Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
6 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS Community - help shape the future of Rochester Public Schools!
Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from students, families, staff, and community members to shape the priorities of our 2030 Strategic Plan — and a final draft will head to the School Board in October.
The plan is built around four priority areas: ✅ Strong Academics ✅ Student Navigation ✅ Supportive Communities ✅ Systems for Improvement
Each includes specific projects that will guide our work over the next four years — and we want to hear from you before it's finalized.
Share what you like, what concerns you, ideas you have, or questions you want answered. You don't have to weigh in on every area — just where you have something to add. Complete the form at this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8979622/RPS-2030-Feedback-Form
The feedback form closes end of day September 10.
7 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video.
25 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
CE Youth Enrichment is excited to host Physics for Fun (Gr. 2-5) at Bishop on April 27. Kids will discover the exciting world of physics through hands-on projects and engaging activities. A variety of fascinating contraptions will be built, including catapults and crossbows. By the end of the class, students will understand how these contraptions use force, energy, and motion to work. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-physics.
5 months ago, Rochester Community Education
This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for Spring Break.
6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.
➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.
➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.
➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.
Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.
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6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.
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6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.
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7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
December has brought some Amazing Golden Paw behaviors!
What's a Golden Paw, you ask? The Golden PAW is a special recognition we’ll give each week to one student from each grade who truly shows what it means to follow our school values: Be Prepared, Act Responsibly, Respect Everyone and Everything, and Keep Safe.
9 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Today was the 67th day of school, you know what that means? 6...7
9 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Last week our 2nd grade went to “The Nutcracker”! 🎄 So thankful to our PTSA for providing this opportunity for our 2nd graders! ❤️
9 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Some first and second grade buddy classes gathered for a gratitude activity before break. It was great to reflect and share what we are all thankful for. 🧡
9 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
2nd grade science. Designing glue . Testing different mixtures for stickiness!
10 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Introducing this week's Golden Paw winners!
What's a Golden Paw, you ask? The Golden PAW is a special recognition we’ll give each week to one student from each grade who truly shows what it means to follow our school values: Be Prepared, Act Responsibly, Respect Everyone and Everything, and Keep Safe.
10 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Introducing this week's Golden Paw winners!
What's a Golden Paw, you ask? The Golden PAW is a special recognition we’ll give each week to one student from each grade who truly shows what it means to follow our school values: Be Prepared, Act Responsibly, Respect Everyone and Everything, and Keep Safe.
10 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Mrs. Kinsley’s class had fun with a Native American Stick Game, a cool way to connect to their reading of the Birchbark House.
10 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Thank you to Mrs. Feilds' families for donating Halloween candy for the Operation Shoebox project! We know that our soldiers who are currently stationed overseas will appreciate this.
10 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
Mrs. Peterson’s class had loads of fun on Friday!
10 months ago, Bishop Elementary School - Rochester, MN
