help shape decisions for our kids
✨ Stay connected to your child’s school life
✨ It’s only ONE hour a month
We can’t do this without YOU. Be the difference. Be the voice. Be part of the team that makes Lincoln stronger! 💪
Comment below, message us, or just show up—we’re saving you a seat!
#LincolnStrong #PTCO #ParentPower #JoinUs
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.
