This week, our students took big steps toward their goals at the College Fairs held at our three big high schools. From exploring a wide range of post-secondary options to connecting directly with representatives, students gathered valuable insights and began visualizing themselves beyond high school.
The Century Panthers Cross Country teams had an incredible night, bringing home the title of All-City Team Champions! Both the Boys and Girls Varsity and JV teams took the top spot! 💙🤍(and of course soccer was busy winning as well!)
Proud of the hard work, dedication, and Panther pride on display! Way to go, Panthers! 🐾🔥
Microplastics and nanoplastics are almost invisible to the naked eye, but their potential impact on human health is a growing area of scientific interest. This semester, Century student Ayen Deng is exploring this emerging field through an internship at Mayo Clinic.
Under the guidance of Dr. Lisa Boardman, gastroenterologist and Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic , Ayen is investigating how these tiny plastic particles may interact with biological systems and what that could mean for gastrointestinal health.
For Ayen, this is an opportunity to step beyond textbooks and experience the curiosity, investigation, and discovery that drive biomedical research. Who knows where this experience might lead?
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Boardman and Mayo Clinic for welcoming Ayen into this work and sharing their expertise with the next generation of researchers.
Opportunities like this take more than a school and a student. They take professionals who are willing to invest their time, share their knowledge, and give young people a meaningful seat at the table. That willingness to open doors can have an impact far beyond a single semester.
Thank you, Mayo Clinic, for helping our students explore what is possible and giving them experiences they can carry with them long after the internship ends.
Blue skies, crisp autumn air, and Panther pride on full display! What a picture-perfect day for the Century Homecoming parade. Huge shoutout to the marching band, all the incredible student floats, and everyone who lined the streets to bring the energy! Now let’s carry that momentum right onto the field tonight—GO PANTHERS!
And the girls swim and dive team remains undefeated!
You get some pretty interesting results! 👏
Nikki Holbrook, Director of Marketing and Co-Founder of The Wonder Creative Marketing Agency, joined Mr. Raabe's Work Experience Seminar classes at Century to share her career journey and give students a look at the many directions a career in business can take you.
Nikki focused on marketing and entrepreneurship, but the conversation went well beyond those areas. She had students thinking creatively, working through ideas, and even making their own marketing pitches before class was over. Who knows…we may have uncovered a few future marketers or entrepreneurs!
One of the best parts of having professionals in the classroom is hearing the advice that comes from their own experiences. Nikki encouraged students to build their communication skills, network with others, and, most importantly, don't be afraid to give something a try.
Great advice for students no matter what career path they ultimately choose.
Thanks, Nikki, for bringing your experience, energy, and a little bit of the real world into our classroom!
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1. NVC parking lot will be blocked off due to HOCO activities.
2. No parking on the frontage road near the curb on the south side of the frontage road from the corner to the north stadium gate entrance. (The curb directly across from the parking spaces at the tennis courts has to be left vacant).
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)
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.