Spirit Wear orders are due September 25th!
Order forms can be requested through your student's teacher or in the main office.
Get your gear today! 😎
Order forms can be requested through your student's teacher or in the main office.
Get your gear today! 😎
Hillman Families,
We are so excited to officially open our New Playground! In honor of this, we are celebrating a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in partnership with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21st. Our amazing teachers and staff have selected a Student Representative for each grade to be part of the ribbon-cutting. Our Student Representatives are:
Kindergarten: Milo Thomspon
1st Grade: Winter Byas
2nd Grade: Arsani Cortez
3rd Grade: Grace Yezzi
4th Grade: Damian Perez Morales
5th Grade: Lakihiree Matthews
We are very grateful to Rockford Public Schools, the Rockford Park District, and our Rockford Community for the continued support in investing in our students.
Sincerest regards,
RJ Kuligowski (Mr. K)
We are so excited to officially open our New Playground! In honor of this, we are celebrating a Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony in partnership with the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, September 21st. Our amazing teachers and staff have selected a Student Representative for each grade to be part of the ribbon-cutting. Our Student Representatives are:
Kindergarten: Milo Thomspon
1st Grade: Winter Byas
2nd Grade: Arsani Cortez
3rd Grade: Grace Yezzi
4th Grade: Damian Perez Morales
5th Grade: Lakihiree Matthews
We are very grateful to Rockford Public Schools, the Rockford Park District, and our Rockford Community for the continued support in investing in our students.
Sincerest regards,
RJ Kuligowski (Mr. K)
Good Morning Hillman Families,
Just a friendly reminder doors open at 7:05 am and car riders should use Door A. Any students coming in tardy after 7:35 am should be signed in by a guardian or parent through Door B (Main Office). If you need to make any transportation changes the main office needs to know by 1:00 pm. Early dismissal stops at 1:30 pm, anyone coming in after this time will be directed to wait for dismissal through Door A. Thank you for your understanding!
Just a friendly reminder doors open at 7:05 am and car riders should use Door A. Any students coming in tardy after 7:35 am should be signed in by a guardian or parent through Door B (Main Office). If you need to make any transportation changes the main office needs to know by 1:00 pm. Early dismissal stops at 1:30 pm, anyone coming in after this time will be directed to wait for dismissal through Door A. Thank you for your understanding!
Sometimes the smallest moments of connection give students a reason to keep showing up & can make a BIG difference.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Attendance is about more than being in a seat. It's about connection, belonging & knowing that your presence matters.
Every student deserves to know they are missed when they're gone and valued when they're here.
Apple for the Teacher Day! Golden Apple Foundation will deliver apples & nomination forms to teachers, kicking off nominations for the 2026-27 Golden Apple Award. Nominate a PreK-5 teacher by October 15! https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/
It’s happening today! Join us at East HS Cafeteria for A Conversation with Dr. Huff. Hear his vision for RPS 205 & share your ideas for the future of our district.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
5-5:30 p.m. | Meet & Greet
5:30-7 p.m. | Presentation & Q&A
Enter Door FH8. Spanish & ASL translators available.
Thank you for supporting Hillman Elementary!
Quick reminder!
Absences Add Up
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
Did you know? Missing just two days of school each month can add up to chronic absence over the course of a school year.
Every absence, excused or unexcused, means time away from learning, relationships and the routines that help students succeed.
The good news? It’s never too late to build stronger attendance habits. If getting to school regularly is becoming difficult, reach out to your school. We’re here to help!
All RPS 205 schools & buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.
Show your school pride in style!
Our new Spirit Wear Collection is here and it's perfect for students, parents, teachers, and supporters!
Hurry, limited time only! Orders will be delivered to your student and sent home with your student.
Orders due 9/25
Our new Spirit Wear Collection is here and it's perfect for students, parents, teachers, and supporters!
Hurry, limited time only! Orders will be delivered to your student and sent home with your student.
Orders due 9/25
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
Hello Hillman Families,
If weather permits our annual Water Day will be this Thursday Sep. 3rd. 💦
Please have your student bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the water activities.
Students without a change of clothes WILL NOT be able to participate.
If we have a rainy day there will be no make up day. ☔
Thank you for your understanding.
If weather permits our annual Water Day will be this Thursday Sep. 3rd. 💦
Please have your student bring a towel and a change of clothes for after the water activities.
Students without a change of clothes WILL NOT be able to participate.
If we have a rainy day there will be no make up day. ☔
Thank you for your understanding.
Together we support our students & school community!
Please join us today for our first PTO meeting at 5:30pm in the school cafeteria! 🩵
Please join us today for our first PTO meeting at 5:30pm in the school cafeteria! 🩵
Hello Hillman Families,
Tomorrow is our second movie night for 3-5 th grade at 7:00pm. 🎥
Snacks will be available for purchase. Cash only! 🍫
Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. See you there! 🍿
Tomorrow is our second movie night for 3-5 th grade at 7:00pm. 🎥
Snacks will be available for purchase. Cash only! 🍫
Don't forget to bring your lawn chairs and blankets. See you there! 🍿
Hello Hillman Families,
Just a friendly reminder our second movie night will be this Friday 8/28 at 7:00 pm for grades 3-5th. 🍿
See you there! 🎥
Just a friendly reminder our second movie night will be this Friday 8/28 at 7:00 pm for grades 3-5th. 🍿
See you there! 🎥
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.
Hello Hillman Families,
Just a reminder that the second day of soccer tryouts is tomorrow, Tuesday 8/25. ⚽
Tryouts will end at 3:30pm and pick up will be through door A. 🥅
Thank you and have a good night!
Just a reminder that the second day of soccer tryouts is tomorrow, Tuesday 8/25. ⚽
Tryouts will end at 3:30pm and pick up will be through door A. 🥅
Thank you and have a good night!
Good Morning Hillman Families,
Our first ever movie night at Hillman was a success! 💙🍿
We can't wait to do it again this Friday for grades 3 - 5! 🎥
Our first ever movie night at Hillman was a success! 💙🍿
We can't wait to do it again this Friday for grades 3 - 5! 🎥
