Johnson Elementary School

Reminder Jets: Tomorrow is the last day to turn in Spirit Wear orders. Thank you for supporting Johnson PTO. 💛💙

Good morning Jets! Please stop in and check out our Lost & Found tables. They are overflowing and all items will be removed by Friday, November 7th at the end of day. Thank you!

Johnson Parents Reminder: This week is the last week to order Johnson Spirit Wear. Orders are due Friday, November 7th. Go Jets!

It's Principal Appreciation Day! This state-endorsed recognition was first approved by the Governor of Illinois in 1990. Thank you to our amazing principals, assistant principals & deans for your leadership and dedication to RPS 205 students and staff!

Johnson Elementary students took the stage alongside professional artists from Opera for the Young in The Elixir of Love! The performance brought music, laughter, and lessons on friendship and forgiveness to life in a fun Old West setting for the whole school community.

REMINDER: RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

It's National School Lunch Week and today is Lucky Tray Day at all RPS 205 K-12 schools! Look for the lucky stamp under your lunch tray to win a prize. If you have a winning tray, bring your tray to the kitchen team to claim your prize. Good luck!

Enjoy the day off! We will see you all back at school tomorrow.

RPS 205 will host a free Boys & Girls Youth Wrestling Clinic for all K–8 students at the East HS Fieldhouse on October 28, 30 & November 1. Learn basic wrestling skills. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt & gym shoes. To register: https://forms.gle/XVHLKVBr39NTmed87

It’s back! RPS 205’s Chicken Sandwich Contest returns! Create the most creative chicken sandwich for a chance to win a Nintendo Switch OLED & have your sandwich featured on the menu this spring! Turn in entries to your kitchen staff Oct. 14–17. Winners will be announced Nov. 17!

Enjoy the three day weekend! See you back at school on Monday, October 6!

All RPS 205 buildings are closed today in observance of the federal holiday.

All RPS 205 students can enjoy FREE breakfast & lunch every school day! Want to know what’s on the menu?
Check out our interactive menus on LINQ Connect:
https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/PAMMVV?buildingId=712405f4-4edc-ec11-8e1e-cdc141ccdd7d

This year, families can also add funds for a la carte items.

Download the LINQ Connect App.
-App Store for IOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linq-connect/id6443849490
-Google Play for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.linq.linqconnect&hl=en_US&pli=1

Questions? Call Nutrition Services at 815.966.3033 or connect with us on Let’s Talk.

The first day of school for K-12 is Thursday, August 14. It's a late start day for middle & high schools. Early Childhood starts Monday, August 18. Here are the start & dismissal times for each school. Questions? Call your school’s main office.

The first day of school for K-12 is 7 weeks from today. PreK starts on August 18. Here is our 25-26 calendar so that you can prepare and plan ahead. https://5il.co/33ras

Parents, Rural Street is closed from Alpine to Wood. Please plan an alternative route if this is on your way to school. Only 2 more sleeps until the last day of school. Another reminder school is out at 12:35 on the last day of school.

Please avoid Alpine from Edgebrook to Rural due to an accident. Traffic is REALLY BACKED UP.

All RPS schools are closed today! See you tomorrow!

DEADLINE APPROACHING: Online Registration is open for the 25-26 SY for all returning PreK-11 grade students. Primary guardians should have received an email from "PowerSchool Enrollment" that is specific to your student(s). If you have any questions, please contact your school's main office or email registrationhelp@rps205.com . You must complete & submit by June 1. If you've already registered, thank you! For more information, please visit: rps205.com/page/registration

Ready to show your spirit? West Middle School Cheerleading Tryouts are next week! Open to all current 5th, 6th & 7th graders who will be attending WMS next school year. No experience needed! Come bring the energy and be part of something exciting!