ATTN: WELSH REBA BASKETBALL GAMES TONIGHT AT WELSH HAVE BEEN CANCELED!
TOMORROW: Join us for a Community Listening Session to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct!
📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library
Questions? Call the Student Services Department at 815-967-8401 or email student.services@rps205.com
RPS 205 families: Tomorrow is your last chance to share valuable feedback on updates we're considering for next year's elementary report cards. Please join us at Brookview Elementary School from 5-6 p.m.
Welsh Bulldog Families: We're already completing another month! Here is the monthly video from Mr. O'Brien's office to explain the happenings going on at Welsh for the upcoming month of February. https://youtu.be/jd84jtgt3QU
📢 Your Voice Matters!
Join us for Community Listening Sessions to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct!
When & Where:
📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library
📍 February 13 | 5–7 PM | East High School Library (Bilingual interpretation available)
Bulldog Families: The Bulldog Beat school newspaper is hot off the presses! Every family will have one sent home on Friday with your oldest child! Enjoy the work of our young journalists. We have more issues to come as we continue our year of writing at Welsh!
Families are invited to share valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards for next school year. Join us at any of our upcoming Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions. For more details, visit: rps205.com/page/elementary-report-card-feedback
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
STARTING TODAY! Families are invited to share valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards. The RPS Elementary Report Card Team is working on enhancing the following sections: Academic Readiness & Engagement, Life Readiness, Performance Descriptors, & Practices for Academic Success. Before these updates are finalized for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear your thoughts. Join us at any of our Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions:
Jan. 13 @ Rolling Green, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 16 @ Westview, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 23 @ Constance Lane, 3:00–4:00 PM
Jan. 29 @ Gregory, 3:00–4:00 PM
Feb. 4 @ Brookview, 5-6 PM
For more details, visit our Elementary Report Card Feedback page at rps205.com
Want to be a part of this year's Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show? Come check out what it's all about!
RPS Families: You're invited to share your valuable feedback on updates we’re considering for our elementary report cards. The RPS Elementary Report Card Team is working on enhancing the following sections:
Academic Readiness & Engagement
Life Readiness
Performance Descriptors
Practices for Academic Success (new section!)
Before these updates are finalized for the 2025-2026 school year, we want to hear your thoughts. Join us at any of our Parent Report Card Feedback Sessions:
Jan. 13 @ Rolling Green School, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 16 @ Westview School, 3:30–4:30 PM
Jan. 23 @ Constance Lane School, 3:00–4:00 PM
Jan. 29 @ Gregory School, 3:00–4:00 PM
Welsh Families: K-2 Winter Music Performance is tonight, 12/19 at the West Middle School Auditorium. Watch the monthly Mr. O'Brien parent video here. https://youtu.be/REF6Kedaxwo Enjoy your time together these next two weeks. We'll see you January 6th, 2025!
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
5th graders from Bloom, Brookview, Johnson, & Welsh were treated to a holiday concert this morning at Guilford HS under the direction of Mrs. Kubacki. The entire concert was performed by the high school musicians who also showcased how each instrument worked. Mr. Walls' choir students also performed for the 5th graders.
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude
See you on Monday, December 2!
We have completed another month of learning at Welsh. It's time for another monthly video from Mr. O'Brien's office. Have a very Happy Thanksgiving, everyone. We'll see you in December. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/ZCup7WTMRfc
FOR ALL RPS 205 FAMILIES: The VanVleet Family Foundation Annual Turkey Giveaway
Sunday, November 24 at 3 p.m.
Auburn High School Fieldhouse - Door FH11
Meal kits are given out on a first come first serve basis
All RPS 205 schools and offices are closed today in observance of the holiday.
