🎒 Welcome Back to School! 🎒
We’re so excited to see everyone back and ready to start this amazing new school year!
🌟 Attendance is the foundation for success; every day matters—regardless of the reason.
Here’s how you can help your student shine:
📅 Be Consistent: Every school day is a new opportunity! Let’s make attendance a priority for a year full of growth.
⏰ Create a Routine: Help your child start the day on the right foot by setting a regular bedtime and wake-up schedule.
🚶♂️ Stay Engaged: It’s not just about showing up, but also being actively engaged in learning. A focused student is a successful student!
✨ Why It Matters: Attending school regularly—no matter the reason for an absence—leads to better grades, stronger relationships, and a bright future. Let’s aim for success together!
Let’s make this school year the best yet! 🏫
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Whitehead families, school supply drop off will be August 26th from 4:30-6:30. Please enter Door D and bring your supplies to drop off with your child's teacher! Also, join us at 5:00 and 6:00 in the gym for a short presentation from our Principal, Paula Randall.
Whitehead families, the first day of school is August 28th. School starts at 7:35am this year and will end at 2:00pm. Doors will open at 7:10am for breakfast. Please make sure all students enter through Door D, unless you are tardy, then please enter through Door A with an adult to sign you in. We can't wait!
Whitehead families, school supply drop off will be August 26th from 4:30-6:30. Please enter Door D and bring your supplies to drop off with your child's teacher! Also, join us at 5:00 and 6:00 in the gym for a short presentation from our Principal, Paula Randall.
We're thrilled to announce the new RPS 205 app for our families that we serve as well as our staff!
Download for Android https://aptg.co/SdXPgz
Download for iPhone https://aptg.co/ml7g3d
Whitehead families, registration is August 14th from 7am until 7pm! Please enter through Door D on the South side of the building.
Whitehead families, registration is August 14th from 7am until 7pm! Please enter through Door D on the South side of the building.
Good evening, Whitehead families! Check out what's happening at Whitehead: https://secure.smore.com/n/d53kz
Whitehead families, registration is August 14th from 7am until 7pm! Please enter through Door D on the South side of the building.
Four area school districts competed as guest bartenders at local restaurants to raise funds for the Golden Apple Foundation. Each team had to earn tips. Which district came out on top? RPS 205 did with more than $2,200! The event raised a total of $4,600 for teacher programs.
Great pay & benefits are just the start. Become a school bus driver today and make a difference. rps205.com/o/rps/page/become-a-bus-driver
CLASS OF 2024: Congratulations graduates! Check out our highlights from the high school ceremonies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giKctOwcpsE
Jefferson High School artists received state recognition. Read all about it in our 205 VIBE: https://www.rps205.com/article/1669357
BEAT THE AUGUST RUSH! The Welcome Center is open all summer long.
Visit for: Enrollment K-12, Change of address, Zone transfer, Administrative transfer, Special Program transfer, Alternative transportation, & Student Records.
Alternate address stops may only be at daycares assigned to your school or babysitter addresses within the zone of the school students are attending if it is requested by the deadline (August 2nd) and must be more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school. Out-of-zone alternate stops are not granted.
Read all about our upcoming Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: https://www.rps205.com/article/1666416
RPS 205 IS HIRING!
Districtwide Hiring Event
Wednesday, July 24th
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
East High School Field House
Hiring for all positions across the district including: Classroom Teachers, Substitutes, Paraprofessionals, School Support, District Office, Nurses, Nutrition Services, Transportation, Maintenance, Security, Aides, and Administrative Professional Support roles.
The Superintendent's cabinet surprised staff members who were nominated for our shout outs. Check it out here: https://www.rps205.com/article/1657049
Holiday observance:
The Welcome Center at the RPS 205 Administration Building will be closing at 4:30 p.m. today and will be closed on Friday, July 5. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, July 8. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
RPS 205 will compete in fundraising for the Golden Apple Foundation. We'll have guest bartenders @ Ernie's Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., on Wed., July 17 from 4-7 p.m. There will be featured food & drink specials & special tip jars. See how well educators can shake things up!
