Happy Halloween: Our Operations & Facilities team went full superhero mode at the Rockford Police Department’s Trunk or Treat in the RPS 205 administration parking lot! The Flash, Joker, Batman and Superman joined the fun, and the line of trick-or-treaters went around the block!
RPS 205 is making progress! Seven schools earned Exemplary designations in the 2026 Illinois Report Card, and our graduation rate rose to 81%. Read more about our progress and the work ahead on the 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/3224195
Looking for flexible, rewarding work? In partnership with Edustaff, our district is hiring substitutes! Support our schools, enjoy variety in your role, choose your schedule, & earn extra income. Make a difference in students’ lives. Apply today at edustaff.org
RPS 8th Grade Families: Explore a new Special Programs opportunity for the 27–28 school year!
Review the program flyer and visit East High School’s website for details: east.rps205.com/o/ehs/page/i…
Whitehead Elementary hosted its first reverse house-themed Trunk or Treat! Families drove through a parking lot of decorated cars in red, blue, green and black house colors, collecting candy and celebrating together. Thanks to everyone who joined the fun!
Brookview Elementary students and staff dressed in blue to celebrate their Blue Ribbon School flag dedication! Together, they watched student leaders raise the flag and recited the Brookview Pledge to honor this special achievement.
RPS 205 ninth-graders are exploring their futures at the Pick Your Pathway event! Students are visiting The QUAD to discover 19 career pathways, meet teachers & students, & learn about courses & hands-on work experiences that can help shape their next three years of high school.
RPS 205 alumna Jade Stone’s sculpture, The Kill, was selected for the College Invitational exhibition at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa! Jade’s artistic journey began at Auburn’s CAPA program, highlighting the lasting impact of arts education. Congratulations, Jade!
RPS 205 celebrated student voices at the 5th Annual Youth Story Ledger at Flinn Middle School. Students from Flinn, Marshall, West and Jefferson shared personal stories of strength, resilience and joy, building empathy and connections across our community.
Congratulations to Flinn Middle School for being named one of America’s Healthiest Schools for 2026! Flinn was recognized for its commitment to physical education & student wellness, helping students stay active, healthy & ready to learn. Read more: rps205.com/article/3208986
The Golden Apple Foundation awarded grants to RPS 205 teachers for creative classroom projects! From literacy & STEM to special education, these projects will provide new opportunities for students to learn, grow & succeed. Read more on the 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/3208547
Former RPS student, published author, and motivational speaker, Devin Paladino, visited Jefferson High School today to share his inspiring story of resilience. He encouraged students to share their own stories, believe in themselves and remember that no dream is too big.
At the RPS 205 school board meeting on Tuesday night, we celebrated the Cohort 1 educators who completed LETRS training to strengthen literacy instruction across the district! Read more on the 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/3207526
The latest 205 VIBE podcast is out now! Join us as Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff reflects on his first 100 days at RPS 205 and shares what he’s learned from community events, listening sessions and school visits. Listen: rps205.com/article/3205417
Congratulations to 104 RPS 205 middle & high school musicians selected for the ILMEA All-District Festival on November 21! RPS has grown from 38 participants in 2024 to 104 this year. We're proud of these talented students! Read more on the 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/3200160
NEW THIS SCHOOL YEAR: RPS 205 K–12 report cards and progress reports will now be available online through Home Access Center (HAC)! Read all about this change on the 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/3201290










































