Want to find out what the Guilford Color Guard is all about? Come to a practice and check it out!

Congratulations to Jhya Cooper, our 1st Summer Refresh - STUDENT OF THE WEEK. Jhya has done a fabulous job demonstrating the GHS PRIDE qualities. Way to go Jhya, we are so proud of you!

From state champions and academic standouts to dedicated staff and a heroic bus driver, the RPS 205 Board of Education celebrated the incredible achievements of our students, coaches and employees at its June 16 meeting. Read more on the 205 VIBE! rps205.com/article/3007483

The first day of school is about 8 weeks away for the 26-27 school year. Here is our academic calendar as well as our start & dismissal times so that you can prepare and plan ahead.

Proud Guilford Vikings walked the stage at the BMO last month! The energy was electric as families and friends cheered on the Class of 2026. From the first bell to the final cap toss, this Viking crew made their mark. Congratulations, graduates!

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

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!

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

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.

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

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

Congratulations to Guilford High School's Nutrition Services staff member, Daisy Powell, for receiving AFSCME’s Never Quit Service Award! Her compassion, & dedication goes far beyond serving meals. afscme.org/blog/an-illinois-cafeteria-worker-nourishes-kids-bodies-and-hearts

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.

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.

Dear Families,
Exciting Announcement! We're reopening enrollment for two incredible 2027 trips through Guilford High School — Belize and Italy & Greece — and there's still time to get on board!
We're hosting a virtual Travel Night on May 19th where we'll walk you through everything: the destinations, what's included, costs, payment plans, and how to lock in your spot. We'd love to see you there! RSVP below and we'll send you the virtual meeting link: https:[http:////bit.ly/4te1PKg]//bit.ly/4te1PKg
Why join us?
· Save $200 with early enrollment.
· Hear all about what makes Belize and Italy & Greece such unforgettable experiences.
· Get your questions answered and secure your child's spot before summer!
Let's make 2027 a year your child will never forget. We hope to see you on May 19th!
Best,
Bryce Thomas & Michael Selover
*Please note these are non-school sponsored trips.

Seniors' Last Day: Today, Guilford seniors celebrated their upcoming graduation with Cap, Gown & a side of Sprinkles! Students enjoyed a donut party, paraded through GHS halls, then visited nearby elementary & middle schools to inspire younger students in their caps & gowns. 🎓🍩

Guilford High School honored 9 seniors at a Military Signing Night as they committed to serve after graduation. Students signed on to the Army and Marines, with one also accepted into the Coast Guard Academy. Thank you for your dedication and service. Congratulations!

The Guilford Athletic Department is looking to fill a few coaching positions for the 26-27 school year. Interested candidates should e-mail grant.mason@rps205.com for more information.

SURPRISE: Today, two RPS seniors, Michael Santos-Antonio from EHS & Hannah King from GHS, were awarded with $10,000 scholarships from the Troy Keip Foundation! The foundation supports science careers and pancreatic cancer research. Congratulations to these amazing students!