Bamber Valley sent its students off to Spring Break in style by bringing in America's Got Talent Golden Buzzer winner, Mandy Harvey! Mandy, who became deaf when she was 18, shares a commonality with Bamber Valley's deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Thus, Bamber Valley students got an in-person example of overcoming challenges and accomplishing goals.
Thank you for sharing your journey with Bamber Valley students, Mandy! Congratulations on being the inaugural Bamber Buzzer winner!
There is no school from Monday, March 31, to Friday, April 4. Students, enjoy your spring break vacation. See you back on Monday, April 7!
Calling all future kindergarten students! Save the date: we're hosting our annual Kick Off 2 Kindergarten Fair on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Century High School (2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906).
Stop by to learn more about Kindergarten at RPS and visit our departments, such as Transportation, Student Nutrition, School Aged Child Care, Registration, and more, as well as community partner organizations. You can also take photos in our photo booth!
Tell your friends and join us!
Looking for a way to get involved with RPS? Join our CCIAC group. We need a diverse group of parents, community members, business leaders, and students to share their voices about the education of all Rochester Public Schools learners. The role of the CCIAC is to provide input and feedback on curriculum, instruction, and learning across RPS schools.
The next meeting is Thursday, April 17, at the Edison Building, 615 7th ST SW. The group will meet for 90 minutes and dinner will be provided. Please RSVP at: https://bit.ly/cciac-rsvp
Join us for our hiring event tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!
Open positions include:
Licensed School Counselors
Speech Language Pathologist Assistants
Education Support Professionals
Special Education Teachers
Math Teachers
Science Teachers
Maintenance workers
Occupational Therapists
Health Office Nurses/Licensed School Nurses
Student Nutrition Services
and more!
Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW. Walk-ins are welcome, and virtual interviews are available! Sign up for a virtual interview at https://bit.ly/march29hiringevent. Join the RPS team and make a direct impact on your community!
Beyond the office, Principal Schroeder is building connections! On Tuesday, he rolled up his sleeves and served lunch to support our amazing Washington Elementary staff and students. Meeting students where they are means stepping in and making a difference, one lunch tray at a time.
Let's give a round of applause to Longfellow! 👏 They faced the wild! Longfellow students conquered the MN Zoo's ZOOMS Design Challenge, winning the Conservation Award. 🐯
The ZOOMS STEM Design Challenge presented by Flint Hills Resources offers students a chance to develop a solution to a ‘real’ problem faced by Zookeepers and staff at the Minnesota Zoo. From designing an enrichment to building a model of a renovated animal exhibit, the problem will challenge students to use their science and math knowledge, creativity, problem-solving, and research skills during the engineering design process to best solve the problem and present a solution.
Who have you celebrated during Women's History Month? Sabrina Mayol, Lincoln and Folwell Elementary's equity specialist, spoke to students about Malala Yousafzai, a Nobel Peace Prize recipient who advocates for women's education.
See some of the photos from Ms. Mayol's readings of Malala's book, Malala's Magic Pencil.
#CelebrateRPS
Stay connected with Rochester Public Schools! 📱 Did you know we have a FREE app packed with features to keep you in the loop? Get instant weather alerts, school updates, lunch menus, and easily add school events to your phone's calendar! Share events with family and friends in a tap. Don't miss out – download the RPS app today and simplify your school life!
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Set your clocks! School Age Child Care (SACC) summer registration opens April 14, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. for Summer SACC. If you're considering summer care for your K-5 students, consider making it a summer of fun with our educational and enriching summer school age child care! Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/sacc.
Over the last few weeks, groups of eleventh-grade Economics students at John Marshall High School have worked together to understand the community's needs and Rochesster's downtown local economy and create a business to support both. These future entrepreneurs need your support as they Pitch their final ideas. Come help us celebrate their hard work on Friday, March 21, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 2 p.m. at the Historic Chateau Theatre.
RPS is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in anticipation of the blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Here’s what this means:
➡️ This is a complete District building closure due to the anticipated severity of the storm. We will not be clearing parking lots until the storm has passed.
➡️ High school MCA testing is rescheduled for next week. Families will receive further communication from their respective schools about the rescheduled date.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be closed.
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building rentals are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ All after-school activities and athletics are canceled.
School supplies adding up? Don't toss those receipts just yet! Did you know most purchases qualify for the valuable K-12 Education Credit or Subtraction? Learn how to claim your savings next tax season: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Earn your Bilingual Seal! 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 survey at tinyurl.com/RPSSeals2025 and register for an exam time.
Join us for our hiring event on Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!
Open positions include:
Licensed School Counselors
Speech Language Pathologist Assistants
Education Support Professionals
Special Education Teachers
Math Teachers
Science Teachers
Maintenance workers
Occupational Therapists
Health Office Nurses/Licensed School Nurses
Student Nutrition Services
and more!
Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW. Walk-ins are welcome, and virtual interviews are available! Sign up for a virtual interview at https://bit.ly/march29hiringevent. Join the RPS team and make a direct impact on your community!
🍀 Leprechaun Reveal! Ms. Mammel Takes the Gold! 🌈 Last week, Willow Creek students showed their amazing generosity by collecting "gold coins" through donations to vote for their very own Leprechaun! These donations will help support the school's end-of-the-year celebration for students and staff. Willow Creek kicked off its last day of fundraising with a special appearance by its Cheer Team, who showed their skills!
Our schools are gearing up for the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs)! 📝💻These tests cover reading, mathematics, and science and are based on the Minnesota Academic Standards. Schools use the results to fine tune their instruction and better support all students' learning. Want to learn more about the MCAs? Visit: https://education.mn.gov/MDE/fam/tests/
the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community. They tirelessly provide emotional support, guidance, and resources that enhance our students’ academic and personal growth. Whether it’s leading group sessions, one-on-one counseling, or developing strategies for overall student well-being, school social workers can be found in every RPS school.
Read this week's #CelebrateRPS here: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/celebraterps/newsletters/celebraterps-march-10-2025
Submit your #CelebrateRPS story here: https://www.rochesterschools.org/o/rps/page/celebrate
Congratulations to these Century students!
After two days and 7 rounds of challenging chess, the Century Varsity Chess team attained 19.5 points! This was good for a three-way first-place tie, the first ever in the 60 + years of the tournament.
Left to right are 9th graders Joshua Wang, Calder Nguyen, and coach Chuck Handlon; 10 graders & Captain Cole Lappi; and 9th graders Andrew Merkel and Johann Myburgh.
Students will not report to school on Wednesday, March 12. Staff will be participating in a curriculum adjustment day. We will see students back on Thursday, March 13.
