It's Homecoming Week... Pink v Camo today. So far, pink is winning.... but maybe I just can't see the kids in camo to photograph them 🤩
After school Academic Support & Clubs through 21st Century Programming are back. See flyer for details.
“There have always been lots of education options for Rochester parents. My parents chose to send me here, and now I’m choosing to send my kids here.”
Founder of Rochester Local and RPS graduate, Becky Montpetit, sends her two kids to RPS for the opportunity to sharpen the skills she learned at her alma mater. Read more about how her RPS education prepped her for her career: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1761463
Rocket XC boys are having a great time on the course today at the Luther Invitational.
The Luther Invitational is a beautiful setting for the meet today! Varsity A. Tri finishes 2nd!
Two RPS students have been named to the list of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the national 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), a program of the Society for Science. Local middle school students become eligible for the competition through participation in the Rochester Regional STEM Fair.
➡️ Sia Sood is an 8th grader at John Adams Middle School. Her project was "Does High Technology Use Correlate With Stress in Middle School Students?"
➡️ Samuel Kaspar, formerly a John Adams student who is now a freshman at John Marshall, became eligible with his project entitled "Transforming Radiology and Patient Experiences Using Cloud and Machine Learning."
Congratulations, Sia and Samuel!
Submit your #CelebrateRPS moments to www.rochesterschools.org/celebrateRPS
Make your voice heard about the referendum to support RPS. Early voting starts on Friday, Sept. 20! You can learn more about the "Ignite Student Learning" plan to provide financial stability that will support our students by visiting RochesterSchools.org/referendum.
Homecoming shirts are here! On sale now!
A sunny race day at a Cross Country Invite saw Abi Tri first for Varsity and Max Nguyen fifth for JV.
A beautiful day for a hilly XC meet at the Mayo Invitational.
These students & staff are having too much fun playing kickball during PE today!
Parent Teacher conferences are October 22nd, 2024. Please consider supporting our teachers with a conference meal. Thank you!
Come visit the College Fair at the RCTC Field House on Monday, September 30th from 1:00 - 2:30 pm.
Creatively at play in the Ceramics Lab.
If approved by voters this Nov., funding from the school referendum will eliminate our budget deficit and provide the financial stability we need to continue inspiring, challenging, and empowering all students to reach their full potential. Find out more: RochesterSchools.org/referendum
Today students in our Textile Design class are creating feed sack garments that will be featured this weekend at the History Center of Olmsted County. Check out the event!
Have a convertible? Interested in driving in the JM homecoming parade on Friday, September 20? If so, please contact Denise Cobb at decobb@Rochesterschools.org
Thank you!
Homecoming Week is next week.... Full of fun, dress up days, celebrations, games and the parade!
The Spring insert for last year’s yearbook is available to pick up in the main office or at the attendance window. If you bought a yearbook last year, stop in and pick it up.
#WorldSuicidePreventionDay At Rochester Public Schools, we recognize the importance of prioritizing mental health and well-being. Let's take this opportunity to break the stigma around mental health and support each other. Whether it's checking in on a friend, practicing self-care, or seeking professional help, every action counts. Let's work together to create a community that values mental health and provides support to those who need it.
Find Resources Below:
➡️ 988 Suicide & Lifeline Call or Text 988 (24/7)
➡️ Crisis Response for Southeast Minnesota (CREST) Call 844.274.7472
➡️ National Sexual Assault Line: 1.866.656.4673 (24/7)
➡️ RPS Staff and Student Mental Health Sessions: https://ffcstaffconsults.as.me/schedule/d07eafa8
