We're halfway through Teacher Appreciation Week, and it's been full of joy! We have loved seeing all the celebrations, from a giant chicken outside a building to chalk art, treats, high fives, and hugs! RPS schools are showing huge love for our teachers! Thank you for everything you do for our students! We appreciate you!
Heads up, students! There will be no school on Wednesday, May 7. Staff will be engaged in a Curriculum Adjustment Day. See you back on Thursday, May 8.
We're excited to see you all in TWO days! Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative fair designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead!
🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m.
🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public!
At the fair, families can:
🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more.
🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services.
🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One.
🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth.
We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help! Discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Play, learn, and get inspired with us!
We honored Mrs. Huddleston's 2nd graders with the Wings award this morning at our Friday Google Meet for SOARing at specials this week!
Here are this week's Falcon Flyer "Finishing Strong" award winners this week!
JA assistant principal and school counselor visited our 5th graders this week to talk about the transition to 6th grade this week. They shared important information about middle school and then answered our questions.
Mrs. Leisinger's Ks were our Wings Award winning class last week! Way to SOAR in specials!
Due to impending inclement weather this evening, ⚡ Middle school after-school activities are canceled. ⚡ All night school classes are canceled. ⚡ All activities at school sites must conclude by 6 p.m. Please make necessary arrangements and stay safe.
These awesome kids were this week's Falcon Flyer winners this week. Way to be finishing our year strong!
Our Folwell Follies show was such a success! Thank you to PTSA for making this event possible, to our student performers for sharing your talents, and to families for helping your kids prepare and for coming to the show!
Proud of our amazing school community!
Mrs. Nelson's Kinders were using their magnetic letter boards to sound spell words. They have learned so much this year!
Join us for Kick Off 2 Kindergarten, a fun and informative event designed just for incoming kindergarteners and their families. It's the perfect way to explore all that RPS has to offer and get excited for the school journey ahead!
🎒 When: Thursday, May 8, 4–7 p.m.
🎒 Where: Century High School, 2525 Viola Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
🎒 Admission: Free and open to the public!
At the fair, families can:
🎒 Meet the friendly faces from Transportation, Student Nutrition, SACC, and more.
🎒 Connect with community partners to learn more about their services.
🎒 Ask questions, gather info, and feel ready for Day One.
🎒 Capture the moment in our super-fun photo booth.
We will also have multilingual interpreters ready to help!
Come discover what makes RPS a great place to learn and grow, because every big dream starts with a strong foundation. Come play, learn, and get inspired with us!
Some more great pictures from our Bear Creek residents and our 5th graders. Connecting with new people and enjoying pizza-it was the perfect combination for great memories! Thank you to Bear Creek, Mr. Olson, and Mrs. Coffing for providing this opportunity!
Mrs. Coffing's 5th graders were honored this week with the Wings award.
Our Falcons of the week-lots of students being recognized for "Finishing Strong" .
Our 5th graders enjoyed pizza last night with Bear Creek Services residents. Such a great night!
Look at these Kindergarten writers from Mrs. Leisinger's class!
Congratulations to last week's Falcons who were recognized for SOARing by earning Finishing Strong tickets!
Mrs. Strain's 1st graders created catapults during a STEM activity. As they tested their catapults in the gym, they also practiced their measurement skills too.
Here's your reminder - School Age Child Care (SACC) summer registration opens Tomorrow, April 16, 2025, at 6:00 a.m. for Summer SACC!
If you're considering summer care for your K-5 students, consider making it a summer of fun with our educational and enriching summer school age child care! Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/sacc.
