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In the halls of John Marshall High School, diverse identities resonate through an extraordinary project born from collaboration. The JM Identity Project displays the power of voic...

A journey began three years ago with just a few passionate individuals in the heart of Mayo High School. Today, the Mayo Equity Team has blossomed into a force of over 20 student...

Preparing for life after high school can be stressful. At Rochester Public Schools (RPS), a part of our strategic plan includes preparing students for life after their K-12 educat...

If you look around Rochester Public Schools, you’ll notice something that some of our schools have: a garden. These gardens add beauty to the school environment and give students ...

Rochester, MN – Rochester Public Schools is pleased to announce its Grow Your Own program, a partnership with the Minnesota Department of Education to increase and support the n...

Dear Rochester Public Schools Parents, Staff, and Other Stakeholders, I am writing to share some thoughts on the referendum that was narrowly defeated last week. I also plan t...

On the second Thursday of November each year, states across the nation take the day to mark the impact of Community Education in their communities. This year, that day falls on ...

For Immediate Release Rochester, MN – The Rochester Public School District faces some tough decisions following the November 7 b...

From providing information to families to ensuring all students have access to nutritious food and meals, our School Nutritionist, Kayla Timmerman, has an everchanging role that i...

Within Phoenix Academy, two former students turned employees show how community and belonging play crucial roles in students' success. Jaden and Jamie's journeys from students to ...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a month to remember lives lost to suicide, the millions of people worldwide who struggle or have struggled with suicidal ideation,...

The Technovator Design Team is a group of Rochester Public Schools (RPS) educators from around the District who are versed in technology and support the learning needs of students...

Folwell Elementary School is one of 353 nationwide schools recognized today by the U.S. Department of Education as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023. The recognition is based ...

At Hawthorne Education Center, Doug Guenther and Maria Hartman open their classrooms to lawful permanent residents of the Rochester area and immigrants from near and far looking t...

Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is proud of the amount of teachers we have who challenge themselves and learn new tools to aid in their teaching. Some of our teachers love to use t...

RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing...

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. All month, mental health advocates, survivors, allies, and community members nationwide come together to promote suicide preventio...

Middle and high school families -- As we head into the 2023-2024 school year, we wanted to share with you some changes that will be taking place regarding our grading procedures. ...

Originally published on June 28, 2023 Embarking on a journey beyond classroom walls, Michael Olson's fifth-grade class at Folwell Elementary reimagines education by connecting ...