
Student Council invites you to participate in Red Ribbon Week theme days this week! ❤️


It's Principal Appreciation Day! This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990. Thank you to our amazing principals, assistant principals & deans for your leadership and dedication to RPS 205 students and staff!











REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87


The deadline to submit is today! Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination. Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition. 


It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!


What an outstanding season for our girls XC crew - 5th place finish at the IESA 3A Sectional meet in Winnebago with Charley Versino punching her ticket to the State meet this Saturday, October 18th in Normal, IL! We are so proud of you - run like the wind!




Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.  


Flinn MS hosted the 4th annual Youth Story Ledger yesterday. Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn shared personal stories celebrating identity, diversity & storytelling. Families, friends & community leaders came to listen to these  powerful storytellers.











RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8  students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October  28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87


It’s back!  RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!


Join Mrs. Powell & Ms. Jones this Wednesday from 6-7PM in the Marshall MS Library for the first Parent Admin Connection of the year!


Flinn Middle School hosts the annual Youth Story Ledger on Thurs, Oct. 9, 4:30–6 PM! Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn will share powerful stories in a celebration of identity, diversity & storytelling. All are welcome to hear our next gen of storytellers!


Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!


Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination! Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition. The deadline to submit is October 16!


TMMS families, today is the last day to pre-order your yearbook to save $10!  
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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.
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.


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


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.



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

