Enjoy the day off!
All after school activities scheduled for today have been cancelled due to the weather. This includes all academic, athletic, & fine arts events, club meetings, and Y care.
TOMORROW: Join us for a Community Listening Session to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct!
February 13 from 5–7 PM @ East High School Library
Questions? Call the Student Services Department at 815-967-8401 or email student.services@rps205.com
We are so excited to be offering spirit wear again. Please stop by the main office to purchase your KMS Spiritwear. We have crewnecks and T-shirts available in all grade level colors. Crewnecks-$18 T-shirts-$10. If you can't make it in during normal office hours, you can also purchase online at stores.inksoft.com/kennedy_middle_school. Student may also purchase spirit wear during their lunches or if they have time after classwork is finished. #WildcatPride
Kennedy Middle School’s new Beta Club chapter, led by Mrs. Defrancesca & a group of dedicated 7th graders, kicked off with a Valentine’s card project for residents at a local nursing home. The district's FACE department visited to thank them for their dedication to service!
TOMORROW: Join us for a Community Listening Session to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct!
📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library
Questions? Call the Student Services Department at 815-967-8401 or email student.services@rps205.com
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee will be meeting on February 27th, 2025 to discuss our youth resources, upcoming conferences and updates. This will be an Open Forum and all are invited to join at Constance Lane Elementary School. It starts at 4:30 pm and will end at 6:30 pm. Please call 815-966-3195 if you have any questions.
What a great day to be a WILDCAT!! 7th grade boys' basketball defeated Crest Hill Richland 42-29 last night to secure the Class 3A Regional Title! The team advances to the Sectional Round which will be Monday, February 3rd at 6:30pm. The game will be played at Winfield Wheaton Christian in Winfield, IL.
Congrats to Mershon and our 7th grade boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
📢 Your Voice Matters!
Join us for Community Listening Sessions to share your thoughts on next year’s Student Code of Conduct!
When & Where:
📍 February 5 | 5–7 PM | Auburn High School Library
📍 February 13 | 5–7 PM | East High School Library (Bilingual interpretation available)
Don't forget to sign up for bowling and boys volleyball!! https://schools.snap.app/KennedyMS
All RPS 205 schools are closed today because of the colder than expected weather. All after-school activities are also cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Admin Bldg, Sterling Holley, & Ops Support Ctr will be open. This day will be made up on March 3 (Casimir Pulaski Day).
The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Want to be a part of this year's Valkyries Synchronized Swimming show? Come check out what it's all about!
We are excited to share that the 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved by the school board on Tuesday night. It includes several important updates that reflect our commitment to aligning with neighboring districts and enhancing the overall learning experience for our students.
Key Changes :
Earlier Start Date: The school year will begin earlier in August. This adjustment is possible because all RPS 205 schools are equipped with air conditioning, ensuring a comfortable learning environment during warmer months.
Fall Break: We will continue to offer a full week off for Fall Break, giving families and staff time to recharge.
First Semester Ends Before Winter Break: High School students will complete their first semester before Winter Break, allowing for a true break without pending exams or projects.
School Year Ends Before Memorial Day: The last day of school will occur before Memorial Day, providing families an earlier start to summer vacation.
The 2025-2026 calendar can be viewed here on the Calendar page on rps205.com: https://5il.co/33ras
KMS staff members on the BAGS team "circled up" this morning to practice community-building restorative practices. They shared values for a safe circle space, discussed the indigenous origins of circle processes, and reflected on how to support students and families during the holiday season. The BAGS team members are committed to creating a sense of belonging for all of our scholars and creating and sustaining equitable practices in all we do. #kcatnation #rps205 #deib #bags #restorativepractices #circleup #educationalequity #equity13
We are so excited to be hosting another Movie night on Monday, December 16th. Snacks will be provided. Doors open at 5:30 PM at Kennedy. Please enter through Door B by the Auditorium. We hope to see you there!
Wishing you a day filled with joy and gratitude
See you on Monday, December 2!
The students in 6th grade have earned a dress down day for Friday November 22nd. They have earned this day by getting 75% of their class to have an 80% or higher attendance rate for the school year. The 7th grade and 8th grade will still need to be in school uniform for this day. The 8th grade are close to earning the same incentive but have to achieve the goal. The 6th grade students do not need to be in uniform but will still need to follow the following dress code guidelines: no hoodies, no inappropriate words or images on their clothes, and clothes must have appropriate covering.
The students in 7th grade have earned a dress down day for Thursday November 21st. They have earned this day by getting 65% of their class to have an 80% or higher attendance rate for the school year. The 6th graders and 8th graders will still need to be in school uniform for this day. The 6th graders achieved this goal last week. The 8th graders are close to earning the same incentive but have to achieve the goal. The 7th grade students do not need to be in uniform but will still need to follow the following dress code guidelines: no hoodies, no inappropriate words or images on their clothes, and clothes must have appropriate covering.