"By challenge, I mean doing things that aren’t easy. Challenge means being pushed, stretched, and sometimes uncomfortable. By support, I mean having people around you who help you complete tasks and achieve goals. Support means feeling like you matter, that you're not alone, and that someone believes in you." Watch Superintendent Pekel's speech to the graduating classes of 2025 at last week's ceremonies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDb5DvfTktg&t=1s
Support and have fun!
We worked our way through the Alphabet to Z! The last day is 'Zebra Cake' day, so we are wearing black and white (and other staff are going for a more memorable look)! Have a great summer, Rockets!
Saying goodbye for the year; last day of school tomorrow! JM student poses with our relationship coaches/staff here at John Marshall.
For those unable to attend the Century High School (11 a.m.), Mayo High School (3 p.m.), or John Marshall High School (7 p.m.) graduation ceremonies in person at the Civic Center, we are glad to offer a live stream on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/ISD535. Tune in at the scheduled ceremony times to share in the excitement from wherever you are!
Twin Day today!
Please check out some End of the Year Highlights in the Community School Newsletter.
https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/john-marshall-high-school/newsletters/end-of-year-highlights-2025
This final week for our Seniors had some extra special moments like when Ms. Blaisdell, (former Elton Hills) 5th grade teacher, visited her graduating seniors!
Today we celebrated our Big Brother Big Sister matches between JM and Gage & Washington. These same students will continue their mentoring friendship another academic year. We had 22 JM students participate this year, with many more that have applied & interviewed to participate next year. They were all so happy to see each other.
Friendly reminder: No school on Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day)! RPS offices will also be closed. We'll resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.
Photos from AP physics 2 boat races this Thursday morning.
A sea of Rocket Red through the halls.
A final pep fest for Class of 2025.
Final Senior Moments happening today... graduation practice, March through the halls & Pepfest. We are excited for, but will miss these kids!
Our Spanish Club celebrated their graduating seniors and each other today after school. ❤️
Get Your Rocket Swag tomorrow in the Rocket Shop - open all three lunch periods.
Here's a small taste of the art you can find at the JM Art Show. There is an evening public reception from 5:30-7pm in the Rocket Center on Thursday, May 22. Join us!
Some more Senior Walk photos. It is a wonderful event for JM seniors, former teachers/staff and rising Rockets.
We are thrilled to invite you to honor our incredible graduating seniors next week as they embark on their next exciting chapter. Mark your calendars for a week filled with joy, pride, and memorable moments as we celebrate their outstanding achievements and check out this article for all of the details: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2225943
Yes, it was rainy! Yes, we were wringing our hair out. But yes, our Rockets 🚀 handled the Senior Walk in true Rocket-fashion.... which is amazingly! We'll share a link with additional photos soon.
