RPS 205

More than 450 students in grades 4-8 joined the RPS 205 Summer Sports Camps this year! The 4 weeks of camp created opportunities for our young students to try out all the 15 different sports offered at the high school level while developing and maintaining relationships with their future coaches. Thank you to the 150 high school coaches who were involved in leading the camps. We can't wait for next Summer!

Rockford Public Schools wants to ensure every school has an outstanding principal. A partnership between RPS 205 and Northern Illinois University creates a unique opportunity for our teachers to learn while leading in a residency master’s cohort. The program is selective, and admittance is granted to the most highly qualified candidates. The district pays the full tuition for the program. Candidates agree to remain in the district for three more years after completing their program. This cohort-based program improves academic & social-emotional learning outcomes from early childhood to post-secondary success in every school led by a partnership-prepared principal. Cohort 3 graduates from the 2-year program are: • Chris Berogan at Auburn High School • Diane Berogan - She did her residency at Constance Lane Elementary and is now the Assistant Principal at Lincoln Middle School. • Viviana Salinas at Jefferson High School • Ryan Miller from the STEAM Academy at Haskell. They are all now certified administrators. Congratulations to you all!

There's still time to register for the PTO kick off!

As we get ready to head back to school soon, we are welcoming just under 200 new teachers to the classrooms. Earlier this week, they attended an orientation to learn all about RPS 205.

Cherry Valley Elementary held a Mobile Block Party earlier this week. Staff met families in their neighborhoods on their turf to build relationships, play games, & provide learning materials. They handed out backpacks donated by Collins Aerospace & City First Church.

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Flinn Middle School is holding its 5th annual Future Falcon Frenzy this week. 150 students are meeting new friends, getting to know their teachers, finding their way around the school & their lockers, & learning important “middle school” skills. 25 staff members & 25 current students are leading the way & helping the new students transition into middle school.

Thanks to you, both Fairview Early Childhood Center and Summerdale Early Childhood Center have been nominated for Best Pre-School in the Rockford Register Star's What Rocks contest! Now that they are in the top 5, you can vote for for them to make it into the top 3. Voting is now through August 23: https://lnkd.in/gXWp4h_p

We are so excited for this new partnership and opportunity for our students. ROCKFORD PROMISE ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SAINT ANTHONY COLLEGE OF NURSING! Rockford Promise and OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing recently announced a new partnership that will expand educational opportunities for Rockford Promise Scholars. The agreement, which will be available to Rockford Promise Scholars in 2025, adds OSF Saint Anthony College of Nursing to the college options, joining Rockford University, Rock Valley College, and Northern Illinois University. This collaboration provides a fourth option for Rockford Promise Scholars and adds to our region's ability to provide talent for the growing demands of the healthcare field. https://lnkd.in/gZ42PWQx

The RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was inducted last month. Thank you to more than 200 guests who joined the celebration of our inductees. Congratulations to Horace Box, Laurie Miller, Rick Schmitz, and the late Clarence Miller.