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“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...

Are you passionate about education and interested in making a meaningful impact in our school district? Rochester Public Schools is seeking dedicated community members to join our...

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 ...

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...

Rochester, MN - Jefferson Elementary School is kicking off a year-long celebration of its 75th anniversary with the theme "75 reasons why...!". To commemorate this milestone, th...

Rochester, MN - Today, the Minnesota Department of Education released the results of the 2025 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments in reading and math. For Rochester Public Schoo...