Washington Elementary School

Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video.

6 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

These kids are on the ball! Washington Elementary's PTA-led T-ball league practiced throws, ball retrieval, and teamwork. Kids and parents alike enjoyed the fresh air and community.

8 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Tball team smiles and poses for the camera in matching shirts.

In a field. dozens of kids in bright shirts stretch before their tball practice.

A coach demonstrates how to hold a baseball mitt for the kids practicing throwing to one another.

Kids practice retrieving grounders while parents sit on the grass and watch.

A wideshot of tball teams in matching bright shirts grouping up to practice.

Kids in matching shirts stretch before practice.

What will my student really need for back to school? Use our school supply lists to fill your student's backpack with supplies that will set your student up for success. Find your school's list: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pnP_ywopD8TOiNyTd7CgNokE5WgOnIjE

16 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Back to School 2026-2027 with text School Supply List overlayed on an image of back packs in the student cubby area of the classroom.

Are you ready to lift off for the new school year? We're so excited to see you back in a little over a month, and even sooner for our Longfellow friends (July 20-22 to be exact!). Though we know you're still enjoying the summer, we want to make sure you have the information you need to prep for the back-to-school season, including school supply lists! Just know we can't wait to see you back soon!

Learn more about Back to School: www.rochesterschools.org/backtoschool
School Supply Lists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pnP_ywopD8TOiNyTd7CgNokE5WgOnIjE?usp=drive_link

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

Back to School text with galaxy graphics and image of Longfellow student and students getting off the bus.

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.

3 months ago, Rochester Community Education

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.

3 months 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.

3 months ago, Rochester Community Education

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.

3 months ago, Rochester Community Education

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!

4 months 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

4 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.

6 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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6 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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6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

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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6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily

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.

8 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

12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

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

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

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

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!"

over 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools