Rochester Public Schools Back to School 2023-2204

Preparing for the 2024-2025 School Year

We are excited to welcome students back for the 2024-2025 school year! Whether your students are long-time RPS students or are new to Rochester Public Schools, we've gathered helpful information to keep you connected as you and your family prepare for school.

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School Bell Times

First Week of School

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

August 26

August 27

August 28

August 29

August 30

Step Into Learning

Meet Me in the Middle

First Day of 9th Grade

Step Into Learning

First Day of Middle School

First Day of High School

First Day of Elementary School

Regular School Day

Regular School Day for Longfellow

No School for all other schools and programs

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

September 2

September 3

September 4

September 5

September 6

No School in observance of Labor Day

First Day of Preschool

Regular School Day

Regular School Day

Regular School Day

About Key Dates for the First Week of School

New Bell Times

We want to remind you of this transition before the start of the school year. For parents and caregivers of elementary school students, please plan for before and after school accordingly. School Age Child Care (SACC) is an option for our elementary school families for before school (6:30-7:55 a.m.) and after school (2:15-6 p.m.). You must register for SACC and there is a cost. Learn more about SACC. 

2024-2025 School Bell Times

Start Time

End Time

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.

Preschool A.M.

8:15 a.m.

10:45 a.m.

Preschool P.M.

12:15 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

All Day Preschool

8:45 a.m.

2:45 p.m.