For the 2026–2027 school year, the district serves 27,000 students across 42 schools in Illinois. Classes begin August 13, 2026 and end May 21, 2027, with 180 instructional days planned. All dates listed below are sourced from the district's official publications. Verify with Rockford Public Schools District 205 before scheduling around them.
Visual Calendar
Official Calendar Images
Official calendar scans for Rockford Public Schools District 205. Click any page to open the full-size image.
School Calendar
Interactive Calendar
Rockford Public Schools District 205's 2026–2027 academic calendar — holidays, breaks, and key dates.
Month by Month Calendar
About the District
School Information
Details and contact information for Rockford Public Schools District 205 RPS.
Sources and Checks
Where these dates come from
How the 2026–2027 Rockford Public Schools District 205 calendar on this page was compiled and what to re-check before you rely on it.
- ✓District publication. Dates are taken from the calendar Rockford Public Schools District 205 published for 2026–2027, shown as images on this page.
- ✓Official website. Cross-checked against rps205.com.
- ✓Board-approved version is used where the district marks one.
- ✓First and last day match the published calendar.
- ✓Breaks and holidays are listed with their full date ranges.
- ✓Teacher / no-school days are included where the district lists them.
- ✓Changes happen. Districts amend calendars mid-year — confirm with Rockford Public Schools District 205 before booking around a date.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Rockford Public Schools District 205 Calendar 2026–2027 — important dates and answers.
The first day of school for K–12 students in Rockford Public Schools is August 13, 2026.
Thanksgiving break in Rockford Public Schools runs from November 23 to November 27, 2026.
Christmas break begins on December 21, 2026 and continues through December 31, 2026.
Winter break for Rockford Public Schools runs from December 21, 2026 through January 1, 2027.
Spring break for the 2026–2027 school year is from March 29 to April 2, 2027.
The last day of school for K–11 students in Rockford Public Schools is May 21, 2027.
Yes. Teacher Institute days with no student attendance occur on August 11–12, October 9, and February 12 during the 2026–2027 school year.
Observed holidays include Labor Day (September 7, 2026), Veterans Day (November 11, 2026), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 18, 2027), Presidents Day (February 15, 2027), Memorial Day (May 31, 2027), and Juneteenth (June 19, 2027).
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