Rockford Public Schools School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

RPS is a suburban school district with 15 schools. The first day of school is August 24. Rockford Public Schools fields a nationally competitive girls lacrosse program at Rockford High School, with state championships in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. The district has said a complete 2026-2027 calendar — including early dismissal dates and teacher workdays — will be published soon. This calendar includes 5 early-release or half days — useful to know when planning childcare.

Source: Rockford Public Schools

Also known as RPS.

Schools in Rockford Public Schools

River Valley Academy (High)
Meadow Ridge Elementary School (Elementary)
East Rockford Middle School (Middle)
Rockford Spanish Immersion (Elementary)
Belmont Elementary School (Elementary)
Crestwood Elementary School (Elementary)
Lakes Elementary School (Elementary)
Parkside Elementary School (Elementary)
Rockford High School (High)
Valley View Elementary School (Elementary)
Cannonsburg Elementary School (Elementary)
North Rockford Middle School (Middle)
Rockford HS Freshman Center (High)
Roguewood Elementary School (Elementary)
Rockford Community Services (Prekindergarten)

Rockford Public Schools 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-24 — First Day of School (in session)
2026-09-04 — No School (closed)
2026-09-07 — No School (closed)
2026-09-16 — Early Release (partial)
2026-09-30 — Early Release (partial)
2026-10-14 — Early Release (partial)
2026-10-28 — Early Release (partial)
2026-11-11 — Early Release (partial)