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We are thrilled to invite you to honor our incredible graduating seniors as they embark on their next exciting chapter. Mark your calendars for a week filled with joy, pride, and ...

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...

Dear Members of the Rochester Public Schools Community, On April 29, 2025, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) received a letter from Murry Bessette in the Office of Planning, Evaluat...

Mayo High School will be the vibrant hub of musical talent on Friday, May 2, 2025, as it welcomes nearly 2,000 student musicians from all 12 Big 9 Conference schools for the 91st ...

Students from John Marshall and Century High Schools attended the 2025 Minnesota Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (MN FCCLA) State Conference, a three-day conferen...

Dear parents and caregivers of our future kindergarteners, Spring has finally arrived, and that means we are busy preparing for your kindergartener. Over the last few months, we ...

Dear parents and caregivers of our future kindergarteners, As the weather changes, we are starting to think about other changes that are coming up. We will continue to provide in...

As your student begins their education experience at Rochester Public Schools (RPS), you might wonder how to navigate the school system, especially managing school schedules aroun...

Dear future RPS kindergarten students and families, It’s February, and winter seems a bit unpredictable. We are certain, however, that the first day of school for your soon-to-be...

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...

Rochester, MN — Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is excited to announce the launch of a District and Student Data Dashboard . RPS uses data to improve our ability to increase stud...

Dear Rochester Public Schools community, In recent days, I've received many questions about whether or not RPS is going to change course on our efforts to create schools and a sy...

Rochester, MN — The Southeast Service Cooperative’s Project MOMENTUM–an initiative dedicated to offering high-quality professional development opportunities for educators of mul...

Music in education is vital to a well-rounded learning experience. At Rochester Public Schools, students have the opportunity to: Develop correct vocal and instrumental techniq...

Sarah Taraba is a kindergarten teacher at Sunset Terrace Elementary. Sarah is a former RPS student who attended Sunset Terrace Elementary, John Adams Middle School, and John Mar...

Erin Vasquez is the Community School Coordinator at John Marshall High School. Erin is a former RPS student who attended Lincoln, Lincoln at Mann, Willow Creek Middle School, an...

Future RPS kindergarten students and families, are you ready? Enrollment for kindergarten at Rochester Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Below is some inform...

Kelly Kranz is the Office Manager at Franklin Elementary. Kelly is a former RPS student who attended Franklin Elementary, Willow Creek Middle School, and Mayo High School. ...

Brandon Macrafic is the Principal of Student Centered Learning Models at CTECH, MNSync Online, and P-TECH. Brandon is a former RPS student who attended Lincoln Elementary, Kello...

Do you have a student starting kindergarten next fall? Do you know of a family who is looking for a neighborhood or districtwide option school for their future kindergartener? Ple...