Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
Parents and caregivers, did you know your child's school supplies could mean more money back in your pocket next tax season? 📚✨ Save those receipts and discover how the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction can boost your refund: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
Pinewood, Longfellow, Franklin, Riverside, and Lincoln 4th - 6th graders are invited to the Blast the the Future Career Fair on March 6. Join RPS community partners for an afternoon of career exploration activities and informational sessions for parents and caregivers.
Spots are limited, so please register using the link below:
https://bit.ly/blasttothefuture
Longfellow families, a reminder that Longfellow is in session this Friday, January 24. Please note that:
➡️ There will be no "hub bussing."
➡️ Longfellow bus route will run as usual.
➡️ There will be no Boys and Girls Club.
See your emails from Principal Adams for more information.
RPS will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21, due to forecasted extreme cold weather conditions.
➡️ School Age Child Care (SACC) will be open 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Northrop Education Center (201 8th St. NW).
➡️ All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care (PACC), Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes, for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
➡️ Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
➡️ All community building reservations are canceled.
➡️ All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
➡️ No supper meals will be provided.
➡️ After-school activities will continue as normal for high schools. No after-school buses will be running from the middle schools to high schools today. Middle school students, please plan accordingly.
There will be no school on Monday, January 20, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 21.
Greetings Longfellow Families,
Happy New Year! I hope that you have had a wonderful winter break. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school on Monday, January 13th.
Our Leopard Student Newspaper Team, along with their advisors Mrs. King and Mrs. Storm, have gone above and beyond to celebrate the learning and growing taking place here at Longfellow/Pinewood! Look for the link to our latest edition of the student newspaper in our "Documents-Leopard News" folder.
Here are a few quick reminders for third quarter: Longfellow DOES have school on Friday, January 24th
No school for students:
Monday, January 20th
Monday, February 17th
Wednesday, March12th
Family Fun Night: Thursday, January 30th 5:30-7:30pm
MCA Testing for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade:
March 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 11th, 13th
Enjoy your weekend and see you on Monday!
Best wishes,
Amy Adams
Principal
Welcome back, students! We hope you had a restful break. We're excited to see all the growth and learning that will happen in the remainder of the school year!
It's not too late! Ski Club registration will close soon and you still have time to register. Students in Grades 5-12 can hit the slopes with our upcoming Ski trips. Register today: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/24226/2025-winter-spring-youth/2025-welch-ski-club-coach-bus-optional-rental-gr-5-12#5600-century
Do you know a student who will be starting kindergarten next fall? We will be hosting a Kindergarten Open House here at Longfellow for both our Longfellow and Pinewood Kindergartners on Thursday, December 5th from 5:00 to 6:00pm. Our future kindergarten students will have the opportunity to meet the principals, see a kindergarten classroom, and learn more about what it’s like to be a student at our school. No RSVP is required!
Longfellow 45-15 District-wide Elementary School will have another opportunity on Thursday, December 12th from 5-6:00pm. We will have a short information session at 5:15pm. Families are welcome to take self-guided tours and stay for our PTA meeting that begins at 6:00pm.
More information can be found on our school website. Please share this with any future kindergarten students and their families. Thank you!
Best wishes,
Amy Adams
Principal
“The community’s approval of the Ignite Student Learning Referendum will enable Rochester Public Schools (RPS) to avoid closing schools, raising class sizes, and making major cuts to positions and programs that serve our students. It will provide RPS with the financial stability we need to continue implementing our ambitious strategic plan and to remain focused on our academic mission. Most importantly, it is an investment in our students that will pay off in the skilled workforce that Rochester needs to thrive in the decades ahead. We look forward to providing regular updates to the community on how the referendum funds are being used, and we will work hard to continue earning and strengthening the trust that the community has placed in us through its approval of the referendum on November 5, 2024.”
Tomorrow is Election Day! Today is the last day for early voting. You can vote today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN, or 201 4th St. SE in Rochester, (Conference Room 104), Rochester, MN.
Don't forget to vote on the Ignite Student Learning referendum to increase the operating levy and allow RPS to continue helping every student reach their full potential.
Learn how to make your voice heard: https://referendum.rochesterschools.org/voting-information
"Prior to Advanced Learning classes, my kids didn't enjoy school and were bored. Now, they are both thriving and have found their place. They love the faster pace and challenge to think differently and explore topics a bit further than the traditional classroom," Connie said.
Learn more about how Advanced Learning classes have made a difference for our students - https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1850420
Where does Rochester rank in the funding we receive? In this short video, Superintendent Pekel shares a fact about funding for RPS that has surprised people across our community. Check it out: https://youtu.be/b7edFAoSosU
As the weather gets colder and it remains darker during morning commutes, a reminder to go slow around school zones and pay attention to school buses. Always be prepared to stop for school buses.
🛑 Stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and the stop-arm extended.
🛑 Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus.
🛑 Remain stopped until the stop-arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off.
Longfellow Pinewood Family growing and learning together!
Greetings Longfellow Families,
Welcome back to school! Just a few reminders: Breakfast begins at 7:35am; First bell is at 7:45am and our tardy bell rings at 7:55am. Students are dismissed at 2:10 pm.
Thank you!
Best wishes,
Amy Adams
Principal
Grab your kicks and get ready for Walk to School Day! Tomorrow, October 9, students and families across Rochester will be walking to school to promote healthy exercise and safe routes to school.
How can you help? Remember to keep your eyes out for our walkers and drive cautiously around school zones.
Greetings Longfellow Family,
Check out our amazing Longfellow Leopard Student News from Quarter One via this link: https://5il.co/2y4ln
It is also saved in our Documents section.
Enjoy reading our updates and your Fall Break!
Best wishes,
Amy Adams
Principal