Rochester Public Schools@RPS535

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 Rochester, MN
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Joined March 2018
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In the wilderness of Quarry Hill Nature Center, Superintendent Dr. @KentPekel uncovers the secrets of pond ecology with Folwell students! Watch Supt in the HILLS and discover another world right in our back yard. youtube.com/watch?v=RPEqpwi-…

Supt in the HILLS

In the wilderness of Quarry Hill Nature Center, Superintendent Dr. ...

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Welcome Back, Lepoards! Longfellow Elementary kicked off our back-to-school season with an amazing first day of school! Each year, the first day is full of excitement for students, staff, and families, and we can't wait to see what you do this year!
Longfellow students waiting in line for the bell

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Family walking into school

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Students smiling at the camera

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Principal Adams walking student into school

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We had a fantastic time at our spring Kick-Off to Kindergarten at Century High, where families connected with our amazing teams in Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more. Learn more about Kinder@ RPS: rochesterschools.org/page/in…
A future Kindergarten student with a cap and gown

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A family posing for a photo

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A future kindergarten student in a post office outfit

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A future kindergartener in a construction outfit.

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And so begins our graduation celebrations! This past Saturday, we celebrated our American Indian seniors at the annual Celebration Powwow! It was moving to witness their journey and celebrate this significant milestone with them, their families, and the entire community.
AIE seniors staring out at the powwow as they prepare to walk around the circle.

ALT AIE seniors staring out at the powwow as they prepare to walk around the circle.

AIE Senior wrapped in a colorful yellow, patterned, and teal blue blanket. Smiling a the camera as his eagle feather floats to the side of his head.

ALT AIE Senior wrapped in a colorful yellow, patterned, and teal blue blanket. Smiling a the camera as his eagle feather floats to the side of his head.

AIE Senior Jaz with a wide smile as she looks at the camera. Her face glows as it's decorated with her gold rimmed glasses, beaded earrings and eagle feather peeping over the top of her slicked back pony. Her blanket is in shades of blue.

ALT AIE Senior Jaz with a wide smile as she looks at the camera. Her face glows as it's decorated with her gold rimmed glasses, beaded earrings and eagle feather peeping over the top of her slicked back pony. Her blanket is in shades of blue.

AIE Senior with shorter fluffed out black hair, wearing half framed glasses and a proud smile. His star blanket in red and black colors is wrapped around his shoulders with his shirt and necklace centered in the photo.

ALT AIE Senior with shorter fluffed out black hair, wearing half framed glasses and a proud smile. His star blanket in red and black colors is wrapped around his shoulders with his shirt and necklace centered in the photo.

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Our Kindergarteners were so good that we couldn't fit them into one video! Watch Supt in the Halls: More Kindergarteners: youtu.be/53UbbA8oUDc Register your student for Kindergarten today: rochesterschools.org/page/in…
Kent sits with Kindergarteners with a microphone for the second episode of Supt in the Halls: Kindergarten Edition

ALT Kent sits with Kindergarteners with a microphone for the second episode of Supt in the Halls: Kindergarten Edition

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Hey, future kindergarten students and families! Mark your calendars and save the date: you're invited to our Kick Off 2 Kindergarten Fair on Thursday, May 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Century High School.
Kick off to Kindergarten with Rochester Public Schools. Meet RPS departments and community partners to learn more about what Kindergarten will be like and start off the school year on the right foot! Join us on Thursday, May 8th from 4 to 7 p,m. at Century High School 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906

ALT Kick off to Kindergarten with Rochester Public Schools. Meet RPS departments and community partners to learn more about what Kindergarten will be like and start off the school year on the right foot! Join us on Thursday, May 8th from 4 to 7 p,m. at Century High School 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906

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In the latest installation of Supt in the Halls, Dr. Pekel sits with RPS kindergarten students who share their insightful experiences. Watch the latest episode of Supt in the Halls: Kindergarten Edition, in the link below. youtu.be/hp6Tu1ogQpk
Dr. Pekel talks with current Kindergarteners about their kindergarten experience.

ALT Dr. Pekel talks with current Kindergarteners about their kindergarten experience.

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RPS will be closed tomorrow, February 18, due to forecasted cold weather conditions. What does this mean? More information at rochesterschools.org.
RPS is closed

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Read Superintendent @KentPekel's Statement on Staying the Course in Rochester Public Schools: rochesterschools.org/article…
Message from Supt Pekel

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Read Superintendent @KentPekel's Statement on Staying the Course in Rochester Public Schools: rochesterschools.org/article…
Message from Supt Pekel

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Join us for our non-public information night! Your family will learn how to enroll in RPS, register for 9th-grade classes, and about the transition to 9th grade. RSVP online: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
Non-Public Student Night - Learn about the steps to enroll in RPS, how to register for 9th grade classes, and what your child's transition to 9th grade will look like. Join us on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

ALT Non-Public Student Night - Learn about the steps to enroll in RPS, how to register for 9th grade classes, and what your child's transition to 9th grade will look like. Join us on Monday, February 10 at 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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At last night's School Board meeting, we welcomed Stephanie Whitehorn, who took the oath of office along with re-elected incumbent board members Don Barlow and Karen MacLaughlin. Congratulations to our school board members!
Board members taking the oath of office

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Don Barlow, Karen MacLaughlin, and Stephanie Whitehorn

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Ready to jumpstart your healthcare career? The Fast Forward to Work: Phlebotomy Training Program is FREE for high school seniors passionate about laboratory sciences and healthcare! #FastForwardToWork #HealthcareCareers #MayoClinic #RPS #RochesterPublicSchools
Information sessions on Fast Forward to Work Program

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RPS offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 1, in observance of New Year's Day. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, January 2.
RPS is closed for new year's day

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We're ending the year on this high note: We are so proud of our high school students who raised a combined $121,826.18 for local organizations through their end-of-year fundraisers! Congratulations to our students, who are doing amazing things day in and day out. #CelebrateRPS
John Marshall High School students

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Mayo High School students

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Century high School students

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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.
RPS closed December 23-25

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Winter break is here! There is no school from December 23 through January 3 (Longfellow students, your break is through January 10). We hope you have a great winter break and we will see you students in the New Year!
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Oh, what fun! Our preschoolers are feeling festive! From a sensory table made from candy cane lane to gingerbread-scented play-doh, our students had a blast learning today!
Preschooler playing with rice in sensory table

ALT Preschooler playing with rice in sensory table

Preschooler with a playdough gingerbread man

ALT Preschooler with a playdough gingerbread man

Preschoolers in a sensory table

ALT Preschoolers in a sensory table

Preschoolers posing for a photo smiling

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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.
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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.
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