
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024 At tonight’s study session of the Rochester School Board, board members will review and discuss a draft of a new school board procedure on supporting transgender ...

June 3, 2024
Rochester Public Schools has fully cooperated with the Rochester Police Department in its investigation into the racial slur posting on the bridge over East Circle Drive. Though t...

May 30, 2024
Dear Members of the Rochester Public Schools Community, As I write this, we are nearing the end of a school year that has been eventful, to say the least. Before you head into s...

May 29, 2024
Dear RPS staff, parents, and caregivers, The RPS School Board voted unanimously to put forward an investment plan to Ignite Student Learning that would generate $19.4 million ann...

May 23, 2024
For many Indigenous students, receiving an eagle feather is as significant as earning a diploma or an honor society stole. Many nations recognize leadership achievements by bestow...

May 22, 2024
Though the debate is still ongoing on whether pineapple belongs on pizza, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) students had the opportunity to explore pineapple, learn about where it co...

"Ignite Student Learning" Rochester Public Schools 2024 Referendum: A Memo from Superintendent Pekel
May 22, 2024
Dear RPS community, At last night's School Board meeting , the Board voted to place a referendum on the November 5 ballot seeking $19.4 million annually to protect and enhance ed...

May 15, 2024
One of our favorite things about our teachers at Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is their passion for the growth and well-being of our students. From kindergarten through 5th grade...

May 7, 2024
E-cybermission is a national STEM Competition for students in grades 6-9. Teams use science, technology, engineering, and mathematics to help solve community problems. (www.ecyber...

April 25, 2024
Student Leadership comes in many forms: athletic teams, students of academic excellence, student councils, clubs, music, plays, and so much more. At Rochester Public Schools, we a...

April 18, 2024
Franklin Elementary School has enriched and engaged students and families throughout the school year. Catch up on some of the fantastic opportunities our students have had and are...

April 17, 2024
April is Occupational Therapy Month, and we'd like to highlight one of our occupational therapists, Alexis. How long have you worked at RPS and which schools do you work with? ...

April 16, 2024
Rochester, MN – Rochester Public Schools is pleased to announce Mona Perkins as the school district’s new chief academic officer. Perkins has an extensive background working in ...

April 15, 2024
Rochester Public Schools is aware of an incident that happened over the weekend where a racial slur was posted on the bridge over East Circle Drive near Century High School. We wa...

April 12, 2024
On October 30, 2023, a Rochester resident brought a lawsuit against the Rochester Public Schools District and school board members in relation to the 2023 Capital Projects Levy Te...

April 12, 2024
We have started preparing bus routing for the 2024-25 school year. Please use our Infofinder link to check if you are eligible for transportation. Infofinder is currently exper...

April 10, 2024
Olmsted County is home to many organizations dedicated to improving our community. The BRIDGE (Building Resilience in Development, Growth, and Education) Collaborative works to un...

April 10, 2024
Rochester, MN - At last night’s School Board meeting, RPS Online Principal Brandon Macrafic announced that RPS Online will be changing its name to MNSync Online. “The goal of ...

March 29, 2024
As we conclude National School Social Work Month, we would like to thank all of our social workers in Rochester Public Schools. Their commitment to our students, fostering inclusi...
March 29, 2024
Are you looking for a place for your kids to run off energy? Come to our Open Gyms at Longfellow, Sunset Terrace, Riverside, and Gage Elementary Schools. $1 entry fee per child (c...