Every Wednesday, Jamie Johnson is here from RCTC to help students (and families) with college applications, financial assistance, scholarships, program information and more! She is located in the CCRC, 3-105.
WIN ROOM (What I Need)....a great opportunity for students to access additional academic support during the school day. Please see the email sent today for more details.
Every Tuesday Brenda Akin is in the CCRC, 3-105, supporting students on PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options). If your student has questions or wants help enrolling, have them pop in to meet her.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/post-secondary-enrollment-options
Interior Design classes doing a Lego challenge for fun and Fashion Design class turning a garbage bag into a garment.
Want help applying for financial assistance for college (FAFSA). Check out this free event on Sunday, September 8th.
What are the three psychological needs that need to be met to enable a young person to learn, develop, and achieve their full potential? In his first State of the School District Address, RPS Superintendent Kent Pekel will answer that question and provide an engaging overview of how Rochester Public Schools is working to meet those three essential psychological needs for more than 17,000 young people in our community. The event will also feature performances and observations from RPS students on the state of our schools, our school system, and our city. Thanks to a generous donation, the evening will conclude with frozen treats from La Michoacana Purepecha. Whether you are a parent or caregiver who seeks to help your children succeed or a member of the Rochester community who wants to help all children succeed or both, please join us for what promises to be an important and enjoyable evening.
September's meal menus are ready! Download your copy to plan for next month:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/493023
There will be no school on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day. Additionally, all RPS offices will be closed. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3.
It is everything Rochester Public Schools in your pocket!
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, August 30. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!
Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that RPS has reversed a multi-year decline in the percentage of students who score at the proficient level or above in math, science, and reading. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1736885
Today is the first day of school for elementary students, and we expect some delays in bus transportation, especially as our bus drivers learn the new route structure with the changeover from transporting elementary students home and turning around to pick up our secondary students.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this and continuously work to improve our processes.
Families using Transportation can download the First View app to see where their student's buses are. The district code for the app is M6QE.
A new look in the JM catwalk!
If the "Ignite Student Learning" referendum fails, class sizes will increase, school closures will be unavoidable, and RPS will need to make major cuts to student programs, support services, and teachers and staff.
Find out more details at RochesterSchools.org/referendum.
Freshmen start first day at John Marshall High School https://www.kttc.com/2024/08/27/freshmen-start-first-day-john-marshall-high-school/
A BIG shoutout to Caribou for providing free drinks to our seniors this morning.
Calling Professionals in the Health & Health Science Career Field (ie...paramedic, pharmaceuticals, dietician, surgical tech, nurse, dental hygienist, etc...)!
We are looking for guest speakers for our Career Awareness Class the first two weeks in October. Please reach out to Shelley Spallees-Hansen if interested at shspalleeshansen@rochesterschools.org.
Thank you!
Join us for the JM Alumni Flag Football Game. Use the link to register!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnOPiuZ3SrSV5SnUxjJig2ccehujINsv1gFmNMyvW272S0NQ/viewform
We're so thankful to our Rocket Launch student counselors for helping with our freshmen today. You all are the best!!
8/26/24: Due to an excessive heat warning issued for this afternoon and evening, all outdoor athletic sports and activities are canceled. However, some coaches may still have indoor practice plans. Please check in with them for this information.
