December 12, 2023
As we have received feedback from the community on the Attendance Options Redesign proposal , we have compiled recurring questions into an FAQ, available at www.rochesterschools.o...
December 4, 2023
At tomorrow’s School Board Study Session, the Board will review the proposed boundaries and the financial impacts of the Attendance Options Redesign. We will have additional infor...
December 4, 2023
At tomorrow’s School Board Study Session, the Board will review the proposed boundaries and the financial impacts of the Attendance Options Redesign. We will have additional infor...
November 27, 2023
Rochester, MN – At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Superintendent Kent Pekel will be sharing detailed information about the Attendance Options Redesign ...
November 14, 2023
Dear Rochester Public Schools Parents, Staff, and Other Stakeholders,
I am writing to share some thoughts on the referendum that was narrowly defeated last week. I also plan t...
November 8, 2023
For Immediate Release
Rochester, MN – The Rochester Public School District faces some tough decisions following the November 7 b...
November 1, 2023
Though most of us don’t want to admit it, winter has arrived. We wanted to share with you our procedures should we have to have an unexpected school closing. Because these closure...
September 29, 2023
On the ballot this November, Rochester Public Schools is proposing a capital projects technology levy to harness the power of technology to accelerate learning, support teaching, ...
August 18, 2023
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket.
With the new app, you can access document...
August 14, 2023
When is the first day of school?
What are the bell times?
When can my student pick up their schedule?
Where can I find School Supply Lists?
What about tran...
August 10, 2023
Originally published on June 28, 2023 Embarking on a journey beyond classroom walls, Michael Olson's fifth-grade class at Folwell Elementary reimagines education by connecting ...
August 10, 2023
Originally published on June 1, 2023 What are our elementary school students’ sparks? The Supt is in the halls yet again, this time visiting some of our elementary schools. Che...
August 9, 2023
Originally published March 6th 2023 How do our middle school students think about the future? Superintendent Pekel visited our middle schools to find out. Watch the second...
August 9, 2023
Originally published on February 21, 2023 Rochester Public Schools (RPS) was awarded $1.9 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education to fund the School Based Menta...
August 9, 2023
Originally published on December 8, 2022 What do Rochester students know about Rochester Public Schools? The superintendent visited our high schools to find out. Watch our vide...