From state champions and academic standouts to dedicated staff and a heroic bus driver, the RPS 205 Board of Education celebrated the incredible achievements of our students, coaches and employees at its June 16 meeting. Read more on the 205 VIBE! rps205.com/article/3007483

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.

Knights marched with pride as family and friends cheered them on at Auburn High School's graduation ceremony at the BMO last month. The Class of 2026 is bold, brilliant, and ready to shine. Congratulations graduates!

The following Auburn High School seniors have been designated as Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission: Austin Altangerel, Ashley Ariana-Bethancourt, Alexandra Brandis, Selin Dik, Besnik Jusufi, Xavier Lundberg, Trenton Matthews, Charles Miller, Liliana Rayon, and Morgan Whitmore.
In order to earn this honor, students must rank in the top half of their graduating class and score in the 95th percentile of the ACT or SAT.

It's graduation time! Everything you need to know about the ceremonies, parking & transportation, live streams, and a list of prohibited items for the BMO can be found at rps205.com/page/graduation

Congratulations to our high school valedictorians and salutatorians who graduate Friday and Saturday!

Auburn: Austin Altangerel - Valedictorian & Alexandra Brandis - Salutatorian
East: Kylie Bomkamp - Valedictorian & Alexis Nelson - Salutatorian
Guilford: Denny Zhang - Valedictorian & Berkeley Stenstrom - Salutatorian
Jefferson: Jazmin Rodriguez-Herrera - Valedictorian & Abril Santacruz-Villegas - Salutatorian
Roosevelt: Anabel Alfaro – Valedictorian & Jayana Stevenson - Salutatorian

Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all!

Graduation ceremonies are this Friday & Saturday at the BMO! Large crowds are expected, so please arrive when doors open 1 hour before each ceremony. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Ceremony times, parking, prohibited items & livestreams are at: rps205.com/page/graduation

RPS was well represented at Rockford's Memorial Day parade yesterday. Bands from all four high schools and West Middle School marched through downtown to honor and remember fallen heroes.

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

REMINDER: High school graduation ceremonies are next week. Admission is free, but guests must have a ticket in order to enter the BMO. Tickets can be picked up at the high school's main office. All other info about this district event can be found at rps205.com/page/graduation

Sophomores in the Production Academy’s Engineering Pathway & Haskell STEAM students raced handmade cardboard canoes at Levings Lake! They designed, engineered, & built their boats using only cardboard & duct tape, then competed to see which was the fastest & stayed afloat.

REMINDER FOR ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS: Celebrate culture & connection at RPS 205! Join the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council on tomorrow from 12–3 PM at Jefferson High School’s Main Gym for a powerful event showcasing history & unity across our diverse school communities.

Students from Carlson, Marshall Middle, & Auburn excelled in the Illinois Future Problem Solving Competition! Their achievements highlight their dedication to critical thinking & problem-solving. Cheer them on as they head to the international stage to tackle global issues!

This past semester, Auburn High School Gifted Program alum Sofía Rayón led a university Capstone team in developing AVAP, an app connecting survivors of violent crimes to resources in Alabama. AVAP is now available on Google Play and the App Store. Check out this story: https://www.wbrc.com/video/2026/05/01/new-app-connects-victims-violence-resources/

Auburn High School is proud to present "United in Motion" the Spring Dance Concert!

Come join us for a night of exceptional talent
Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th

$10 Students and Seniors / $12 Adults
Show begins at 6pm both nights
Doors open for tickets and seating at 5:15pm
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#Dance #Rockford #GoRockford #Event #CAPA

SAVE THE DATE: Auburn High School’s Business Academy Studio Art (BASA) pop-up shop returns to Rockford Art Deli on Friday, May 15 from 5–8pm! Don’t miss this student-led showcase of local art, fashion & talent right alongside City Market. To date, they have raised more than $800!

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!

Today is the last day that RPS 205 high schoolers can apply for a seat on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the 26-27 school year. Learn more: https://www.rps205.com/page/ssac-shared

The big day is about a month away! Everything you need to know about the upcoming 2026 graduation ceremonies including dates & times, parking & transportation, ticket information, live streams, and a list of prohibited items for the BMO can be found at rps205.com/page/graduation