We're in the heat of summer, but stores are already starting to roll out their back-to-school supplies sales. Consider getting an early start on your school supplies while the sales are heating up!
Find your school's list: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1azTzTLLURXs6Pq7R2kurK83gXfQMB99E?usp=drive_link
Like many school districts, RPS has had to make difficult budget cuts in recent years that have impacted student services, reduced staff, and prompted potential school closures. On Nov. 5, voters will consider an operating levy increase to address these challenges. Learn more: www.RochesterSchools.org/referendum
RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All summer meal locations will be closed on July 4 and 5.
Offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5. All meal locations will reopen on Monday, July 8.
RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All summer meal locations and SACC sites will be closed on July 4 and 5.
Offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5, and all meal locations will reopen on Monday, July 8.
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
As part of the general election on Nov. 5, RPS will ask voters to consider a plan to help stabilize the district’s finances, protect class sizes, and strengthen academic and career programs.
Explore www.RochesterSchools.org/referendum to learn more about the referendum and our plan to "Ignite Student Learning."
According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it wasn't until two years after President Lincoln emancipated ensalved Africans in America that Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, TX on June 19, 1865, with the news of freedom. More than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state learned of their freedom that day. This day became known as #Juneteenth, a federal, and now Minnesota state holiday. Learn more at: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
All Rochester Public School District and Community Education programs and buildings will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All programs, summer meal locations, and buildings will resume standard operating hours on Thursday, June 20.
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, stepfathers, grandpas, foster dads, late fathers, future dads, bereaved fathers, hopeful dads, those with estranged relationships with their dads, and fatherly figures. Thank you for your contributions to our students, families, and communities.
According to VA.gov, Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Happy Shavuot to those who celebrate.
Thank you to all of our 2023-2024 retirees for your years of dedication to the students of Rochester Public Schools. You have made a difference in their lives! Wishing you a happy retirement.
Summer meals are back! Starting next Monday, June 10, free meals will be available for children ages 1-18. Meals for adults are also available at a small cost ($3 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch). For locations, dates, and operating hours, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LKdY6RFqNy9Mf4fLmIzKrksSv6eaTLVf/view
Yesterday, Rochester Alternative Learning Center held graduation ceremonies for their Day and Night School Graduates of 2024, respectively.
Congratulations, class of 2024! 🎓
As we near the end of the school year, read a year in review memo from Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel. He writes about:
➡️ The Academic Agenda
➡️ Supports for Learning
➡️ Family Engagement
➡️ Improving the Organization
➡️ School Start Times and Transportation
➡️ Referendums and Reductions
➡️ What’s Ahead
Read the full memo at: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1624433
A huge thank you to Autumn Ridge Church for filling 45 summer food boxes for our ALC families. Appreciate the efforts to coordinate this massive undertaking and to deliver the boxes.
The RPS School Board voted unanimously to put forward an investment plan to Ignite Student Learning through a referendum. Voters will decide on November 5. View this Q&A to learn more about the Referendum: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1621656
We love celebrating our students and staff! Our STRIVE mentorship students had a successful year with their volunteer Rotary Club mentors. Each received a scholarship and $150 cash! Schuyler was this year's recipient of the Exchange Club scholarship and received $1000! Congratulations, Schuyler! We also celebrated our 4th Quarter Students of the Month and our ALC staff, too. It's been a great year! (Special shoutout to Caribou for donating coffee mugs to giveaway to our staff, and to Firehouse Subs for donating free sub cards.)
On Memorial Day, we celebrate, honor, and remember those who gave their lives for our country. Thank you for your service!
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend!
All District buildings will be closed on Monday, May 27, and will reopen under normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 28!
