🎨FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! Don’t miss the RPS 205 All City Art Show! It's featuring amazing work from our middle and high school artists. Join us on Wednesday, April 8, from 5 to 7 PM at 304 Main Street. It’s FREE and open to the public.
3 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Starting April 1, RPS 205 high schoolers can apply for a seat on the Superintendent's Student Advisory Council for the 26-27 school year. The application period closes on April 30. Learn more: https://www.rps205.com/page/ssac-shared
6 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Students in the Engineering Pathway designed, built, & programmed robots for autonomous challenges & fast-paced races. All 5 high schools competed in the Battle Botz event hosted at Rockford University. Shoutout to East for sweeping 1st, 2nd, 3rd place & Best in Show!

10 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Big news for Rockford! Go Rockford announces that the Illinois High School Association Boys Soccer State Finals are coming to Guilford High School! Swanson Stadium will host Illinois’ top teams each November through 2028. Get ready for championship soccer right here at home! https://www.ihsa.org/news-media/article/guilford-high-school-in-rockford-named-ihsa-boys-soccer-state-final-host

11 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Due to the emergency day used on March 16, the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21 for Early Childhood, and Friday, May 22 for K-11 grades. Seniors' last day will stay the same on Friday, May 8.
11 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, due to weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled, including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.
14 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Congratulations to our Academy Students of the Month for February!

Freshman: Alyvia Phan, Bryson Oest
Business: Marlee Reeder, Israel Santana-Pescador
Health: Emma Marinelli, Marian Perez-Iglesias, Madelyn Bevins
Production: Eriya Drew, Giovanni Carrillo, Wyatt Olsen
Service: Mia Verde, Laetyn Nielsen, Miraea Ju-Miracle Searcy
24 days ago, Guilford High School
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Earlier this week, Guilford High School Student Council members visited Spring Creek Elementary to celebrate Read Across America Day. There was even a special appearance by the new GHS Viking mascot.
25 days ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Guilford hosts the IHSA 4A Regional Final tomorrow night at 7:00. Guilford v. Hononegah. Please purchase tickets ahead of time on GoFan, using this link. https://gofan.co/event/6145712?schoolId=IHSA
about 1 month ago, Guilford High School Athletics
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Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.
about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Guilford Key Club students attended DCLC Leadership Conference with 800 other Key Club students in Eastern Iowa/Illinois this weekend in Springfield. Key Club is the largest International Service community in the world and they learned about how to curate, provide and promote service amongst our community while having a great time. Thank you for Representing Guilford and the Rockford Community with Class.
about 1 month ago, Guilford High School
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Congratulations to our state qualifiers for Girls Bowling: Sarah Legoo and Isabella Barbuto of Guilford High School and Alondra Gonzalez-Herrera of East High School. Good luck at state this weekend ladies!

about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Congratulations to Chelsea Spinello-Johnson, Librarian & Publications teacher at Marshall Middle School, and Bryce Thomas, Global Studies & African-American History teacher at Guilford High School, on receiving the prestigious Golden Apple Award today! They will be honored at a banquet in April and rewarded with scholarships, stipends and resources to enhance their classrooms. Their passion, leadership, and commitment to students make a difference every day.

about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Catch this week’s high school basketball games from anywhere with live play-by-play and color analysis on the RPS 205 Athletics YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@RPS205Athletics

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Guilford vs. East
Boys Varsity Basketball

As always, you can follow each school’s Hudl page to watch various team competitions being live streamed. These may or may not have audio.

Auburn: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/21180/auburn-high-school
East: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/12357/east-high-school
Guilford: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/13904/guilford-high-school
Jefferson: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/il/rockford/organization/22969/jefferson-high-school

Tune in, follow the action, and enjoy the game—live from wherever you are!
about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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The Guilford High School Chess Team made big moves at state! Seeded 18th, they battled hard and finished with three overall wins. Huge shoutout to Fern Kuntz, who earned a medal with an impressive 5.5 score — five wins and one draw in seven matches. Way to represent, Vikings!
about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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See you on Tuesday morning!

about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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Make a splash at “Valks On-Air” at the Guilford High School pool!

This synchronized swimming performance by the Valkyries & future Valkyries hits the water from February 24 to March 1.

Shows at 6pm (Tue–Fri) + Sat 10am, 12pm, 5pm & Sun 12pm.

$8 at the door.

Don’t miss it!
about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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This week, all RPS 205 high school juniors took part in College & Career Prep Week at The QUAD. Students rotated through mock interviews, resume building, financial literacy, & ACT prep sessions led by industry professionals — gaining real-world skills for life after graduation.
about 1 month ago, Rockford Public Schools
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See you tomorrow!
about 2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
Teacher Institute
All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to cold weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.
2 months ago, Rockford Public Schools
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