Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.

Join us February 25 from 4:30–6 p.m. at Marshall Middle School, 4664 N. Rockton Ave., for Towards a More Perfect Conversation. Students will moderate a panel on Free Speech & Public Education featuring Mayor Tom McNamara, Attorney Linda Zuba, & Public Works Dir. Scott Sanders.

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.










See you on Tuesday morning!

See you tomorrow!

Attention 5th grade families:
If you're attending conferences tonight (or even if you're not), feel free to join us for a presentation on our elective choices for 6th grade.

Join us at 27 Aluna Restaurant (124 N. Main St, Rockford) this Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM for an open house reception. Student artwork from RESA, West, Marshall & Lincoln will be on display through Feb. 21. Come support our talented middle school artists & a great local restaurant!

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.

The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Join us for a public open house at RPS 205’s College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford
Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford
Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.

Here are two upcoming events for Marshall MS students! Save the dates...


Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a restful and relaxing Winter Break! Help your student start 2nd semester off right by charging their Chromebooks today and locating their ID.

Calling all RPS 205 students in grades K-8: Want to be a part of the Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show in 2026? Attend a meeting this coming Monday to learn what it's all about!

Need assistance when school is not in session for the next two weeks?
Check out our resources: rps205.com/page/family-community-engagement
We'll see you on Monday, January 5th!
Check out our resources: rps205.com/page/family-community-engagement
We'll see you on Monday, January 5th!

SEMESTER SHOWCASE is HERE! Join us Tuesday night from 5:30-7 to see what our students have been doing in their elective classes! From Project Lead the Way projects on display, theatre performances, items for sale from students in Entrepreneurship, artwork on display, and live music from band/orchestra students, there is so much to see! Don't forget to stop and shop the BOOK FAIR in the library! And, for families of current 8th graders, there is a high school readiness presentation offered from 4:30-5:30 and again from 6-7PM.




Even big kids need time to play!










Student Council encourages everyone to participate in spirit week next week!

NJHS is sponsoring a Candy Cane (Candy-gram) Sale! See photos for details. 🎉
Bring cash to purchase candy canes at lunch.


Come shop the Marshall MS book fair!

Our Girls Varsity Basketball team is the IESA 3A Regionals Champion!
They take on Lisle Middle School on Wednesday! Good luck Mustangs! 💜

