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Join us for our virtual Preschool Open House tomorrow, January 16, from 12 to 1 p.m. to ask questions, learn about our curriculum, and find out if RPS Preschool is the right fit for your family. See you online: https://meet.google.com/vkj-sote-frw

Earn your Bilingual Seal! 10th - 12th grade students can sign up to take the Biliteracy Seal assessment this April. Graduating high school students in Minnesota who have a multilingual background and/or are studying a language other than English, are eligible to earn a bilingual seal after their graduation. Fill out the application at tinyurl.com/RPSSeals2025 and register for an exam time.

Ready to jumpstart your healthcare career? The Fast Forward to Work: Phlebotomy Training Program is FREE for high school seniors passionate about laboratory sciences and healthcare! This program offers clinical experience and hands-on training at Mayo Clinic's downtown campus, running from late August through early June. Transportation is provided from Mayo, John Marshall, and Century High Schools! 🎓 Thanks to a partnership between Rochester Public Schools and the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, this opportunity comes at NO cost to students! 💡 Information Sessions for the Fast Forward to Work Phlebotomy Training Program: 🔹 In-Person Session: Jan 16 at 6:30 p.m. Edison Building, 615 7th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 This is your chance to take the first step toward a rewarding career in phlebotomy! 🔗 REGISTER NOW for the info session! https://airtable.com/appdynln57F04Nqyp/shraFUgT5YbTiyKlL #FastForwardToWork #PhlebotomyProgram #HealthcareCareers #HighSchoolSeniors #FreeProgram #MayoClinic #RPS #RochesterPublicSchools #FutureHealthLeaders

Dan Kuhlman took on the Washington Elementary School's music and props closet — the results may shock you. Great work, Dan! Submit someone to help us #CelebrateRPS: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/celebrate Read this week's #CelebrateRPS: https://bit.ly/3Ps7CKW

At last night's School Board meeting, we welcomed Stephanie Whitehorn, who took the oath of office along with re-elected incumbent board members Don Barlow and Karen MacLaughlin. Congratulations to our school board members!

Fifth grade music registration is now open! Review the school visit dates before registering your fifth grader for band. Registration is due March 7, 2025. https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1943928

Calling all preschool parents! Are you looking for a school experience that grows with your family? RPS Preschool is hosting open houses where your family can ask questions and learn about our classes, high-quality licensed teachers, and three school locations. Find out more about the opportunities RPS Preschool has to offer your family by saving the date or signing up for a virtual open house today: https://preschool.rochesterschools.org/o/pre/page/open-house Upcoming Open Houses: • Virtual: Monday, January 13, from 6-7 p.m. • In-Person at Hoover Early Learning School: Tuesday, January 14, from 4-7 p.m. • Virtual: Thursday, January 16, from 12-1 p.m.

Welcome back, students! We hope you had a restful break. We're excited to see all the growth and learning that will happen in the remainder of the school year!

Ready to jumpstart your healthcare career? The Fast Forward to Work: Phlebotomy Training Program is FREE for high school seniors passionate about laboratory sciences and healthcare! This program offers clinical experience and hands-on training at Mayo Clinic's downtown campus, running from late August through early June. Transportation is provided from Mayo, John Marshall, and Century High Schools! 🎓 Thanks to a partnership between Rochester Public Schools and the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, this opportunity comes at NO cost to students! 💡 Information Sessions for the Fast Forward to Work Phlebotomy Training Program: 🔹 Virtual Session: Jan 7 at 6:30 p.m. 🔹 In-Person Session: Jan 16 at 6:30 p.m. Edison Building, 615 7th Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 This is your chance to take the first step toward a rewarding career in phlebotomy! 🔗 REGISTER NOW for the info session! https://airtable.com/appdynln57F04Nqyp/shraFUgT5YbTiyKlL #FastForwardToWork #PhlebotomyProgram #HealthcareCareers #HighSchoolSeniors #FreeProgram #MayoClinic #RPS #RochesterPublicSchools #FutureHealthLeaders