October collaboration with our JM & Gage Newcomer classes. Pumpkins!!🎃





Few things make us happier at JM than when the puppies come to visit ⭐️❤️










Happy happy birthday to Anna (17) and Bernie (7). ❤️❤️❤️


Class of 2026 Senior Photos and Senior Tributes are due Tuesday, November 25th, 2025. Upload your Senior Photos directly to Jostens.

We had a great kickoff day for Red Ribbon Week...a national campaign to promote well-being in youth & a lifestyle free from drug use.



Want to learn more about teens and substance use? Join us for a free parent event on Thursday, November 6th at JM: Teen Substance Use Today: What Every Parent Should Know.
Registration is encouraged but not required. Interpreter support in Somali, Arabic & Spanish, if requested. https://forms.gle/z21dypwigHmUEuH47
Registration is encouraged but not required. Interpreter support in Somali, Arabic & Spanish, if requested. https://forms.gle/z21dypwigHmUEuH47

This Wednesday, RPS high schools are serving up Chicken Shawarma Wraps—a brand-new menu item inspired by your feedback! Juicy marinated chicken, zesty pickles, and major flavor… all wrapped up for you. Don’t miss it!





Interested in learning more about teen substance use in an informal, non-judgemental platform? Join us on November 6th for 'What Every Parent Should Know: Teen Substance Use Today." Registration preferred, but not required. Interpreter support for Spanish, Arabic & Somali. Open to JM, Mayo, Century & ALC caregivers. See flyer for details.




Today we did our First Quarter Career Corner, with a focus on Trades, Manufacturing & Transportation. 5 RCTC pathways & 11 industry partners made for a rewarding experience for students interested in this career cluster.

The JM Career Exploration Class is seeking local guest speakers on the Career Cluster Areas of: AV, Journalism/Broadcasting, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Programming, Software Development and Web & Digital Design and Communications. The class time is 10:30-11:30AM. Please contact the classroom teacher if interested. Shelly Hansen at shspalleeshansen@rochesterschools.org.
Thank you!

Oct 27 - 31 is Red Ribbon Week. This is a national awareness campaign that empowers students to make responsible choices, stay drug-free, and lead healthy, positive lives. Next week students will be provided lunch time engagement activities to learn about the impact of substance use and hear daily announcements on tips to quit.

Another great Rocket Boost in the books.... Fall Harvest Festival. Thank you to the Culinary Classes for making delicious pumpkin bars, FCCLA members for serving the food & McDonald's for the apple donation.










Thank you to the United Way Hygiene Drive for the items dropped off for our rocket community room today!
Current top needs (items can be dropped at the Main Entrance during school hours): gently used hoodies, joggers & leggings (all adult sizes), JM spirit wear, boxes of cereal, peanut butter & jelly and current styles of teen clothing.

We sent our boys soccer off in style. Goooo 🚀 !






Many students chose to attend the Mayo Med Career Fair today to learn about the wide variety of careers at the Mayo Clinic.





JM Orchestra is fundraising for our trip to Chicago! You can support our travels by visiting Chipotle on Marketplace Drive 4-8 pm on Wednesday, 10/22,. Mention the John Marshall Orchestra when you place your order, or use code 8MED8XQ when ordering on the app/online. Thank you!

Shelly Hansen’s Tourism and Hospitality class attended the Hospitality and Career Expo in Minneapolis.
Students toured the convention center and learned from chefs about pastry and savory options.



Our Economics Pitch winners, as selected by our panel of judges.
Categories:
Mission Ready Award
Igniting Purpose Award
Rocket Strategic Vision Award







Today our Economics students were brave as they stood on the stage of the Chateau Theater and presented their Final Pitch Projects to their peers & a panel of judges. It was so exciting to see their hard work transform into creative business ideas.A HUGE thank you to all of the community businesses & individuals that supported this initiative!







Free Youth Winter Coats. See flier for details.


