FLYT 2290, a Rockford-based high school community FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, has qualified for the Illinois State Championship following a season defined by growth, re...

We recognized outstanding student athletes, coaches, educators and academic achievers during the May 2026 School Board meeting. State Bowling Qualifiers Recognized RPS 205 honor...

Students across Rockford Public Schools were recognized for their creativity and patriotism as part of a community initiative celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary. Ro...

Students in RPS 205 high schools recently stepped beyond the classroom to explore careers in healthcare through hands-on job shadow experiences with local professionals. The Heal...

Teacher Appreciation Week on the first Monday through Friday in May honoring those who have dedicated their lives to education. Teachers provide students with the tools and resour...

RPS 205 honored outstanding staff, students, and coaches during its April 21 Board of Education meeting, celebrating their achievements across academics, athletics, and the arts. ...

The last day of school is Friday, May 22, for all K-11 students. Students will follow a shortened schedule; all staff will work a full day. Students will still be provided breakfa...

RPS 205 recognized outstanding staff, students, and coaches during its March Board of Education meeting, celebrating achievements across academics, athletics, and fine arts. The...

The top 1,000 student artists from more than 125 Illinois high schools will come together to showcase their work at the 13th Annual Illinois High School Art Exhibition (IHSAE). Th...

Hundreds of high school students in the Service Academy stepped outside the classroom and into real-world careers through a recent job shadowing experience with local professional...

Two educators from Auburn High School recently shared their work supporting students at the annual conference hosted by Illinois Coalition for Educating At-Risk Youth (ICEARY). P...

Auburn High School students have been recognized in the 2026 Midwest Regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious programs celebrating creative e...

RPS 205 honored outstanding students & staff during a Board of Education meeting, celebrating exceptional achievements in music and theatre. The Illinois Music Education Associat...

The Golden Apple Foundation has announced the names of the teachers selected to move forward in the selection process for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards. Nine of the 20 finalists ar...

RPS 205 high school students recently had the unique opportunity to step out of the classroom and into the working world. Through the Business Academy job-shadowing experience, st...

It's Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois. RPS 205 is committed to keeping families and staff informed about weather-related school closures. Here are the ways you'll be ...

By: Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer Safety at our schools only works when everyone is a part of it. That’s what our students told us. And they’re right. But...

Hundreds of RPS 205 high school students got a chance to participate in a junior job shadow experience in September. This unique opportunity allows them to explore real-world care...

Safety isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we build together. That’s why, alongside community partners, we’re updating our attendance rules for all high school fo...

Let’s be honest—getting kids to school isn’t just about wheels on pavement. It’s about starting every student’s day with a sense of safety, community, and belonging. At Rockford ...