RPS offices will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 26.
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Future RPS kindergarten students and families, are you ready? Enrollment for kindergarten at Rochester Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Learn about your neighborhood school, DWO school/program option, and how to enroll: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1910873
Dynamics of the classroom and interactions with classmates play a crucial role in student social development. Heather Christensen is a Learning Disability teacher who supports student all the way from elementary to graduation.
“I think many of the misconceptions around the online format of MNSync were built around the early days of the pandemic. We’ve progressed the virtual environment since then and parents and caregivers can expect a true sense of community through MNSync. MNSync is ‘synchronous’—it’s in the name! We meet everyday and we build a real connection within the classroom.” — Heather Christensen Learning Disability Teacher
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TOMORROW: Come to our MNSync Online Kindergarten Open House on December 3 at 5-6 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!
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RPS offices will be closed, and there will be no school on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
RPS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.
Reminder: there is no school from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your fall break! We will see students back on Monday, December 2.
Every student is “college material.” This core belief is the driving idea behind the Minnesota Office of Higher Education's new program called Direct Admissions.
RPS high schools are participating in this exciting new program, allowing seniors to apply to college with confidence, knowing that the "will I get in?" question has already been answered with a "YES!"
Watch the Direct Admissions intro video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sNb7vIxzAI&t=66s
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Future kindergarten students: Come to our MNSync Online Kindergarten Open House on Tuesday, December 3 at 5-6 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!
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"This is an opportunity for students to use what they've learned in school in a career-like setting. It's a unique experience that can truly shape their future paths." Sarah Michet is an Advanced Learning Specialist who runs the Mentorship Program at Century and Mayo High Schools. Read more about her work in the link below.
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Over the last two days, our secondary students have been gaining insight into postsecondary pathways. 50 colleges from around the country attended college fairs at Century, John Marshall, and Mayo High Schools to help students learn more about college and career opportunities.
Brittany Lehrke is a special education teacher who runs her classroom from Boston, MA. She’s celebrating Learning Disability Awareness Month with her students in a fully accessible classroom within MNSync Online.
“MNSync Online offers an inclusive space for kids who may have anxiety around public spaces. In a traditional in-person classroom, these students may be overstimulated by various environmental factors. Here, students can practice self-regulation, excuse themselves if needed, and enjoy independence in a controlled environment—like their own homes.” — Brittany Lehrke
MNSync Online is an option for students of any ability. If an online platform is right for your student, please visit https://www.rochesterschools.org/o/mnso/.
Winter will be here soon, and we want to share our procedures with you should we have an unexpected school closing. Because these closures are unexpected, all families should have a contingency plan for their children in the event of school closings. Read more on what to expect: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1859223
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
Eligible seniors across the district have received a personalized Direct Admissions email that will list all the participating Minnesota colleges and universities offering them proactive admission. Qualifying students can follow the instructions in their RPS email, or learn more on the Student Center webpage: https://www.myhighered.mn.gov/direct-admissions-student-center
