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Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
The amazing Jamie Johnson, RCTC College Transitions Advisor, is here every Tuesday & Wednesday to assist kids (and families) with all things college & PSEO related. Watch for other opportunities through Jamie.
The Rochester School Board had the opportunity to hear from the JM FCCLA Club tonight. The students and club advisor, Shelly Hansen, highlighted their summer trip to Nationals in Washington DC and valuable lessons they are taking away through their participation.
Our JM physicists are developing catapults to test how far they can launch packets of rice. ❤️❤️❤️
RPS Community - help shape the future of Rochester Public Schools!
Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from students, families, staff, and community members to shape the priorities of our 2030 Strategic Plan — and a final draft will head to the School Board in October.
The plan is built around four priority areas:
✅ Strong Academics
✅ Student Navigation
✅ Supportive Communities
✅ Systems for Improvement
Each includes specific projects that will guide our work over the next four years — and we want to hear from you before it's finalized.
Share what you like, what concerns you, ideas you have, or questions you want answered. You don't have to weigh in on every area — just where you have something to add. Complete the form at this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8979622/RPS-2030-Feedback-Form
The feedback form closes end of day September 10.
Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from students, families, staff, and community members to shape the priorities of our 2030 Strategic Plan — and a final draft will head to the School Board in October.
The plan is built around four priority areas:
✅ Strong Academics
✅ Student Navigation
✅ Supportive Communities
✅ Systems for Improvement
Each includes specific projects that will guide our work over the next four years — and we want to hear from you before it's finalized.
Share what you like, what concerns you, ideas you have, or questions you want answered. You don't have to weigh in on every area — just where you have something to add. Complete the form at this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8979622/RPS-2030-Feedback-Form
The feedback form closes end of day September 10.
Check out the September Edition of the Rocket Monthly - our JM Newsletter.
https://tinyurl.com/4jhwz6w9
Yearbook students are developing their skills to produce an amazing yearbook this year ❤️😊❤️
Participating in a school club or sport = fun, connections & a greater chance of graduating on time. Yesterday, we were able to get one of our JM soccer players into soccer cleats, socks & clothing due to the support of our Rocket Locker - a space dedicated to supporting student athletes in need of quality footwear/clothing/gear. Please consider donating gently used running shoes/spikes, soccer & football cleats, base layers, athletic shorts. All donations can be placed in the yellow bin inside the Main & Athletic Entrances. Thank you!
Free family event.
Free Community Dental Clinic on September 18. See flyer for details.
Welcome to all of our Rockets!!
All Mr Rietveld wanted for his 58th birthday was the First Day of School.... Happy Happy Birthday!!!
Want to get some Rocket merch? Check out the Rocket Shop hours!
We are so excited to have our Class of 2030 freshmen on campus with us today to learn the ropes of being a JM Rocket! Gooooooo 🚀!!!
We are so excited to have our Class of 2030 freshmen on campus with us today to learn the ropes of being a JM Rocket! Gooooooo 🚀!!!
Making history for Rochester Public Schools! Congratulations to John Marshall High School’s very own Bhavya! At this year’s MN HOSA State Leadership Conference, Bhavya was elected as Minnesota HOSA's '26–'27 President-Elect and will serve as State President for the '27–'28 school year. Bhavya is officially the first-ever MN HOSA State Officer from John Marshall High School.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is an international, student-led organization empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders. Bhavya will have the incredible honor of leading more than 3,300 members across Minnesota for a two-year term, showcasing the talent, leadership, and dedication found within RPS.
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is an international, student-led organization empowering the next generation of healthcare leaders. Bhavya will have the incredible honor of leading more than 3,300 members across Minnesota for a two-year term, showcasing the talent, leadership, and dedication found within RPS.
Please help Restock our Rocket Community Room...a space for students to access what they need. The Rocket Community Room is solely supported through donations. Thank you!
Questions? Reach out to Erin Vasquez at 507.328.5282.
DAY 5 WASHINGTON DC AND FCCLA NATIONAL COMPETITIONS. We; John Marshall FCCLA, are coming home with 1 First place National winner, 3 Golds, 1 Bronze and 6 Silvers!!!! Way to go JM!!!
What a gorgeous day to celebrate our Rocket Graduates! Friends & family showed up in force with hugs, flowers, music & lots of ❤️. Gooooo 🚀!!