Rochester Academy for Independent Living (RAIL) held its graduation ceremony on Friday morning. During the ceremony, each graduate was individually highlighted, and then they celebrated with cake and lemonade afterward.
Congratulations, RAIL class of 2024!🎓
Last week, our Launching Emerging Adults Program (LEAP) held their graduation ceremony. Lots of happy tears were shed as we celebrated these hardworking students. We are very proud of all the work they've put in and the strength and resiliency they display each day!
Congratulations LEAP class of 2024!🎓
On Memorial Day, we celebrate, honor, and remember those who gave their lives for our country. Thank you for your service!
Congratulations seniors on your last day of school! We are proud of you, and can't wait to see what you do next! #classof2024
Graduation is an accomplishment for all of our seniors, but for our Indigenous students, their celebration began at our annual American Indian Education Powwow on May 4th, 2024. At the powwow, seniors received an eagle feather to recognize their education milestone and to reflect the honor the graduate brings to their family, community, and tribal nations.
Learn more about the eagle feather ceremony: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1614534
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!
Happy Vesak Day to those who celebrate.
Look at the Class of 2024 visiting our elementary and middle schools!
At last night's School Board meeting, the Board voted to place a referendum on the November 5 ballot seeking $19.4 million annually to protect and enhance educational programs and student services. The referendum would support the district’s new investment plan to “Ignite Student Learning.” Guided by feedback from residents, this plan was developed to stabilize our operating budget, strengthen our curriculum, and support the programs that will ensure our students are ready for life after graduation. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1611885
Due to predicted severe weather, RPS is canceling all after-school practices and games.
Here's what this means:
- All sporting events and practices are canceled.
- All activity buses are canceled.
- All Middle School After School classes and clubs offered through Community Education are canceled. All other Community Education programs are on as scheduled unless you receive a direct message from Community Education to the contrary.
Please check with your schools about their plans for PTSA meetings, concerts, and other events. The School Board meeting will still occur at the Edison Building starting at 5:30 p.m. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the board meeting at https://www.youtube.com/@ISD535.
On Monday- Come and support the band- and eat good food!
With the end of the year around the corner, you might be looking for a creative way to thank an RPS Staff member for the impact they've made on your family. Consider honoring a staff member by donating to the Rochester Public School Foundation: http://www.rpsf.org/HonorStaff.
Learn more about honoring a staff member: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1597578
Congratulations to the following students for their remarkable performances at the national BPA conference in Chicago • Anje Gasner: Business Law and Ethics - 3rd in the nation!!! • Ethan Zhang: Advanced Accounting - 13th in the nation • Ana Milosevic: Economic Research (Individual) - 4th out of 11 in the preliminaries • Ana Milosevic and Ria Shah: Economic Research Team Event - 8th out of 12 in the preliminaries. • Max Oftedahl: Python Programming -Top 50 in the nation. These students have showcased incredible dedication, skill, and talent, representing Century with excellence on the national stage.
The Seatbelt Challenge is back! The Rochester Police Dept SROs are hosting the Seatbelt Challenge on May 14th, outside of the main doors from 11am to 1:30pm during lunches. Teams of four students and/or staff will race to buckle themselves into every seat in a vehicle. There will be free police department swag for participants (supplies limited) and members of the fastest teams will win Kwik Trip gift cards. See this 1.5 minute video for more information. https://youtu.be/kzE7r36d7XU
Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) 2024 is the largest international pre-college STEM competition in the world and is currently taking place in Los Angeles, California, this week (May 11-17). Each year, Regeneron ISEF awards approximately $9 million in prizes. Four of our students, who are State Science Fair finalists this year, are currently in Los Angeles competing at Regeneron ISEF!
Ezra Weldegabriel from Mayo High School, Erik Hill from Century, and Ardashir Kocer from Century did a project where they made and applied a new type of high-capacity anode and an aluminum xerogel within a Lithium-Ion battery with the goal of making significant cost reductions and improved sustainability within Lithium-Ion batteries.
Dean Wang from Century strives to combat the drug epidemic that causes over 100,000 deaths in the US alone. He developed a framework that predicts interactions with certain drugs, such as methamphetamine, and their outcomes. He plans to implement a practical portal in all settings, streamlining prescriptions and improving drug safety to limit drug overdoses.
Good luck, you four! All of Rochester is rooting for you!
Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing, loving, strong, happy, selfless and graceful mothers, stepmothers, grandmas, foster moms, late mothers, future moms, bereaved mothers, hopeful moms, those with estranged relationships with their moms, and motherly figures. Thank you for your contributions to our students, families, and communities.
The Raiders Softball Team won their last regular season game on Tuesday night with an amazing 19-6 victory over Humboldt. Up next is state. GO RAIDERS!
We are thrilled to announce that five of our exceptional students have qualified for the National Business Professionals of America (BPA) competitions! Join us in wishing Ethan Zhang, Anje Gasner, Max Oftedahl, Ana Milosevic, and Ria Shah the best of luck as they represent Century High School in Chicago, Ill, May 10-14th. These talented individuals will be showcasing their skills and knowledge as they compete against over 6000 students from across the nation. Their dedication and hard work have led them to this remarkable opportunity, and we couldn't be prouder.
Last weekend, our community came together for our powwow celebration in honor of our RPS Graduates. Thank you to our American Indian Liaisons, Amelia and Tucker, who represent our American Indian Education program, and all of the AIPAC members who also helped make this celebration possible. Thank you to all the dancers, singers, drummers, volunteers, and community members who helped make this event a memorable celebration for our graduates!
Our school nurses serve a vital role, working not only to address students' needs but also as advocates and liaisons to families and healthcare providers, improving health outcomes for both students and families. Thank you, school nurses!
