
October 4, 2024
Picture day is coming, so read below to find out all the important information you need to know! ** PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS BRING THEIR ID TO SCAN FOR THEIR PICTURE!! **Please...

September 22, 2024
Jefferson's band traveled to DeKalb this afternoon to join 20 other schools at the Northern Illinois football game. They had the chance to play for a crowd of 18,688 people who we...

September 18, 2024
On Tuesday night, the Jefferson varsity volleyball team outperformed the Harlem Huskies, defeating them in both sets, 25-16 and 25-20. In the first set, Jefferson held a solid le...

September 17, 2024
In an exciting JV matchup Tuesday afternoon, the J-Hawks outplayed Harlem. The first set was a back-and-forth battle. Jefferson made a comeback, scoring four consecutive points a...

September 16, 2024
Check out what's going on in Jefferson Athletics this week! Monday, September 16th 4:00 p.m. - Boys Golf vs Boylan at Sandy Hollow 4:30 p.m. - Freshman Soccer vs Belvidere ...

September 14, 2024
The Boylan Titans outlasted Jefferson 20-14 on a warm evening at Titan Stadium. The J-Hawks' defense was strong all night, but ball security was an issue on offense in the second ...

September 12, 2024
By: Marianna Ruggerio, Physics Educator at Auburn High School Each summer physics teachers from across the state of Illinois spend two weeks on campus at the University of Illinoi...

September 11, 2024
Construction has started on Jefferson's practice fields to the west of the building. When this project is finished, there will be an artificial turf field with a synthetic track,...

September 11, 2024
Jefferson hosted the first annual NIC-10 Flag Football Jamboree on Saturday. All ten NIC-10 teams played a conference game at Wyeth Stadium. Freshman Flag player Dereona Edison w...

September 10, 2024
By: Nichole Giovanni, EC Family Service Administrator birth to 5 Over the summer, the Early Childhood Family Services team endured an excruciatingly hot day of fun and service for...

August 30, 2024
By: Jason Barthel, RPS 205 Chief Information Officer RPS 205 has taken a significant step forward by introducing SmartPass, a digital tool designed to enhance the school experi...

July 25, 2024
The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) announced Jefferson High School student Abner Contreras has been selected to become a member of the esteemed organization. T...

July 15, 2024
By: Jim Pearson, RPS 205 Director of Marketing Every morning as the sun begins to rise and the city of Rockford stirs to life, a quiet group of dedicated men and women head out on ...

July 11, 2024
By: Lynn Stockton For the third year in a row, Jefferson High School artists have received BEST OF SHOW-state championship recognition, at the 2024 Illinois High School Art...

July 9, 2024
The RPS 205 Athletics Hall of Fame invites the community to the 11th Annual Champions Ball on Sunday, July 28 at the Illinois Bank and Trust Pavilion, 1868 Reid Farm Road. The eve...

May 23, 2024
The Family and Community Engagement Department relaunched the Middle School Student Ambassador Program last school year after its hiatus during COVID-19. We are thrilled about the...

May 23, 2024
Rockford Public Schools in collaboration with RAMP recently hosted a Reverse Job Fair at Embassy Suites Hotel in downtown Rockford. Students with intellectual disabilities ranging...

May 15, 2024
It's not everyday that students can step out of their classrooms and into another world, but that is exactly what some Auburn, East and Guilford High School students were able to ...

May 15, 2024
RPS 205 high school students job shadowed local professionals whose work aligns with the Health Academy. It's for those interested in taking care of people, science, laboratory sc...

May 14, 2024
With the results of a research study on the impact of Nearpod on learning outcomes just published, it’s important to ask: how has Nearpod impacted students and teachers in Rockfor...