When a student is struggling to attend school, there's often more to the story. Good attendance isn't just a school issue; it's a community effort. Families, schools & community partners all play a role in helping students overcome barriers & stay connected to learning. When a student is struggling to attend, the question isn't simply, “Why aren't you here?” It's also, “What is getting in the way, and how can we help?”
Yearbooks are officially on sale! Please see the attached flyer for ordering directions.
Important Deadlines:
October 21: Deadline to order at the early bird discounted price.
March 23: Final deadline to order (regular price applies after Oct 21).
Don't miss out on the savings—review the flyer and secure your copy before October 21!
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¡Ya están oficialmente a la venta los anuarios! Consulte el folleto adjunto para conocer las instrucciones de pedido.
Fechas límite importantes:
21 de octubre: Fecha límite para realizar el pedido con el precio reducido por compra anticipada.
23 de marzo: Fecha límite final para realizar el pedido (después del 21 de octubre se aplica el precio regular).
¡No pierda la oportunidad de ahorrar! Consulte el folleto y asegure su ejemplar antes del 21 de octubre.
Important Deadlines:
October 21: Deadline to order at the early bird discounted price.
March 23: Final deadline to order (regular price applies after Oct 21).
Don't miss out on the savings—review the flyer and secure your copy before October 21!
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¡Ya están oficialmente a la venta los anuarios! Consulte el folleto adjunto para conocer las instrucciones de pedido.
Fechas límite importantes:
21 de octubre: Fecha límite para realizar el pedido con el precio reducido por compra anticipada.
23 de marzo: Fecha límite final para realizar el pedido (después del 21 de octubre se aplica el precio regular).
¡No pierda la oportunidad de ahorrar! Consulte el folleto y asegure su ejemplar antes del 21 de octubre.
🎃 Carlson Trunk-or-Treat is Coming!
Carlson families and staff, mark your calendars! This year’s Trunk-or-Treat will be Friday, October 16th from 3:30–5:30 PM, and we need your help to make it a fun event for our students!
There are two ways you can help:
🍬 1. Donate Candy
Individually wrapped candy donations will help make Trunk-or-Treat a success!
You can:
Drop off candy at the front office starting September 25th
Watch for the Candy Monster in the drop-off/pick-up line on special candy collection days (more info to come)
Donate through our Amazon Wish List: https://bit.ly/4y8yYKT
🚗 2. Volunteer
We need volunteers to help host trunks, set up, clean up, and help during the event.
Ready to help? Sign up here: https://forms.gle/5H6S7cVju6qte8ecA
Thank you for helping us make this a fun event for our Carlson students! 🎃👻
🎃 ¡Llega el evento "Trunk-or-Treat" de Carlson!
Familias y personal de Carlson, ¡reserven la fecha! El evento "Trunk-or-Treat" de este año será el viernes 16 de octubre, de 3:30 a 5:30 p. m., ¡y necesitamos su ayuda para que sea una actividad divertida para nuestros estudiantes!
Hay dos formas de ayudar:
🍬 1. Donar dulces
¡Las donaciones de dulces envueltos individualmente ayudarán a que el "Trunk-or-Treat" sea un éxito!
Pueden:
Dejar los dulces en la oficina principal a partir del 25 de septiembre
Buscar al "Monstruo de los Dulces" en la fila de llegada y salida durante los días especiales de recolección (pronto habrá más información)
Donar a través de nuestra lista de deseos de Amazon: https://bit.ly/4y8yYKT
🚗 2. Ser voluntario
Necesitamos voluntarios para atender los vehículos participantes ("trunks"), así como para ayudar con el montaje, la limpieza y el desarrollo del evento.
¿Listos para ayudar? Inscríbanse aquí: https://forms.gle/5H6S7cVju6qte8ecA
¡Gracias por ayudarnos a hacer de este un evento divertido para nuestros estudiantes de Carlson! 🎃👻
Sometimes the smallest moments of connection give students a reason to keep showing up & can make a BIG difference.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Apple for the Teacher Day! Golden Apple Foundation will deliver apples & nomination forms to teachers, kicking off nominations for the 2026-27 Golden Apple Award. Nominate a PreK-5 teacher by October 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
🛼✨ Lace up, Carlson families! ✨🛼
It’s time to roll into some family fun! Join us for our FIRST Family Night at Skateland on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Grab your family, bring your friends, and get ready to skate, laugh, and make some memories together! 💚
Good friends + good times + good vibes = the perfect Wednesday night! 🛼🎉
We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s roll, Carlson! 💚
It’s time to roll into some family fun! Join us for our FIRST Family Night at Skateland on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Grab your family, bring your friends, and get ready to skate, laugh, and make some memories together! 💚
Good friends + good times + good vibes = the perfect Wednesday night! 🛼🎉
We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s roll, Carlson! 💚
It’s happening today! Join us at East HS Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for RPS 205 & share your ideas for the future of our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
Absences Add Up
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
🛼✨ Lace up, Carlson families! ✨🛼
It’s time to roll into some family fun! Join us for our FIRST Family Night at Skateland on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Grab your family, bring your friends, and get ready to skate, laugh, and make some memories together! 💚
Good friends + good times + good vibes = the perfect Wednesday night! 🛼🎉
We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s roll, Carlson! 💚
It’s time to roll into some family fun! Join us for our FIRST Family Night at Skateland on Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM!
Grab your family, bring your friends, and get ready to skate, laugh, and make some memories together! 💚
Good friends + good times + good vibes = the perfect Wednesday night! 🛼🎉
We can’t wait to see you there!
Let’s roll, Carlson! 💚
Get those smiles ready! Picture Day at Carlson is September 18th! It’s time to shine, strike a pose, and say CHEESE!
All RPS 205 schools & buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
September is Attendance Awareness Month! Every day at school gives students opportunities to learn, build friendships, connect with caring adults & discover what they're capable of. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing why attendance matters because every student brings something important to our schools.
Join us Wed., Sept. 16, at East High School's Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8 on the west side of the building.
Spanish & ASL translators available
rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8 on the west side of the building.
Spanish & ASL translators available
rps205.com/page/a-conversation-with-dr-huff
Picture Day is coming up on 09/18/2026!
Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school.
Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0589JJF
Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school.
Order online at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0589JJF
📚✨ It’s Attendance Awareness Month! ✨📚
Every school day is a chance to learn, grow, connect, and be part of something awesome! 💙 Building good attendance habits starts with the little things—getting a good night’s sleep, setting an alarm, getting ready the night before, and making school a daily priority.
Let’s celebrate showing up, staying connected, and making every school day count! 🎉 We’re so glad you’re here!
📚✨ ¡Es el Mes de la Concientización sobre la Asistencia Escolar! ✨📚
¡Cada día de clases es una oportunidad para aprender, crecer, conectar y formar parte de algo increíble! 💙 Fomentar buenos hábitos de asistencia comienza con pequeños detalles: dormir bien, poner la alarma, prepararse la noche anterior y hacer de la escuela una prioridad diaria.
¡Celebremos el hecho de asistir, mantenernos conectados y hacer que cada día de clases cuente! 🎉 ¡Nos alegra mucho que estés aquí!
Get those smiles ready! Picture Day at Carlson is September 18th! It’s time to shine, strike a pose, and say CHEESE!
Fall is a perfect time to update your spirit wear with all the cozy Carlson gear we have to offer at our Spirit Shop! Click the link below to see it all!
Join us for the first Parent Teacher Organization meeting of the year! 6:00 pm, door E to the cafeteria.
Learn how you can be involved in the school and help plan events, including this year’s Trunk-or-Treat!
Learn how you can be involved in the school and help plan events, including this year’s Trunk-or-Treat!
Game on, Carlson families! Join us for our first PTO meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Carlson cafeteria! Come level up your involvement, share your ideas, and help make this school year an epic one!
¡Que comience el juego, familias de Carlson! Acompáñenos a nuestra primera reunión de PTO del año el martes 2 de septiembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la cafetería de Carlson. ¡Venga a subir de nivel su participación, compartir sus ideas y ayudarnos a hacer de este año escolar uno épico!
¡Que comience el juego, familias de Carlson! Acompáñenos a nuestra primera reunión de PTO del año el martes 2 de septiembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la cafetería de Carlson. ¡Venga a subir de nivel su participación, compartir sus ideas y ayudarnos a hacer de este año escolar uno épico!
Meet RPS 205's Superintendent Dr. Larry Huff! Hear his vision for our district, & share ideas at A Conversation with Dr. Huff on Wednesday, September 16, from 5-7 p.m. at East High School.
Meet & Greet 5-5:30
Presentation, Q&A 5:30-7
The event is free & open to the public.
Meet & Greet 5-5:30
Presentation, Q&A 5:30-7
The event is free & open to the public.
