As we near the end of the school year, read a year in review memo from Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel. He writes about:
➡️ The Academic Agenda
➡️ Supports for Learning
➡️ Family Engagement
➡️ Improving the Organization
➡️ School Start Times and Transportation
➡️ Referendums and Reductions
➡️ What’s Ahead
Read the full memo at: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1624433
The RPS School Board voted unanimously to put forward an investment plan to Ignite Student Learning through a referendum. Voters will decide on November 5. View this Q&A to learn more about the Referendum: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1621656
Here's the FINAL Comet Connection of the year!
https://secure.smore.com/n/vx4ef
Wishing you all a wonderful summer break!
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend!
All District buildings will be closed on Monday, May 27, and will reopen under normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 28!
Today, our 8th graders got to participate in the Seat Belt Convincer with MnDOT. Physics made relevant!
Congrats to all the Century seniors on their upcoming graduation! It was awesome to see so many former Comets walk the halls today, bringing the K12 journey to a close. Watch the video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sigsT22PYkmTziXFsXPZ7rYm_hd7sxEk/view?usp=drivesdk
We wish you the very best!
It's a great day for some Kellogg kickball!
At last night's School Board meeting, the Board voted to place a referendum on the November 5 ballot seeking $19.4 million annually to protect and enhance educational programs and student services. The referendum would support the district’s new investment plan to “Ignite Student Learning.” Guided by feedback from residents, this plan was developed to stabilize our operating budget, strengthen our curriculum, and support the programs that will ensure our students are ready for life after graduation. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1611885
Shout out to these three for bringing our kids SO FAR in their music growth this year! The spring concerts were all outstanding! Congratulations on SURVIVING the hectic pace of concert season! I will miss the daily serenades that leak from the band room into my office. 🎶💙
One of the MANY things I will miss about Kellogg . . . GOOD REFERRALS honoring our AMAZING students! Shine on, Comets! We love to see the example you set for others.
Part 3: We honored staff Tuesday morning with these peer-nominated awards. We are surrounded by greatness here at Kellogg! (Please note the rare capture of Mr. Anderson SMILING on camera! He prefers the mean-mug, but we think the smile is a keeper!)
Part 2: We honored staff Tuesday morning with these peer-nominated awards. We are surrounded by greatness here at Kellogg!
Part 1: We honored staff Tuesday morning with these peer-nominated awards. We are surrounded by greatness here at Kellogg!
Due to predicted severe weather, RPS is canceling all after-school practices and games.
Here's what this means:
- All sporting events and practices are canceled.
- All activity buses are canceled.
- All Middle School After School classes and clubs offered through Community Education are canceled. All other Community Education programs are on as scheduled unless you receive a direct message from Community Education to the contrary.
Please check with your schools about their plans for PTSA meetings, concerts, and other events. The School Board meeting will still occur at the Edison Building starting at 5:30 p.m. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the board meeting at https://www.youtube.com/@ISD535.
The collab between Rochester Builders Association / RPS Community Ed / Kellogg Middle School is the stuff dreams are made made of, especially if you are a five-year-old looking for an amazing new playhouse!
On May 9, our 8th Grade Orchestra curated a specific set of music. Then the talented Aubrey Clark wrote a beautiful story to weave it altogether! Use this link to find the music and the story that will leave you impressed by the talent this awesome group! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-hQlMycCwY3cNuSHo2QeTrq5QSO2373U?usp=sharing
On May 9, our orchestra students put on a spectacular show that really highlighted their progress this year. We are so proud!
Access all the HONOR ORCHESTRA content from the show here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-k1SAUpnNbJePromtr7WehNUnst8wQTw?usp=sharing
On May 9, our orchestra students put on a spectacular show that really highlighted their progress this year. We are so proud!
Access all the 7TH GRADE content from the show here.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-e5v5F-93kH6VuP1BAYHh2mL6yG21TKv?usp=sharing
A couple weeks ago, our students participated in our first Culture Day. It was amazing to see the pride they took in all their presentations. All of our students and adults learned important things about one another that day. Here are some additional pictures that didn't get posted in our first round! We hope you enjoy.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LHoGpSk3nfMFa_kxYIDPMA_FQ4lYhIZJ?usp=sharing
