Join us for the Project SEARCH Student/Parent Information Night! Project SEARCH is a nine-month internship for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities focused on competitive employment.
Date: Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: John Marshall High School
Register with the link: https://bit.ly/4pv0u0m
Watch the Project SEARCH information video: https://youtu.be/DhgZpCRjHHc
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RALC families, due to an unexpected water main break resulting in a complete loss of water service to the building, the Rochester Alternative Learning Center will dismiss students early at 12:30 p.m. today, Friday, November 21. Please check your emails for more information.
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
The RPS School Board will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tomorrow’s Special Session is: Comprehensive Achievement and Civic Readiness Goals. On the agenda for the Regular Meeting that follows immediately after is: Annual Inventory of Fixed Assets Report, Policy Committee Recommendations, John Carlson Recognition and Chief Administrative Officer Search Update, Approval of Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25, 2026-27 Course Registration Guide, Naming of the John Marshall Gymnasium, and Approval of the Annual School Board Calendar Draft (ABCD) through August 1, 2026.
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.
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Have you scheduled an early childhood screening appointment for your 3 year old? Early childhood screening is a play-based developmental screening for children three to five years old to provide information about your child's learning and development. Parents are welcome to observe, and this service is completely free to you! Book your Early Childhood Screening today: https://calendly.com/ecscreen/screening-appointment?month=2025-11
All children are required to be screened before starting kindergarten, but can be screened as early as three years old to provide you with insight into your child's learning development.
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Hey, future kindergarten students: ready, set, enroll! Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at RPS! Learn more and enroll at
www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k!
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This legislation is the foundation of RPS's commitment to whole-student support spanning all forms of ability. RPS programs, such as the Rochester Academy for Independent Living (RAIL), exemplify this commitment in action. Help us celebrate the exceptional students and staff by checking out some of the photos from RAILs Fall Talent Show.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2535708
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS teachers and staff put their heads together during Curriculum and Development (CAD) Day yesterday. At Folwell Elementary School, Principal Kristin Smith and her Folwell staff analyzed their MCA reading data for strengths and areas to grow, reviewed their Fastbridge progress monitoring data, and prepared for parent-teacher conferences. Way to go, Folwell, for living out our value of ensuring excellence through evidence!
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Did you know that Rochester Public Schools has five community schools? Gage, Riverside, Franklin, John Adams, and John Marshall are home to our community schools and supported by our community school site facilitators. Their focus is to bring together academics, health, social services, youth and community development, and community engagement. When all these factors work together, the data shows improved student learning, stronger families, and healthier communities. The work being done within our community schools is just one of the ways that Rochester Public Schools works to ensure each student can flourish in their own path.
12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
The RPS School Board will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tomorrow’s Special Session is: Field Trip Fees. On the agenda for tomorrow's Regular Meeting is: Attendance Data and Initiatives Update, Philanthropy Strategy, Course Registration Guide, and Policy Committee Recommendations.
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.
12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Congratulations to Brian Ihrke, John Marshall High School's Activities Director, on being voted the Region 1AA Activities Director of the Year by his peers. A well-deserved honor for his leadership and dedication to the Rockets!
12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
The RPS School Board will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tomorrow’s study session is: Religious Holidays and 2027-28 RPS Calendar Design and World Languages Plan.
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.
12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Happy Apple Crunch Day! RPS students were treated to fresh apples from Howling Moon Orchard, which are grown right here in southeastern Minnesota. Washington Elementary students found them delicious (and nutritious)!
12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
It's HOMECOMING WEEK, and our high schoolers brought the homecoming celebration to Lincoln K-8! Drums, Kickline, and Touchdowns made Lincoln's lunchtime celebration even sweeter.
about 1 year ago, Lincoln K-8 Elementary School
Did you know our early childhood screenings are on the go? This week, our team will be out at SPARK on Thursday, October 9. Appointments are required:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScv0wWUoEAsTkg4KqchvagTln-EucDpsSHdn4-soyujLx6foA/viewform. All children are required to be screened before starting kindergarten, but can be screened as early as three years old to provide you with insight into your child's learning development. Join us at SPARK and make your screening part of the fun!
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
Join us on Monday, October 13, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Dakota Middle School to share, learn, and celebrate with our community. We plan to host a vibrant gathering featuring delicious food, cultural dances, and meaningful conversations that honor the resilience, culture, and history of Indigenous people. We hope to see you there!
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
The RPS School Board will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tomorrow’s study session is: Enrollment Update, Newcomers Programming Update, Superintendent Evaluation for 2024-25: Outcomes Component Report, Language Access Plan, Approval of Mission, Vision, and Values, Authorization to Close and Sell Friedell, Mighty Oaks, and Skyline.
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.
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
This school year is off to a great start with higher-than-expected student enrollment numbers! Superintendent Kent Pekel shared the preliminary data during his monthly radio appearance with KROC. For more details on what this means for our district, listen here:
https://krocnews.com/rochester-public-schools-higher-enrollment/about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
75 years and counting! Jefferson hosted its 75th anniversary celebration on Saturday with all the festivities to be expected! Congratulations on the historic milestone Jaguars, and here's to all the years to come.
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
The RPS School Board will meet tomorrow at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW). On the agenda for tomorrow’s study session is: MCA Data Review & Initiative Update, Elementary Science Curriculum Implementation Update, Approval of Vision, Mission, Values, Authorization to close and sell Friedell, Mighty Oaks, and Skyline, Certification of Proposed District Property Tax Levy Payable 2026, Board Meeting Schedule for 2026, and Approval of the 2025-2027 REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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.
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
Friday is bringing in the final celebrations of Mayo High School’s homecoming week! Check out the scenes from Franklin Elementary School's ribbon cutting event, Willow Creek Middle School's spirit day, and the Mayo High School Homecoming Parade. RPS is so happy to have kids back in class and celebrate the amazing community in Rochester.
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
