Folwell Elementary School

Dear RPS Elementary School families, We are so excited for our students to begin the 2025-2026 school year! Below is the information you need to know before the start of the...

The countdown is here; we are less than one month away from the start of school! Fill your student's backpack with supplies that will set your student up for success. Find your sc...

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...

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...

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...

Dear RPS Community, The community’s approval of the Ignite Student Learning Referendum will enable Rochester Public Schools (RPS) to avoid closing schools, raising class sizes, a...

In Rochester Public Schools, you'll find Advanced Learning Specialists who serve many students across the district. Like most individuals in education, our Advanced Learning Speci...

In education, part of our job is to meet students where they are. Every student has a unique relationship with learning. From their learning preferences to how their brain explore...

Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will be training, practicing, a...

Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that Rochester Public Schools (RPS) has reversed a multi-year decline in the percentage of students who sc...

Though the debate is still ongoing on whether pineapple belongs on pizza, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) students had the opportunity to explore pineapple, learn about where it co...

One of our favorite things about our teachers at Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is their passion for the growth and well-being of our students. From kindergarten through 5th grade...

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...

Folwell Elementary School is one of 353 nationwide schools recognized today by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. The recognition is based ...

Originally published on June 28, 2023 Embarking on a journey beyond classroom walls, Michael Olson's fifth-grade class at Folwell Elementary reimagines education by connecting ...