Learn more about Back to School: www.rochesterschools.org/backtoschool
School Supply Lists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pnP_ywopD8TOiNyTd7CgNokE5WgOnIjE?usp=drive_link
If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535.
You can view all full meeting agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.
Rochester Public Schools buildings, offices, and programs, including summer SACC, summer food meal sites, and Summer Academy, will be closed Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, in observance of Independence Day, which falls on a weekend. We will resume regular operating hours on Monday, July 6.
On June 22, 2026, Representative Brad Finstad sent a letter to Minnesota Commissioner of Education Willie Jett to “express concerns regarding the influence of the Southern Poverty Law Center’s Learning for Justice program and related social justice frameworks being integrated into the Rochester Public School District.” Neither Representative Finstad nor any member of his staff contacted Rochester Public Schools (RPS) before sending the letter to ask whether Learning for Justice curriculum, materials, or frameworks are currently being used in RPS or have been used in recent years. Read the full statement here: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2594197
Holiday Reminder: All Rochester Public Schools buildings and offices, including summer meal and SACC locations, will be closed this Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. All district operations will resume during normal business hours on Monday, June 22, 2025.
With so many years of combined experience in education and at Rochester Public Schools, we are grateful for the time and dedication these wonderful staff members have given to our schools and students. Thank you for your contribution, and we wish you the best of luck in your next chapters!
If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535.
You can view all full meeting agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.
ICYMI: Superintendent Pekel's message to our graduating classes: "So graduates, do not be embarrassed if you feel nervous when you step onto this stage. Be proud of it. Your nervousness is proof that you are awake to your own life. And as you accept your diplomas, my challenge to you is this: Keep doing things that make you nervous. Apply for the job. Start the class. Make the call. Ask the question. Stand up for someone. Walk into rooms where you are not yet sure you belong. Because very often, nervousness is the feeling we get right before growth." Catch his full message to the graduating classes of 2026 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lcm_2I_OSo
If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535.
You can view all full meeting agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.
Can’t make it to the ceremony? Watch online at: https://www.youtube.com/ISD535
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Free summer meals are back! Starting Monday, June 8, free meals will be available for children ages 1 to 18. Meals for adults are also available at a small cost. For locations, dates, and operating hours, visit: www.rochesterschools.org/summermeals
The last day of school might have been yesterday, but we're still reminiscing and celebrating our graduation ceremonies! Last week, our youngest graduates celebrated their big move from preschool. We are so proud of these little learners and can't wait to watch them thrive as they head to elementary school this fall!
Listen now: https://kroc.com/podcast/popup/?id=5f6b578c8157f572f3f60172&item=1&theme=light&playertype=player
RAIL prepares young adults with disabilities for their adult lives in our community and in career settings. The program's goal is to assist the development of independent living and social skills needed to become active, productive, and integrated members of the community.
We are so proud of our RAIL 2026 graduates!
