
June 3, 2026
Dear Rochester Public Schools families, students, staff, and community members, As we bring the 2025-2026 school year to a close, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to each of...
May 29, 2026
Indigenizing Pedagogy Teacher Training & L/Dakota Language Learning Opportunity What are we offering? Rochester Public Schools American Indian Education and the Multiingual Le...

May 7, 2026
Rochester, MN — Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is proud to announce the exceptional performance of its Spanish language students at Mayo High School on the 2026 National Spanis...

April 28, 2026
Last week, the Rochester School Board approved a series of senior leadership changes that will take effect over the next several months. I am writing to provide you with an update...

April 16, 2026
Rochester, MN — Jefferson Elementary School, under the direction of School Counselor Tony Yang, was recognized by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) as an ASCA Mo...

April 8, 2026
For high schoolers who live close to a city bus stop, riding to school just got easier! Rochester Public Schools and Rochester Public Transit have come together to offer students ...

April 7, 2026
Rochester, MN — The Minnesota Association of Secondary School Principals (MASSP) announced that Brant Goetz, principal at John Adams Middle School, was selected by his peers to...

April 3, 2026
District rate increases to 86.20%, with progress across student groups Rochester, MN - The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) today released graduation rate data for...

February 12, 2026
“We’re purifying water with solar desalination through reverse osmosis,” Chen Liang, eighth grade John Adams student, describes his and Wilson Wang's entry for the Oraculi STEM fa...

February 11, 2026
Within Phoenix Academy, two former students turned employees show how community and belonging play crucial roles in students' success. Jaden and Jamie's journeys from students to ...

February 3, 2026
At Mayo and Century, students have a literal “happy place” they can go to when anything in their lives becomes overwhelming. They can go to the Teens Offering Peer Support (TOPS) ...

February 2, 2026
Media Advisory Elton Hills Elementary Celebrates “Frosty Footsteps: Winter Walk Celebration” What: Minnesota Winter Walk Day is February 4, 2026. Rochester Public Schools invite...

December 3, 2025
The beautiful winter weather is here, but so are some extra safety concerns. It might be time to adjust your, or your student's, walk to school routine. Here are eight tips for wa...

November 7, 2025
Students of all abilities can find a place to thrive at Rochester Public Schools. Students at the Rochester Academy for Independent Living (RAIL), are preparing for a fulfilling a...

November 3, 2025
Rochester, MN — Monica Eggert, one of Rochester Public Schools' (RPS) special education support staff, was awarded the 2025-2026 Education Support Professional of the Year by E...

October 21, 2025
In the early ages, children are creating fundamental learning habits that will last them a lifetime. Have you ever wondered why students are always asking why? Discover our Early ...

September 29, 2025
Media Advisory Pinewood Elementary Celebrates Walk to School Day What: Pinewood Elementary School will participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day by celebrating the stude...

July 24, 2025
Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is committed to building strong partnerships that ensure equitable access to mental health care for all students and families. One essential partner...

May 7, 2025
District rate increases to 86%, showing progress across several student groups Rochester, MN - Rochester Public Schools (RPS) today announced that the four-year graduation rat...

February 13, 2025
As we continue through the cold winter months and fully enter the second semester of the school year, we would like to ensure that you have information about the many resources th...
