Registration for Middle School Band for the 2026-2027 school year is open!
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, January 23. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Monday!
RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!
Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather
This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
Hey, future kindergarten students: ready, set, enroll! Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at RPS! Learn more and enroll at www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k!
Our students enjoyed great conversations, big smiles, laughs, and a few extra slices during today’s Pizza with the Principals!
We love celebrating students who are respectful, safe, and responsible. Keep up the amazing work, Jaguars ! #PizzaWithThePrincipals #StudentLeaders #WeAreJefferson
A big thank-you to the Rochester Fire Department for teaching our Jefferson Elementary second graders all about fire safety! 👩🚒👨🚒 The students loved learning how firefighters help keep us safe. ❤️ #FireSafety #RochesterFD #JeffersonElementary
🦉 Science Fun in Ms. Sherman’s Class! 🦉
Our young scientists had an exciting hands-on lesson this week as they dissected owl pellets! Students carefully examined the pellets to discover what owls eat and learned about food chains and animal habitats. It was a fun (and fascinating!) way to explore the wonders of nature. Great job, explorers! 🌿🔍
🎉 Shoutout to our amazing Jefferson Elementary 5th graders! 🎉
We were so proud to see some of them represent our school with spirit and smiles as they walked in the Century High School Homecoming Parade! 🐾
Way to go, Jaguars! You showed off your pride, energy, and community spirit. 💙
#JeffersonElementary #FuturePanthers#Homecoming2025 #JaguarPride
🎉 Homecoming Week Recap at Jefferson Elementary! 🎉 What an amazing week of school spirit, smiles, and style! Here's how our Jefferson Jaguars showed up and showed out: from Pajama Day to Decade Day to Twin Day to finally School Pride Day – We wrapped up the week with a sea of Jefferson colors and school pride everywhere you looked! Thanks to our students, families, and staff for making it a week to remember! #JeffersonPride #Homecoming2025
As part of our Attendance Matters initiative, we are sending all families an attendance update today. This message will provide a current snapshot of your student’s attendance record for the year so far. Our goal is to keep you informed and partner with you to support your student's learning. You can always view up-to-the-minute attendance data in Skyward. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-matters
🎉 What an amazing 75th Anniversary Celebration at Jefferson Elementary!
From past students, teachers, staff, and principals to our current Jefferson community — generations came together to celebrate 75 years of memories, learning, and legacy. 💙
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the alumni who traveled from near and far to be part of this special day. It was truly heartwarming to see everyone enjoying the carnival fun, reconnecting with old friends, and reminiscing about their time at Jefferson.
This unforgettable celebration wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our PTSA and dedicated volunteers — we are so grateful for everything you did to make the day a success.
Here’s to 75 amazing years… and many more to come! 🏫
#Jefferson75Years #JeffersonElementary #JeffersonPride #ThankYouPTSA #GratefulHeart
A heartfelt THANK YOU to our amazing PTSA and every single volunteer who helped make Jefferson Elementary’s 75th Anniversary celebration such a memorable event. 💙
From the thoughtful planning to the fun activities and warm community spirit, it was a perfect tribute to 75 years of learning, growth, and connection. We couldn’t have done it without your dedication, time, and love for our school.
Here’s to many more years of excellence at Jefferson! 🏫✨ #Jefferson75Years #ThankYouPTSA #CommunityStrong
