Whitehead families, Thursday, September 19th from 5-7pm is our Blue and White Night event! Please join us in the parking lot for games, food trucks (please bring cash or card), touch a truck, a dunk tank, crafts, and more! It promises to be a great night of fun!
Help us celebrate educator’s good work through a Golden Apple award nomination. Click on the link below and tell us in a sentence or two about this outstanding PreK-5th grade educator! Nominate by October 10. https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
Whitehead families, tomorrow is Baskin Robbins Night! Join us at the Baskin Robbins on Newburg from 3-8pm and a portion of the proceeds will go back to Whitehead!
PTO Meeting tomorrow at 6:00pm in the Teacher's Lounge. Please enter through Door A. Please join us in making Whitehead the best elementary school in Rockford!
All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
Whitehead families, there is no school on September 2nd in observance of Labor Day. We will see you Tuesday, September 3rd!
Whitehead families, the first day of school is August 28th. School starts at 7:35am 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. Kisses and hugs at the door are encouraged! We can't wait!
The SCOC & Student/Parent Handbook are available in English at rps205.com. Families can request printed copies by visiting their school’s main office. Schools can translate the SCOC into a family’s native language using google translate. Administrators will provide presentations to review the SCOC with all students within the first 10 days of school.
🎒 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! 🏫
#BackToSchool #AttendanceMatters #ShowUpAndShine #AttendtoAchieve #AttendanceAwareness #RPS205
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
