The last day of school might have been yesterday, but we're still reminiscing and celebrating our graduation ceremonies! Last week, our youngest graduates celebrated their big move from preschool. We are so proud of these little learners and can't wait to watch them thrive as they head to elementary school this fall!

9 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
family of preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
family of preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera

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

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for Spring Break.

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Reminder: No school March 30 - April 3

This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for Spring Break.

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No School March 30 - April 3

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.

4 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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4 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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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
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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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily
We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students
Coming soon: More Early Childhood Screening at SPARK! Book your early childhood screening appointment today and make it part of the fun! https://bit.ly/rps_early_screening

Did you know that early childhood screening is required before kindergarten? Learn about how your child is developing with a free screening for children ages 3 to 5.
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Early Childhood screener holding a block toward a child smiling while the dad is in the background smiling too.

Have you scheduled an early childhood screening appointment for your 3 year old? Early childhood screening is a play-based developmental screening for children three to five years old to provide information about your child's learning and development. Parents are welcome to observe, and this service is completely free to you! Book your Early Childhood Screening today: https://calendly.com/ecscreen/screening-appointment?month=2025-11

All children are required to be screened before starting kindergarten, but can be screened as early as three years old to provide you with insight into your child's learning development.

7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
3 year old completing the hearing test during early child screening.
Parent smiling over student as they look at the screen cards presented by the teacher on the table.
Screening teacher measuring three year old's height
Student practicing their balance on one leg in the room.

Have you scheduled an early childhood screening appointment for your 3 year old? Early childhood screening is a play-based developmental screening for children three to five years old to provide information about your child's learning and development. Parents are welcome to observe, and this service is completely free to you! Book your Early Childhood Screening today: https://calendly.com/ecscreen/screening-appointment?month=2025-11

All children are required to be screened before starting kindergarten, but can be screened as early as three years old to provide you with insight into your child's learning development.

7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
3 year old completing the hearing test during early child screening.
Parent smiling over student as they look at the screen cards presented by the teacher on the table.
Screening teacher measuring three year old's height
Student practicing their balance on one leg in the room.

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!

7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Kindergarten enrollment now open
The first day of preschool is a big milestone, and a little rain didn't stop our families from celebrating! We had so much fun welcoming our newest and youngest learners to the classroom today. We're so excited to see all the amazing things our students will learn and do this year!
9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Preschool parent with child posing with a first day of preschool sign
Dad and daughter posing outside of Mighty Oaks on the first day of school
Preschool teacher smiling while helping a student get to the door for class
Preschool student wearing their backpack outside of their classroom
Family posing for the first day of preschool outside of Hoover.
Mom taking a photo of their student on the first day of school
Student reading a book before class.
Teacher helping two students to the door for the first day of school.
Family of five posing for photo as they drop off their preschooler.

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

9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Standard response protocol list

We've been busy this summer! Mighty Oaks is wrapping up the end of our move to our new location at 1900 Pinewood Road SW, Rochester, MN 55904. From bulletin boards to unpacking boxes, we have a busy few weeks ahead, but can't wait to see all of our preschool families soon!

10 months ago, RPS Preschools
Mighty Oaks Early Learning School is on the move! Check out our new location at 1900 Pinewood Rd SE Rochester, MN 55904
What a week of celebrations for our youngest graduates! Our preschool students from Hawthorne, Hoover, Northrop, and Mighty Oaks are officially ready for Kindergarten. To all our graduates and their families, congratulations on reaching this wonderful milestone and beginning a brand new journey. We're so proud of every accomplishment and thrilled to have you as part of the RPS Family!
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
Family posing for a photo to celebrate preschool graduation.
Preschool multi generation family posing for a photo at graduation.
Preschool student sharing their certificate with their parent.
Mom and preschooler posing for a photo.
Preschool graduate coloring a Class of 2025 cap
Caregiver and student posing for a photo.
Preschool goodie bags on a table
Preschool graduate posing for a photo in a cap and gown.
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
RPS is closed for Memorial Day
Future RPS kindergarten students and families, are you ready? Enrollment for kindergarten at Rochester Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year is open! We had a fantastic time at our spring Kick-Off to Kindergarten at Century High School, where families from across Rochester connected with our amazing teams in Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more. Plus, our incredible community partners were there, and who could forget seeing Strawberry and Pineapple spreading smiles! Feeling inspired? Learn more about Kindergarten at RPS: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/incoming-kindergarten-students
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
A future Kindergarten student with a cap and gown
A family posing for a photo
A future kindergarten student in a post office outfit
A future kindergartener in a construction outfit.
United Way partner
A family posing with both student in cap and gown.
Ask an RPS Principal!
Join us for our virtual Preschool Open House tomorrow, January 16, from 12 to 1 p.m. to ask questions, learn about our curriculum, and find out if RPS Preschool is the right fit for your family. See you online: https://meet.google.com/vkj-sote-frw
over 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
Join us for an RPS Preschool Open House