Mrs. Nelson's Kinders were using their magnetic letter boards to sound spell words. They have learned so much this year!
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!
Some more great pictures from our Bear Creek residents and our 5th graders. Connecting with new people and enjoying pizza-it was the perfect combination for great memories! Thank you to Bear Creek, Mr. Olson, and Mrs. Coffing for providing this opportunity!
Mrs. Coffing's 5th graders were honored this week with the Wings award.
Our Falcons of the week-lots of students being recognized for "Finishing Strong" .
Our 5th graders enjoyed pizza last night with Bear Creek Services residents. Such a great night!
Look at these Kindergarten writers from Mrs. Leisinger's class!
Congratulations to last week's Falcons who were recognized for SOARing by earning Finishing Strong tickets!
Mrs. Strain's 1st graders created catapults during a STEM activity. As they tested their catapults in the gym, they also practiced their measurement skills too.
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.
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
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!
1st graders love using the parachute with Mr. Thome in PE!
Our April all-school assembly was about finishing strong. Congratulations to our April Above & Beyond students!
These awesome Falcons were honored at our March 27 google meets for SOARing!
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!
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
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!
More pictures from our big game on Friday night: 5th Graders v Staff Basketball game. Thank you for coming out to support our school AND raise money for 5th grade to go to Eagle Bluff in May. Final Score: 5th Graders 55 and Staff 53 See previous Facebook posts for additional photos. GOOOO Falcons!
