They're often the first faces you see when you walk into a building, and they're always ready and willing to help. Our schools and buildings wouldn't be the way they are without them. Thank you to all of our administrative professionals!
Hey future RPS kindergarten families, you've had a chance to tour your school and meet your principal, now join us for an information fair! Meet with RPS departments like transportation, Student Nutrition Services, School Age Child Care, and more, and our partner community organizations like United Way of Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, Cradle2Career. The Kindergarten Information Fair is on Thursday, May 2, from 4:30- 7 p.m. at Mayo High School.
Happy Earth Day! We can't wait to hear about all the earth day activities throughout our schools.
Looking for ideas? Try one of the fun earth-friendly activities 🌎 below:
• Bring a trash bag on your family walk and fill it with any trash you find.
• Try "earth painting" by using mud as paint on sidewalks or paper or use non-toxic watercolors to paint river rocks.
• Create a Recycle, Reuse, Reduce collage: Use "trash" (paper scraps, labels, junk mail, and other found items) and glue to create a multimedia masterpiece.
• Learn more about what you can recycle as a family with a tour by Olmsted County Environmental Resources this Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their Waste-to-Energy Facility. More information: https://bit.ly/49Hd5VO
Let's grow together!
Wishing a happy Passover to those who celebrate.
Happy Mahavir Jayanti to those who celebrate.
Happy First Day of Ridván to those who celebrate.
This Summer Debate Camp is co-taught by an experienced debate coach and members of the Mayo High School debate team. Whether you want to try something new or want to train for competitive debate in high school, you will have a great time working with this all-star teaching team! Register now at, bit.ly/summerdebatecamp
Wishing a happy Rama Navami to those who celebrate.
Set your clocks! School Age Child Care (SACC) registration opens tomorrow for Summer SACC at 6:00 a.m. Brush up on some of our registration tips and visit Eleyo to make sure you're ready to register: https://sso.reg.eleyo.com/authorize?client_id=TCE&redirect_uri=https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/account/login/via/sb&district=rochester
Our 30th Annual Transportation Fair is almost here. We hope to see your families there! Link to event page: https://fb.me/e/6CtZuefHk
You see them opening milk cartons in the lunchrooms, reading with students in the libraries, helping out on playgrounds, chaperoning field trips, and helping office staff stuff envelopes -- public school volunteers are a force, and we are happy to celebrate them this week!
Rochester Public Schools invites you to come and enjoy our spring plays starting April 25!
The Great Gatsby, presented by the Panther Playhouse of Century High School, opens Thursday, April 25, and runs through April 27, with play times from 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
I Hate Shakespeare, presented by Mayo Stage Door Backstage Pass of Mayo High School, opens April 26 and runs through April 28, with evening showings at 7 p.m. and a 1:00 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Spy School, presented by John Marshall Theater of John Marshall High school, opens April 25 and runs through April 27 with evening showings at 7 p.m.
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!
We have started preparing bus routing for the 2024-25 school year. With boundary and school changes for the upcoming school year and changes in busing eligibility, there may be some changes in eligibility for students. To check if you are eligible for transportation, and more information visit https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1547378
In honor of its 50th Anniversary this year, RPS Community Education is seeking submissions of artwork by our community members about our community to reinforce the lifelong learning mission of Community Education through our publications, event wear, items for sale, and other ways. Submissions are due April 30. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1544243
Olmsted County is home to many organizations dedicated to improving our community. The BRIDGE (Building Resilience in Development, Growth, and Education) Collaborative works to unite these organizations towards a common goal: bringing service-oriented organizations together to coordinate and integrate resources and services for children, youth, and families in Olmsted County. Learn more about the BRIDGE Collaborative and how they've impacted you or our RPS students: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1544236
Happy Eid al-Fitr to those who celebrate.
May 6-10, 2024, is Teacher Appreciation Week! In addition to the many ways families, school leaders, and PTAs will thank our teachers for their work throughout that week (and year), we would like to send RPS teachers virtual cards as well. Fill out this form and we'll email your teacher with a card. This is the last week. Forms close this Friday. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1526966
Wishing a happy Laylat-al-Qadr to those who celebrate.
With the warmer weather moving back in, wrap up your spring break by getting outdoors! Our partner, Quarry Hill Nature Center, has over eight miles of hiking trails in Quarry Hill Park, some of the best fossil hunting, and the Harry L. Buck Children’s recreational pond. Guide your experience at Quarry Hill by checking out one of their free adventure packs for fun (and educational) activities! Plan your visit today: https://www.qhnc.org/park-and-trails
April is Autism Acceptance Month. For six years, the Autism Society of America has promoted its #CelebrateDifferences campaign, working to empower everyone in the Autism community and to make sure that they feel connected, accepted, and celebrated for who they are. Differences should not be what divides us but unite us.
To learn more about Autism Acceptance Month, go to: https://autismsociety.org/autism-acceptance-month/
