Please welcome Mrs. Courtney Matula to our Cherry Valley Charger family! Courtney is our new Attendance Specialist. She will support families and students to help remove barriers to ensure students are at school each day. Courtney has lived in Rockford for almost 20 years however, she is new to the Rockford Public Schools. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and working out. Courtney is very excited to create strong relationships with the Cherry Valley Elementary students and their families.

Hello! My name is Hunter McClusky, and I am a new physical education teacher here at Cherry Valley Elementary. I am 24 years old and just graduated from Rockford University with a degree in Kinesiology this past December. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and spending time with my little family. I recently got married in July to my wife Mallorie, and we share a 6-month-old daughter named Myla! I am looking forward to starting my journey here at Cherry Valley Elementary School!

Mobile Block Party today Aug 6! See you there! 9:50 - 10:35 a.m.: Winnetka & Skokie 10:40 - 11:25 a.m.: Forest View & Hinsdale 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.: Holmes & Polk - small parking lot 12:20 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.: Apple Orchard Lane - small parking lot

Four area school districts competed as guest bartenders at local restaurants to raise funds for the Golden Apple Foundation. Each team had to earn tips. Which district came out on top? RPS 205 did with more than $2,200! The event raised a total of $4,600 for teacher programs.

Great pay & benefits are just the start. Become a school bus driver today and make a difference. rps205.com/o/rps/page/become-a-bus-driver

CLASS OF 2024: Congratulations graduates! Check out our highlights from the high school ceremonies! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giKctOwcpsE

Jefferson High School artists received state recognition. Read all about it in our 205 VIBE: https://www.rps205.com/article/1669357

BEAT THE AUGUST RUSH! The Welcome Center is open all summer long. Visit for: Enrollment K-12, Change of address, Zone transfer, ​​Administrative transfer, Special Program transfer, Alternative transportation​, & Student Records. Alternate address stops may only be at daycares assigned to your school or babysitter addresses within the zone of the school students are attending if it is requested by the deadline (August 2nd) and must be more than 1.5 miles from their assigned school. Out-of-zone alternate stops are not granted.

Read all about our upcoming Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: https://www.rps205.com/article/1666416

RPS 205 IS HIRING! Districtwide Hiring Event Wednesday, July 24th 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. East High School Field House Hiring for all positions across the district including: Classroom Teachers, Substitutes, Paraprofessionals, School Support, District Office, Nurses, Nutrition Services, Transportation, Maintenance, Security, Aides, and Administrative Professional Support roles.

The Superintendent's cabinet surprised staff members who were nominated for our shout outs. Check it out here: https://www.rps205.com/article/1657049

Holiday observance:

The Welcome Center at the RPS 205 Administration Building will be closing at 4:30 p.m. today and will be closed on Friday, July 5. We will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, July 8. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

RPS 205 will compete in fundraising for the Golden Apple Foundation. We'll have guest bartenders @ Ernie's Midtown Pub, 1025 Fifth Ave., on Wed., July 17 from 4-7 p.m. There will be featured food & drink specials & special tip jars. See how well educators can shake things up!

Congressman Eric Sorensen visited Constance Lane Elementary to announce $1 Million he secured to replace the century-old 8th Avenue bridge over Keith Creek. Neighborhood students will be able to travel to school safely once the bridge is rebuilt thanks to this federal funding.

Celebrate Rockford Football coach, Rick Schmitz, at the RPS 205 Athletic Hall of Fame on July 28th! To learn more about the inductees or to purchase tickets, please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rps-205-athletics-hall-of-fame-tickets-882187154527?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Rockford Area Arts Council, City of Rockford, & RPS 205 celebrated the completion of the mosaic mural at Lewis Lemon Elementary. Artist Susan Burton created her installation of "Lewis Lemon's School of Fish". Susan worked with staff & students earlier this year on the art.