At tomorrow’s School Board Study Session, the Board will review the proposed boundaries and the financial impacts of the Attendance Options Redesign. We will have additional infor...
A remarkable journey began three years ago with just a few passionate individuals in the heart of Mayo High School. Today, the Mayo Equity Team has blossomed into a force of over ...
Rochester, MN – At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Superintendent Kent Pekel will be sharing detailed information about the Attendance Options Redesign ...
Preparing for life after high school can be stressful. At Rochester Public Schools (RPS), a part of our strategic plan includes preparing students for life after their K-12 educat...
If you look around Rochester Public Schools, you’ll notice something that some of our schools have: a garden. These gardens add beauty to the school environment and give students ...
Rochester, MN – Rochester Public Schools is pleased to announce its Grow Your Own program, a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education to increase and support the n...
Dear Rochester Public Schools Parents, Staff, and Other Stakeholders,
I am writing to share some thoughts on the referendum that was narrowly defeated last week. I also plan t...
Dakota Middle School and Longfellow Elementary School are adding solar to help power their schools and to benefit their students and community now and into the future. They are tw...
On the second Thursday of November each year, states across the nation take the day to mark the impact of Community Education in their communities. This year, that day falls on ...
For Immediate Release
Rochester, MN – The Rochester Public School District faces some tough decisions following the November 7 b...
Though most of us don’t want to admit it, winter has arrived. We wanted to share with you our procedures should we have to have an unexpected school closing. Because these closure...
As a part of Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, we want to recognize individuals with different learning profiles, including RPS students, who have learning disabilities.
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"The District engaged legal counsel to ensure that the ballot question was drafted to meet all legal requirements. We look forward to the election and await the voters’ decision....
From providing information to families to ensuring all students have access to nutritious food and meals, our School Nutritionist, Kayla Timmerman, has an everchanging role that i...
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month, a time to recognize the millions of people in the country who have learning and thinking differences. As we reflect during the mo...
Within Phoenix Academy, two former students turned employees exemplify how community and belonging play crucial roles in students' success. Jaden and Jamie's journeys from student...
ROCHESTER, Minn. – Students and families are encouraged to walk, bike, scoot, or roll to school on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, to celebrate International Walk to School Day .
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On the ballot this November, Rochester Public Schools is proposing a capital projects technology levy to harness the power of technology to accelerate learning, support teaching, ...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month to remember lives lost to suicide, the millions of people worldwide who struggle or have struggled with suicidal ideation,...
The Technovator Design Team is a group of Rochester Public Schools (RPS) educators from around the District who are versed in technology and support the learning needs of students...