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Dear Members of the Rochester Public Schools Community, I am writing to provide you with an update on the contract negotiations that our school district’s administration has con...

In a vote at tonight’s School Board meeting, the Rochester Public Schools School Board voted 6 to 1 to approve the proposals set forth by Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel in Version ...

Rochester Public Schools (RPS) has been fortunate enough to partner with many organizations to help provide a wide variety of opportunities for our students to explore their oppor...

Preschool is a way for kids to build foundational skills before they begin kindergarten. In Rochester, our youngest learners can attend preschool classes offered by Rochester Publ...

The Rochester Public School’s Early Childhood Screening team takes great pride in making each screening a fun and interactive experience. We recommend you schedule this screenin...

The School Age Child Care (SACC) team is at the time of year when we plan for summer and next school year, and we wanted to let you know of a change in process for this year. We ...

Through the halls of Kellogg Middle School, boisterous music sounds can be followed to Ms. Kovar's Band room. For 36 years, Kim Kovar has been directing and teaching band and has ...

Rochester has a bustling workforce; a hub for medicine and engineering that is dependent on its skilled staff. While some people start their careers in a traditional path, graduat...

Every school has a favorite lunch. In a previous Supt in the Halls episode, students named classics like pizza, walking tacos, or tomato soup as their favorites. The Rochester P...

In the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year, John Adams Middle School, like many of the other schools in the district, set out on an ambitious mission to elevate the literacy sk...

The Attendance Options Redesign proposal feedback forms are available on our website at www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-options-redesign . These forms can be viewed in Englis...

In the halls of John Marshall High School, diverse identities resonate through an extraordinary project born from collaboration. The JM Identity Project displays the power of voic...

A 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 20 student...

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...

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...

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...