Guilford High School

This week’s PRIDE drawing was absolutely unforgettable! The excitement kicked off when the very first student, Tremari D, walked in and said today is his birthday! Then, as if by magic, the winner Morgan S revealed it was her birthday too! Can you believe the odds? But hold on, the surprises didn’t stop there. Armani N then dropped the bombshell that today was also his birthday! While it wasn’t Jonas R’s special day, he still got a moment in the spotlight holding the sign for Mike Z, who wasn’t here today. What an incredible birthday celebration surprise! Special shout out to our teacher winner, Ms. Rylatt. Talk about a day full of PRIDE and joy!
#VikingPride

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

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.

We're back and ready to celebrate our amazing students showing their PRIDE virtues this week! Guilford SALT was recognized for their support of PBIS and for creating the awesome video about our hallway expectations. This week's drawing winners were Jayden B, Jacob M, Keysan T, Angela S, and Lili S. Our teacher winner is Ms. Tucker! Congrats everyone! #VikingPRIDE

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.

Guilford's fall sports programs start Monday August 11th. Below are the start times and meeting locations. Please arrive earlier than the start time so you are ready to practice at that time. You will need to be registered on Snap! and have an active sports physical. If you have any questions please e-mail grant.mason@rps205.com

Cross Country (Boys & Girls) 3:45p - Softball Bleachers
Girls Flag Football: 4:00 - 6:00p - Flag Football Field behind the softball field.
Football: 3:30 - 6:30p Meet inside FH10 (Athletic Entrance)
Boy's Golf: 11:30a Aldeen practice range
Girls Golf (RPS COOP) 9:30a Ingersoll Golf Course
Boys Soccer: 4:00 - 6:00p Check-in table by the baseball/softball field.
Girls Swim: 6:30am Meet inside FH10 (Athletic Entrance)
Girls Tennis: 3:45: Tennis Center
Girls Volleyball 3:45 - 5:45 Main Gym

Snap Registration: https://accounts.snap.app/login - New and Returning athletes need to complete!

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.

Screw City Steel has a new home at RPS 205! The Rockford Area Arts Council gifted the mural-covered steel doors to Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson High Schools. Honoring Rockford’s industrial roots, these doors now stand as symbols of pride, creativity & belonging.

If you need a sports physical for the 25-26 school year, OSF is conducting a clinic at Guilford tomorrow at 3:30pm. Enter the FH 10 doors. The physical form must be signed by a guardian prior to the physical being administered.

IHSA Physical Form: https://www.ihsa.org/documents/sportsMedicine/2022-23/PreParticipationPhysicalForm.pdf

The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras

On June 6, 400 proud Guilford Vikings walked the stage at the BMO! The energy was electric as families and friends cheered on the Class of 2025. From the first bell to the final cap toss, this Viking crew made their mark. Congratulations, graduates!

🎓 Huge congratulations to our incredible high school valedictorians and salutatorians who graduated last Friday and Saturday! Auburn: Aneri Mehta - Valedictorian & James Murray - Salutatorian East: Brianna Ocelotl-Ocotl - Valedictorian & Trenna Carlson - Salutatorian Guilford: Hayden Kromm - Valedictorian & Rylie Sturm - Salutatorian Jefferson: Natalie Munoz-Olivas - Valedictorian & Naomi Cultra - Salutatorian Roosevelt: Donald Gasparini – Valedictorian & Hannah Contreras - Salutatorian Your hard work, dedication, and leadership inspire us all. We’re so proud of you—this is just the beginning of your amazing journey! 👏🎉

The 2025 graduation ceremonies start next week! Everything you need to know about this celebratory experience including dates & times, parking map & information, as well as a list of prohibited items for the BMO are listed on our website at rps205.com/page/graduation

All RPS schools are closed today! See you tomorrow!

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Online Registration is open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students. Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com . You must complete & submit by June 1. If you've already registered, thank you! For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration

Guilford Athletics has partnered with Rocket Alumni Solutions to help showcase past athletic accomplishments. We are currently building the site out now and are excited to put an interactive display near the main gym to display our rich tradition prior to next school year. If you have pictures and a story of Guilford's past athletic success that should be included, please email grant.mason@rps205.com. Link to the current site under construction: https://tinyurl.com/2jkrcjc8

Cap, Gown & A Side of Sprinkles was a sweet sendoff for Guilford High School seniors! They celebrated with a donut party, paraded through GHS halls, then walked in cap & gown through nearby elementary and middle schools to inspire the next generation.