Rochester Public Schools is surveying families and community members to engage in conversation and seek feedback about a 2024 Referendum. We invite you to participate because your opinion is important to us!
The survey will remain open for responses until 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2024.
Take the survey at this link: https://rochesterpsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HI6PWOEKbcIFpA
Today we celebrate five of our exceptional educators for Black History Month; dressed up to represent the theme of freedom through style found in the book, "Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style."
Last Friday, RPS hosted its third annual Special Olympics Unified Bowling event. This event was created to strengthen the relationships between RPS students with and without special needs. Our students had a great time bowling and playing arcade games!
Calling for photo submissions! Or JM muralist is busy working on our mural but needs more photos of JM kids actively doing theater, sports and/or clubs & activities. Please email me if you have some you can share for her to use for background/context/images. Need by Wednesday, March 6. Ervasquez@Rochesterschools.org
Thank you!
Culture Week is coming the week of March 4 at JM. The Culture Celebration is on Friday, March 8th at the end of the day. Students, if you are planning on dressing up or wearing the colors of your culture flag please fill out the form. We are also still looking for performers and families/students to bring in food. Please consider signing up!
The World, public radio’s longest-running daily global news program aired the recent news story featuring JM's celebration during Black History Month: A Taste of Africa.
Awesome!!
https://theworld.org/media/2024-02-26/through-african-foods-students-dispel-myths-about-their-home-countries
Today, we're kicking off Public Schools Week, a celebration of the heart of our communities - our public schools! Public schools are the backbone of our society, nurturing future leaders. Let's celebrate the achievements and dedication of our educators and education advocates!
Want to show support for Principal Ruzek? Want to support youth arts education? Consider voting & donating for Principal Ruzek and his wife Julie (long-time RPS educators), as they take to the dance floor at Dancing for the Arts 2024.
https://one.bidpal.net/dfta2024/welcome
The Rocket Coffee Shop opened its doors today. Thank you Yearbook Class!
Through First Student and Kids on the GO, RPS has around 160 active bus drivers and 136 a.m. & p.m. routes, as well as 63 van drivers who are dedicated to providing service to the District. We recognize the importance of every one of our drivers and appreciate their dedication to our students. #schoolbusdriverappreciationday #thankabusdriver
Head to the Athletics Website to enroll. Students MUST have an active sports physical on file to enroll (use link to see options). https://shorturl.at/gkox0
https://www.johnmarshallrockets.org/
JM students & staff make Minnesota Public Radio.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/20/through-fufu-and-sambusas-rochester-students-counter-misinformed-ideas-about-africa
Join us!
Hey, RPS high schoolers! Did you know you could make $15/hour and get elective credit toward graduation by working with our School Aged Child Care (SACC) program for the 2024-2025 school year?
We would like to honor the service of John Marshall Alumni of 2001, Adam Finseth. Adam served as a firefighter/paramedic and was tragically killed in the line of duty in Burnsville, MN yesterday morning.
https://www.kttc.com/app/2024/02/19/firefighterparamedic-killed-burnsville-incident-was-rochester-native/
(Post by Coach Claire Sagstuen)
JM competed at Farmington yesterday and it was truly a testament to how hard these amazing students are working! But also…our novices have been on fire all season! I’m in awe of everything they’ve accomplished thus far. JM took 1st in team sweeps and had multiple placements! Go, Fight, Speak!!!! 🚀❤️
Creative
Eleanor-Champion
Disco
Anguil-Champion (novice)
Drama
Abigail-6th (novice)
James-2nd
Duo
Justice and Tyler-4th
Extemp reading
Lilly-3rd (novice)
Extemp speaking
Danah-6th (novice)
Wendy-2nd (novice)
Rachel-Champion (novice)
Aaron-3rd
Great speeches
Nadia-6th
Salma-2nd
Humor
Lugman-5th (novice)
Bonnia-2nd (novice)
Impromptu
Aaron-Champion
Info
Sarah-5th
OO
Waithira-5th
Jaidyn-3th
Poetry
Aggie-Honorable Mention
Jonas-2nd (novice)
Hawweraa-4th
POI
Eleanor-2nd
Prose
Claranna-Champion (novice)
Liv-3rd
Storytelling
Abigail-2nd (novice)
Bhavya-Champion
Some JM students & alumni join in the Mayo High School Culture Fest.
Photos: Mayo High School's annual Culture Night on Feb. 17, 2024 https://www.postbulletin.com/news/local/photos-mayo-high-schools-annual-culture-night-on-feb-17-2024
There will be no school Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Please check out the latest JM Newsletter - it highlights great work being done by JM students & staff, and with community partners (and it has lots of fun photos!).
https://www.smore.com/s6e32
February 16, 2024, is National Caregivers Day. Today we honor individuals who selflessly provide personal care and physical- and emotional support to those who need it most. #thankacaregiver #nationalcaregiversday
