Looking for a quick and nutritious summer meal? Visit one of our summer meal locations for breakfast or lunch! Meals are FREE for children 18 or younger and a small fee for adults. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals
Please note that meals must be consumed on location and that all summer meal locations will be closed for Juneteenth and reopen on June 20 at locations that operate Monday through Friday.
After years of dedication, patience, and love, Mr.B is retiring from Jefferson !
From early morning smiles to helping hands in the classroom, Ken has made an unforgettable impact on students, teachers, and families alike. Your kindness, support, and tireless efforts have helped shape countless young minds—and hearts.
We will miss your laughter and your calm presence. Thank you for everything you've given to our school community.
Enjoy every moment of this new chapter. Remember, once a Jaguar, always a Jaguar!
After years of dedication, kindness, and tireless support, our beloved Office Manager, Stephanie , is retiring.
She has been the heart of our front office — greeting every child with a warm smile, supporting staff with grace and patience, and keeping our school running like a well-oiled machine. Her compassion, laughter, and steady presence have touched every corner of our school community.
From scraped knees to lost lunchboxes, early morning calls to late-day paperwork, she’s done it all with love.
We will miss her more than words can say, but we are so happy she’s getting the chance to enjoy this next chapter.
Once a Jaguar , always a Jaguar.
#Retirement #SchoolFamily #YouWillBeMissed
What an incredible 2024-2025 school year! As we close the books on another year, we want to thank our amazing students, staff, and families for making it so special. Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm made this year truly memorable.
We've loved every moment of learning, growing, and achieving together. While we're sad to see it end, we're already looking forward to continuing the adventure with all of you next school year!
We forgot to mention a big accomplishment from this school year: the passing of the 2024 Ignite Student Learning Referendum! Watch this brief video from Superintendent Pekel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQK9P5NxpZU
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights from the past ten months. This list doesn’t capture everything great that happened in our schools, but I hope it gives you a sense of the extraordinary work we’ve done together. Everyone connected to Rochester Public Schools (RPS) should feel proud of what we’ve accomplished—and even more excited about what lies ahead. Read Superintendent Pekel's End Of Year Review: https://bit.ly/end-of-year-review-2025
🍕One last slice with our amazing principals! Our Jaguars enjoyed their final Pizza with the Principals of the school year—full of laughs, gratitude, and cheesy goodness. Thank you for making every moment special! ❤️📚 #PizzaWithThePrincipals
🍉☀️ Nothing says summer like sweet watermelon and big smiles! Our 3rd graders had a blast enjoying a sunny Friday. A perfect way to wrap up an amazing year! 🎉📚💛 #LastDaysOfSchool #WatermelonFun #ThirdGradeSmiles
Get Ready, because free summer meals are back! Starting June 9, summer meals will be offered at Elton Hills, Gage, Franklin, Longfellow, Overland, Riverside, Washington, Willow Creek, and John Marshall High School.
Breakfast and lunch served daily. All meals for children 18 years of age or younger are FREE. Adult meals can also be purchased for $3.10 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch.
See the flyer for a full list, dates, and times, or visit www.rochesterschools.org/summermeals for more information.
🍏 June Menu: https://5il.co/3gpjn
🍏 Flyers: https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/summer-meals/805175
There will be no school on Monday, May 26, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 27.
Congratulations to our incredible 5th grade track and field athletes!
We’re so proud of your outstanding performances—what a fun day filled with determination and plenty of ribbons! Most of all, we celebrate and proud of the sportsmanship and school pride you showed every step of the way. Way to go, Jaguars!!!
Don't forget, School Year SACC Registration opens at 6 a.m. this morning! Get logged in to register: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care
Last Friday may have passed, but the excitement is still fresh in our minds!
Jefferson Elementary celebrated Exploration Day, giving students a chance to dive into creativity, curiosity, and fun. From building with Legos, experimenting with watercolors, learning hip hop and ballet, to meeting pet animals, playing card games, and drawing—the day was packed with joyful discovery and fun.
A huge thank you to everyone who helped make the day so special!
#ExplorationDay #JeffersonElementary #HandsOnLearning #CreativityInAction
Huge shout out to the Jefferson Elementary PTSA and Indigo Açaí Bowls for showing so much love to our amazing teachers and staff! Your support and generosity truly made their day extra special. THANK YOU for helping us celebrate the heart of Jefferson — our incredible educators!
Earlier this week, our amazing Jefferson teachers were welcomed with heartfelt messages of gratitude and appreciation written in colorful sidewalk chalk near the entrances—what a beautiful way to kick off Teacher Appreciation Week! Simply Amazing!!
Sunny days mean smiles at Jefferson! Yesterday, our students enjoyed lunch outside followed by some fun in the sun at recess. It’s the perfect way to enjoy the beautiful weather and make the most of the day!
We're halfway through Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's been full of joy! We have loved seeing all the celebrations, from a giant chicken outside a building to chalk art, treats, high fives, and hugs! RPS schools are showing huge love for our teachers! Thank you for everything you do for our students! We appreciate you!
Heads up, students! There will be no school on Wednesday, May 7. Staff will be engaged in a Curriculum Adjustment Day. See you back on Thursday, May 8.
We're excited to see you all in TWO days! Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative fair designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead!
🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m.
🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public!
At the fair, families can:
🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more.
🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services.
🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One.
🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth.
We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help! Discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Play, learn, and get inspired with us!
Congratulations to our 4th and 5th Grade Math Master Teams!
We are incredibly proud to celebrate the achievements of our Math Master students! Our 4th grade team earned 3rd place, while our 5th grade teams placed 4th and 10th in a competitive field.
Adding to the excitement, many of our students also placed individually, showcasing their exceptional math skills and determination.
Thank you for your hard work, dedication, and perseverance—you’ve made Jefferson Elementary proud!
