The first day of school is about 8 weeks away for the 26-27 school year. Here is our academic calendar as well as our start & dismissal times so that you can prepare and plan ahead.
REMINDER: Early Childhood wraps up today with its normal schedule. The last day for K–11 students is tomorrow, but it's a shortened day. For more information on times at your school, check out the 205 VIBE: https://www.rps205.com/article/2813047
Lane families, please note that 5th Grade Promotion will begin promptly at 4:30 at East High School. Please enter at the Main Entrance. The building is locked at 5:00 and there will be no admittance after that time.
Friendly reminder 🎉
Dear Families,
As we get closer to the end of the school year, every school day is important! Our students are still learning new skills, completing fun class activities, and getting ready for a strong finish to the year.
We want every child here each day so they can continue learning, spending time with friends, and celebrating all the progress they have made this year. Being at school now helps students feel confident, prepared, and proud of their hard work.
Thank you for your continued support and for making school attendance a priority. Together, we can help all of our students finish the year strong!
As we get closer to the end of the school year, every school day is important! Our students are still learning new skills, completing fun class activities, and getting ready for a strong finish to the year.
We want every child here each day so they can continue learning, spending time with friends, and celebrating all the progress they have made this year. Being at school now helps students feel confident, prepared, and proud of their hard work.
Thank you for your continued support and for making school attendance a priority. Together, we can help all of our students finish the year strong!
One more week left of school — let’s make it count! 🎉 Our teachers are working hard to keep classrooms welcoming and full of learning, even during the final week. Please send your student so they don’t miss out on special lessons, celebrations, and goodbyes. ❤️ What are your kids most excited for this last week?
Today we celebrated incredible academic growth! 🎉👏 Congratulations to all the students reaching anywhere between a growth of 300 points in Reading and to the many students who hit 200, 150, and 100 point milestones in Reading, Early Literacy, and Math. Your hard work shows! Special thanks to all the teachers supporting this progress. Which student success warms your heart today? Share a message for our rising stars! ⭐📚
> 300 Points – READING: Mykelle (Ms. Brynteson)
> 200 Points – READING: Ofice (Ms. Thomas), Misheline (Ms. Thomas), Kryss (Ms. Muller), Orion (Ms. Gutzmer), Marion (Ms. Haase), Maulid (Ms. Haase), and Derriana (Ms. Ness) EARLY LITERACY: Esta (Ms. Campbell), and Jeaven (Ms. Nicolosi) MATH: Princess (Ms. Thomas)
>150 Points – READING: Ah’Maree (Ms. Douglas), Ibrahimu (Ms. Douglas), Alphonce (Ms. Thomas), Hussein (Ms. Thomas), Alex (Ms. Morris), and Anaya (Ms. Morris) EARLY LITERACY: Dezirme (Ms. Wells/Brown), Dontrell (Ms. Campbell), Tariq (Ms. Dimond), Jeremiah (Ms. Dimond), Stephen (Ms. Miller), Addie (Ms. Martin), London (Ms. Martin), Messiah (Ms. Martin), and Katherine (Ms. Gadow) MATH: Rasheed (Ms. Fahrney), Alphonce (Ms. Thomas), Lilliana (Ms. Brynteson), Brandon (Ms. Muller), Dominic (Ms. Dimond), Julien (Ms. Nicolosi), and Audrey (Ms. Nicolosi)
>100 Point KINDER – EARLY LITERACY: Dexter (Ms. Arocho), Londyn (Ms. Arocho), Mariah (Ms. Miller), Abimelec (Ms. Gadow), Raidyn (Ms. Gadow), Taraji (Ms. Martin), Shayla (Ms. Martin), and Gabriel (Ms. Martin) MATH: Jakob (Ms. Martin)
> 300 Points – READING: Mykelle (Ms. Brynteson)
> 200 Points – READING: Ofice (Ms. Thomas), Misheline (Ms. Thomas), Kryss (Ms. Muller), Orion (Ms. Gutzmer), Marion (Ms. Haase), Maulid (Ms. Haase), and Derriana (Ms. Ness) EARLY LITERACY: Esta (Ms. Campbell), and Jeaven (Ms. Nicolosi) MATH: Princess (Ms. Thomas)
>150 Points – READING: Ah’Maree (Ms. Douglas), Ibrahimu (Ms. Douglas), Alphonce (Ms. Thomas), Hussein (Ms. Thomas), Alex (Ms. Morris), and Anaya (Ms. Morris) EARLY LITERACY: Dezirme (Ms. Wells/Brown), Dontrell (Ms. Campbell), Tariq (Ms. Dimond), Jeremiah (Ms. Dimond), Stephen (Ms. Miller), Addie (Ms. Martin), London (Ms. Martin), Messiah (Ms. Martin), and Katherine (Ms. Gadow) MATH: Rasheed (Ms. Fahrney), Alphonce (Ms. Thomas), Lilliana (Ms. Brynteson), Brandon (Ms. Muller), Dominic (Ms. Dimond), Julien (Ms. Nicolosi), and Audrey (Ms. Nicolosi)
>100 Point KINDER – EARLY LITERACY: Dexter (Ms. Arocho), Londyn (Ms. Arocho), Mariah (Ms. Miller), Abimelec (Ms. Gadow), Raidyn (Ms. Gadow), Taraji (Ms. Martin), Shayla (Ms. Martin), and Gabriel (Ms. Martin) MATH: Jakob (Ms. Martin)
What a way to end the year! 🎉 Families joined us for a fantastic celebration featuring beloved Hammy the Hog, face painting, delicious eats from the Columbia Fried food truck, and a hilarious pie-in-the-face event with Mr. Doering and Ms. Bachman. 🍽️🥧
Which moment was your favorite — the food, the fun with Hammy, or the pie toss? Share your photos and memories below! 📸👇
Which moment was your favorite — the food, the fun with Hammy, or the pie toss? Share your photos and memories below! 📸👇
Guess who stopped by to spread school spirit? East High School graduates surprised our elementary students with smiles and big high-fives! 🎓✨ What advice would you give to a future grad? #SchoolCommunity #MentorsMatter
Hello Lane Families,
We know this time of year can be busy and challenging for families, and we appreciate all you do to support your children. We have noticed an increase in student absences recently, and with only 9 days of school left, it is very important that students are in attendance each day.
These final days include important learning activities, class projects, assessments, and opportunities for students to finish the year successfully with their classmates. Every day counts.
Unless your child is ill, please make every effort to have them at school and on time each day. We truly appreciate your partnership and support as we work together to help all students finish the year strong.
Thank you!
Dear Families,
Please note that Thursday, May 14, will be the last day of our Before and After School Program. As of Friday, May 15, there will no longer be a Before/After School Program available.
Beginning Friday, May 15, Mr. Doering will lead our Bike Bus program for Blackhawk Housing students. Students participating in the Bike Bus program will need to be ready by 7:00 a.m., and they will depart with Mr. Doering at 7:10 a.m.
Parents/Guardians, please contact me with the following information:
1. How will your child get home moving forward?
2. Will your child be participating in the Bike Bus program?
If I do not hear from you by Wednesday, May 13, and your child does not have an assigned bus outside of the Before/After School Program, your child will be sent to Door A for walking pick-up.
Please contact Mrs. Navarro with any dismissal updates and/or Bike Bus questions or concerns.
Phone: 815-966-3380
Email: sonia.navarro@rps205.com
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Mrs. Navarro
Please note that Thursday, May 14, will be the last day of our Before and After School Program. As of Friday, May 15, there will no longer be a Before/After School Program available.
Beginning Friday, May 15, Mr. Doering will lead our Bike Bus program for Blackhawk Housing students. Students participating in the Bike Bus program will need to be ready by 7:00 a.m., and they will depart with Mr. Doering at 7:10 a.m.
Parents/Guardians, please contact me with the following information:
1. How will your child get home moving forward?
2. Will your child be participating in the Bike Bus program?
If I do not hear from you by Wednesday, May 13, and your child does not have an assigned bus outside of the Before/After School Program, your child will be sent to Door A for walking pick-up.
Please contact Mrs. Navarro with any dismissal updates and/or Bike Bus questions or concerns.
Phone: 815-966-3380
Email: sonia.navarro@rps205.com
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
Mrs. Navarro
Who helped light the way in your child's classroom? 🌟 It's Teacher Appreciation Week — a perfect moment to thank the educators who inspire curiosity, kindness, and growth every day. Share a teacher's name, a memorable lesson, or a moment that made you smile. Let’s celebrate the people shaping our future! 🍎💬 Who would you like to thank today?
Great News- Field Day shirts are available ALL DAY until Midnight TONIGHT! If you missed the previous sale, here is your LAST chance to make that purchase! Click here> https://stores.inksoft.com/CLE_FieldDay/shop/home
RPS 205's Family & Community Engagement Department is hosting its final PTO Coffee Chat of the school year. This is a space to connect, share ideas, and strengthen partnerships across schools. Join us on Thursday, May 11 from 11:30-12:30 at the Administration Building!
Online Registration for next school year is now open! Keep an eye out on your inbox. You'll receive an email from PowerSchool Enrollment for each student. This email includes a unique Snapcode that you'll need to begin the registration process. If you don't receive your Snapcode, please contact your child's school or email us at registrationhelp@rps205.com
Here is a final share! What an unforgettable International Night — photos are up! 🌍📸 A huge thank-you to everyone who helped plan, perform, and celebrate with us. From delicious cuisine to amazing performances, the evening was full of culture and community. Which moment do you love most — the food, the music, or the costumes? Share your favorite photo or memory below! ❤️🙌
Want more from our unforgettable International Night? 🌎✨ We’ve just dropped a new album of photos — colorful costumes, tasty dishes, and wonderful moments shared by our community. Which photo captures the night for you? Comment below with your favorite and tag anyone you see! 📸🎶🍽️
What a night! 🌎🎉 That’s a wrap — thank you so much to everyone who came out on Thursday for our International Night! We had fantastic food, performances, and community connections. Please enjoy these photos from the event — tag yourself and share your favorite memory in the comments. What was your favorite part of the evening? 📸❤️
Looking for a fun, cultural evening? 🌍✨ Don’t forget — tonight is International Night! Come join us to explore multiple countries through engaging performances, delicious food, and hands-on learning. Which country are you most excited to see represented?
Bring friends and family — all are welcome! 🎶🍽️
Bring friends and family — all are welcome! 🎶🍽️
Did you know our students spent Earth Day learning and helping the planet? 🌎 Ms. Norgart’s class worked on reading comprehension, writing, art, and multiplication facts — then went outside to clean up garbage around the school! Ms. Dimond focused on fine motor skills and ways kids can help the Earth. Mrs. Nicolosi’s class made beautiful artwork about caring for our world, and aftercare joined in with outdoor time and an Earth craft about recycling and choosing reusable items. ♻️💚
What was one habit your family chose to do to help the planet? Share below — we’d love ideas! 😊
What was one habit your family chose to do to help the planet? Share below — we’d love ideas! 😊
