Congratulations to Barbour for earning 1st place & Whitehead for securing 2nd place in the 2026 Rockford Public Schools Elementary Soccer League! Thank you to our coaches, parents, & staff for their dedication & support throughout the season.

NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH WEEK: The 3rd Annual RPS 205 Chicken Sandwich Contest is here! This is your chance to dream up the most creative, delicious chicken sandwich you can imagine! Submit your entries to your kitchen staff October 13-16 for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED and have your sandwich featured on the spring menu! Winners will be announced on November 16. We can't wait to see your creations!

Good evening, Whitehead families! Join us on October 14th at Culver's on Harrison for Culver's Night Out! Make sure to mention Whitehead as part of the proceeds will go to our PTO!

Good evening, Whitehead families! Tomorrow evening at 4:30 is our monthly PTO Meeting in the lounge! Come join us to plan all the fun we will have this year! Enter through Door A.

The Rockford School District and its buildings are closed today for the observance of the Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day holiday.

Good evening, Whitehead families! There will be NO SCHOOL on October 12th in observance of Indigenous People Day!

Good evening, Whitehead families! Check out what's happening at Whitehead: https://app.smore.com/n/eyzjt

There's no school today due to Teacher Institute. Enjoy the long weekend!

Good evening, Whitehead families! There will be NO SCHOOL on October 9th due to Teacher Institute Day.

The countdown is on! There’s just over a week left to nominate an outstanding PreK-5th grade teacher for a 26-27 Golden Apple Award. Recognize a teacher who makes a difference. Nominations close Oct. 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/

Good evening, Whitehead families! October 7th is picture day! Please make sure to send in your form and money with your child! We can't wait to see all those beautiful smiles!

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse:

Tuesday, October 20 for grades K-2 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Thursday, October 22 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:15—6:45 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades K-2 at 3:00—4:30 PM
Sunday, October 25 for grades 3-5 & 6-8 at 5:00—6:30 PM


Learn basic wrestling skills. To register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScU_gmRt1vP5laFRA17lZiO3KcB_pH1jGaCPTXxwAmz6Z97kw/viewform

Good evening, Whitehead families! Check out what's happening at Whitehead: https://app.smore.com/n/f0nv3

Good evening, Whitehead families! October 7th is picture day! Please make sure to send in your form and money with your child! We can't wait to see all those beautiful smiles!

Attendance Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to student attendance isn't. Supporting attendance is year-round work built on relationships, early intervention, problem-solving & partnership with families. If attendance becomes challenging at any point this year, reach out to your school. We want to work with you. Every month, Your Presence Matters.

Good evening, Whitehead families! Check out what's happening at Whitehead: https://app.smore.com/n/p51hn

When a student is struggling to attend school, there's often more to the story. Good attendance isn't just a school issue; it's a community effort. Families, schools & community partners all play a role in helping students overcome barriers & stay connected to learning. When a student is struggling to attend, the question isn't simply, “Why aren't you here?” It's also, “What is getting in the way, and how can we help?”

Good evening, Whitehead families! Check out what's happening at Whitehead: https://app.smore.com/n/8j9hc

Sometimes the smallest moments of connection give students a reason to keep showing up & can make a BIG difference.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.