The sun was out, the birds were chirping, and it felt like spring had officially sprung... but the inbox tells a different story. Ever since Jaycob took over "Snow Day Training" a few weeks ago (see the video here if you missed it: https://youtu.be/jPwjsoXBMy4?si=JZ9a1_58bleNVRNg), he’s been flooded with dozens of emails from students (and maybe a few parents 😉) asking for one thing: SNOW DAY.
Even our tiniest lobbyists are getting involved! Check out this video of Ms. Heil's kindergarteners making their formal plea to Jaycob: https://youtu.be/sIDZXtotrkA
Now, with a "historic winter storm" potentially hitting this Sunday into Monday, the whole district is asking the same question: WHAT WILL JAYCOB DO?
Stay tuned... the forecast is looking interesting...
Even our tiniest lobbyists are getting involved! Check out this video of Ms. Heil's kindergarteners making their formal plea to Jaycob: https://youtu.be/sIDZXtotrkA
Now, with a "historic winter storm" potentially hitting this Sunday into Monday, the whole district is asking the same question: WHAT WILL JAYCOB DO?
Stay tuned... the forecast is looking interesting...
Today the community came together to cheer on 103 brave plungers who raised $7.767 for Special Olympics and our Unified School Program uniting general and special ed students. That wind was biting, but the spirit was warm!
Join us for the RPS High School Choral Festival Concert on Thursday, March 19th at 7:00pm in the John Marshall auditorium
Congratulations to our Century BPA members on an outstanding performance at the State BPA Competitionthis past weekend! Our students competed against more than 1,500 BPA members from across the state of Minnesota and represented Century with excellence.
14 Century students qualified to advance to the National BPA Competition. This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, preparation, and dedication of our students.
Congratulations to the following students:
Banking and Finance
• Yash Saoji – 4th Place
Business Law and Ethics
• Krishna Kardivel – 1st Place
Ethics and Professionalism
• Oliver Hueslbeck – 4th Place
Financial Analyst Team
• Joshua Vang and Vikram Mannvanna – 2nd Place
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
• Eric Zheng – 4th Place
Health Administration Procedures
• Artina Kazemi – 1st Place
Health Insurance and Medical Billing
• Rebecca Lou – 1st Place
Integrated Office Applications
• Ria Sha – 3rd Place
Java Programming
• Jessica Li – 7th Place
Medical Coding
• Colin Chen – 1st Place
• Artina Kazemi – 3rd Place
• Winnie Lou – 6th Place
Network Administration Using Cisco
• Apollo Homb – 2nd Place
SQL Database Fundamentals
• Isha Jayakumar – 2nd Place
Congratulations to all of our Century BPA members who competed at the state level.
14 Century students qualified to advance to the National BPA Competition. This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, preparation, and dedication of our students.
Congratulations to the following students:
Banking and Finance
• Yash Saoji – 4th Place
Business Law and Ethics
• Krishna Kardivel – 1st Place
Ethics and Professionalism
• Oliver Hueslbeck – 4th Place
Financial Analyst Team
• Joshua Vang and Vikram Mannvanna – 2nd Place
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
• Eric Zheng – 4th Place
Health Administration Procedures
• Artina Kazemi – 1st Place
Health Insurance and Medical Billing
• Rebecca Lou – 1st Place
Integrated Office Applications
• Ria Sha – 3rd Place
Java Programming
• Jessica Li – 7th Place
Medical Coding
• Colin Chen – 1st Place
• Artina Kazemi – 3rd Place
• Winnie Lou – 6th Place
Network Administration Using Cisco
• Apollo Homb – 2nd Place
SQL Database Fundamentals
• Isha Jayakumar – 2nd Place
Congratulations to all of our Century BPA members who competed at the state level.
The Century varsity chess team finished in third place at the State Tournament. Century had 19 points while second place had 19.5 and first place 20. Johan Myburgh took 15th place of over 150 students. Eric Zheng was fourth in the USCF under 1000 rated division.
Many scholarships are newly available for seniors!
The Too Cool for School Polar Plunge is coming to Century High School! ❄️💙
Century students and staff are teaming up to brave the cold and make a big impact for an important cause with the Too Cool for School Polar Plunge. Every splash supports something bigger than ourselves — and shows what Century pride is all about. Donations can be made on the link provided. All money raised goes towards the Special Olympics and the Unified Club at Century High School. Students and staff plunging need a minimum of $50 raised to take the plunge. The plunge takes place on Thursday, March 12 during extended 7th hour.
Support our Too Cool for School Polar Plunge as brave participants dive in to support a great cause — because at Century High, we’re too cool to back down! You can find a participant to sponsor or donate to our Unified Panther Team and we will make sure students who want to plunge can access the funds https://www.plungemn.org/events/century-high-school-cool-school/#down
Century students and staff are teaming up to brave the cold and make a big impact for an important cause with the Too Cool for School Polar Plunge. Every splash supports something bigger than ourselves — and shows what Century pride is all about. Donations can be made on the link provided. All money raised goes towards the Special Olympics and the Unified Club at Century High School. Students and staff plunging need a minimum of $50 raised to take the plunge. The plunge takes place on Thursday, March 12 during extended 7th hour.
Support our Too Cool for School Polar Plunge as brave participants dive in to support a great cause — because at Century High, we’re too cool to back down! You can find a participant to sponsor or donate to our Unified Panther Team and we will make sure students who want to plunge can access the funds https://www.plungemn.org/events/century-high-school-cool-school/#down
Support our Theatre Program while enjoying Noodles on 3/11!
Earn your Bilingual Seal! Graduating high school students in Minnesota with a multilingual background and/or studying a language other than English are eligible to earn a bilingual seal after graduation. Fill out the survey at https://tinyurl.com/RPSSealsBiliteracy and register for an exam time.
A huge congratulations to the Century Science Olympiad Team, which placed second at the 2026 State Final competition---its highest placement in 21 years. The team would like to thank Mr. Nickolas Elias for being a fantastic first-year coach, as well as the Century Booster Club, Resoundant Inc., and Kocer Elder Law for their generous financial support this season. This season was marked by a truly wonderful job by all competitors!
Individual medals include:
3rd Place Anatomy & Physiology: Colin Chen and Artina Kazemi
2nd Place Circuit Lab: Ardashir Kocer and Eric Ding
2nd Place Dynamic Planet: William Yan and William Taunton
2nd Place Electric Vehicle: Guru Senthilkumar, Vikram Manivannan, and Joshua Wang
1st Place Entomology: Avalynn Arnold-Patterson and Artina Kazemi
2nd Place Experimental Design: Colin Chen, Julia Wang, and Eric Ding
3rd Place Forensics: Jerry Zheng and Rachel Lou
3rd Place Helicopter: Julia Wang and Joshua Wang
2nd Place Machines: Ardashir Kocer and Carson Herr
3rd Place Materials Science: Ardashir Kocer and Carson Herr
2nd Place Remote Sensing: William Yan and Avalynn Arnold-Patterson
1st Place Rocks and Minerals: William Yan and William Taunton
1st Place Water Quality: Colin Chen and Artina Kazemi
Individual medals include:
3rd Place Anatomy & Physiology: Colin Chen and Artina Kazemi
2nd Place Circuit Lab: Ardashir Kocer and Eric Ding
2nd Place Dynamic Planet: William Yan and William Taunton
2nd Place Electric Vehicle: Guru Senthilkumar, Vikram Manivannan, and Joshua Wang
1st Place Entomology: Avalynn Arnold-Patterson and Artina Kazemi
2nd Place Experimental Design: Colin Chen, Julia Wang, and Eric Ding
3rd Place Forensics: Jerry Zheng and Rachel Lou
3rd Place Helicopter: Julia Wang and Joshua Wang
2nd Place Machines: Ardashir Kocer and Carson Herr
3rd Place Materials Science: Ardashir Kocer and Carson Herr
2nd Place Remote Sensing: William Yan and Avalynn Arnold-Patterson
1st Place Rocks and Minerals: William Yan and William Taunton
1st Place Water Quality: Colin Chen and Artina Kazemi
As we close out celebrating Public Schools Week, we want to highlight that our commitment to our families goes far beyond the school building. Every day, our buses travel 12,250 miles to bring our kids together. These miles represent our vision that every student thrives in school and in life. No matter where they live in our community, we are here to provide the connection they need to succeed. You can learn more about our transportation options at www.rochesterschools.org/transportation.
#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26
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At Rochester Public Schools, our Vision is that every student thrives in school and in life—and that journey starts early. Last year, we welcomed 1,223 young learners for their Early Childhood Screening.
By checking in on vision, hearing, and development after a child's 3rd birthday, we are living out our Value of Supporting the whole student. These free, fun screenings help us paint a picture of a child’s unique skills while connecting families with the resources they need.
Learn more about Early Childhood Screenings at https://www.rochesterce.org/early-childhood-screening
By checking in on vision, hearing, and development after a child's 3rd birthday, we are living out our Value of Supporting the whole student. These free, fun screenings help us paint a picture of a child’s unique skills while connecting families with the resources they need.
Learn more about Early Childhood Screenings at https://www.rochesterce.org/early-childhood-screening
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.
Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.
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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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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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.
#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26
#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26
We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.
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Please help us keep up with the tissue demand!
Looking to help give back to students? Interested in science and innovation? Sign up to volunteer as a judge for the Rochester Regional STEM Fair: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/25711/2026-adult-winter-spring-catalog-tentative/volunteer-rochester-regional-stem-fair
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!
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!
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
