Great learning happening this morning on our Professional Development Day. Focus is on improving our PLCs. Thank you to First Educational Resources for joining us and guiding us through our improvement and learning.
Rochester Public Schools offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular hours resume Monday, November 27, 2023.
Mark your calendars for December 5th @ 6:00 pm for John Marshall Rocket Night. This is for any incoming 9th grade students or any new student to JM for next school year. 2024-2025.
@JMHSRockets
CONGRATULATIONS! OUR JOHN ADAMS FAMILY COMMUNITY HAS REACHED OUR GOAL! The Give to the Max Goal was set at $8,000 and it raised $9,645! We have a absolutely great families and John Adams is very lucky to have all of you a part of our school! Thank you so much for the generous donations.
The Give to the Max site will remain open if anyone would still like to donate as well.
https://www.givemn.org/organization/Pta-Minnesota-Congress-132
We want to give a shout-out to Debra Las, a science teacher at John Adams Middle School, for receiving the 2023 Minnesota Science Teachers Association (MnSTA) Science Teaching Award for secondary schools. Congratulations, Deb!
Reminder: There is no school Wednesday, November 22, to accommodate a Professional Development day for our Secondary staff and allow for an End of Trimester work day for Elementary staff. Longfellow Elementary students also have no school due to a Flexible Conference Day.
Edison Administration Building and Northrup Education Center will still operate under normal business hours.
Still Accepting Donations!
John Adams PTSA Give to the Max Day! Anything you can give matters. Please consider clicking on the link as it is still open! We appreciate anything you can give to help reach our goal. All money goes back to students and staff at JA!
https://www.givemn.org/organization
/Pta-Minnesota-Congress-132
Our substitute educators are educational bridges for our students when teachers need to be out of the classroom for any reason. We're grateful for their willingness to step in and help with continuity in the classroom. Thank you to all of our substitute educators!
Our substitute educators are educational bridges for our students when teachers need to be out of the classroom for any reason. We're grateful for their willingness to step in and help with continuity in the classroom. Thank you to all of our substitute educators!
GIVE TO THE MAX - PTSA: JOHN ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Please consider a donation to the John Adams Middle School PTSA. All funds go to PTSA and back to your students and staff! Today is the Day!
https://www.givemn.org/organization
/Pta-Minnesota-Congress-132
Coming November 21 we have Parent Teacher Conferences. We cannot wait to see everyone at John Adams. When you come, please feel free to bring a donation to our Resource Room Food Pantry. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
#JAWay
Wishing a happy Diwali to those to celebrate!
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
Rochester Public Schools invites you to come and enjoy our fall plays starting this weekend!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by the Panther Playhouse of Century High School, opens tomorrow night, November 9, and runs through November 11, with play times from 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
High School Musical, presented by Mayo Stage Door Backstage Pass of Mayo High School, opens November 16 and runs through November 19, with evening showings at 7 p.m. and a 1:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Mama Mia! presented by John Marshall Theater of John Marshall High school, opens November 16 and runs through November 18 with evening showings at 6 p.m. and a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or through the Hometown Fan app on your phone. To purchase tickets through the app, simply download the Hometown Fan app and search for Rochester High School hosting the play of your choice.
We hope to see you there!
Today is National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day! The day inspires kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
It's Election Day! Polls are now open until 8 p.m. Find your voting location at https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov.
Ready to make your voice heard, Rochester?
TODAY is your last chance for early voting! Head over to 2122 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904, or 151 4th St SE, Conference Room 2, Rochester, MN. Voting's open today until 5 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to have your say!
Can't make it today? No problem! ELECTION DAY is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7! Polls open bright and early at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m.
Find your voting location for tomorrow at https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov.
Still have questions about the referendum? Join Supt. Pekel TONIGHT at the In-Person Referendum Forum from 7-8 p.m. at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
Attention, Rochester! Here's what you need to know about the 2023 Capital Projects Technology Levy Referendum!
🏠 For the average $325,000 homeowner, it's $11 a month.
📊 We're rising from the bottom of the pack among 11 comparable districts in operating and technology levies.
⏰ This fresh 10-year levy spells a new era for our schools—building a brighter future, one innovative step at a time.
💻 From a $3 million tech infusion to redirecting $7 million from the general fund, we're maintaining class sizes.
Please make your voice heard by voting on or before November 7.
How will improved Technology help RPS? Watch this brief video to learn more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DynHcULSVUY
Be engaged, be informed, and please vote on or before November 7!