Do you need a new mattress? Are you looking for a way to support our high school bands? Come get a better night's sleep AND support the 6th Annual Rochester High School Band Mattress Fundraiser! We carry BRAND NEW, fully warrantied, quality name-brand mattresses like Simmons, Beautyrest, and Therapedic, priced below retail. This one-day event will have an entire mattress store set up in the Rochester John Marshall High School Gym, and profits go directly to the bands!
Join us on Sunday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at John Marshall High School (1510 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901)
Joe "Joe(Y)" Christenson
Justin M. Cook
Pat "Pot" Farmer
Ana Folpe
Flora Howie
Josh Koestler
Joe LaForge
Jean Marvin
Cathy Nathan
John Peck
School board positions will be listed on the back of the ballot. More information about each candidate can be found on the Secretary of State's website: https://myballotmn.sos.mn.gov.
At Century High School, our Internship Experience Course gives juniors and seniors the opportunity to step into the workplace, explore careers that interest them, and learn directly from professionals in the field.
This semester, Levi is spending time at Domaille Engineering, gaining firsthand experience and learning more about career opportunities in engineering, with a particular interest in mechanical engineering. What better way to explore a career than by getting into the workplace and seeing it in action?
Opportunities like this are only possible because of the incredible business partners who are willing to invest their time, expertise, and resources in our students. We are extremely grateful to Mel Garcia-Schanz, Andy White, and the entire Domaille Engineering team for creating this exciting learning experience for Levi and helping him explore what a future in engineering could look like.
This is what career-connected learning is all about—students exploring, businesses partnering, and our community working together to help prepare the next generation.
Thank you, Domaille Engineering, for being willing to partner with Century High School!
Did you know that every public school student in Minnesota is part of a trust fund? Minnesota owns state public lands that generate revenue from timber, mining, and land leases. That money is placed into a protected investment trust dedicated strictly to supporting public school districts across the state. Due to investment growth, the fund has expanded from $675 million in 2010 to more than $2.3 billion today, but distributions have not kept pace because of outdated constitutional restrictions. This November, Minnesota voters can vote to increase the fund.
What does this ballot question change?
Sends more money to classrooms: Current constitutional rules limit payouts primarily to interest and dividends, restricting how much money reaches schools. The amendment modernizes the formula to increase the annual distribution from 2-2.5% to 4.5% of the fund's total value, significantly increasing payments to all Minnesota public schools.
Zero tax increase: It does not raise property, income, or sales taxes. It uses money already sitting in an existing investment fund.
Bipartisan agreement: The update was unanimously recommended by a nonpartisan task force and received strong bipartisan support in both the Minnesota House and Senate.
Under Minnesota law, a constitutional amendment must receive approval from a majority of all voters. Skipping the question has the exact same mathematical impact as actively voting against it. To support the amendment, you must vote "YES." Leaving the question blank counts as a "NO" vote. You can learn more about this at www.mnpsfamendment.org.
We’re excited to highlight Saif, Joseph, Eric, and Dang Bao, four Century High School students putting career-connected learning into action through their internship experience at IBM this semester.
This marks the second year IBM has partnered with Century High School to provide students with an opportunity to explore careers in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, electrical engineering, and related technical fields.
Students are gaining firsthand experience with real engineering and technology work while learning alongside IBM professionals who design, build, test, and support innovative systems.
A sincere thank you to Mike Vance for his leadership in developing and coordinating this unique student experience. His commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for students to engage with IBM professionals and explore careers in technology has been instrumental in creating an authentic and valuable learning experience.
We are incredibly grateful to IBM for continuing to invest in Century students and career-connected learning!
Reminder: there is no school on Wednesday, September 23. RPS staff will participate in a Curriculum and Development (CAD) Day to plan instruction and engage in professional development. We will see students back in school on Thursday, September 24.
Thank you to Brian Malm, Lily Winter, and the entire Bolton & Menk team for continuing to support Century High School and offering this internship opportunity for the second consecutive year! Your ongoing partnership demonstrates how strong business-school connections create meaningful opportunities for students.
We’re excited for Caleb and Zack to learn, explore, and grow in the field of civil engineering!
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The school year is in full swing, and so is your chance to grab some RPS gear! Our Apparel Shop is open through Friday, September 18, 2026, and items will be available for pick up at your school at the end of October. Shop here: https://rps26century.itemorder.com/shop/home/
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.
