RPS students in grades 3-11 will take the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) between April 15-26. Keep an eye out for a message from your school principal about the exact date for your school.
Thank you to our Facilities and Maintenance crews, who have been working since midnight, to ensure our students have a safe and clear path to and from school. We appreciate you!
Wishing a Happy Holi to those who celebrate.
Happy Palm Sunday to those who celebrate.
Happy Purim to those who celebrate.
Earlier this week, Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) at Northrop celebrated Youth Art Month by having their Art, Movement, and Science class paint to their hearts' desire!
School Board Director Justin Cook, gives a short summary of some of the highlights from the March 19 School Board Meeting.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/K9rmcZVphsc.
Join us tomorrow for a listening session hosted by the School Board from 12-2 p.m. at 125 Live (125 Elton Hills Dr NW).
Meet Mikala Hora, our third Mental Health Scholars highlight. Mikala has been with the district for almost five years as a peer coach and as a float for our Mental Health Practictioners. Learn more about Mikala: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1517480
Nominee for 2023-2024 Minnesota Teacher of the Year, Kim Hill, comes from a long line of educators. Over her career, she has continued to develop and educate herself to help her students. Today, she works to empower our students in the classroom and on the stage. Learn more about Kim: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1501984
#WomeninRPS: All of our teachers have their own unique perspectives. Criselda works in our Spanish Immersion program and is able to share her experiences and knowledge of Latino culture and the Spanish Language. Learn more about Criselda: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1501984
Happy Naw-Rúz to those who celebrate.
During our third week of Women's History Month, you'll have the opportunity to learn about three important perspectives from #WomeninRPS. First is Ramona, a leader, connector, and collaborator with a long history of working throughout the education system. The one-to-one support she offers to students is crucial for their success at school. Learn more about Ramona: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1501984
Save the date for our upcoming powwow to honor our Native American graduates, students, and families from Rochester Public Schools! This event is a celebration open to all students, families, and community members. Join us on May 4, 2024, to enjoy the culture, dancing, food, vendors, and powwow ceremonies!
Students in Mrs. Kirkpatrick's life science classroom at Dakota Middle School have spent weeks studying the digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems. To end the unit, they were able to choose any organ of the body, learn about it, and create a model out of everyday materials. Students chose all sorts of organs, from the brain to teeth. Lots of cardboard, hot glue, and pipe cleaners were put to use!
According to History.com, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of Saint Patrick's death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years and have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick since around the ninth or 10th century.
Congratulations to Kelly, one of our Special Education coordinators on her award at the National Council for Exceptional Children Conference this week! This award was given for demonstrating CEC’s core values: visionary thinking, integrity, inclusiveness and engaging in work consistent with CEC’s mission statement.
What are the joys and challenges you face as you raise your children? How can our schools better partner with you? The RPS School Board will host a listening session on Friday, March 22, from 12-2 p.m. at 125 Live (125 Elton Hills Dr NW). Stop by to chat!
March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate social workers and their incredible work within their profession. Last year, Rochester Public Schools received a $1.9 million U.S. Department of Education Grant. This grant has allowed RPS to provide up to 30 Master’s level Social Work scholarships and internship placements at RPS with necessary supervision and support while increasing our social work staffing by at least 10% in the next five years. This month, we will highlight four of our School Based Mental Health Scholars and see how they have been doing after their first semester! Our second highlight is Samuel Thys. Samuel has been in the district for seven years as a special education teacher at LEAP. Learn more about Samuel: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1507333
Meet Lori Sam, a dedicated staff member who strives for success in both her personal and work life. She brings her unique perspective to everything she does in a way that will always benefit others. Learn more about Lori: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1501633 #WomeninRPS
