Rockford Public Schools

09/03/2026

📅 Labor Day Weekend Reminder

There will be no school September 4–7, and all RPS offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day.

We hope our RPS students, staff, and families enjoy the long weekend! Classes and offices will resume on Tuesday, September 8.

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

📚✨ Investing in literacy every single day! ✨📖

Check out this feature from FOX 17 on how RPS is making reading a daily priority for our students.

👉 Read the full story here: https://www.fox17online.com/news/local-news/rockford-cedar-springs-sparta/how-rockford-schools-is-investing-in-literacy-with-daily-reading-activities

09/02/2026

🏆⚽ WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, HERE WE COME! ⚽🏆

Three incredible East Rockford Middle School students are heading to New Orleans this Labor Day Weekend to represent our community at the Foosball World Championships!

Pictured from left to right, Cole N., Andrew S., and Noah S. are all ranked among the top 10 under-18 foosball players in the entire world! Thanks to their incredible skill, sponsorships, and dominance at tournaments across the country this past year, all three have even been bumped up a division.

Please join us in wishing these remarkable Rams the best of luck as they take on the world! Drop your words of encouragement for them in the comments below! 👇🧡🖤

08/31/2026

✨ What a transformation! ✨

The Rockford Freshman Center is officially complete, and the difference is remarkable! From a bright, modernized Media Center and air-conditioned classrooms to acoustic hallway baffling and a refreshed courtyard, these bond improvements were all built with our students and staff in mind. 📚🏫

We cannot wait to see these upgraded spaces filled with energy and learning! 🧡🖤

👉 Check out the full before-and-after photo story here: https://www.rpsbond.com/post/a-new-chapter-for-rockford-freshman-center

08/24/2026

🎒🧡 Welcome back, Rams!

The first day of the 2026–2027 school year is here! We’re excited to welcome our students back into our buildings for another year of learning, growing, and connecting.

Wishing all of our students, staff, and families a wonderful first day and a great year ahead!

Let’s have a great year, RPS! 🐏📚

08/21/2026

🚌📍 Know where your bus is with MyRide K-12!

With the MyRide K-12 app, RPS families can view their student’s bus location in real time and stay up to date on their route.

Download MyRide K-12 from the App Store or Google Play to get started!

For My Ride Information & Instructions: https://www.rockfordschools.org/departments/transportation/

08/20/2026

CORRECTION: The Fall edition of the Rampage featured a letter from the superintendent that included an error on page 2. If approved, the non-homestead operating millage would generate $9.5 million annually or approximately $1,200 per student.

Keep an eye on your mailbox! A Non-Homestead mailer is on its way to you. Don't miss out on what it has to share!

08/19/2026

📱💻 Students can log in to PowerSchool!

Students can access PowerSchool to view their schedule and other student information.

To get started:

1. Visit the PowerSchool Parent and Student Portal.
2. Scroll down and select the blue “Student Sign In” button.
3. Sign in using your RPS email address and password, the same credentials you use to sign in to your school computer.
4. Once logged in, select “My Schedule” from the left-hand navigation menu to view your schedule.

Students can also access PowerSchool through the PowerSchool Mobile App using District Code HRGB.

Please note: Students do not need an Access ID or Access Password to sign in. Those credentials are used for Parent Portal account creation.

🔗 https://www.rockfordschools.org/our-district/powerschool-everything-you-need-to-know/

08/18/2026

Families can now view student transportation information in PowerSchool. Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account and select Transportation from the left navigation menu to view your student’s bus information.

Please review your student’s transportation information before the first day of school. You can contact Transportation at 616-863-6328 or email Mr. Puett at [email protected] with any questions.