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Our English teachers had a little fun naming their new book carts. Vote for your favorite name!
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The Rocket Community Room is a space in John Marshall that is open to all students. It is a space that supports students & families with basic need items, such as shelf-stable food, hygiene, school supplies and clothing. This space is completely funded through donations and we need your help restocking our shelves for the 2023-2024 school year. Please view the SignUpGenius link to see top needed items for starting the year - THANK YOU in advance!
Erin Vasquez, ervasquez@rochesterschools.org
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4FAEAF2AA3FACF8-restock#/
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Dedicated JM Band students practice their marching in the heat!
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![Band students wait instructions while standing in their formation for band camp.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/5008000/large__pamI3WLWew1VgZoitlVjQ.jpeg)
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Hopefully students stayed cool at the JM Band Carwash Fundraiser!
![Student advertises for the car wash](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4986035/large_k595miytQlLfTbufTohMWA.png)
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We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket.
Watch this quick introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JViaRlk97s8 (Also available in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUSfGuH5ksQ and Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnUUuxtqTBw).
Then download our app! You'll see information about dining, staff, news, events, and more!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3q4YKls
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/456qdlD
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Esports is an exciting, fun, club at JMHS! If interested, look for more information soon on the JM website.
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Drumline busy making music this morning and we love it!
![drumline lined up practicing.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4957221/large_E1hRYxFFAbBEGc_-YQI_uw.png)
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RPS HIGH SCHOOL families! We're looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Check out this news article about all you need to know leading up to and during the first week of school: https://bit.ly/3DXOGha
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Older grade level students were busy today preparing for Rocket Launch Pad. We're excited to see some of our incoming freshman this week! (This post is a correction from a previous post)
![Older students meet in a group to plan for the upcoming activities.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/live_feed_image/image/4942595/large_jl5l7uEu51SRzMX3mOGaQQ.png)
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Nabeel is excited to get signed up for soccer with Dakota Hiller, new Office Manager of Athletics and Activities.
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Did you know that many of the school supplies you purchase for your child this year could reduce the taxes you pay and possibly lead to a larger refund next year? Save your receipts for these purchases and find out more information about the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction and how to claim them: https:/www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit
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Join us at RPS for our August 1 hiring event!
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW in Rochester. $19/hour minimum pay for hourly positions!
We're seeking:
- Special Education Teachers
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- School Psychologists
- School Social Workers
- Secondary Math Teachers
- Secondary Science Teachers
- Transportation ESP - Starting at $20.35/hour
- Special Education ESP - Starting at $20.35/hour
- Heath Office Staff
- Maintenance - Starting at $19/hour
- Student Nutrition Services - Starting at $19/hour
Virtual and in-person interviews are available.
Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/careers.
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