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.
🎨 The Rockford Public Library Montague Branch and RESA Middle School are teaming up to celebrate Youth Art Month! Join us March 11 from 5–7pm for an opening reception featuring 6–8th grade artwork & music by DJ Vic Rivera. The show runs through April 4 during library hours!

Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.

See you on Tuesday morning!

See you tomorrow!

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 RESA, West, Marshall & Lincoln will be on display through Feb. 21. Come support our talented middle school artists & a great local restaurant!

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.

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!

Five RPS 205 artists representing three schools, were chosen in the inaugural Holiday Card contest at Noah's Ark Animal Shelter.
-Ivanna Penaloza from Jefferson HS was selected as the 1st place winner! Her card design will be printed on their holiday card that is sent to 5,000 homes and will hang at Noah's Ark for years to come.
-2nd place Abria Lambert , 7th grade, from West C.A.P.A. Middle school will have her design shared as their Happy Holidays post on their social media on December 25th.
Runners up will have their pieces featured on Noah's Ark Social Media:
-Josephine Tortorici, 8th grade, West C.A.P.A. Middle school, will have their design shared as part of their first day of winter post.
-Anny Ramirez Aguilar, 8th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design featured as part of the holiday adoption special.
-Yanelly Cecilia Almanza,7th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design used on New Year's Day.
Congratulations to these talented artists!
-Ivanna Penaloza from Jefferson HS was selected as the 1st place winner! Her card design will be printed on their holiday card that is sent to 5,000 homes and will hang at Noah's Ark for years to come.
-2nd place Abria Lambert , 7th grade, from West C.A.P.A. Middle school will have her design shared as their Happy Holidays post on their social media on December 25th.
Runners up will have their pieces featured on Noah's Ark Social Media:
-Josephine Tortorici, 8th grade, West C.A.P.A. Middle school, will have their design shared as part of their first day of winter post.
-Anny Ramirez Aguilar, 8th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design featured as part of the holiday adoption special.
-Yanelly Cecilia Almanza,7th grade, RESA Middle school, will have their design used on New Year's Day.
Congratulations to these talented artists!






RESA Middle School hosted its first Rockford Promise event of the year! Students in grades 6–8 learned about the full-tuition scholarship opportunities and how to stay on track for their futures. This was the first step toward the big Rockford Promise celebration in May!






See you on Monday, December 1st!

We’d like to extend a congratulations to our middle school soccer league champions in the Rock River Athletic Conference: RESA won at the Varsity level, and Eisenhower won at the JV level. Way to soar Owls and Eagles!


It's Principal Appreciation Day! This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990. Thank you to our amazing principals, assistant principals & deans for your leadership and dedication to RPS 205 students and staff!










REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

The deadline to submit is today! Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination. Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition.

It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!

Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.

