Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Bamber Valley kindergarten open house on February 6 at 4:30 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Pinewood kindergarten open house on February 8 at 6 p.m. at our 2024-2025 location, the Longfellow building. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
We're hiring substitute teachers. Did you know that if you have a two- or four-year degree, you are eligible for a Substitute Short Call License to be a substitute? And RPS will reimburse you for the application cost. Interested? Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/apply.
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Riverside kindergarten open house on February 6 at 5 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
RPS’ American Indian Education Liaison Amelia joined Bamber Valley kindergarteners this week to discuss how the tipi was a home for the Dakota people who resided in southern Minnesota and across the plains. The students learned the different parts of a tipi, how it was used as a home and why that was a good home for the time. The goal is for when the students see an image of a tipi, they know where it comes from and its purpose.
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Jefferson kindergarten open house on February 5 at 4:30 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Black History Month begins in a few days. We’d like to highlight several Black scientists and inventions created by Black people that benefit our greater society today.
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Overland kindergarten open house on February 5 from 6-7 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Churchill kindergarten open house on February 6 at 4:30 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
School Board Treasurer Jean Marvin, gives a short summary of some of the highlights from the January 23rd School Board Meeting.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nCQA8Tc-_q4
Tim Nela is a motivational speaker and a content creator here in Rochester. By day, he is a real estate agent; after work, he speaks in public venues, creates videos for social media, and writes/acts in plays. Here is what he has to say about Black History Month:
https://youtu.be/4fJ1Q3GKX_Y
In this course, young learners will delve into the fundamental concepts of electricity, learning about circuits, conductors, and insulators. They will grasp the essential vocabulary associated with electronics and get to know the essential components like resistors, capacitors, LEDs, and breadboards. Engage in exciting, age-appropriate projects that will test their skills building simple electronic devices, like a mini flashlight, a doorbell, or a basic alarm system.
Sign up at: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/21970/2024-winter-spring-youth/introduction-to-basic-electronics-gr-5-8
Are you looking for plans for your kids to run off energy this weekend? Check out our Open Gyms for pre-K through secondary students!
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Gage kindergarten open house on February 6 at 5 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Hey, RPS high schoolers! Did you know you could make $15/hour and get elective credit toward graduation by working with our School Aged Child Care (SACC) program for the 2024-2025 school year?
Hey, future kindergarteners! Join us for our Franklin kindergarten open houses. The open house for the Montessori districtwide program is on February 1 at 5:30 p.m., and for the neighborhood schools, it is on March 7 at 5 p.m. Take a tour of the building, meet our principals and kindergarten staff, and learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student. We're excited for you to join us!
Black History Month is officially celebrated in February, but we’re kicking it off early, recognizing some of the Black leaders and authors throughout history and today. These activists and writers have helped pave the way for civil rights and continue to do so today.
Calling all high school poets and artists! Are you interested in participating in collaborative Art in Our City exhibition at the HIstoric Chateau Theater? Check out the flyer and submit your art by Friday, February 9.
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed the week of January 21–27, 2024, as Education Support Professionals (formerly known as paraprofessionals at RPS) Recognition Week. Our ESPs support our teachers in the classroom, help with SACC, transportation, in the lunch rooms, and more! We are grateful for their commitment to meeting the needs of our students. Thank you, ESPs! We appreciate you!
In anticipation of Black History Month, we’ve interviewed members of the Rochester community to explain what Black History Month means to them and how they see it celebrated in the community
Demetrius “Nock” Johnson, a.k.a “Mr. Do-It-All” is a parent, a multi-business owner, finance manager, salesperson, and a musician. Here’s what he has to say:
https://youtu.be/k-oKbfvjXj4