List of First Days of School for Kids Across the Rockford Area
The first days of class in the districts surrounding Rockford stretch out for nearly a month. The 2021-2022 school year has arrived, time to stuff backpacks.
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Illinois Target Stores Giving Teachers 15% Off Through July 31
If you're a teacher expect some of your friends to hit you up in the next few days, they want that teacher discount at Target stores.
5 Weird School Supplies For Your Rockford Student
If you're still on the hunt for school supplies or want to add a little extra to your kids' backpacks, here are a few ideas that are safe for school.
Don’t Miss Free School Supplies at Fairgrounds Park on Friday, August 21
A Rockford region nonprofit will be handing out book bags on Friday, August 21 at Fairgrounds Park Community Center. We have all the details.
A New Kids Consignment Sale Is Happening at ISC This Month
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, a new kid's consignment sale will be happening at the Indoor Sports Center on August 30 - September 2.
What To Do When a School Bus Has Its 'Stop' Sign Out in Illinois
With school buses starting to roll again, please remember other people's children are on those buses. The greatest risk to a child is not riding a bus, but approaching or leaving one, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Rockford Walmart Shelves Hilariously Prepare Parents for the School Year
This school year is going to be a different one for a lot of parents in the Rockford area, and Walmart is hilariously giving everyone the perfect plan: Jell-O shots.
RPS 205 Announces Staggered Start Dates and Other School Changes
RPS 205 has pushed back the first day of school, and has made changes to in-person learning procedures for all grade levels in the district.
Half of RPS 205 Families Have Chosen Remote Learning This Fall
Preliminary results for RPS 205's Back-to-School survey have been released, and the results are pretty evenly split.