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Rockford Public Schools mourn the passing of Guilford High School’s first principal

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Guilford High School’s first principal, Dr. Jack Swanson, has died at the age of 96, according to Rockford Public Schools.

Swanson was a Counselor and Assistant Principal at East High School from 1957 to 1961 before becoming Guilford High School’s first principal from 1961 to 1969, going on to serve as Assistant Superintendent of Highland Park and then superintendent of Oak Park and River Forest School District. He returned to Rockford as interim superintendent in 1989.

He graduated from East High School in 1945.

Rockford Public Schools seeks community input for new superintendent

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Public Schools is inviting students and families to participate in the search for a new superintendent, as Dr. Ehren Jarrett plans to step down at the end of the school year. The district's 'Community Voice' portion of the superintendent search begins Tuesday, with applications for…

September 29, 2025

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Rockford rejects proposed 20 mph speed zone at Guilford High School

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A proposal to create a 20 mph speed zone near Guilford High School has been struck down by Rockford City Council. On Tuesday, councilmembers rejected a plan that would have limited drivers to 20 mph in a current 45 mph stretch of Spring Creek Road and…

February 19, 2025

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Dr. Ehren Jarrett of Rockford Public Schools eyes role at Hononegah High School

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Hononegah High School in Rockton will get a new superintendent next year, and Rockford Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett is seeking the role. The school board is expected to meet to vote on offering Jarrett the position at a closed session Wednesday night. Jarrett is…

July 16, 2025

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