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Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is embarking on the next round of strategic planning. In June 2022, the school board approved the current strategic plan, and this next plan will fu...

We are thrilled to invite you to honor our incredible graduating seniors as they embark on their next exciting chapter. Mark your calendars for a week filled with joy, pride, and ...

Dear Members of the Rochester Public Schools Community, On April 29, 2025, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) received a letter from Murry Bessette in the Office of Planning, Evaluat...

Rochester, MN — Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is excited to announce the launch of a District and Student Data Dashboard . RPS uses data to improve our ability to increase stud...

Dear Rochester Public Schools community, In recent days, I've received many questions about whether or not RPS is going to change course on our efforts to create schools and a sy...

Today, the Mayo Clinic announced a gift of $10 million to Rochester Public Schools to enable the school district to sustain the implementation of the district's strategic plan for...

The Attendance Options Redesign proposal feedback forms are available on our website at www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-options-redesign . These forms can be viewed in Englis...

As we have received feedback from the community on the Attendance Options Redesign proposal , we have compiled recurring questions into an FAQ, available at www.rochesterschools.o...

At tomorrow’s School Board Study Session, the Board will review the proposed boundaries and the financial impacts of the Attendance Options Redesign. We will have additional infor...

At tomorrow’s School Board Study Session, the Board will review the proposed boundaries and the financial impacts of the Attendance Options Redesign. We will have additional infor...

Rochester, MN – At the School Board meeting on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, Superintendent Kent Pekel will be sharing detailed information about the Attendance Options Redesign ...

Dear Rochester Public Schools Parents, Staff, and Other Stakeholders, I am writing to share some thoughts on the referendum that was narrowly defeated last week. I also plan t...

For Immediate Release Rochester, MN – The Rochester Public School District faces some tough decisions following the November 7 b...

Though most of us don’t want to admit it, winter has arrived. We wanted to share with you our procedures should we have to have an unexpected school closing. Because these closure...

Within Phoenix Academy, two former students turned employees show how community and belonging play crucial roles in students' success. Jaden and Jamie's journeys from students to ...

On the ballot this November, Rochester Public Schools is proposing a capital projects technology levy to harness the power of technology to accelerate learning, support teaching, ...

RPS Middle Schools are collectively offering a three-part event series to support parents and caregivers to students ages 10 - 18. This series will navigate concerns about growing...

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access document...

When is the first day of school? What are the bell times? When is Meet the Teacher/schedule pick up? Where can I find School Supply Lists? What about transportat...

When is the first day of school? What are the bell times? When can my student pick up their schedule? Where can I find School Supply Lists? What about tran...