Did you know that RPS awards Minnesota bilingual and multilingual seals to high school graduates who meet the levels of language proficiency for languages other than English, including American Sign Language (ASL) and American Indian (indigenous) languages?
To receive a seal, students need to:
Complete the application
Attend an upcoming testing date
Display proficiency in the language in which they applied for a seal, and display proficiency in English by completing English Language Arts credits.
At graduation, seniors will receive their seal and can apply for college credit within three years at a school within the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU).
Complete an application (https://tinyurl.com/RPSSeals2024) or learn more about bilingual and multilingual seals today!
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/mn-world-language-certificates-and-seals
Are you interested in running for the RPS School Board this fall or learning more about how our school board runs? School Board Academy is an important opportunity to learn about the responsibilities, requirements, resources, policies, and practices related to being a member of the Rochester ISD #535 School Board. This event will take place at the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). It will be very informative to individuals considering running for the Rochester School Board or community members looking for a deeper understanding of the work of the school board. Chair Cathy Nathan and Vice Chair Julie Workman will teach the classes.
Please sign up for one of the two dates - the content will be identical on both days. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczs9EoouSVpCvzS-6ePsBIF9pSzAs_C8ffRW-KxPjOWebt1g/viewform
Happy Eid al-Fitr to those who celebrate.
Olmsted County is home to many organizations dedicated to improving our community. The BRIDGE (Building Resilience in Development, Growth, and Education) Collaborative works to unite these organizations towards a common goal: bringing service-oriented organizations together to coordinate and integrate resources and services for children, youth, and families in Olmsted County. Learn more about the BRIDGE Collaborative and how they've impacted you or our RPS students: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1544236
A reminder that districtwide ACT testing will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, April 10! Only 11th-grade students and 12th-grade students taking the ACTs should report to school. 9th and 10th-grade students do not report to school. If you have a 12th-grade student not taking the ACT tomorrow, that student does not have to report to school.
Please read the poster for more details.
May 6-10, 2024, is Teacher Appreciation Week! In addition to the many ways families, school leaders, and PTAs will thank our teachers for their work throughout that week (and year), we would like to send RPS teachers virtual cards as well. Fill out this form and we'll email your teacher with a card. This is the last week. Forms close this Friday. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1526966
Wishing a happy Laylat-al-Qadr to those who celebrate.
Join us for an FAFSA information session for all families and students next week on April 11, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!
With the warmer weather moving back in, wrap up your spring break by getting outdoors! Our partner, Quarry Hill Nature Center, has over eight miles of hiking trails in Quarry Hill Park, some of the best fossil hunting, and the Harry L. Buck Children’s recreational pond. Guide your experience at Quarry Hill by checking out one of their free adventure packs for fun (and educational) activities! Plan your visit today: https://www.qhnc.org/park-and-trails
Today, we're honoring those in our school who keep our school libraries a magical place for our students. They introduce students to different worlds of magic, wonder, and adventures and are a valuable asset to things like book reports and projects. Thank you to our librarians!
Pamoja Women are hosting a Community Listening Session with the Rochester Public School Board at Franklin Elementary School on April 19. We hope to see you there!
This week, take a walk and start a conversation about artwork on #RochMN Art4Trails!
The Rochester Park and Recreation Department, with support from the Rochester Art Center, invite local artist groups to design and fabricate artwork for Rochester parks and walking trails. Today, there are 14 different art installations in the City of Rochester, and even one inspired by our own Riverside Elementary Students! Find one near you: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1i_BG6ylVyAkwkBV7uvtyzosLOd3yHKQ&ll=44.02981943374906%2C-92.46992540683742&z=13
April is Autism Acceptance Month. For six years, the Autism Society of America has promoted its #CelebrateDifferences campaign, working to empower everyone in the Autism community and to make sure that they feel connected, accepted, and celebrated for who they are. Differences should not be what divides us but unite us.
To learn more about Autism Acceptance Month, go to: https://autismsociety.org/autism-acceptance-month/
We know it's spring break week and students aren't in session, but we're celebrating National Assistant Principal's Week! Our APs play a huge role in helping our buildings run smoothly, supporting our teachers and staff, and helping our students achieve their best! Thank you, APs!
Hey, RPS students in grades 3-6! Interested in being a student scientist? Check out the GATEway Science Fair taking place on April 20. Register by April 7. More information at www.rochestergateway.com.
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we'd like to thank our occupational therapists for the vital work they do in our schools with our students day in and out!
Happy Easter to those who celebrate.
Looking for a place for the kids to run off energy on Saturdays? Come to our Open Gyms at Longfellow, Sunset Terrace, Riverside, and Gage Elementary Schools. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1529492
As we conclude National School Social Work Month, we would like to thank all of our social workers in Rochester Public Schools. Their commitment to our students, fostering inclusive learning environments, and helping students with their well-being makes a huge difference. Thank you!
As we wrap up the month, we’d like to highlight one of our beloved social workers, Kurt Njos. Kurt works at Mayo High School and has been with the district for about five years. He has been a licensed social worker since 2015.
Learn more about Kurt: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1529802
Wishing a blessed Good Friday to those who celebrate.
