Two-Way Language Immersion at Barbour (K-8)

See you tomorrow!

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.

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!

See you on Monday, December 1st!

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

On Wednesday, Barbour’s 8th grade students had the opportunity to visit Rockford’s City Hall. They met with Mayor Tom McNamara, City Alderman Jaime Salgado, & leadership from Rock Valley College. Students engaged in thoughtful discussions, asking questions about current events in both our city & nation, and demonstrated maturity & curiosity throughout the experience.

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!

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

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!

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!

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.