Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please remind your student to wear their school ID every day. Student IDs are essential for campus safety, identification, and access to school services.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and organized!
-GO FALCONS!
Please remind your student to wear their school ID every day. Student IDs are essential for campus safety, identification, and access to school services.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and organized!
-GO FALCONS!
Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.

Join us at 27 Aluna Restaurant (124 N. Main St, Rockford) this Saturday from 11 AM–1 PM for an open house reception. Student artwork from Eisenhower, Flinn, Barbour, & Kennedy will be on display through March 21. Come support our talented middle school artists!

Flinn Families,
This is the LAST CALL to turn in your soap fundraiser order forms!
All order forms and money must be turned in no later than tomorrow by 3:30 PM.
If your student has not turned in their form yet, please make sure it is sent in with them tomorrow. We are unable to accept late orders.
Thank you so much for your continued support of our school fundraiser!
This is the LAST CALL to turn in your soap fundraiser order forms!
All order forms and money must be turned in no later than tomorrow by 3:30 PM.
If your student has not turned in their form yet, please make sure it is sent in with them tomorrow. We are unable to accept late orders.
Thank you so much for your continued support of our school fundraiser!
See you on Tuesday morning!

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please remind your student to wear their school ID every day. Student IDs are essential for campus safety, identification, and access to school services.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and organized!
-GO FALCONS!
Please remind your student to wear their school ID every day. Student IDs are essential for campus safety, identification, and access to school services.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and organized!
-GO FALCONS!
Flinn Middle School Bowling Meeting!!
See the flyer for more information.
See the flyer for more information.

Dear Parents/Guardians,
Please remind your student to wear their school ID every day. Student IDs are essential for campus safety, identification, and access to school services.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and organized!
-GO FALCONS!
Please remind your student to wear their school ID every day. Student IDs are essential for campus safety, identification, and access to school services.
Thank you for your support in keeping our school safe and organized!
-GO FALCONS!
See you tomorrow!

🎉 Coming to school pays off! 🎉
Shoutout to our amazing students who earned perfect attendance! Your dedication, consistency, and commitment to showing up every day does not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work—your hard work truly makes a difference, and we’re so proud of you! 👏📚✨
Shoutout to our amazing students who earned perfect attendance! Your dedication, consistency, and commitment to showing up every day does not go unnoticed. Keep up the great work—your hard work truly makes a difference, and we’re so proud of you! 👏📚✨




Dear Flinn Families,
Flinn Middle School will be holding a Winter Fundraiser from February 9–20 featuring a Laundry Soap Fundraiser. Items available for purchase include laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, scent beads, and more.
Students will receive fundraiser information during their 8th hour class, and order forms will be sent home so they can begin selling. Families are encouraged to support their students by sharing the fundraiser with friends and relatives.
To motivate participation, prizes will be awarded to students. The top three student sellers will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
All completed order forms and payments are due by February 20 and should be returned to the school with your student.
Thank you for your continued support of Flinn Middle School and our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Kiara Brandon.
Flinn Middle School will be holding a Winter Fundraiser from February 9–20 featuring a Laundry Soap Fundraiser. Items available for purchase include laundry detergent, dishwasher pods, scent beads, and more.
Students will receive fundraiser information during their 8th hour class, and order forms will be sent home so they can begin selling. Families are encouraged to support their students by sharing the fundraiser with friends and relatives.
To motivate participation, prizes will be awarded to students. The top three student sellers will each receive a $50 Amazon gift card.
All completed order forms and payments are due by February 20 and should be returned to the school with your student.
Thank you for your continued support of Flinn Middle School and our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Ms. Kiara Brandon.
Flinn Middle School Bowling Meeting!!
See the flyer for more information.
See the flyer for more information.

The Falcon Scoop: February 2026



All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to cold weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.

The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Hair 2 Beauty Club at Flinn Middle School is currently seeking donations to help support our students as they learn hands-on skills in hair styling, makeup, and nail care. These donations will allow students to gain valuable experience and explore their creativity. Please see the attached flyer for more information on needed items and how to donate. Thank you for your support!

Join us for a public open house at RPS 205’s College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford
Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.
🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford
Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.

♟️ Big moves by the Flinn Middle School Chess Team! This past Saturday at De La Salle High School in Chicago, the team earned 2nd place out of 13 teams. Even sweeter—back in November, they took 1st place! Checkmate, champions! 🎉

January Newsletter: The Falcon Scoop



Calling all RPS 205 students in grades K-8: Want to be a part of the Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show in 2026? Attend a meeting this coming Monday to learn what it's all about!

