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Last spring, RPS students were invited to submit ideas for what our new middle school, currently under construction, should be named. After much deliberation, we have found our new school's name.
School and District News
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RPS released COVID-19 vaccination data for students and staff that was obtained by anonymous data through the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC).
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Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is continuing to develop their full strategic plan between September 1, 2021, and April 1, 2022. This full strategic plan will guide the work of the District for three school years, from 2022 through 2025. Today, RPS is launching an application to participate in an action planning group.
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To better serve our families, Technology Helpdesk for families and students called Remote Distance Learning Technical Support, has returned for the 2021-22 school year.
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Rochester Public Schools' Safe and Open Schools Plan was designed through extensive expert advice and input from diverse members of the Rochester Public Schools community.