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.
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.
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.
Rochester Public Schools will be moving temporarily to Distance Learning beginning on Tuesday, January 18 through Friday, January 28.
Rochester Public Schools is continuing to develop our strategic plan between September 1, 2021, and April 1, 2022. This full strategic plan will guide the work of the District for three school years, from 2022 through 2025.
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