Conklin Elementary School (K-7) -

Enjoy! See you back on Monday, April 6!

Conklin Academy hosted Career Day, where volunteers shared insights on their professions, including job duties, education, & career pathways. Students explored fields like healthcare, trades, education, engineering, media, & more. They gained inspiration for their futures.

Due to the emergency day used on March 16, the last day of school is now Thursday, May 21 for Early Childhood, and Friday, May 22 for K-11 grades. Seniors' last day will stay the same on Friday, May 8.

All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, March 16, due to weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled, including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.

Good morning Conklin Families,

Please see the athletic activities schedule for this week:

Monday, March 9
2:30–3:30 PM – Track Practice

Tuesday
2:00–3:30 PM – Elementary Basketball Celebration
(Please remember to return jerseys.)

Wednesday
2:30–3:30 PM – Track Practice

The Boys Volleyball tryout and practice schedule will be shared soon.

As always, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions at Miquon.denny@rps205.com.

Thank you.

Due to the emergency day used on January 23, school will now be in session on Monday, March 2.

Members of the AHL All-Stars, NHL, and Rockford's own Ice Hogs swung by Conklin Academy today to give students some hockey pointers. Students practiced their technique with the pros before facing off in a scrimmage!

See you tomorrow!

All RPS 205 schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to cold weather. All after-school activities will also be cancelled including Y Care. The RPS 205 Administration Building, Sterling Holley, & the Operations Support Center will be open.

The Rockford School District is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Join us for a public open house at RPS 205’s College & Career Education Center, The QUAD!

🗓 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 4151 Samuelson Road, Rockford

Student leaders will give tours all evening. District leadership will provide brief remarks at 5 p.m.

Need assistance when school is not in session for the next two weeks?

Check out our resources: rps205.com/page/family-community-engagement

We'll see you on Monday, January 5th!

Good afternoon Conklin parents. I have attached the upcoming Elementary Basketball schedule for your viewing.

The Book Fair is coming to Conklin Academy!
When: December 5th-11th during school hours only
Where: Conklin Library
How: Students can bring money to school to purchase from the book fair.

See you on Monday, December 1st!

Dear Parents and Players,

No Practice this Saturday for Middle school boys Basketball.

This is a reminder that our middle school basket

Dear Parents and Players,

This is a reminder that our middle school basketball team will be participating in the Lutheran Black Friday Basketball Tournament next Friday, November 28, 2025. Our first game will be on Court 4 at 10:00 AM. The tournament will be held at UW Sports Factory, Downtown Rockford.

We will have one practice this week on Tuesday, November 25, 2025. The practice time will be determined based on parent feedback: either 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM or 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM. Practice will take place at Conklin Academy.

Please email Ad Quon at Miquon.denny@rps205.com
to indicate which practice time works best for your family so we can accommodate transportation needs.

Thank you for your support, and we look forward to a great tournament!

Best regards,