Reminder!
Family Night is coming up on the 19th, and we would love for you to join us! Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Come enjoy delicious ice cream while you paint your own masterpieces with us! No painting experience is needed — just bring your creativity and be ready to have fun. All materials will be provided, we hope to see many of our students and their families there for a night filled with art, laughter, and sweet treats!
Family Night is coming up on the 19th, and we would love for you to join us! Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Come enjoy delicious ice cream while you paint your own masterpieces with us! No painting experience is needed — just bring your creativity and be ready to have fun. All materials will be provided, we hope to see many of our students and their families there for a night filled with art, laughter, and sweet treats!

Enjoy! See you back on Monday, April 6!

🎨FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss the RPS 205 All City Art Show! It's featuring amazing work from our middle and high school artists. Join us on Wednesday, April 8, from 5 to 7 PM at 304 Main Street. It’s FREE and open to the public.

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.

Reminder!
Family Night is coming up on the 19th, and we would love for you to join us! Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Come enjoy delicious ice cream while you paint your own masterpieces with us! No painting experience is needed — just bring your creativity and be ready to have fun. All materials will be provided, we hope to see many of our students and their families there for a night filled with art, laughter, and sweet treats!
Family Night is coming up on the 19th, and we would love for you to join us! Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to attend. Come enjoy delicious ice cream while you paint your own masterpieces with us! No painting experience is needed — just bring your creativity and be ready to have fun. All materials will be provided, we hope to see many of our students and their families there for a night filled with art, laughter, and sweet treats!

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.

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 Eisenhower, Flinn, Barbour, & Kennedy will be on display through March 21. Come support our talented middle school artists!

Please join us tonight for parent teacher conferences. Doors will open at 4:15 PM until 7:15 PM. We hope you join us and gain insight into your student's progress and development.

See you on Tuesday morning!

Kennedy Middle School celebrated Black History Month with its annual student projects event! Students proudly showcased projects highlighting black leaders, contributions, & themes learned in class. The school choir also sang. The community joined in on the celebration.










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.

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.

Join us on January 15th for Donuts with Grownups! 🍩
This special morning event will take place from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Please enter through Door W upon arrival.
We ask that each student attends with an adult, so every child is accompanied throughout the event.
Come enjoy donuts, connect, and start the day together in our school community—we can’t wait to see you there!
This special morning event will take place from 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM.
Please enter through Door W upon arrival.
We ask that each student attends with an adult, so every child is accompanied throughout the event.
Come enjoy donuts, connect, and start the day together in our school community—we can’t wait to see you there!

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!

Family pajama movie night, December 11th from 5-7 pm.

See you on Monday, December 1st!

