According to History.com, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated annually on March 17, the anniversary of Saint Patrick's death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious holiday for over 1,000 years and have been observing the Roman Catholic feast day of St. Patrick since around the ninth or 10th century.
Our summer youth catalog is here! The online version can be viewed at, simplebooklet.com/youthenrichmentsummer2024. You can also visit, www.rochesterce.org/register, to search our registration site. Here you can search for courses by typing the course number, course name, or a few keywords into the search bar at the top of the page. With this tool, registration is just minutes away!
Our 30th Annual Transportation Fair is less than 2 months away. We hope to see your families there! Link to event page: https://fb.me/e/6CtZuefHk
Did you know that February is National Children's Dental Health Month? Northwest Dental recently visited our classrooms at Northrop and Hawthorne to share tips with preschoolers on how to keep their teeth healthy!
Ramadan Mubarak to all who participate.
It's almost time to "spring forward!" Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at 2:00 A.M. Don't forget, our clocks need to “spring forward” one hour.
Happy Maha Shivaratri to those who celebrate.
Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. At Rochester Public Schools, we are proud of the women and girls who contribute to our school district as staff, students, parents, and community members and celebrate the women who have positively impacted our lives.
Rochester Public Schools is surveying families and community members to engage in conversation and seek feedback about a 2024 Referendum. We invite you to participate because your opinion is important to us!
The survey will remain open for responses until 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2024.
Take the survey at this link: https://rochesterpsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HI6PWOEKbcIFpA
Today, we're kicking off Public Schools Week, a celebration of the heart of our communities - our public schools! Public schools are the backbone of our society, nurturing future leaders. Let's celebrate the achievements and dedication of our educators and education advocates!
Through First Student and Kids on the GO, RPS has around 160 active bus drivers and 136 a.m. & p.m. routes, as well as 63 van drivers who are dedicated to providing service to the District. We recognize the importance of every one of our drivers and appreciate their dedication to our students. #schoolbusdriverappreciationday #thankabusdriver
Are you interested in Science and looking for a way to give back to our community? Consider volunteering as a Judge at the Rochester Regional STEM Fair on March 1 from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the RCTC Sports Complex. Lunch is provided for all volunteers. bit.ly/helpstemfair
Hey, RPS high schoolers! Did you know you could make $15/hour and get elective credit toward graduation by working with our School Aged Child Care (SACC) program for the 2024-2025 school year?
February 16, 2024, is National Caregivers Day. Today we honor individuals who selflessly provide personal care and physical- and emotional support to those who need it most. #thankacaregiver #nationalcaregiversday
There will be no school Monday, February 19th in observance of Presidents Day. Enjoy your three day weekend!
Spread some appreciation this Valentine's day and kick off Random Acts of Kindness week by sharing with someone how much they mean to you!
Welcoming the lunar new year and the year of the dragon! Happy Lunar New Year!
Our 2024 Spring/Summer Early Childhood booklet is here! Visit www.rochesterce.org/register to view and register today.
This week is National School Counseling Week. Our counselors work with all students to remove barriers to learning by helping students apply academic achievement strategies, manage emotions, build interpersonal skills, support mental health needs, and plan for post-secondary options. No counselor’s job is the same because they adapt so well to what is needed from our students and schools as a whole. Thank you, counselors, for all you do in Rochester Public Schools!
Open Gym for secondary students on Saturday, February 3, will be at Sunset Terrace Elementary (1707 19th Ave NW). Middle School students are welcome from 2-3:15 p.m.. High School students are welcome from 3:15-4:30 p.m. The Longfellow gym will not be open this Saturday.
