Rockford Public Schools focuses on college and career readiness for its 28,700 students. It is among the largest school distr ... icts in Illinois and the second-largest employer in the Rockford region, with approximately 4,700 full and part-time employees. RPS 205 strives to be the first choice for all families. Mission: Collaboratively engage all students in a world class education Vision: Be the first choice for all families Motto: Shaping tomorrow today Strategic Plan: rps205.com/StrategicPlan read more