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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! See more photos on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISD535/posts/pfbid0GKJqTnNWTSKedGcNCU4JLeXrse9aKxF3zEZ11BxQwqTwC4CEPUcCWcJMb3svApUYl

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. See more photos on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISD535/posts/pfbid0B8ypkSrHSVxgh8sfWcwaXsyGLdFuFhwEKjKZD9W424qAVDkBy56qYdWXqGFNgKskl

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! See more photos on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ISD535/posts/pfbid0k6hhsgCvsamWEc7vwdvhaaqzgbK2oWvtVSKshUwMviFD3u9sBvUKRefRWytxJ7mfl

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.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL families, we know, like us, you're counting down the days until we're back in school! Check out this guide for everything you need to know about bell times are, school supply lists, and when the first day of school is: https://bit.ly/3QyQx3H #15MoreDays

Hey, MIDDLE SCHOOL families, some of you already picked up your schedules today! Check out this article that gives you all the details about what you need to know for back to school: https://bit.ly/3qB0umr.

RPS HIGH SCHOOL families! We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Check out this news article about all you need to know leading up to and during the first week of school: https://bit.ly/3DXOGha

Do you have your supplies ready to go for the new year? If not, don't worry! Find your student's school supply list online today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1szCcqYOC0XtQj6YIAYeP6O7V72cXAW0G?usp=sharing

School Board Director Justin Cook gives a short summary of some of the highlights from the August 8th school board study session. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/XJB2fTCehkk.

Have you downloaded the calendars for the 2023-2024 school year yet? Get your copy of the calendar or specials calendars today at rochesterschools.org/calendars.

Is your student registered for the 2023-2024 school year? It's not too late! Get your student registered today by visiting www.rochesterschools.org/enroll or by visiting our Registration and Records department at the Edison Administration Building (615 7th Street SW).

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 Thursday, August 10 - 3-7 p.m. 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.

As we're counting down the days until the start of the school year, we have some news to share with you. We are pleased to share that Kara Merrill will step into the Assistant Principal position for this upcoming school year! Assistant Principal Dana DeWitz has accepted the Principal position at Jefferson Elementary and we wish her the best. We are confident that Kara will be a great addition to our staff and welcome her enthusiastically to Dakota Middle School! Welcome, Kara!

Get ready for back-to-school by checking off our Health Services checklist. Find the checklist here ➡️ https://www.rochesterschools.org/families/back-to-school

The countdown to back to school is on! Save the date for our Step into Learning days at our elementary schools on August 28 and August 29. Parents and guardians will make an individual 30-minute appointment in August (be watching for communication from your individual school soon). During this appointment, parents and guardians can meet their student’s teacher(s), have their student assessed, visit with the school nurse, set up lunch accounts, explore the school’s PTSA, and more.

Save the date for our secondary schedule pick-up and open house dates! Dakota Middle School • August 15 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Dakota Open House for parents and caregivers: September 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. John Adams Middle School • August 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. for 6th-grade students • August 24 from 1 to 5 p.m. for 7th- and 8th-grade students • John Adams Open House for parents and caregivers: September 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Kellogg Middle School • August 23 from 4 to 8 p.m. Willow Creek Middle School • August 24 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. for all students • Optional Meet and Greet and Tour for new students: September 16 from 12 to 5 p.m. Century High School • August 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. for 9th-grade students schedule pick up and picture day in the Century Cafeteria • August 17 from 9 to 3 p.m. for 10-12th-grade students schedule pick up and picture day in the Century Cafeteria John Marshall High School • August 16 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule Pick-Up for all grades Mayo High School • August 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enter by Door 6 - for 10th- through 12th-grade students only • August 16 from 12 to 5 p.m., enter by Door 6 - for 9th-grade students only