
It’s happening today! Join us at East HS Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for RPS 205 & share your ideas for the future of our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.

Absences Add Up
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!

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

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day at school gives students opportunities to learn, build friendships, connect with caring adults & discover what they're capable of. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing why attendance matters because every student brings something important to our schools.

Join us Wed., Sept. 16, at East High School's Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8 on the west side of the building.
Spanish & ASL translators available
rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8 on the west side of the building.
Spanish & ASL translators available
rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff

Meet RPS 205's Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff! Hear his vision for our district, & share ideas at A Conversation with Dr. Huff on Wednesday, September 16, from 5-7 p.m. at East High School.
Meet & Greet 5-5:30
Presentation, Q&A 5:30-7
The event is free & open to the public.
Meet & Greet 5-5:30
Presentation, Q&A 5:30-7
The event is free & open to the public.










Middle & High School families & staff: Please check out our 2026 student Ids, cell phones, & electronic device expectations. rps205.com/id-phone-device

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.



Our yearbook cover artist this year is Jisa Patel! Her creativity and talent helped bring this year’s theme to life in a truly memorable way!🎥📸⭐️
Yearbooks were distributed to students today. Anyone absent today can pick up their yearbook in the main office weekdays 8:30AM - 3:30PM.


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

💜This year, our school reached an incredible 10,585 library circulations, thanks to all of our amazing readers, staff, and families who support a strong reading culture at Marshall! 🎉📖
A special shoutout to our Top 10 library patrons in each grade for their outstanding dedication to reading this year! 👏📚





☀️Using the Design Process☀️
Two teams at Marshall placed in the Solar Solutionary Middle School Competition to improve their communities using solar energy!
Rushil, Muhammadumar, and Haatim, came in 1st place with their solar heating coat.
Alex and Tanay came in 2nd place by creating a protype of a solar water filter.
Congratulations!


Last week logistics: dress up days, & school wide performances!
5/17 Monday - 💤 Cozy Reading Day (pajamas) & 7th grade play at 3:00pm
5/18 Tuesday - 🧦 Sock It to Reading Day (fun socks) & band performance at 3:00pm
5/19 Wednesday – ✨ Dress like a Librarian Day (be creative!) & orchestra performance at 3:00pm
5/20 Thursday - 🧢 Hats Off to Reading Day (hats) & FIELD DAY
5/21 Friday - LAST DAY 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Students from Carlson, Marshall Middle, & Auburn excelled in the Illinois Future Problem Solving Competition! Their achievements highlight their dedication to critical thinking & problem-solving. Cheer them on as they head to the international stage to tackle global issues!


Our Student Ambassadors are leading the way! Last week, through student-led tours with RPS 205 administration, middle schoolers at Flinn, West, Eisenhower, Lincoln, RESA, and Marshall, built leadership, confidence, and community. This program is shaping tomorrow’s leaders today!










Congratulations to Marshall Middle School's Scholastic Bowl team for taking 4th place at the IESA State Tournament! There were over 400 teams in the state. They lost on the last question to a team that was champion last year. Great job representing RPS 205.
Photos: Maurice Redd
Photos: Maurice Redd





As Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we’re shining a light on our amazing special programs teachers! Thank you to all of our educators for the impact you make every day. Today’s 205 VIBE celebrates the teachers who help every student succeed! rps205.com/article/2857311

RPS 205's Family & Community Engagement Department is hosting its final PTO Coffee Chat of the school year. This is a space to connect, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships across schools. Join us on Thursday, May 11 from 11:30-12:30 at the Administration Building!

Online Registration for next school year is now open! Keep an eye out on your inbox. You'll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you'll need to begin the registration process. If you don't receive your Snapcode, please contact your child's school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com
