It is everything Rochester Public Schools in your pocket!
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, August 30. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!
Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that RPS has reversed a multi-year decline in the percentage of students who score at the proficient level or above in math, science, and reading. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1736885
Today is the first day of school for elementary students, and we expect some delays in bus transportation, especially as our bus drivers learn the new route structure with the changeover from transporting elementary students home and turning around to pick up our secondary students.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this and continuously work to improve our processes.
Families using Transportation can download the First View app to see where their student's buses are. The district code for the app is M6QE.
A new look in the JM catwalk!
If the "Ignite Student Learning" referendum fails, class sizes will increase, school closures will be unavoidable, and RPS will need to make major cuts to student programs, support services, and teachers and staff.
Find out more details at RochesterSchools.org/referendum.
Freshmen start first day at John Marshall High School https://www.kttc.com/2024/08/27/freshmen-start-first-day-john-marshall-high-school/
A BIG shoutout to Caribou for providing free drinks to our seniors this morning.
Calling Professionals in the Health & Health Science Career Field (ie...paramedic, pharmaceuticals, dietician, surgical tech, nurse, dental hygienist, etc...)!
We are looking for guest speakers for our Career Awareness Class the first two weeks in October. Please reach out to Shelley Spallees-Hansen if interested at shspalleeshansen@rochesterschools.org.
Thank you!
Join us for the JM Alumni Flag Football Game. Use the link to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnOPiuZ3SrSV5SnUxjJig2ccehujINsv1gFmNMyvW272S0NQ/viewform
We're so thankful to our Rocket Launch student counselors for helping with our freshmen today. You all are the best!!
8/26/24: Due to an excessive heat warning issued for this afternoon and evening, all outdoor athletic sports and activities are canceled. However, some coaches may still have indoor practice plans. Please check in with them for this information.
Dear John Marshall staff, students, parents, and caregivers,
Due to an excessive heat warning issued for this afternoon and evening, all outdoor athletic sports and activities are canceled. However, some coaches may still have indoor practice plans. Please check in with them for this information.
Thank you,
Rochester Public Schools
And just like that.... our Freshmen are here and we're thrilled to see them! They will have a great day learning their school, making new friends... and trying to stay cool.
It’s a new school year and that means new teachers joining the John Marshall High School team! Help us give Chelsey Ferguson a warm welcome to Rochester Public Schools and read her thoughts on her new career.
Chelsey Ferguson: John Marshall High School, Learning Disabilities Teacher
"I was a paraprofessional for the last seven years at RPS, so I knew once I got my teaching degree, I wanted to work here. "
We have a new cell phone procedure that goes into effect starting this school year. For high school students, this means If students choose to bring a cell phone/device to school, the device(s) will remain in student backpacks/lockers or in a classroom collection container during class periods.
📱Smartwatches may be worn during class for telling time only.
📱The device will remain in the classroom if the student leaves the classroom briefly (to use restroom, library, etc.).
📱Students will be permitted to use cell phones during passing time and lunch.
📱Students with an open hour are permitted to use their cell phones during Junior Privilege, Senior Privilege, RRS, or Apella in the following locations:
- Century: North Cafeteria & Media Center
- John Marshall: Cafeteria, Door 1 Atrium, Library
- Mayo: First floor common areas
View more information at www.rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures
The Ignite Student Learning referendum seeks voter approval of an operating levy increase to stabilize our budget and protect the programs & services that help our students thrive. 🏫
To find out how the proposed levy would impact your property taxes, use our tax calculator https://www.ehlers-inc.com/microsite/rochester2024/ 👈
What's for lunch? Plan ahead for the start of the school year by downloading this month's meal menu. August and September meal menus are available for download.
Download here:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/493023
"Dear RPS community, I hope you had a great summer and that you are as excited as I am for the school year that is about to begin. One of the most important events for our school district this year is the referendum to increase local funding for Rochester Public Schools (RPS) that will be on the ballot on November 5."
Read Superintendent Pekel's full letter: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1724172
Our staff has spent the last week getting ready for you, double check your calendar so you are ready too!
Monday, August 26:
• Step into Learning for all elementary schools
• Meet me in the Middle for incoming 6th grade students
• First day of 9th Grade for all 9th grade students
Tuesday, August 27:
• Step into Learning for all elementary schools
• First Day of School for all secondary students
Wednesday, August 28:
• First Day of School for all elementary students
Thursday, August 29:
• Regular school day
Friday, August 30:
• No school for all schools and programs that follow the traditional school year calendar. Longfellow Elementary is still in session.
