It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!
As our high school freshmen get ready to attend our Academy Expo next week, here's an overview of our academies and what they have to offer to our students. https://youtu.be/eRrZRW4LBMA
RPS high schools are serving up regional flavor this month! Through our partnership with The Common Market, students at Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson are enjoying fresh Honeycrisp apples from Hildebrand Farms in Michigan—supporting area farmers & healthy school meals! 🍎
Flinn Middle School hosts the annual Youth Story Ledger on Thurs, Oct. 9, 4:30–6 PM! Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn will share powerful stories in a celebration of identity, diversity & storytelling. All are welcome to hear our next gen of storytellers!
Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!
This past weekend, East, Guilford, & Jefferson High School bands joined schools from across Illinois for NIU Band Day in DeKalb. Students performed at halftime of the Huskies football game alongside hundreds of fellow musicians! Way to represent! Photos courtesy of: Eric Pearson
The Rockford Promise Scholarship application is open Oct. 1–Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. High school students can apply now for the chance to attend college tuition free. Don’t miss this life-changing opportunity! Apply today at https://rockfordpromise.org/
🎃👻 J-Hawks, We Need Your Help! 🟨🟥
Trunk-or-Treat is coming up on Wednesday, October 29th (3:30–6:30 PM), and we’re asking for donations of full pre-packaged bags of candy to make it another amazing event for our community! 🍬🍫
Here’s the deal:
✅ Bring a full bag of candy to the Main Office during school hours OR bring a bag to the gate at an upcoming home game.
🎟️ In return, you’ll get FREE entry to the game (one per person).
Last year, our J-Hawk family helped us welcome hundreds of elementary students and their families—and we want to make this year even bigger!
Thank you for helping us keep this tradition fun, safe, and full of treats for all. 💛❤️
#FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros
Trunk-or-Treat is coming up on Wednesday, October 29th (3:30–6:30 PM), and we’re asking for donations of full pre-packaged bags of candy to make it another amazing event for our community! 🍬🍫
Here’s the deal:
✅ Bring a full bag of candy to the Main Office during school hours OR bring a bag to the gate at an upcoming home game.
🎟️ In return, you’ll get FREE entry to the game (one per person).
Last year, our J-Hawk family helped us welcome hundreds of elementary students and their families—and we want to make this year even bigger!
Thank you for helping us keep this tradition fun, safe, and full of treats for all. 💛❤️
#FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros
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. The deadline to submit is October 16!
Last night, the Rockford school board recognized Cohort 4 graduates of the NIU Principal Residency Program. Zach Larson (Jefferson HS), Whitney Reed (Welsh ES), and Andrew Wimberly (Ellis ES) are all now certified administrators with their master's degrees. Congratulations!
📸 Picture Day is coming up on Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th!
Order forms will be available in all academy offices for students and families.
Please note: students will not dress for gym on their assigned picture day.
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
⚽️✅ Final: Jefferson 4, Grant 0
The J-Hawks dominate at home behind goals from Anthony Marquez (2) and David Guerrero (2), plus strong playmaking from Arron Devencia, Jayden Vazquez, and Lucio Lopez. GK Harron Marquez records the clean sheet with 3 saves. 🔴🟡 #FlyWithUs
All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d
This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.
Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1
Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d
This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.
Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1
Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.
🏈 Safety first, school pride always! New attendance guidelines are in place for HS football games this season. From bringing your school ID to gate closure at halftime, we’re raising the bar for a safe, fun game-day experience. Details on our 205 VIBE: rps205.com/article/2361607
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.
Good Morning Jefferson Freshman Students & Families Class of 2029,
I wanted to remind you of our Freshman Orientation/Open House taking place tonight from 5:30-7:00 PM. We will start in the auditorium with a short presentation and then you will be able to tour the building & meet teachers and staff. We hope to see you here tonight. Have a great day!
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.
