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

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!

Join us at 27 Aluna Restaurant (124 N. Main St, Rockford) this Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM for an open house reception. Student artwork from RESA, West, Marshall & Lincoln will be on display through Feb. 21. Come support our talented middle school artists & a great local restaurant!

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.

Join us for a public open house at RPS 205’s College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford
Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford
Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.

Lincoln Middle School Parent–Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, January 13 from 4:00–7:00 PM. Families can access 2nd quarter report cards, purchase Lincoln Logger spirit wear (limited quantities), and connect with teachers to review first semester progress and plan for continued success. We look forward to seeing you!

January Newsletter — Now Available!
Happy New Year, families! Our January newsletter is live with important updates to start the term strong:
Reminder of school expectations for the new year
Details and info for upcoming parent–teacher conferences
Important changes to student schedules and daily routines
Please remind your student to check their new schedule on Home Access Center before school tomorrow so they're ready for their first day back.
Read the full newsletter here: http://bit.ly/4qCsX4T
Thank you — looking forward to a great month together!
Happy New Year, families! Our January newsletter is live with important updates to start the term strong:
Reminder of school expectations for the new year
Details and info for upcoming parent–teacher conferences
Important changes to student schedules and daily routines
Please remind your student to check their new schedule on Home Access Center before school tomorrow so they're ready for their first day back.
Read the full newsletter here: http://bit.ly/4qCsX4T
Thank you — looking forward to a great month together!

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!

You're invited! We welcome all families to join us this Wednesday to join us for dinner and to meet with our community partners. Lincoln is partnering with Alignment Rockford and Strong Schools. If you think you will be able to join us, please register online: https://l.ead.me/bgRqIe

Dear Families,
Our school spirit wear store is open again by popular demand — a great time to grab the correct-colored hoodie now that the weather has changed. Order online by 12/14; items will be delivered to the school on January 8.
Please double-check sizes before ordering — most middle school students wear an adult Small or Medium.
Order here: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/lincoln_middleschool/shop/home
Thank you for supporting our school spirit!
Our school spirit wear store is open again by popular demand — a great time to grab the correct-colored hoodie now that the weather has changed. Order online by 12/14; items will be delivered to the school on January 8.
Please double-check sizes before ordering — most middle school students wear an adult Small or Medium.
Order here: https://stores.teamelitesports.com/lincoln_middleschool/shop/home
Thank you for supporting our school spirit!

See you on Monday, December 1st!

Take a minute to read our November family newsletter. It includes a review of school expectations, information about our upcoming PTCO meeting, academic updates, and school dance criteria.
https://rps205.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-middle-school/newsletters/lincoln-november-family-newsletter
https://rps205.edurooms.com/engage/lincoln-middle-school/newsletters/lincoln-november-family-newsletter






🎉 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! 💙✨

