Gifted Academy at Thurgood Marshall School

Today our student ambassadors gave their first tour of the year to families. They did an excellent job and fielded all the questions! #ItsAGreatDayToBeAMustang #TMMSin205

Dinner plans for Monday night? We've got you covered! Eat at Portillo's and support Marshall MS in the process! Please make sure to show the flyer upon placing your order or let the order taker know you are there for the Marshall MS fundraiser night.

According to Schooldigger.com, Marshall is ranked the best Middle School in Illinois! Schooldigger calculates school rankings based on IAR ELA, IAR Math, & ISA Science test scores released by ISBE. Last year, the school was ranked 9th.
They have really focused on growth within ELA and helping all of their students move the needle for their own personal scores. This ranking is an indicator that the strategy was successful! https://www.schooldigger.com/go/IL/schoolrank.aspx?level=2

Student Council invites you to participate in Red Ribbon Week theme days this week! ❤️

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!

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

The deadline to submit is today! Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination. Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition.

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!

What an outstanding season for our girls XC crew - 5th place finish at the IESA 3A Sectional meet in Winnebago with Charley Versino punching her ticket to the State meet this Saturday, October 18th in Normal, IL! We are so proud of you - run like the wind!

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

Flinn MS hosted the 4th annual Youth Story Ledger yesterday. Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn shared personal stories celebrating identity, diversity & storytelling. Families, friends & community leaders came to listen to these powerful storytellers.

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!

Join Mrs. Powell & Ms. Jones this Wednesday from 6-7PM in the Marshall MS Library for the first Parent Admin Connection of the year!

Flinn Middle School hosts the annual Youth Story Ledger on Thurs, Oct. 9, 4:30–6 PM! Students from Flinn, Marshall, West, Jefferson & Auburn will share powerful stories in a celebration of identity, diversity & storytelling. All are welcome to hear our next gen of storytellers!

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

Help us celebrate our teachers with a Golden Apple Award nomination! Go to https://goldenappleofrockford.com/golden-apple-teacher-awards/nominate/ and tell them which 6th through 12th grade teachers deserve this special recognition. The deadline to submit is October 16!

TMMS families, today is the last day to pre-order your yearbook to save $10! https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2987413/Thurgood-Marshall-School/ https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/2987413/Thurgood-Marshall-School/

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.