Carlson Elementary School

See you tomorrow!

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.

It was a "sticky" situation at Carlson Elementary this morning! Student Council organized a donation drive and collected 500 hats and gloves. Because they achieved their goal, students who met school expectations got to duct-tape Principal Scott Rogers and Mrs. Ray to the wall. We asked the student organizers of the event how they felt that they achieved this.
Carly: "Happy. It just really supports everyone who doesn't have gloves and hats, so they don't get cold outside." 
Finnick: "It makes us feel really good because we got hats, gloves, and coats for everybody that doesn't have any. This was a fundraiser for our school, and we got to raise money for our school and help other kids in need." 
Arlo: "Now there's a bucket of hats and gloves for the kids that need them to play outside so they can just have a fun time."

Way to go Cougars!

Need assistance when school is not in session for the next two weeks?

Check out our resources: rps205.com/page/family-community-engagement

We'll see you on Monday, January 5th!

See you on Monday, December 1st!

It's Principal Appreciation Day! This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990. Thank you to our amazing principals, assistant principals & deans for your leadership and dedication to RPS 205 students and staff!

REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!

Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!

Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d

This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.

Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1

Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.

The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.