Jefferson High School

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

3 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

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!

4 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

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

5 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

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.

6 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

Good evening J-Hawk students and staff, Another exciting night for Jefferson athletics! 🏐 Boys Volleyball closed out NIC-10 conference play with a strong 2-0 victory over Belvidere North on Senior Night. The J-Hawks now turn their attention to the postseason, opening regional play tomorrow night at Streamwood. ⚾ Jefferson Baseball showed incredible resilience tonight, storming back with a six-run seventh inning to defeat Harvard 11-10 in dramatic fashion. A tremendous comeback effort by the J-Hawks to earn the win. 🏃‍♂️ At the IHSA 3A Antioch Sectional, Janardie Turner punched his ticket back to the IHSA State Finals in dominant fashion: • 110m High Hurdles Sectional Champion – 13.50 (New Illinois #2, US #12, PR) • 300m Intermediate Hurdles Sectional Champion – 37.77 (New Illinois #6, PR) Congratulations to all of our student-athletes and coaches on a great night representing Jefferson! Go J-Hawks!

11 days ago, Zachary Larson

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

11 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

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

12 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

Congratulations to Jefferson High School senior Adylene Montoya for winning the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois’ 17th District! Her piece, “Big Kid,” will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year, representing Rockford and student artists nationwide.

12 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

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.

17 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

FREE Sports Physicals for Jefferson Student-Athletes
Jefferson Athletics is excited to once again partner with OSF HealthCare to provide FREE sports physicals for Jefferson student-athletes this spring.

These physicals are available for rising 10th-12th grade students and will cover participation for all sports seasons during the 2026-2027 school year.

This is a great opportunity for families to complete required athletic physicals at no cost while getting ready for another exciting year of J-Hawk athletics.

Important Information

A parent/guardian does not need to attend if the online permission form is completed ahead of time.
https://forms.gle/WuQmSv8eP3UmK94W8

Parents/guardians are still welcome to attend if they choose.
Students should attend during their sport’s scheduled time when possible, though athletes from other sports may filter in as schedules allow.

Schedule

Monday, May 18
3:30 PM — Football
5:30 PM — Boys Volleyball / Boys & Girls Basketball / Boys Soccer

Tuesday, May 19
3:30 PM — Cheer & Track & Field
5:30 PM — Baseball / Softball / Girls Soccer

We are incredibly grateful for our partnership with OSF and their continued support of Jefferson student-athletes and families. Their generosity helps ensure our J-Hawks are ready to compete safely and successfully throughout the entire school year. 🟥🟨
#FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros

17 days ago, Jefferson Athletics

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.

17 days ago, Rockford Public Schools

Happy Wednesday! The Jefferson Booster Club invites you to join us for dinner at Portillos tonight from 5-8 pm. Swing by after the baseball or freshman soccer games, or order online! Make sure to show them this flyer, or use the online code PORTILLOS36 to donate 20% of your order to support JHS students. If you're interested in learning more about the booster club and how you can help support athletics and activities, please email Mr. Larson at Zachary.Larson@rps205.com

19 days ago, Zachary Larson

A flyer promoting Jefferson high school booster club Portillo’s night on May 13 from 5 to 8 PM

Good morning J-Hawk families,

A quick correction to our previous message: the date of June 2 was correct, but the weekday listed was not.

Spring Sports Awards Night will be held on Tuesday, June 2 at 6 PM in the Jefferson auditorium.

Thank you, and we look forward to celebrating our J-Hawks!

21 days ago, Jefferson Athletics

🟥🟨 **Jefferson Athletics Spring Sports Awards Night** 🟨🟥

Join us as we celebrate an incredible spring season for our J-Hawks!

📅 **Tue, June 2**
🕕 **6:00 PM**
📍 **Jefferson High School Auditorium**

Many teams will hold a **team dinner at 5:00 PM** prior to the ceremony. Student-athletes should await instructions from their program’s head coach regarding dinner details.

🏅 Varsity letters, senior banners, team awards, and special recognitions will be presented throughout the evening.
🍪 Light refreshments will be available.

We look forward to celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of our Jefferson student-athletes and coaches. #FlyWithUs #VuelaConNosotros

24 days ago, Jefferson Athletics

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!