![Students playing on the playground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1661352700/rochesterk12mnus/gskd1lrwhx8w83wxz6px/bts22-01.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1661352700/rochesterk12mnus/gskd1lrwhx8w83wxz6px/bts22-01.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1661352700/rochesterk12mnus/gskd1lrwhx8w83wxz6px/bts22-01.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1661352700/rochesterk12mnus/gskd1lrwhx8w83wxz6px/bts22-01.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1661352700/rochesterk12mnus/gskd1lrwhx8w83wxz6px/bts22-01.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1661352700/rochesterk12mnus/gskd1lrwhx8w83wxz6px/bts22-01.png","width":1800}])
The school year is just around the corner, and we are so excited about having our students and staff back in our buildings!
Here is some key information to know for the first week of school.
District-Wide News
Contact Us
For media requests or news inquiries, please reach our to our Communications Department.
Director of Communications
Mamisoa Knutson
Email | 507.328.4242
![Lace Up Your Favorite Shoes, it's Walk to School Day!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633554666/rochesterk12mnus/adso67zixeqtxwqka6nx/WalkToSchoolDay.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633554666/rochesterk12mnus/adso67zixeqtxwqka6nx/WalkToSchoolDay.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633554666/rochesterk12mnus/adso67zixeqtxwqka6nx/WalkToSchoolDay.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633554666/rochesterk12mnus/adso67zixeqtxwqka6nx/WalkToSchoolDay.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633554666/rochesterk12mnus/adso67zixeqtxwqka6nx/WalkToSchoolDay.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1633554666/rochesterk12mnus/adso67zixeqtxwqka6nx/WalkToSchoolDay.jpg","width":2200}])
Students from Elton Hills Elementary got creative with getting to school on Walk to School Day!
![Amal Student Art Presentation "Picture of a Picture of a Portrait"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1614347854/rochesterk12mnus/irewgvkvkv00q7u4sbx7/AmalArtPresentation.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1614347854/rochesterk12mnus/irewgvkvkv00q7u4sbx7/AmalArtPresentation.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1614347854/rochesterk12mnus/irewgvkvkv00q7u4sbx7/AmalArtPresentation.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1614347854/rochesterk12mnus/irewgvkvkv00q7u4sbx7/AmalArtPresentation.jpg","width":881}])
Franklin Elementary School is proud to honor Amal Hassan who placed first out of 72 pieces in the Elementary Level in the Art Educators of Minnesota (AEM) Youth Art Month (YAM) art show. Amal’s artwork will also be recognized at the National Art Education Association conference.
![Current Learning Scenario for RPS, Dial is set to K-5 Hybrid with 6-12 in Distance Learning with in-person supports.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1597941652/rochesterk12mnus/xwgxauskxygatkbmmwu5/HybridIcon.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1597941652/rochesterk12mnus/xwgxauskxygatkbmmwu5/HybridIcon.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1597941652/rochesterk12mnus/xwgxauskxygatkbmmwu5/HybridIcon.png","width":630}])
Looking for more information on what happens when your student heads back to school? Read more for details on the upcoming hybrid schedule.
![child and parent with teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1576185837/rochesterk12mnus/czp6qyhldrlzklkjjz4s/StepIntoLearning.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1576185837/rochesterk12mnus/czp6qyhldrlzklkjjz4s/StepIntoLearning.png","width":512}])
Step Into Learning creates a meaningful opportunity for students and parents to engage with their elementary school before the first day of school in fall 2020.