Auburn High School will host a Military Fair on Tuesday, January 28th, for high school juniors and seniors. Students interested in pursuing a career in the military will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from military branches in the main gym at Auburn from 11:00am – 1:00pm (enter at the main entrance). The branches of the military will talk with students about what they do, careers that exist in their branches, expectations, and more. Only students seriously interested in joining the military should attend. Students from all RPS high schools are invited. If you have a student or if you are a student interested in attending, please see your Academy Coach.
Rockford Promise scholars at Rock Valley College can now transfer to Northern Illinois University to complete their bachelor’s degree tuition-free! rockfordpromise.org/rockford-promise-scholars-at-rvc-now-have-a-tuition-free-transfer-option-to-niu/
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All RPS 205 schools are closed today because of the colder than expected weather. All after-school activities are also cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Admin Bldg, Sterling Holley, & Ops Support Ctr will be open. This day will be made up on March 3 (Casimir Pulaski Day).
The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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This week, there will be a family meeting for Track & Field on Thursday, January 16th at 3:30 in the Auditorium!
Come to learn about the upcoming season, including registration, schedules, and expectations for athletes and families!
Rumble in the Rock! Tomorrow @ RVC's PEC
REVISED BASKETBALL SCHEDULE:
11:00AM - East v Auburn (Girls)
12:30PM- Jefferson v Guilford (Girls)
2PM - RVC Men (MATC)
4PM - Jefferson v Guilford (Boys)
5:30PM - East v Auburn (Boys)
Doors open at 10.
Tickets are $8.
🏀 Rockford's best basketball talent is coming to RVC!
Don’t miss the 10th Annual Rumble in the Rock on January 11!
🌟 Featuring:
Auburn, East, Guilford & Jefferson high schools
Rock Valley College Women’s & Men’s teams
🎟️ Tickets: $8 at the door
Join us and cheer on your team!
We are excited to share that the 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved by the school board on Tuesday night. It includes several important updates that reflect our commitment to aligning with neighboring districts and enhancing the overall learning experience for our students.
Key Changes :
Earlier Start Date: The school year will begin earlier in August. This adjustment is possible because all RPS 205 schools are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable learning environment during warmer months.
Fall Break: We will continue to offer a full week off for Fall Break, giving families and staff time to recharge.
First Semester Ends Before Winter Break: High School students will complete their first semester before Winter Break, allowing for a true break without pending exams or projects.
School Year Ends Before Memorial Day: The last day of school will occur before Memorial Day, providing families an earlier start to summer vacation.
The 2025-2026 calendar can be viewed here on the Calendar page on rps205.com: https://5il.co/33ras
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Due to a facilities issue at East, tonight's Jefferson vs East boys basketball game will be played at Jefferson High School.
Here is the updated schedule for tonight's games.
No freshman game tonight
5pm Varsity Girls Main Court
6:30 Varsity Boys Main Court
5pm JV Boys side court
6:30 JV Girls side court
Jefferson’s Advanced Theatre Students would like to cordially invite you to attend our 6th annual Children’s Readers Theatre! C.R.T. is a form of theatre that's directed towards younger audiences. It’s like bringing a bedtime story to life! It's a special way to show what acting is all about to younger audiences. This year’s theme is dedicated to tall tales: Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, Sal Fink, John Henry, Sally Ann Thunder, & Davy Crockett. We hope to see you there!!
TALL TALES
Wednesday, December 18th
Doors Open at 5pm
Performance begins at 5:30
Jefferson High School Auditorium
Admission is FREE
🏀Get ready for the 10th Annual Rumble in the Rock!
📅 Saturday, January 11, 2025
📍 Rock Valley College's PEC
This all-day basketball showdown showcases talent from RPS 205 high schools & Rock Valley College! Doors open at 8 AM. Tickets are $8 at the door.
Rolling schedule:
9AM - East v Auburn (Girls) 10:30AM- Jefferson v Guilford (Girls) 12PM - RVC Women vs MATC 2PM - RVC Men vs MATC 4PM - Jefferson v Guilford (Boys) 5:30PM - East v Auburn (Boys)
✨ Each RPS elementary school will have 30 FREE tickets for students at the school’s office!
🚨 It's GAMEDAY! 🚨 Boys basketball Freshman and Junior Varsity take on Hononegah tonight at 5:30. Varsity follows at 630pm.
It's matchday for our JHAWKS wrestlers vs Genoa Marengo Start at 5:30pm.
The closing reception was held for this year's NIU High School Invitational Art Show. Each teacher submitted two pieces for inclusion in the show. Congratulations to Jefferson High School senior Samaa Al-Zirjawi for her FIRST PLACE Award! Auburn's representatives were seniors Kassandra Aguilar and Ella Roxworthy. Ella was awarded 2nd place for Artistic Merit by Blick!
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude
Jefferson students are busy working on their house for Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. Trusses got delivered, & the students helped with the installation. Miguel got to mark the top of the walls where the trusses go. Alex was able to do the job of connecting the trusses to the crane for each truss. The roof decking & shingles are going on too. Students put on the hurricane ties that hold the trusses to the walls and added the drywall nails to the ceiling. They even adopted a friendly kitty at the site that they call GITI. The students bring canned food for it every once in a while.
RPS 205's DEI department took 28 students across all 5 high schools to College Preview Day at Central State University on November 8th – 9th.
Students experienced campus life & learned more about college opportunities at one of the Midwest premier HBCU including:
● Cheer, Band, and Choir performances
● Met current students, faculty, & university leadership
● Toured residence halls, student support services, & other facilities
● Attended the Greek Stroll
● Attended the Football game against their rival Kentucky State University
It's matchday for our JHAWKS wrestlers vs Harlem/Belvidere.Start at 5pm.
See you on Monday, December 2!
It's Match Day for our bowling team! Guilford Invitation Survivor stars at 12:30pm.
