Our substitute educators are educational bridges for our students when teachers need to be out of the classroom for any reason. We're grateful for their willingness to step in and help with continuity in the classroom. Thank you to all of our substitute educators!
Today, November 16th, is National Parent Involvement Day. We celebrate all that parents/caregivers do to team with Rochester Public Schools in support of student success. Thank you parents and caregivers for all you do to support students!
Did someone say pie? Last week, students and Home Living staff at Rochester Academy for Independent Living (RAIL) had their annual feast of pies! Students were able to participate in the whole process, from making and preparing the pies to choosing what flavor they wanted and enjoying them together, family-style.
At last night's School Board meeting, Superintendent Pekel shared his remarks about the failed referendum and the next steps for RPS. You can view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfm596Qjf-Q
You can also read the statement in full on our website: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1339319
P-TECH 535 is a pioneering education reform initiative created to prepare young people with the academic, technical, and professional skills required for high-wage, high-skills, and high-need regional careers. This public-private partnership allows students to take high school and college coursework simultaneously while engaging in industry-guided workforce development in one of two pathways. Learn more about PTECH on our website: https://www.rochesterschools.org/ptech
It was a beautiful morning for the ribbon-cutting of Longfellow's new solar panels! After the brief ceremony, some of our students, faculty, and community members in attendance got to go onto the roof to view the new panels. Thank you to all those who attended and to Ideal Energies for the installations!
These solar panels were made possible by grants from the Minnesota Department of Commerce.
Dear RPS Community, I am writing to share some thoughts on the referendum that was narrowly defeated last week... My main message is this: if Rochester wants to provide all its young people with the caliber of education that will enable them to succeed in the economy and in the society in which they will live their lives, additional funding for our school district is urgent and essential.
Read the full message: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1339319
Multi award winning artist and producer, Keith Secola, will be giving a workshop to students around RPS on November 28th and 29th. He will be discussing with students about his influences as a native composer, the concept of found music versus composed music, as well as some of the social difficulties he has encountered with his craft.
Multi award winning artist and producer, Keith Secola, will be giving a workshop to students around RPS on November 28th and 29th. He will be discussing with students about his influences as a native composer, the concept of found music versus composed music, as well as some of the social difficulties he has encountered with his craft.
RPS’ Student Nutrition Services purchased over 15,000 apples from Rochester’s own Apples R Us to provide local apples to our students throughout November. Our schools will enjoy these apples as a fruit option for breakfast or lunch throughout the month. Students, grab a fresh apple with your meal!
Having diverse educators in our classrooms benefits all of the students we serve, especially those from underserved communities who often don't see educators who look like them during their time in school.
Through Grow Your Own, RPS is working to increase and support the number of educators of color in our District.
Join us for an information session this Thursday at 4:30 p.m. to learn more about the Grow Your Own opportunity!
More information about the Grow Your Own opportunity can be found at www.rochesterschools.org/grow-your-own
It’s #AmericanEducationWeek. This week and every week we’re celebrating the incredible staff who bring life to the public school system. Whether you are a bus driver or a teacher, maintenance staff, nurse, a cafeteria worker, or a part of the administrative staff, you are all essential players in our District. Thank you for all that you do for Rochester Public Schools!
We recently had solar panels installed on Dakota Middle School and Longfellow Elementary Schools' roofs. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate this accomplishment!
Our ribbon cutting will be at Longfellow Elementary on Wednesday, November 15, at 10 a.m. Light refreshments will follow a brief ceremony. The public is invited to join us!
Wishing a happy Diwali to those to celebrate!
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
Keith Secola is an accomplished Ojibwa/Anishinabe musician. His accolades include winning nine Native American Music Awards, including Best Producer and Artist of the Year, Branches Out With a New Album, and a New Label. He will be playing for the public on November 28 at Dakota Middle School at 7 p.m. Throughout the month, he will be making appearances at several of our schools, playing music and telling students his story. Join us on November 28 to hear his music!
Today is Community Education Day. To learn more about what Community Education is and why it’s important, here is an article talking all things CE:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1333382
This morning, Folwell had a very special assembly announcing their achievement of a National Blue Ribbon Award officially making them a National Blue Ribbon School! Next Friday, two of Folwell's teachers, Mr. Olson and Mrs. Smith will go to Washington D.C. to accept the award. Stay tuned next week as Folwell celebrates with their Blue Ribbon Week. Congratulations, Folwell!
Our levy was not approved by voters. Thank you to those who voted in the fall
referendum. We appreciate you for seeking information and making informed decisions. Read our media release for more information about the election results and what the outcome of this election means for our district: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1329721
Rochester Public Schools invites you to come and enjoy our fall plays starting this weekend!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by the Panther Playhouse of Century High School, opens tomorrow night, November 9, and runs through November 11, with play times from 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
High School Musical, presented by Mayo Stage Door Backstage Pass of Mayo High School, opens November 16 and runs through November 19, with evening showings at 7 p.m. and a 1:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Mama Mia! presented by John Marshall Theater of John Marshall High school, opens November 16 and runs through November 18 with evening showings at 6 p.m. and a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or through the Hometown Fan app on your phone. To purchase tickets through the app, simply download the Hometown Fan app and search for Rochester High School hosting the play of your choice.
We hope to see you there!
