Calling all high school poets and artists! Are you interested in participating in collaborative Art in Our City exhibition at the HIstoric Chateau Theater? Check out the flyer and submit your art by Friday, February 9.
Governor Tim Walz has proclaimed the week of January 21–27, 2024, as Education Support Professionals (formerly known as paraprofessionals at RPS) Recognition Week. Our ESPs support our teachers in the classroom, help with SACC, transportation, in the lunch rooms, and more! We are grateful for their commitment to meeting the needs of our students. Thank you, ESPs! We appreciate you!
In anticipation of Black History Month, we’ve interviewed members of the Rochester community to explain what Black History Month means to them and how they see it celebrated in the community
Demetrius “Nock” Johnson, a.k.a “Mr. Do-It-All” is a parent, a multi-business owner, finance manager, salesperson, and a musician. Here’s what he has to say:
https://youtu.be/k-oKbfvjXj4
Hey, students in 3rd-6th grade, the Gateway Science Fair is coming up in April. Not sure how to put a science project together? Need some ideas? Join the Gateway Science Fair team on Saturday, February 3, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Century High School cafeteria to learn more. Pre-registration is required at www.rochestergateway.com.
RPS families - It's the end of the quarter, which means there is no school tomorrow, Friday, January 19 for most schools. Longfellow Elementary is still in session. Staff will be participating in a PD day. Stay warm, and we'll see the rest of you students on Monday!
We want to congratulate our very own RPS School Board Chair Cathy Nathan on her nomination last week to the Minnesota School Board's Association All State School Board! Thank you for all you do for RPS, Cathy!
Happy Makar Sankranti to those who celebrate!
Today we celebrate, remember, and reflect on the incredible life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - "Life's most persistent question is: What are you doing to serve others?"
Happy Orthodox New Year to those who celebrate!
1 p.m. update: All activities and practices for this afternoon and evening are canceled.
RPS will be closed today, January 12, 2024, due to inclement weather.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building reservations are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ All high school, after school athletic and activities practices, performances, and games will continue to be evaluated and a final decision will be made by 3 p.m. We will communicate these decisions via our website, social media channels, and an email to high school families.
➡️ No supper meals will be provided.
RPS will be closed today, January 12, 2024, due to inclement weather.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building reservations are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ All high school, after school athletic and activities practices, performances, and games will continue to be evaluated and a final decision will be made by 3 p.m. We will communicate these decisions via our website, social media channels, and an email to high school families.
➡️ No supper meals will be provided.
Reminder, there is no school on Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Activities, games, programs, and practices on Saturday, January 13, will continue as scheduled. Please allow extra time for travel. Reach out to your coach or activities director with additional questions.
High schoolers, are you interested in pursuing a career in healthcare but don’t know where to start? Are you interested in laboratory sciences and looking for a way to begin a life-changing career at Mayo Clinic? Check out this free high school phlebotomy training program in person on January 23 or virtually on January 29.
Sign up here: https://airtable.com/appdynln57F04Nqyp/shraFUgT5YbTiyKlL
We're looking to hire student nutrition services professionals, maintenance workers, and education support professionals! Join us for our hiring event tomorrow from 1-4 p.m. at the Edison Board Room. Walk-ins welcome! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdE7w0isG90&feature=youtu.be
As part of a deeper learning partnership, graphic art and creative writing students at Century High School partnered with Kindergarten students from Churchill Elementary to illustrate a story they created. Last week, the students got together for their Creature Collab where they showcased their work.
Wishing a happy Orthodox Christmas to those who celebrate!
Looking for something to do this weekend? Come to Dakota Middle School to cheer on the Rochester Raiders team as they compete in adapted co-ed floor hockey. Session 1 starts tonight, Friday, at 6 p.m., and Session 2 starts Saturday at 9 a.m. The daily entry fee is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors/students, and children 6-under get in for free. Come support our RPS and Byron students!
You can see your neighborhood and regional attendance boundary areas using this link: https://bit.ly/3H72WWt. This is best viewed on a laptop or desktop.
Once you've entered your address into the website, select "transportation zone" on the left side of the screen to see your regional transportation zone.
