
All RPS 205 schools & buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

🐻September Riverdahl Newsletter🐻
Click the link below for our September newsletter!
https://bit.ly/4gB6jrt
Click the link below for our September newsletter!
https://bit.ly/4gB6jrt
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

🐻 Riverdahl Attendance Challenge 🐻
Dear Riverdahl Families,
Riverdahl Bears are taking on the 9-Day Challenge! Help your student finish the year with 9 or fewer total absences so they don't miss a beat. We appreciate you! ❤️
https://tinyurl.com/Riverdahl-Attendance
Dear Riverdahl Families,
Riverdahl Bears are taking on the 9-Day Challenge! Help your student finish the year with 9 or fewer total absences so they don't miss a beat. We appreciate you! ❤️
https://tinyurl.com/Riverdahl-Attendance
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.










What a fantastic day!
Dear Riverdahl Families,
We had an amazing first day at Riverdahl Elementary! The kids did an amazing job, and we are so proud of them! We very much appreciate your patience during arrival and dismissal, and we are working hard to improve it. Tomorrow, please pull up four cars at a time during arrival and dismissal. We can’t wait to see you again tomorrow and throughout the school year.
Thank you for all that you do 🐻,
Important Links:
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Riverdahl: Attendance Expectations
Dear Riverdahl Families,
We had an amazing first day at Riverdahl Elementary! The kids did an amazing job, and we are so proud of them! We very much appreciate your patience during arrival and dismissal, and we are working hard to improve it. Tomorrow, please pull up four cars at a time during arrival and dismissal. We can’t wait to see you again tomorrow and throughout the school year.
Thank you for all that you do 🐻,
Important Links:
Arrival/Dismissal Procedures
Riverdahl: Attendance Expectations

🐻 Riverdahl Attendance Expectations🐻
Did you know that missing just 2 days of school a month adds up to losing a full month of learning? This year, we are challenging every Riverdahl Bear to finish the school year with 9 or fewer missed days total.
https://tinyurl.com/Riverdahl-Attendance
Did you know that missing just 2 days of school a month adds up to losing a full month of learning? This year, we are challenging every Riverdahl Bear to finish the school year with 9 or fewer missed days total.
https://tinyurl.com/Riverdahl-Attendance

🐻 Welcome back, Riverdahl Bears! 🐻 We are thrilled to welcome our students and families to a brand-new school year! Here is what you need to know to get ready:
https://tinyurl.com/Riverdahl-Parent-Letter

Dear Riverdahl Families,
Dear Families,
We caught a date error in our last message and want to clear up any confusion right away! The Real First Day: Thursday, August 13.
Gear Up: To help you prepare, we have also attached the upcoming school year's supply list.
Dear Families,
We caught a date error in our last message and want to clear up any confusion right away! The Real First Day: Thursday, August 13.
Gear Up: To help you prepare, we have also attached the upcoming school year's supply list.

Dear Riverdahl Families,
Please review our guide for student arrival and dismissal. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 13th!
https://tinyurl.com/Student-Arrival-and-Dismissal
Dear Riverdahl Families,
Please review our guide for student arrival and dismissal. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 13th!
https://tinyurl.com/Student-Arrival-and-Dismissal
Please review our guide for student arrival and dismissal. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, August 13th!
https://tinyurl.com/Student-Arrival-and-Dismissal
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

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

PLAN AHEAD: The last day of school for K–11 students is Friday, May 22. It’s a shortened day. Early Childhood wraps up Thursday, May 21. High school seniors get out on Friday, May 8. Check out this 205 VIBE post for more details about the schedule: rps205.com/article/2813047

Celebrate creativity at the 85th Annual Rockford Art Museum Young Artist Show! Featuring 286 works from 291 students across 48 schools. Join the FREE opening April 12, 12–2 PM (awards at 1). On view through May 10. Proud of our RPS 205 student artists!

Enjoy! See you back on Monday, April 6!

Due to the emergency day used on March 16, the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21 for Early Childhood, and Friday, May 22 for K-11 grades. Seniors' last day will stay the same on Friday, May 8.
