Due to a Watermain break and anticipated lack of access to water for the majority of the day, Lincoln K-8 is canceling school for today, September 13.
Parents and caregivers of students in SACC, please pick up your student(s) as soon as possible.
We know there has been frustration over the last few days about delays with student transportation. We thank you for the respectful ways you have been conveying your message and want to let you know that we share your frustration.
The school bus industry is still experiencing a driver shortage across the nation, and unfortunately, Rochester is no exception. The start of the 2023-24 school year has seen several drivers not return from last year, and applicants are few in number. This shortage has a great impact on our daily routes. We are piecing together routes and often calling on drivers from other Minnesota locations to help cover routes. Please know that we are working with our partners at First Student to address these problems, and thank you for your continued patience.
First Student is hiring bus drivers and is offering great sign-on incentives and bonuses. If you or anyone you know is interested in learning more and applying, visit WorkAtFirst.com or text “bus” to 52345.
Are you attending Quarry Hill's Fall Festival today? Stop by the Rochester Public School booth to learn more about our upcoming Referendum! We're here till 5 p.m.
Today, we welcomed Secretary Miguel Cardona and Senator Tina Smith to John Marshall High School as a part of Secretary Cardona's Back to School Bus Tour 2023: Raise the Bar.
As a part of their visit, they participated in a roundtable discussion with community partners including Fernbrook Family Center, United Way of Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic, Cradle 2 Career, and Rochester Community and Technical College - RCTC. Our community partners had the opportunity to share the work being done for our students around mental health, community schools, and deeper learning, and why they partner with RPS.
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How does Special Education funding work? In broad terms, it means services provided to students on individualized education plans, or IEPs, that are above and beyond general education services all students receive. Learn more in this edition: https://youtu.be/L8x5UPhxWLE
Happy Janmashtami to those who celebrate!
This year, thanks to the Free School Meals Program, all students attending RPS in person are able to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost each school day! Today, Governor Tim Walz, Minnesota Department of Education's Commissioner Willie Jett, and Minnesota's First Lady Gwen Walz visited Franklin & Montessori at Franklin Elementary School - Rochester, MN to help celebrate this initiative. View more pics: https://www.facebook.com/ISD535/posts/pfbid0Mbkm6MGvBEXMnpjvGhSG7DZSotST65iLwtyWyPPfo3kSEBwroxEHhCjUwgELRX9gl
We welcomed our youngest students back to the classroom for the First Day of RPS Preschool at Mighty Oaks Early Learning School, Hoover Early Learning School, and the Northrop Community Education Building! We are so excited to have you with us this year as a part of RPS!
As we wrap up this long weekend, we wanted to remind students of the importance of safety, especially as you walk or ride your bike or scooter to school. We made a video with the Rochester Police Department with a few reminders: https://youtu.be/x1kYWW081ng?si=K7MJQdDL3Jz_ybxv
Rochester Public Schools District offices and schools will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, September 5.
September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. All month long, mental health workers and advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to promote suicide prevention awareness, a topic often hard to discuss. Many people suffer from depression or suicidal thoughts, but it is not always seen. Suicidal thoughts can haunt anyone of any age, gender, or social status. Take time to love and care for those around you, and if you or someone you know is in an emergency, call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
#BeThe1To
National Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from substance use and mental health. The month serves as a celebration of the steps taken to improve access, information, and treatment and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
Longfellow Families,
Principal Amy Adams would like to remind you that Longfellow DOES have school tomorrow, Friday, September 1. You will follow a C day schedule and kick off your "Leading Leopards" grade level partnering program.
More back-to-school excitement! Our elementary schools started their first official day of school today! We're so happy to have everyone back in session. Have a great year, RPS!
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Today, all middle and high school students were back in session. What a fantastic first day back! Tomorrow, the rest of our elementary schools start their first day.
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Today was the start of back-to-school week for RPS! Middle schools welcomed in 6th grade students for Meet Me in the Middle, and our high schools also welcomed the incoming 9th grade students, Class of 2027! We're so glad to see our students back in action and can't wait to see what's in store for the 2023-2024 school year!
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In this edition of School Finance Facts (with John Carlson), we learn how school finance is different from other types of finance.
Watch here: https://youtu.be/ocDqNqmjJKE
School Board Chair Cathy Nathan gives a short summary of some of the highlights from the August 15th school board meeting.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/ONvwWN5pzT0.
We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket.
Watch this quick introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JViaRlk97s8 (Also available in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUSfGuH5ksQ and Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnUUuxtqTBw).
Then download our app! You'll see information about dining, staff, news, events, and more!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3q4YKls
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/456qdlD
Rochester Public Schools and Mayo Clinic have partnered to provide back-to-school immunization catch-up appointments. This is a fast, easy, and convenient way to keep our children, schools, and community healthy throughout the year. You do not need to be a Mayo Clinic patient to receive the vaccinations. Call 507-538-8555 for an appointment. If you are unsure what vaccinations are due, please check your Mayo Clinic patient portal, contact your primary care provider, or check with your school. Primary Care Vaccine Clinic 41st Street Center Professional Building 3033 41st Street NW, Rochester Tuesday, August 22 - 3-7 p.m. Insurance will be billed. If you do not have insurance, you may qualify for the Minnesota Vaccines for Children program, which covers the cost of vaccines at low or no cost.
