RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

5 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school for MLK on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
Join us for our RPS Preschool virtual open houses! Today at 12:00 p.m. and 6 p.m., we are hosting sessions for parents and caregivers to learn about our preschool programming for 3 to 5 year olds and discover what RPS preschool can offer your family.

We hope you'll join us to learn all about RPS Preschool, where every day is a discovery!
• Virtual Open House - Monday, January 12 at 12 p.m. - https://bit.ly/preschoolopenhouse12
• Virtual Open House - Monday, January 12 at 6 p.m. - https://bit.ly/preschoolopenhouse6
9 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Where every day is a discovery
Join us for a night of discovery at our upcoming preschool open houses at Hoover and Mighty Oaks Early Learning Schools on January 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Discover our schools, classrooms, and spaces that foster curiosity in your child. All families that participate will be entered to win a preschool swag basket. Can't join us in person? Join us virtually on January 12 at 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. Learn more at bit.ly/3N0e1iy
14 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Join us for a Preschool Night of Discovery from 4 to 7 p.m. on January 14, 2026

Join us for a night of discovery at our upcoming preschool open houses at Hoover and Mighty Oaks Early Learning Schools on January 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Discover our schools, classrooms, and spaces that foster curiosity in your child. All families that participate will be entered to win a preschool swag basket.

14 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Join us for a Preschool Night of Discovery
Photo in circle of parent and student reading a book and photo of students digging in a sensory table.
Teacher and students clapping along to a song. Rochester Public Schools logo.
Looking for soemthing to do with students during winter break? Help Mayo Clinic name their cranes. Between now and 2030, 13 tower cranes will rise above Mayo Clinic’s Rochester campuses. To celebrate, Mayo Clinic is launching a community-wide “Name the Crane” contest, inviting the Rochester community to help name these icons of progress. Submit your idea and be part of the story as we build our city’s future together! Learn more: https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction/cranes
22 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
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Early Childhood Screening is on the go. Join us at SPARK this Thursday, December 11, and make your screening part of the fun! Reservations are required, but easy to book online: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/appointments/schedules/AcZssZ03UVNTCcu4yAlpI29vgTuZf6Bj8sNZ43DzM8jpb2nRiW3m1hlI76tvFz5PAAnTkwXbq9_IfDqt

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. Join us this week and get your early childhood screening out of the way!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
girl smiling with early childhood screening glasses on.
girl pointing to a shape when answering a question at an early childhood screening.
girl having eyes checked to during an early childhood screening.
Girl with headphones on for the hearing portion of an early childhood screening.
girl creating a pattern of blocks for the early childhood screening.
As the year wraps up, it's the perfect time to celebrate how far we've come! We're reflecting on the incredible accomplishments of our students, staff, and the entire Rochester Public Schools community.

We’re kicking off our top 10 look back with the reopening of Mighty Oaks Preschool this fall! Repurposing one of our older buildings allowed us to bring our preschool closer to Rochester families, providing our classes with room to grow alongside the community. We’re grateful to all who make this move possible, and, of course, to our amazing staff, students, and families who accompanied us along the way.
about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
Director of Early Childhood cutting the ribbon for the Mighty Oaks early learning school's new location.

Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
info on inclement weather

This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!

about 2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29

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.

2 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.

2 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.
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Veterans Day social graphic
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Veterans Day

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!

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Kindergarten enrollment now open
RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Thursday, October 16 and Friday, October 17, for MEA weekend. Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you on Monday, October 20!
3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
No school reminder for October 16 + 17
As part of our Attendance Matters initiative, we are sending all families an attendance update today. This message will provide a current snapshot of your student’s attendance record for the year so far. Our goal is to keep you informed and partner with you to support your student's learning. You can always view up-to-the-minute attendance data in Skyward. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-matters
4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Every day counts. Every student matters. Attendance is the first step to success!

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

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
RPS Cell Phone procedures