Folwell, Franklin, Gage, Overland, and Riverside Elementary future kindergarteners! Visit our schools for their kindergarten open houses tomorrow, November 18. For more information, locations, and to view available interpreters, please visit our website at www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k.
Hey, future kindergarten students: ready, set, enroll! Kindergarten enrollment is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at RPS! Learn more and enroll at www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k!
Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times .
Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times...
Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times..
Friday is bringing in the final celebrations of Mayo High School’s homecoming week! Check out the scenes from Franklin Elementary School's ribbon cutting event, Willow Creek Middle School's spirit day, and the Mayo High School Homecoming Parade. RPS is so happy to have kids back in class and celebrate the amazing community in Rochester.
Get ready to play! The ribbon is officially cut on the brand new Franklin Elementary Community Schoolyard!
This isn't just any green space; it's a vibrant, adventure-packed wonderland designed by our outstanding students, for our school and our entire neighborhood!
Our Franklin scholars were the lead architects, pouring their brilliant ideas into every corner. Through hands-on design workshops, they brought their dreams to life, creating:
🌳 An awesome nature play area
☀️ An outdoor classroom for learning under the sky
🏀 New recreation spaces for endless fun
🦋 A beautiful pollinator garden to help our buzzing buddies!
Thank you to our incredible partners, Trust for Public Land, for helping us turn this vision into a reality!
To help our students fully engage in their learning, students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or other electronic devices, including smart watches and earbuds/airpods, to school. See more information about our cell phone procedures for each school level at https://rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures
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
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, August 29. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!
We're preparing for the 2025–2026 school year, and we need your help to plan safe, efficient bus routes. Update your student’s transportation info now!
If your student is in grades 10–12, a district‑wide option student, or a non‑public student needing after‑school busing, complete an RPS Registered Rider Form. Address change, foster care, joint custody, and alternate site forms are also on our website. Whether your student is returning, new, or has updated needs, let us know: www.rochesterschools.org/transportation
