At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Media Release
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Media Release
MNSync Online is a tuition-free, public school! Anyone in the state of Minnesota can enroll. Now is a great time to join as we begin second semester. Interested in learning more? Check the links in bio.

#mnsynconline #rps #kthrough12 #onlineschool #minnesotapublicschool #learnfromhome
about 2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Myth or Fact: MNSync Edition. Myth: online school is expensive, Fact: MNSync is tuition-free, just like all other public school options, Technology is also provided by the school district, interested in learning more? Visit www.mnsynconline.org. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools logo.
MNSync families have a lot to say about why they love MNSync Online! Interested in finding out more about our free, public, statewide, synchronous-first, online school? Find out more at the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #onlineschool #nobusneeded #learnfromhome
about 2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Family Testimonials: Our family loves MNSync Online because of it’s unique approach to virtual learning. The synchronous first system at the school is so different from other online programs. My kids really benefit from activly engaging with their teachers and fellow students. Miri L, MNSync Online Parent. MNSync online logo. Picture of Miri smiling.
Meet MNSync Online 3rd/4th grade teacher, Mrs. Elizabeth Winter! Mrs. Winter makes meaningful connections and focuses on each student's unique learning needs to create the most success. Want to know more about Rochester Public Schools' free, public, statewide, synchronous-first online option? Find out more at our links in bio.

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #onlineschool #learnfromhome #safeschools #success #meaninfulrelationships #nobusneeded
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Meet Elizabeth Winter. 3rd and 4th grade teacher. Hi! I’m Elizabeth Winter, and I teach 3rd and 4th graders at MNSync. This is my 31st year teaching with Rochester Public Schools and my sixth year teaching online. I live in Pine Island, Minnesota with my husband, our two children, and our dog, Barkley. Being an online teacher brings me so much joy! I love building meaningful connections with students and families, and I believe that understanding each student’s unique needs helps me meet them where they are and support their best path to success. MNSync is a place that celebrates all successes-big and small! Please feel free to reach out with any questions about our program. Photo of Elizabeth Winter and her family. MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logos.
MNSync Online is a great choice for families looking for something different. Interested in learning more about Rochester Public School's free, public, statewide online school? Check out the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #onlineschool #learnfromhome #safeschools #familieslovemnsync
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logos. Join Minnesota's Public, Synchronous-First Online School. Why do people choose MNSync? Families choose MNSync Online for a variety of reasons: Looking for something different. Thinking about homeschool. Health needs of student or family. In person setting not a fit. Love to travel and take us with. Flexibility. Safety. Picture of student working on illustrating a story in Language Arts class.
Common Questions: Do you have to live in Rochester? No, anyone in the state of MN can attend. Do families have to pay? No, MNSync Online is a free public school. Interested? Go to www.mnsynconline.org Email: emclausen@rochesterschoos.org Enroll: links in bio! Picture of students learning online and picture of MNSync staff. Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logos.
Students in primary grades at MNSync Online connected their study of maps to feelings this week by creating maps of things that bring them joy! Their joy is contagious. Interested learning more about Rochester Public Schools' statewide, free, public, synchronous-first online school? Check the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #mapsofjoy #safeschools #onlineschool #learnfromhome
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Primary students have been studying maps. They connected their own joy to mapping after reading the story, “My Head is Full of Colors,” and created “maps” of beautiful images of things that fill them with joy! Photos of student art. MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logo.
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
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Middle School Band Registration Graphic
Check out this week's MNSync Moments! 6th graders went on a virtual field trip through time to learn about civil rights. 4th graders are connecting during social time and being creative. 2nd graders are writing stories! All the learning, no bus needed. Interested in learning more about our free, public, synchronous-first, online school? Check out the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #onlineschool #learnfromhome #safeschools #mnsyncmoments #proudteachers

2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
This Week: MNSync Celebrations! Scroll to see some moments we're proud of from this week. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools logos.
6th graders went on a virtual field trip through time and watched clips of some important Civil Rights events. We had great discussions on the impact of peaceful protests throughout the Civil Rights Movement. Then they finished by writing a letter to a family member or friend. Picture of a letter written by a student.
4th graders are making connections during social time! Here, friends are running a "restaurant" and cooking up some noodles.
2nd graders are writing a narrative story about penguins!
Meet Mrs. Paula Winter, one of our primary teachers here at MNSync! Teaching is in her blood ;). She loves to pass on her love of reading to her students. Interested in learning more about our statewide, free, public, synchronous-first, online school? Check out the links in Bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #lovetoread #meettheteacher #k12 #learnfromhome #safeschools #nobusneeded
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Meet Paula Winter: Kindergarten, First and Second grade teacher. Little About Me: I was born and raised in Rochester. I attended Jefferson Elementary, Kellogg Middle School and Mayo High School. My father was a physical education teacher and was an incredible role model for me. I love teaching young children! One of my favorite aspects of teaching is helping children learn how to read and helping children become excited about books. I love teaching online and feel fortunate to teach in a multiage classroom where I get to have children for more than one year. Picture of Paula Winter and her family. MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logo.

MNSync Online students have oppurtunities to work with their peers in class during discussions, partner and group work in breakout rooms, and also at social/play time at the elementary level. Students make friends and connect outside the classroom too! MNSync Online is a statewide, free, public, synchronous-first, online school through Rochester Public Schools. Technology is provided by the school. Anyone in the state of Minnesota can join! Interested in learning more? Check out the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #learnfromhome #onlineschool #virtualschool #learnfromhome #makefriends #socialtime #playtime #safeschools

2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Myth or Fact, MNSync Edition. The free, public online school for Minnesota. Myth: Online students don't socialize. Fact: Students interact daily through live classes, group work, breakout rooms, play/social time and virutal events. Interested in learning more? Vist www.mnsynconline.org. MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logo

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!

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school reminder for January 23
MNSync Online classes are live on Google Meet with teachers! Students interact with their teachers and peers, participate in discussions, work in partners and groups to do projects, and also have individual work time.

Last week 5th graders were learning about decimals by coloring in hundredths on a base-ten block. The students work with their teacher to learn the concept, try it on their own and show their work to get feedback from their teacher. Later, they worked with partners playing a card game to make decimals.

Interested in learning more about our interactive, free, public, statewide online school? Check out the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #onlineschool #safeschools #learnfromhome #learnwithfriends
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Join Minnesota's Public, Synchronous-First, Online School. How do MNSync students have class? MnSync Online students have live classes on Google Meet with their teachers every day! They interact with peers in class, have discussions, and do projects. Online class is interactive and fun! Picture of a Google Meet with students holding up work. Caption: Students in 5th grade hold up their work on decimals for their teacher to see and give feedback. MNSync Online and Rochester Public Schools logos.
Common Quesgtions: Do you have to live in Rochester? No, anyone in the state of MN can attend. Do families have to pay? No, MNSync Online is a free public school. Interested? Go to www.mnsynconline.org Email: emclausen@rochesterschoos.org Enroll: links in bio! Picture of students learning online and picture of MNSync staff. Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logos.
No school today! MNSync Online students are off in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr Day. Enjoy the beautiful hands of our students drawn in art class at MNSync Elementary. Interested in learning more about this free, public, statewide, online school through Rochester Public Schools? Check out the links in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #k12 #onlineschool #learnfromhome #artclass #lovenothate #safeschools
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
"I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Art work drawings of hands drawn by MNSync students. Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logo.
MNSync students get time to get off line and do silent reading time each day. There is no better way to fall in love with reading than cozying up with a good book in your favorite spot at home. Interested in learning more about our free, public, statewide online school? Check out the links in bio! #mnsync #rps #onlineschool #k12 #learnfromhome #lovetoread #cozy
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Reading time is cozier at MNSync Online. Picture of child curled up reading a book in a comfortable chair at home. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools logo.
Meet Stacey Jarvis, one of our primary teachers here at MNSync Elementary. Student relationships come first! Interested in learning more? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and check out the link in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #learnfromhome #safeschools #studentscomefirst #meetthestaff #differentiation #k12
2 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Meet Stacey Jarvis: Kindergarten, First and second grade teacher. A Little About Me: This will be my 23rd year of teaching! I started as a Spanish Immersion teacher, then MLL/EL and later 4th grade here in Rochester. Most of my teaching career has been in kindergarten here with Rochester Public Schools. My passion is creating relationships with students and families that last well beyond their time in my classroom. I love differentiating, so all students learn at their own pace and continue to grow! We would love to welcome your child at MNSync. Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org Picture of Stacey Jarvis and family. MNSync and Rochester Public Schools Logo.

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.

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school for MLK on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
MNSync Online students have live teachers! Parents do not have to teach asynchronous materials at home at our online school. We do the teaching, you do the helping :). Parents form a strong team with MNSync teachers to make the best learning possible. MNSync Online is a free, public, state-wide online option through Rochester Public Schools. Want to know more? Visit our link in bio and follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #k12 #learnfromhome #minnesota #safeschools
3 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Myth or Fact, MNSync edition. The free, public, online school for Minnesota students. Myth: Parents have to become the teacher. Fact: Teachers lead instruction. Parents act as learning partners, not instructors. Interested in learning more? Visit www.mnsynconline.org MNSync and Rochester Public Schools Logos
See what MNSync Online families have to say about our school! MNSync Online is a free, public, state-wide, synchronous-first online school through Rochester Public Schools. Anyone in the state can attend. Interested to find out more? See the link in bio!

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #virtualschool #k12 #mnsyncfamilies #learnfromhome #parentteacherteam #safeschools
3 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Family Testimonials: I think it is the best of both worlds, honestly. I think we get more control, and the kids get that great school experience. Tanya Borslien -Online Parent- Picture of the Borslien family. Picture of students learning online. MNSync Logo and Rochester Public Schools Logo
MNSync students use the same curriculum and learn the same content and standards as in-person students in the Rochester Public Schools. Teachers at MNSync adapt materials and activities for online teaching. Students turn in work on the Seesaw platform in grades k-4 and on Google Classroom in 5/6 and up. All materials are sent home with students by the school! Parents just provide typical school supplies such as paper, pencils, scissors, markers/crayons/colored pencils etc. All the learning, no bus needed! Interested in learning more? Follow us @mnsynconline. Check us out at www.mnsynconline.org.

#mnsynconline #rps #onlineschool #virtualschool #k12 #learnfromhome #onlineelementary #safeschools
3 months ago, Stacey Jarvis
Join Minnesota's Public Synchronous First Online school. MNSync Online students use the same curriculum as in-person students. Teachers adapt activities for student success and create opportunities for hands on learning. Students turn in work on Seesaw in grades k-4 and Google Classroom in 5/6. Picture of student smiling and working on handwriting with her teacher on an ipad. Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logos.
Common Quesgtions: Do you have to live in Rochester? No, anyone in the state of MN can attend. Do families have to pay? No, MNSync Online is a free public school. Interested? Go to www.mnsynconline.org Email: emclausen@rochesterschoos.org Enroll: links in bio! Picture of students learning online and picture of MNSync staff. Rochester Public Schools and MNSync logos.