Bike Rodeo at Longfellow for our Fourth and Fifth graders this week! We are looking forward to our trail rides next week!
about 24 hours ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Bike Rodeo
Attendance matters, all day, every school day! Plan ahead by downloading the 2025-2026 calendar to sync your schedules for the upcoming school year. Download the calendar today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xrFqCZIbB6lkqDN40P_UVOcFxWJSgS_J?usp=drive_link
1 day ago, Rochester Public Schools
2025-2026 Calendar
Welcome Back, Lepoards! Longfellow Elementary kicked off our back-to-school season with an amazing first day of school! Each year, the first day is full of excitement for students, staff, and families, and we can't wait to see what you do this year!
12 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Longfellow students waiting in line for the bell
Family walking into school
Students smiling at the camera
Principal Adams walking student into school
First monday morning assembly of the year
Family walking into school
Students waiting in line to go into class.

We're preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your help to plan safe, efficient bus routes. Update your student’s transportation info now!
If your student is in grades 10–12, a district‑wide option student, or a non‑public student needing after‑school busing, complete an RPS Registered Rider Form. Address change, foster care, joint custody, and alternate site forms are also on our website. Whether your student is returning, new, or has updated needs, let us know: www.rochesterschools.org/transportation

15 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
2025-2026 Transportation
Longfellow staff is back and excited to welcome our students and families to Step Into Learning Thursday, July 17th and Friday, July 18th! Let the adventure begin!
17 days ago, Longfellow 45-15 District-Wide Elementary
LF Staff
All summer meal locations are now open and operating under their normal hours. Come and join us for a FREE meal for children 18 years of age or younger. Adult meals are also offered for a small fee. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals
26 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Free Summer Meals for everyone 18 years of age or younger from June 9-August 15
All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS closed July 4
All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2024. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS is closed for Independence Day
SPECIAL HOURS: Our summer meal program will only operate out of three locations from June 30 to July 3, and all locations will be closed on July 4. Visit Franklin, Overland, or Washington Elementary for summer meals this week! For more information, visit www.rochesterschools.org/summermeals.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer Meals select locations open during July 30 to July 3
Looking for a quick and nutritious summer meal? Visit one of our summer meal locations for breakfast or lunch! Meals are FREE for children 18 or younger and a small fee for adults. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals Please note that meals must be consumed on location and that all summer meal locations will be closed for Juneteenth and reopen on June 20 at locations that operate Monday through Friday.
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Free Summer meals for everyone 18 years of age or younger
Two big cats, under one big roof. The Pinewood Panthers and the Longfellow Leopards display their new mural at the entrance of their school!
about 2 months ago, Longfellow 45-15 Elementary School
Longfellow and Pinewood admin hang their new mural
Longfellow and Pinewood admin hang their new mural
Longfellow and Pinewood admin hang their new mural
What an incredible 2024-2025 school year! As we close the books on another year, we want to thank our amazing students, staff, and families for making it so special. Your hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm made this year truly memorable. We've loved every moment of learning, growing, and achieving together. While we're sad to see it end, we're already looking forward to continuing the adventure with all of you next school year!
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Students dancing in line at Franklin
Family at Elton Hills posing for a photo
Students posing at Riverside
Students with teachers
Students at RALC
Mayo High School students entering the tunnel on the last day of school
Students on the playground
Students giving piggie backs at Franklin
High schooler getting a high five from Carrie at MHS
John Adams students posing for a photo
We forgot to mention a big accomplishment from this school year: the passing of the 2024 Ignite Student Learning Referendum! Watch this brief video from Superintendent Pekel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQK9P5NxpZU
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
As the 2024–2025 school year comes to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights from the past ten months. This list doesn’t capture everything great that happened in our schools, but I hope it gives you a sense of the extraordinary work we’ve done together. Everyone connected to Rochester Public Schools (RPS) should feel proud of what we’ve accomplished—and even more excited about what lies ahead. Read Superintendent Pekel's End Of Year Review: https://bit.ly/end-of-year-review-2025
about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Collage of photos
Get Ready, because free summer meals are back! Starting June 9, summer meals will be offered at Elton Hills, Gage, Franklin, Longfellow, Overland, Riverside, Washington, Willow Creek, and John Marshall High School. Breakfast and lunch served daily. All meals for children 18 years of age or younger are FREE. Adult meals can also be purchased for $3.10 for breakfast and $5.50 for lunch. See the flyer for a full list, dates, and times, or visit www.rochesterschools.org/summermeals for more information. 🍏 June Menu: https://5il.co/3gpjn 🍏 Flyers: https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/summer-meals/805175
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Rochester Public Schools to host free summer meals for everyone 18 years of age or under from June 9 to August 15.
Friendly reminder: No school on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)! RPS offices will also be closed. We'll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS is closed for Memorial Day
Don't forget, School Year SACC Registration opens at 6 a.m. this morning! Get logged in to register: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
School Age Child Care Registration opens at 6:00 a.m.
We're halfway through Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's been full of joy! We have loved seeing all the celebrations, from a giant chicken outside a building to chalk art, treats, high fives, and hugs! RPS schools are showing huge love for our teachers! Thank you for everything you do for our students! We appreciate you!
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
Heads up, students! There will be no school on Wednesday, May 7. Staff will be engaged in a Curriculum Adjustment Day. See you back on Thursday, May 8.
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No School Wednesday, May 7
We're excited to see you all in TWO days! Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative fair designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead! 🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m. 🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906 🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public! At the fair, families can: 🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more. 🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services. 🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One. 🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth. We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help! Discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Play, learn, and get inspired with us!
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Kick off 2 kindergarten fair