Updates and Events
![Safe and Open Schools Plan RPS 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633957865/rochesterk12mnus/kvn6c9xrj6qchpi0uevs/SafeandOpenSchoolsPlan2021.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633957865/rochesterk12mnus/kvn6c9xrj6qchpi0uevs/SafeandOpenSchoolsPlan2021.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633957865/rochesterk12mnus/kvn6c9xrj6qchpi0uevs/SafeandOpenSchoolsPlan2021.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633957865/rochesterk12mnus/kvn6c9xrj6qchpi0uevs/SafeandOpenSchoolsPlan2021.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633957865/rochesterk12mnus/kvn6c9xrj6qchpi0uevs/SafeandOpenSchoolsPlan2021.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1633957865/rochesterk12mnus/kvn6c9xrj6qchpi0uevs/SafeandOpenSchoolsPlan2021.png","width":2200}])
Every week that goes by – if not every day – we learn more about the steps we need to take to keep our schools both safe and open amidst the continuing COVID pandemic. This memo outlines a number of adjustments to our Safe and Open Schools Plan that incorporate lessons we have learned in Rochester and evidence and guidance from experts and schools outside our district.
![Bilingual Services event at Willow Creek]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642630530/rochesterk12mnus/mflit900krd46vloenkj/BilingualServicesEvent.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642630530/rochesterk12mnus/mflit900krd46vloenkj/BilingualServicesEvent.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642630530/rochesterk12mnus/mflit900krd46vloenkj/BilingualServicesEvent.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1642630530/rochesterk12mnus/mflit900krd46vloenkj/BilingualServicesEvent.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1642630530/rochesterk12mnus/mflit900krd46vloenkj/BilingualServicesEvent.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642630530/rochesterk12mnus/mflit900krd46vloenkj/BilingualServicesEvent.jpg","width":1936}])
Rochester has a sizeable immigrant population with many families that have come to Rochester as refugees or for medical attention at the Mayo Clinic. Because of the diversity in our city, RPS offers bilingual services to help create open communication with all of our students, families, and staff.
![A student taking a photo with their parents after being dropped off at school.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1563826269/rochesterk12mnus/xbbobsgvxrooelhxqybw/Family-Folwell1_Cropped.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1563826269/rochesterk12mnus/xbbobsgvxrooelhxqybw/Family-Folwell1_Cropped.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1563826269/rochesterk12mnus/xbbobsgvxrooelhxqybw/Family-Folwell1_Cropped.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1563826269/rochesterk12mnus/xbbobsgvxrooelhxqybw/Family-Folwell1_Cropped.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1563826269/rochesterk12mnus/xbbobsgvxrooelhxqybw/Family-Folwell1_Cropped.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1563826269/rochesterk12mnus/xbbobsgvxrooelhxqybw/Family-Folwell1_Cropped.jpg","width":2200}])
Quality education is more than academics and is provided to students by more than just our teachers. It's all hands on deck when it comes to providing the best educational experience for our students, and a piece of our team is you.
![RPS Temporarily Moves to Distance Learning Beginning Tuesday, January 18.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1642030099/rochesterk12mnus/xqm4vrxnglxd2bzmttxh/DL.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1642030099/rochesterk12mnus/xqm4vrxnglxd2bzmttxh/DL.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1642030099/rochesterk12mnus/xqm4vrxnglxd2bzmttxh/DL.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1642030099/rochesterk12mnus/xqm4vrxnglxd2bzmttxh/DL.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1642030099/rochesterk12mnus/xqm4vrxnglxd2bzmttxh/DL.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1642030099/rochesterk12mnus/xqm4vrxnglxd2bzmttxh/DL.png","width":1800}])
Rochester Public Schools will be moving temporarily to Distance Learning beginning on Tuesday, January 18 through Friday, January 28.
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Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower all students with the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential, to contribute to future generations, and to become involved members of a global community.