Rochester Public Schools Back to School 2026-2027

Launching into the 2026-2027 School Year

We're thrilled to welcome our crew back for the 2026-2027 school year! Whether your students are seasoned RPS students or are just joining the Rochester Public Schools crew for the very first time, we are officially clearing you for lift-off. To ensure a smooth year, we've gathered all the essential information to keep your family connected as you prepare for launch day.

Calendars
Transportation
Before and After School Childcare
Student Nutrition
Health Services
School Supply List

First Days of School

Monday, August 24

  • Step Into Learning (Elementary)

  • Meet Me in the Middle (6 & 9 Grade only)

  • First Day of School for RAIL and Phoenix Academy

Tuesday, August 25

  • Step Into Learning (Elementary)

  • First Day of School for all Secondary

Wednesday, August 26

  • First day of school for Elementary

Monday, August 31

  • First day of school for Early Childhood

About Key First Days of School

2026-2027 School Bell Times

List of Schools

Start Time

End Time

Preschools

All Day Preschool

8:45 a.m.

2:45 p.m.

Morning Preschool

8:15 a.m.

10:45 p.m.

Afternoon Preschool

12:15 p.m.

2: 45 p.m.

Elementary Schools

  • Bishop Elementary School

  • Churchill Elementary School

  • Franklin Elementary School

  • Gage Elementary School

  • Lincoln Elementary School

  • Longfellow Elementary School

  • Pinewood Elementary School

  • Riverside Central Elementary School

  • Washington Elementary School

7:55 a.m.

2:10 p.m.

Elementary Schools

  • Bamber Valley Elementary School

  • Elton Hills Elementary School

  • Folwell Elementary School

  • Gibbs Elementary School

  • Hoover Elementary School

  • Jefferson Elementary School

  • Overland Elementary School

  • Sunset Terrace Elementary School

7:55 a.m.

2:15 p.m.

Middle School

8:35 a.m.

3:15 p.m.

High School

8:50 a.m.

3:30 p.m.

RPS Programs

8:20 a.m.

2:20 p.m.

MNSync Online

8:50 a.m.

3:30 p.m.