RPS Preschools

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.

8 days 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.

9 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.

10 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.

10 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

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!

11 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Get ready, get set, here we go! Future kindergarten families: We invite you to visit your future school! This is a perfect first opportunity to see how we support every student on their unique path. Kindergarten Open Houses will take place between November 10 and December 5. There will be a brief presentation at the start of each open house, and language interpreters will be available. Visit www.rochesterschools.org/onmyway2k for a complete list of all upcoming Kindergarten Open House dates, locations, and times..

15 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

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!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

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

about 2 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

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

We're committed to providing healthy and tasty options for our students. Check out what's cooking for the new school year! 🥗🍕🥕 Find our menus by: • Visiting our website: www.rochesterschools.org/meals and look for the printable menus section or find the menus button on our schools home page. • Checking our school app: You may already use our school app, but you'll find our menus conveniently located there! These menus are updated monthly and help you plan ahead.

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

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!

3 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

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

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, August 29. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Same great staff in a location closer to you. Mighty Oaks is now located at 1900 Pinewood Road SW, Rochester, MN, in the heart of Southeast Rochester. Enrollment spots are still open for this Fall in half-day and full-day classes! For class offerings, visit: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/5/rps-preschool/site/652/rps-preschool-mighty-oaks-early-learning-school

3 months ago, RPS Preschools

We Moved! Mighty Oaks Early Learning School is now located at 1900 Pinewood Rd SE Rochester MN 55904

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!

3 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

Don't miss a bell! Set your clocks with a reminder of the 2025-2026 School Bell Times. Check out your school's times here: www.rochesterschools.org/belltimes Important Update for Elementary Families: Please note that release times for select elementary schools have changed by 5 minutes. Make sure to double-check your student's specific school schedule!

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Attendance matters, all day, every school day! Plan ahead by downloading the 2025-2026 calendar to sync your schedules for the upcoming school year. Download the calendar today: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1xrFqCZIbB6lkqDN40P_UVOcFxWJSgS_J?usp=drive_link

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

All summer meal locations are now open and operating under their normal hours. Come and join us for a FREE meal for children 18 years of age or younger. Adult meals are also offered for a small fee. Check out our menus, locations, and meal times online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/summer-meals

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Free Summer Meals for everyone 18 years of age or younger from June 9-August 15

All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2025. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

All RPS buildings and programs, including summer meal locations and summer school-aged child care (SACC), will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We will resume normal operations on Monday, July 7, 2024. We wish you and your families a safe and happy Fourth of July!

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools