We're thrilled to welcome our crew back for the 2026-2027 school year! Today, we welcomed back our 6th- and 9th-grade students, as well as our specialized programs at Phoenix, Middle School ALC, and RAIL. Across the district, our dedicated elementary staff greeted families at Step Into Learning to ensure every student is supported to thrive this school year.
2 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video.
Are you ready to lift off for the new school year? We're so excited to see you back in a little over a month, and even sooner for our Longfellow friends (July 20-22 to be exact!). Though we know you're still enjoying the summer, we want to make sure you have the information you need to prep for the back-to-school season, including school supply lists! Just know we can't wait to see you back soon!
Congrats to Lincoln's Luke Fenton for being awarded the School Lunch Hero Award by the Minnesota School Nutrition Association!
As a Student Nutrition Services Associate, Luke does far more than keep the kitchen running smoothly. He cares for the whole student—making sure they’re fed, seen, and supported. At the cashier station, he greets students by name, shares the day’s menu, and encourages them to try something new. He even brings a creatively named plush friend that students look forward to visiting each day. Beyond being a fun conversation starter, the plush offers comfort to students who feel overstimulated in the cafeteria and need a moment to regroup.
Through both small gestures and meaningful acts of kindness, Luke creates not just a food‑safe space, but a truly welcoming environment for everyone at Lincoln. Thank you, Luke, for your compassion, creativity, and unwavering dedication to our students!
4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Excitement is in the air! Get ready to be part of something extraordinary at Lincoln K-8's first-ever Broadway musical!
Thursday, May 7 @ 7 PM
Friday, May 8 @ 7 PM
Grab your free tickets and donate to the production of next year's play using the link below!
Our Boosterthon event starts today! Build excitement four our school - take off now!
4 months ago, Levi Lundak
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.
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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6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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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6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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.
Over 200 middle and high school students will be presenting their projects at the 68th Annual STEM Fair. Judges offer feedback to students, and a rubric (and lunch) is provided.
When: February 27, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Where: RCTC Sports Center
Sign up, be inspired, and give back to our future innovators!
7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Looking for a way to help your middle schooler succeed? Dig deeper into your student's experience by joining our caregiver and parent empowerment sessions. This virtual mini-series is tailored for the middle school experience, where you'll learn about middle school academics, social growth, and relationships while also preparing your student for high school. Sessions start next week, from January 20 to February 24, from 12 to 1 p.m. Drop in for one session or attend them all; we can't wait to start the conversation!
Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.
8 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
It's HOMECOMING WEEK, and our high schoolers brought the homecoming celebration to Lincoln K-8! Drums, Kickline, and Touchdowns made Lincoln's lunchtime celebration even sweeter.
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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
12 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Join us on Sunday, June 29th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon) for our first Summer Lincoln Playdate! This will be coffee and conversations for parents while students can play on the playground with peers!
This is sponsored by the PTSA and open to current Lincoln K-8 students, including our soon to be Kindergarten families! Yay!
For more information, follow us on the BAND App - sign up with the QR code!
about 1 year ago, Levi Lundak
The Lincoln 50th celebration was amazing! Thank you to everyone who submitted photos, volunteered, and came out to celebrate 50 years of Lincoln K-8 education!
over 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
We're just 10 days away from our 50 year celebration! If you're a Lynx alumni, you are welcome to join the festivities at Lincoln K-8 Elementary School on May 22 at 5:00.
We're still accepting photos, articles, stories, and anything that we could include in our photo archive display. Please submit material to Amy Krahn at amkrahn@rochesterschools.org.
over 1 year ago, Lincoln K-8 Elementary School
Lincoln K-8 Elementary will be celebrating 50 years of education! If you're a Lynx alumni, you are welcome to join the festivities at Lincoln K-8 Elementary School on May 22 at 5:00.
Additionally, if you have any photos, articles, stories, and anything that we could include in our photo archive display, please submit material to Amy Krahn at amkrahn@rochesterschools.org.
