From farm to school: This year, Auburn, East, Guilford, & Jefferson will serve fresh and regionally-grown menu items from The Common Market. They work with farmers from across the area. Between August 20th to mid-September, we’re featuring Olden Organics from Ripon, Wisconsin. They’re providing broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, watermelon & cantaloupe for our students!
RPS 205 is raising the bar for safety in middle & high schools — from SmartPass digital IDs to HALO sensors & Evolv detection systems. See how we’re making schools safer, stronger & more welcoming for every student. rps205.com/page/2025-26-school-safety-update
Due to new FAA rules & light pole damage, night games at Auburn's Wyeth Stadium will be moved or rescheduled. Day games continue as planned. Check Auburn & Jefferson athletic sites for updates. Guilford's Swanson Stadium remains open for student athletes.
Student Device Insurance
Purchasing Device Insurance (Online)
Device insurance is also available for parents to purchase online through the payment portal at
https://il-rockford.intouchreceipting.com/
Username and password are the same as their Home Access Center credentials.
Insurance can be purchased at a discounted price of $30 prior to the start of the school year and $50 after the start of the school year.
Athletics at Auburn High School will be officially starting on August 11, 2025. Please see the scheduled times for the upcoming tryouts for our Fall Sports. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact:
Cedric Jones-Athletic Director
815-490-4640-office
815-985-9608 cell.
Don’t miss the VanVleet Family Foundation Back to School Kickoff! Saturday, Aug. 2, 12–3 p.m. at Auburn HS Fieldhouse. Free backpacks, supplies, food, music, games & a chance to win a free hair appointment! This is for Auburn, Kennedy, McIntosh, Ellis & Lewis Lemon families! Due to construction, please park & enter through Door FH11 located on the west side of Auburn.
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.
Screw City Steel has a new home at RPS 205! The Rockford Area Arts Council gifted the mural-covered steel doors to Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson High Schools. Honoring Rockford’s industrial roots, these doors now stand as symbols of pride, creativity & belonging.
The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras
370 Knights marched with pride as family and friends cheered them on at Auburn High School's graduation ceremony at the BMO on June 7. The Class of 2025 is bold, brilliant, and ready to shine. Congratulations graduates!
🎓 Huge congratulations to our incredible high school valedictorians and salutatorians who graduated last Friday and Saturday!
Auburn: Aneri Mehta - Valedictorian & James Murray - Salutatorian
East: Brianna Ocelotl-Ocotl - Valedictorian & Trenna Carlson - Salutatorian
Guilford: Hayden Kromm - Valedictorian & Rylie Sturm - Salutatorian
Jefferson: Natalie Munoz-Olivas - Valedictorian & Naomi Cultra - Salutatorian
Roosevelt: Donald Gasparini – Valedictorian & Hannah Contreras - Salutatorian
Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all. We’re so proud of you—this is just the beginning of your amazing journey! 👏🎉
The 2025 graduation ceremonies start next week! Everything you need to know about this celebratory experience including dates & times, parking map & information, as well as a list of prohibited items for the BMO are listed on our website at rps205.com/page/graduation
Good morning, families! 🌞
We still have 1,000 overdue library books! 😱 Please check with your student tonight to see if they’ve turned them in. Late fees will apply until returned. Let’s get those books back! #LibraryLove #BookReturn💖
All RPS schools are closed today! See you tomorrow!
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
Online Registration is now 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).
You must complete & submit by June 1.
If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com
If you've already registered, thank you!
For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration
Our high school Service Academy students in the Nutrition pathway ended the semester deliciously—presenting final projects with fully themed menus! From cultural cuisine to balanced meals, they showcased creativity, cooking skills, and nutrition know-how. Tasty and impressive!
BUILDING FUTURES: Today, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity celebrated the houses built by East, Guilford & Jefferson High School construction students for families! Located off Sandy Hollow Road, these homes are the result of a year of hands-on learning in skilled trades.
The BASA Pop-Up Shop is back! After last year’s $800+ success, Auburn High School’s Business Academy Studio Art returns to Rockford Art Deli on Friday, May 16 from 5–8pm! Don’t miss this student-led showcase of local art, fashion & talent—right alongside City Market!
Online Registration for next school year is now open.
Keep an eye 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.
The deadline to register is June 1.
For a how-to video, FAQs, and more, visit: rps205.com/page/registration
