In Craftopia (Gr. 2-5), creativity knows no bounds! This four-day camp invites students to explore a wide variety of art materials and crafting techniques while creating projects they’ll be proud to take home. Join CE Youth Enrichment for a hands-on, imagination-filled experience. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-craftopia.

8 days ago, Rochester Community Education
young child holding crafted rocket ship

Is your child ready for the independence of staying home alone? Whether it’s an hour after school or a few hours during the summer, this milestone can be a positive experience when kids are prepared.

Join CE Youth Enrichment at Hoover on June 15 for our Home Alone (Gr. 2 and Up) class. Students will build confidence and learn practical skills, including safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, handling phone calls and unexpected visitors, pet safety, personal safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-home-alone.

15 days ago, Rochester Community Education

Join CE Youth Enrichment on June 9 at Hoover for Bicycle Spin Art! Students will create their own masterpieces by pouring their favorite paint colors and designs onto a spinning canvas while pedaling a bike. The results are as fun to make as they are to see! Register online today at bit.ly/rochce-pedaler.

20 days ago, Rochester Community Education
bike splashing paint on canvas

Summer CE Youth Enrichment camps are starting soon! Join us at Hoover from June 8–11 for Once Upon a Movie (Gr. K-2). In this course, we will explore magical and mythical adventures through movies, crafts, and fun activities. From enrolling in Monsters University to saving a family’s magic, there are stories for every kid to enjoy. You can register for this course and view our many upcoming summer offerings at bit.ly/rochce-movie.

27 days ago, Rochester Community Education
2 kids in superhero costumes

Easy as π! Our Washington Elementary Math Masters brought home the competition in the 5th grade events. Congratulations to our 5th graders, including the many students and teams that placed in 1st, 3rd, 5th, and more! Our 4th graders are currently competing, and we're wishing them all the positive vibes!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
Washington students 5th grade team blue taking 1st place in the team challenge. Students holding their first place awards and smiling.
Washington students jumping up to celebrate their win in the middle of the auditorium at Austin Intermediate School.
17 Math Masters with two of their teachers posing for a photo in their Math Masters shirts in front of the Math Masters sign.
Group of 11 4th Grade Math Masters holding up their calculators and smiling at the camera as they get ready to compete.
Washington Math Master students wearing awards medals and smiling at the camera or holding up their blue ribbons.
Four Math Master students standing in a row wearing their medals for placing.
Five Washington students holding up their blue ribbons to the camera to celebrate their wins.
5th grade Math Masters in Austin, MN ready for the competiton.

Summer School Age Child Care (SACC) Registration is almost here! Choose your own schedule that works for your family. Rates are $50 per child and registration opens at 6:00 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 15: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.

Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.

➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.

➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.

➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2087 classes offered through community education
Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.

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3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests
At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily
We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students
Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.

Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true
4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Sonya Chives, Family Engagement specialist leading a Caregiver and Parent Empowerment online session for elementary schools on her work computer while looking at the camera and smiling.
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser
John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser
Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser

Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol

9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Standard response protocol list
Congratulations to our last Dolphins of the Week for this school year! Ryah, Presley, Dhara, Henry, Savannah, Ethan, Isabel, Kalam, Mckenzie, Arjun, Kia, Kaisei, Colbie, Emmitt, Iris and Aria
about 1 year ago, Chad Schroeder
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Friendly reminder: No school on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)! RPS offices will also be closed. We'll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS is closed for Memorial Day
Congratulations to our Dolphins of the Week! Lenna, Keren, Wonjoon, Khushvi, Gunther, Emma, Deacon, Maggie, Diangelo, Mariam, Rania, Eric, Grace, Scotty, Harry, Eleanor, Kassidy, Theo, Zanubia, April
about 1 year ago, Chad Schroeder
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Help us celebrate 25 years of education provided by Diane Fritcher! Wednesday, May 28, from 3:00-4:30 pm, we'll be hosting a retirement open house for Diane. Stop by and help us say, "Congratulations, Diane!"
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
DianeFritcher Retirement Flyer
Century High School graduates (former Dolphins) visited us today! Congratulations!
about 1 year ago, Chad Schroeder
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Washington Dolphins participating in the GLK Med City Marathon!
about 1 year ago, Chad Schroeder
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