Thank you for your patience as we restored our phone lines this morning. All main phone lines are working; you can contact the school office using the main office numbers.
Thank you for your patience as we restored our phone lines this morning. All main phone lines are working; you can contact the school office using the main office numbers.
Our main phone line is currently down. Please check email for an alternative way to contact us if necessary. We are working to resolve the issue and will provide an update as soon as we can. Thank you.
We're thankful for our partnership with Olmsted County 4H! Students enjoyed problem-solving engineering challenges!
Early voting begins TODAY! This election, voters will decide whether to approve an operating levy increase to stabilize the RPS budget, protect class sizes, strengthen academic and career programs and more.
Explore RochesterSchools.org/referendum for more information.
Mark your calendars: Early voting for the "Ignite Student Learning" referendum starts this Friday, September 20.
You can vote early via absentee ballot or in person at the Olmsted County Elections Office.
Visit RochesterSchool.org/referendum to learn more about early voting.
Students learned about solar ovens in "Science in the Kitchen" class and experimented with creating their own!
Mrs. Holmes' students helped harvest the school garden! They were excited about their finds and brought fresh veggies home to their families.
Why is RPS facing a budget deficit?
➡️ State funding hasn’t kept up with inflation or the rising cost of staff salaries, utilities, and school equipment.
➡️ Of the 15 MN districts with 10,000+ students, RPS ranks last in voter-approved local funding.
Visit RochesterSchools.org/referendum to learn more.
Join us tonight to hear what the three psychological needs are that need to be met to enable a young person to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential. In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city. Thanks to a generous donation, the evening will conclude with frozen treats from La Michoacana Purepecha.
Whether you are a parent or caregiver who seeks to help your children succeed or a member of the Rochester community who wants to help all children succeed or both, please join us for what promises to be an important and enjoyable evening. See you at 7 p.m. at the John Marshall High School auditorium (1510 14th St NW, Rochester, MN 55901).
Make your voice heard about the referendum to support RPS. Early voting starts on Friday, Sept. 20! You can learn more about the "Ignite Student Learning" plan to provide financial stability that will support our students by visiting RochesterSchools.org/referendum.
Meet Connie ! She's our Youth/Family Housing Specialist here to help ALC students and families. If you'd like to meet with her, you can complete this form and she'll reach out to you. https://tinyurl.com/housing-alc
A student group -- the E-Cigarette Prevention Initiative Youth Action Council (EPIYAC) -- is dedicated to a Vape-Free Generation. They're hosting a FREE teen event this Saturday, Sept 14, 4-7:30pm at Skyline Raceway. Please help share far and wide!
If approved by voters this Nov., funding from the school referendum will eliminate our budget deficit and provide the financial stability we need to continue inspiring, challenging, and empowering all students to reach their full potential. Find out more: RochesterSchools.org/referendum
Mrs. Rojas' class and our ESP/Master Gardner Natalie have been busy! They picked apples and carrots from our school garden, learned different methods for preserving apples, and followed a recipe to cook up delicious apple-carrot muffins! #schoolgarden #experientiallearning
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay At Rochester Public Schools, we recognize the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being. Let's take this opportunity to break the stigma around mental health and support each other. Whether it's checking in on a friend, practicing self-care, or seeking professional help, every action counts. Let's work together to create a community that values mental health and provides support to those who need it.
Find Resources Below:
➡️ 988 Suicide & Lifeline Call or Text 988 (24/7)
➡️ Crisis Response for Southeast Minnesota (CREST) Call 844.274.7472
➡️ National Sexual Assault Line: 1.866.656.4673 (24/7)
➡️ RPS Staff and Student Mental Health Sessions: https://ffcstaffconsults.as.me/schedule/d07eafa8
Why is RPS presenting voters with a referendum to increase the school operating levy this Nov.? We are facing a $19.4 M budget deficit that, if not addressed, will lead to:
❌School closures
❌Cuts to teachers and staff
❌Increased class sizes
Learn more: RochesterSchools.org/referendum
To avoid school closures and $19.4 million in cuts, we are asking voters to consider an operating levy increase on the ballot this Nov. that would allow us to build on our progress in helping every student reach their full potential. Learn more: RochesterSchools.org/referendum
Thank you @Jessica On The Radio and @Townsquare Media Rochester for spotlighting the ALC and our Resource Room & Food Pantry! We appreciate the radio time and write-up to help our community learn about our school and needs. https://y105fm.com/where-donate-rochester-alc-community-room/
ALC Families - One of our priorities is to help our students make reading and math growth. All students will be taking the FastBridge Reading/Math tests in the coming weeks:
* Day School (9/4 Reading, 9/11 Math)
* Night School (9/16-9/19)
* Success Lab (first week of school)
* APEX Recovery School (week of 9/2)
Please encourage your student to take their time so their score best represents their skills, to get rest the night before, and to eat breakfast the day of. We'll be asking students to take the assessment again in Winter and Spring so we can track student growth. Thank you for your support!
