Rockford Public Schools

RPS 205 upgraded boardroom furniture at a cost of $50,800. The table sits 16 total, is wheelchair accessible, and comes with a podium. Sounds fancy, right?

A study that came out in late October to little fanfare shows that we have something to be quite proud of in Rockford.

The highly contagious disease has been reported at a District 205 school. At the moment we don't know if it's a student or faculty member.

Rockford Public Schools are hosting 3 fun Halloween events that are open to the community and your littles will love.

Congratulations to our newest Teacher Of The Week, Mr. Smetana from Welsh Elementary School in Rockford.

Picking a name can be a really big deal. Whether it's naming your child, a new pet or for Rockford coming up with two names for the new schools that are under construction.

The new toy craze that keeps kids' hands busy is becoming a nuisance and teachers don't want to see them anymore.

Rockford Art Deli in downtown Rockford is taking their city pride one step further by unveiling the "RAD 205" t-shirt line to support RPS 205 high schools. Not only do these shirts look awesome, but they are donating $5 from each shirt purchased to the art department of that school. How awesome is that?!?

Some District 205 students now have a chance to get a college education tens of thousands dollars less due to a new district-wide program.

We've narrowed down our 2015 Wanna Be A ZJ contest contestants to eight finalists. The finalist with the most views on his or her video at the end of the day on Nov. 8 will get to co-host one show with the Steve Shannon Show. Vote now!