The first day of school is about 8 weeks away for the 26-27 school year. Here is our academic calendar as well as our start & dismissal times so that you can prepare and plan ahead.
Join the next generation of bilingual educators with Rockford Public School District 205!
We are looking for passionate bilingual Spanish-speaking teachers — and aspiring educators considering a career in teaching — for the 2026–27 school year at Barbour, Carlson, Conklin, Fairview, Nashold and Washington. Help empower multilingual learners, build strong community connections, and make a lasting impact in our schools.
Whether you are an experienced educator, newly licensed, or exploring the path to becoming a teacher, we would love to connect with you.
For more information, contact Jason Pope at Jason.Pope@rps205.com.
Have a great summer from your Fairview staff! We look forward to seeing eveyone back in August!
Students in Miss Balbina's class performed a dance and song for families at the end of the year family class celebration.
Congratulations to Madeline Ramaniw and family on her perfect attendance for the entire 2025/2026 school year!
REMINDER: Early Childhood wraps up today with its normal schedule. The last day for K–11 students is tomorrow, but it's a shortened day. For more information on times at your school, check out the 205 VIBE: https://www.rps205.com/article/2813047
Congratulations to our students of the week for the week of May 18. Students are recognized for being respectful, responsibile and safe.
Bruce and Remi from the 17th Circuit Therapy Dog Volunteers visited the children and staff at Fairview. Therapy dogs provide comfort and reassurance to children and adults navigating daily life or traumatic situations.
The Crossroads Blues Society visited Fairview and provided a concert for students and families.
Congratulations to our students of the week for the week ending May 15. Students are recognized for being respectful, responsible and safe.
Congratulations to our students of the week for the week ending May 8. Students are recognized for being respectful, responsible and safe.
Thank you to our families and staff for coming out to the Fun Fair tonight! A special thanks to the Fairview PTO and staff, our Fairview multi-cultural dance team and DJ, The Girl Scouts and all the families who donated to the raffle baskets! Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day!
All classes released butterflies on the playground after watching caterpillars transform into butterflies in their classrooms.
Please join us for our free annual Fun Fair on May 8 from 5-7 p.m.!
Congratualtions to our students of the week for the week ending on May 1. Students are recogized for being respectful, responsbile and safe.
RPS 205's Family & Community Engagement Department is hosting its final PTO Coffee Chat of the school year. This is a space to connect, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships across schools. Join us on Thursday, May 11 from 11:30-12:30 at the Administration Building!
Online Registration for next school year is now open! Keep an eye out on your inbox. You'll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you'll need to begin the registration process. If you don't receive your Snapcode, please contact your child's school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com
Miss Stephanie's class watched as a butterfly emerged today. Each classroom is learning about this process as they observe their caterpillars turn into butterflies. A butterfly emerges from its chrysalis after about 8–14 days
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Miss Roismer's class did a science experiment with potatoes and observed as the chia hair grew.
Miss Carla's class explored coconuts. Coconuts are actually giant seeds that can travel across oceans to grow a new tree. People around the world use coconuts for food, shelter, and oil.
