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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 ...

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...

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...

Rochester, MN — Rochester Public Schools is proud to announce that Rajaa Ali, a Multilingual Learner (ML) teacher at Gage Elementary School, has been named one of 30 semifinalis...

“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...

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 ...

Rochester, MN — At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s...

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) ...

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

Yesterday, Superintendent Pekel was invited to speak at a press conference convened by the Minnesota Legislature's House and Senate Education Committees. In his remarks below, he...

Dear RPS Parents, Caregivers, and Staff, Over the past several weeks, I have issued several statements regarding the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents ...

Dear RPS Parents, Caregivers, and Staff, Over the past several weeks, and especially over the past few days, there has been much discussion of the actions that Immigration and Cu...

Dear RPS parents, caregivers, and staff, I am writing to express grief, sympathy, and support for the student who was critically injured in a shooting incident this morning at S...

Rochester Public Schools (RPS) today released a comprehensive statement addressing recent media inquiries and public questions regarding the district's participation in the Minnes...

"At a time when negative comments have been made about the Somali community in Minnesota in the public sphere, we want to express our deep support for this community in Rochester ...

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...

Rochester, MN — Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is pleased to announce that Dakota Middle School has received consent from the Prairie Island Indian Community to use the bison a...

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...

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...

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 ...