Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative event designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead!
🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m.
🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public!
At the fair, families can:
🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more.
🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services.
🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One.
🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth.
We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help!
Come discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Come play, learn, and get inspired with us!
The RPS School Board will meet today at 5:30 p.m. in the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW).
On the agenda for tonight's study session is the SCIP 2.0 Success Measures and Process Recommendation. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/isd535.
You can view tonight's and other meeting's full agendas at https://rochesterschools.org/simbli.
Rochester Public Schools wouldn't be the same without the dedicated, compassionate, and hardworking individuals who make a difference every day, whether they're teaching in classrooms, supporting students, or keeping our schools running smoothly behind the scenes.
As a small gesture of gratitude, we invite you to share a few words of encouragement with a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your student(s). Your message can go a long way in brightening someone's day and reminding them just how appreciated they are.
Send a thank you card: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2149885
Here's your reminder - School Age Child Care (SACC) summer registration opens Tomorrow, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. for Summer SACC!
If you're considering summer care for your K-5 students, consider making it a summer of fun with our educational and enriching summer school age child care! Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/sacc.
Check out our 4th-grade finalist for the Rochester Public Utilities Arbor Day contest. Way to go! We have talented students here at Bishop!
Check out our most recent (set 2) P.A.W. Winners ! 🐾 These Bulldogs have earned their Paws for showing outstanding qualities in the following areas: Being prepared, Acting responsibly, Respecting everyone and everything, and keeping safe. A huge thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their support. Go Bulldogs, keep on B.A.R.K.ing!
Check out our most recent (set 1) P.A.W. Winners ! 🐾 These Bulldogs have earned their Paws for showing outstanding qualities in the following areas: Being prepared, Acting responsibly, Respecting everyone and everything, and keeping safe. A huge thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their support. Go Bulldogs, keep on B.A.R.K.ing!
Our 2nd and 4th-grade buddies had a blast with different station activities!
Beep Beep... coming to Goose Egg Park in May! Come explore the vehicles that ignite your young child's imagination at the 30th Annual Transportation Fair! Save the date for Saturday, May 10 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a special concert by Justin Roberts from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
No registration is required for this fun and free family event, sponsored by PAIIR - Parents Are Important in Rochester, School Readiness, and Rochester Public Works!
Check out our most recent (set 2) P.A.W. Winners ! 🐾 These Bulldogs have earned their Paws for showing outstanding qualities in the following areas: Being prepared, Acting responsibly, Respecting everyone and everything, and keeping safe. A huge thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their support. Go Bulldogs, keep on B.A.R.K.ing!
Check out our most recent (set 1) P.A.W. Winners ! 🐾 These Bulldogs have earned their Paws for showing outstanding qualities in the following areas: Being prepared, Acting responsibly, Respecting everyone and everything, and keeping safe. A huge thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their support. Go Bulldogs, keep on B.A.R.K.ing!
There is no school from Monday, March 31, to Friday, April 4. Students, enjoy your spring break vacation. See you back on Monday, April 7!
Calling all future kindergarten students! Save the date: we're hosting our annual Kick Off 2 Kindergarten Fair on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Century High School (2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906).
Stop by to learn more about Kindergarten at RPS and visit our departments, such as Transportation, Student Nutrition, School Aged Child Care, Registration, and more, as well as community partner organizations. You can also take photos in our photo booth!
Tell your friends and join us!
Looking for a way to get involved with RPS? Join our CCIAC group. We need a diverse group of parents, community members, business leaders, and students to share their voices about the education of all Rochester Public Schools learners. The role of the CCIAC is to provide input and feedback on curriculum, instruction, and learning across RPS schools.
The next meeting is Thursday, April 17, at the Edison Building, 615 7th ST SW. The group will meet for 90 minutes and dinner will be provided. Please RSVP at: https://bit.ly/cciac-rsvp
Set your clocks! School Age Child Care (SACC) summer registration opens April 14, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. for Summer SACC. If you're considering summer care for your K-5 students, consider making it a summer of fun with our educational and enriching summer school age child care! Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/sacc.
RPS is canceling school tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in anticipation of the blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Here’s what this means:
➡️ This is a complete District building closure due to the anticipated severity of the storm. We will not be clearing parking lots until the storm has passed.
➡️ High school MCA testing is rescheduled for next week. Families will receive further communication from their respective schools about the rescheduled date.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be closed.
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building rentals are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ All after-school activities and athletics are canceled.
Join us for our hiring event on Friday, March 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.!
Open positions include:
Licensed School Counselors
Speech Language Pathologist Assistants
Education Support Professionals
Special Education Teachers
Math Teachers
Science Teachers
Maintenance workers
Occupational Therapists
Health Office Nurses/Licensed School Nurses
Student Nutrition Services
and more!
Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW. Walk-ins are welcome, and virtual interviews are available! Sign up for a virtual interview at https://bit.ly/march29hiringevent. Join the RPS team and make a direct impact on your community!
Checkout our end of February and beginning of March (set 2)P.A.W. Winners ! 🐾 These Bulldogs have earned their Paws for showing outstanding qualities in the following areas: Being prepared, Acting responsibly, Respecting everyone and everything, and keeping safe. A huge thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their support. Go Bulldogs, keep on B.A.R.K.ing!
Checkout our end of February and beginning of March (set 1)P.A.W. Winners ! 🐾 These Bulldogs have earned their Paws for showing outstanding qualities in the following areas: Being prepared, Acting responsibly, Respecting everyone and everything, and keeping safe. A huge thanks to Texas Roadhouse for their support. Go Bulldogs, keep on B.A.R.K.ing!
4th Grade participated in the Chalk Talk protocol with the short story “All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury.
