John Adams Middle School

Reminder: there is no school on Wednesday, September 23. RPS staff will participate in a Curriculum and Development (CAD) Day to plan instruction and engage in professional development. We will see students back in school on Thursday, September 24.

2 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

The homecoming games at John Marshall and Mayo have switched to Thursday night starting at 7:30 pm. John Adams will switch up their dress up days and have Spirit Wear tomorrow (Thursday) and Barbie vs Army on Friday. Reminder that elementary and middle school students must be accompanied by and sit with an adult. Good luck to the Rockets and Spartans!!

7 days ago, Patty Whalen

Next week is homecoming week at both JM and Mayo. Check out next week's dress up day calendar!

13 days ago, Patty Whalen

Friday is Spirit Day both JM and Mayo or JA

The school year is in full swing, and so is your chance to grab some RPS gear! Our Apparel Shop is open through Friday, September 18, 2026, and items will be available for pick up at your school at the end of October. Shop here: https://rps26johnadams.itemorder.com/shop/home/

13 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

21 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

No school Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7

Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video.

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

It's been a very busy couple of weeks at JA. The 8th graders created a menu of at least 8 items that they described using figurative language. Then, they were given then chance to “sample” from each other’s menus and had to fill their plates with figurative language. At the end, they filled out Google reviews about their favorite restaurants as well. They had so much fun!

Our students showed off all their amazing science projects, art pieces and music skills during our Family Engagement Showcase Event on April 16th. Food trucks parked out in the back lot, Poppa J's kettle corner was provided, and many other creative projects were shared with all those who visited.

Mrs. Priebe and her 6th graders were surrogate parents for a group of chicken eggs that hatched and then delighted the whole building.

5 months ago, Patty Whalen

dad and two children looking at projects

Looking for a summer job or an opportunity to learn some skills. Consider the World Garden at John Adams

5 months ago, Patty Whalen

learn gardening and food preservation skills

the goal is to make a bench and picnic table for the garden

participants can ride the summer academy bus make sure to apply early to get on the route

Congratulations to JA Band Members Natalie Fisk and Andrew Young who represented John Adams this past weekend at the Minnesota Band Directors Association 6-8 Sate Honor Band!

Natalie and Andrew submitted audition recordings in December and were selected among a competitive pool of musicians from across the state of Minnesota! They made music with other driven musicians from our state, as well as learn and perform with composer and professor Quincy Hilliard from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

We are so proud of you!

5 months ago, Patty Whalen

Students from John Adams participated in the State Science Fair on March 27th.

6 months ago, Patty Whalen

Arely participated in the state science fair

Future Scientists at the State Science Fair

Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.

➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.

➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.

➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

2087 classes offered through community education

Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.

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7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests

At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

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7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.

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7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily

Join us for this exciting as JA students showcase their work!

7 months ago, Patty Whalen

Our Math Counts Team competed today with great results. Our JA team took 3rd place today! Jayden W. won the Countdown Round, which is a head-to-head competition where they get 45 seconds to get the correct answer before the other person! Jayden also scored 4th overall as an individual, which means he can go to the State Competition next month to compete again! The team is coached by JA teacher Nicole Pittenger. We are very proud of our 9 kids who participated today!

8 months ago, Patty Whalen

Not only does John Adams have awesome students, we have an awesome, dedicated and caring counseling staff as well. Students wrote notes to the counselors during Counselors Week 2026 and posted them with this thank you banner hung in the hallway outside of their offices. We are so lucky to have them as part of the John Adams team!

8 months ago, Patty Whalen

Looking to help give back to students? Interested in science and innovation? Sign up to volunteer as a judge for the Rochester Regional STEM Fair: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/25711/2026-adult-winter-spring-catalog-tentative/volunteer-rochester-regional-stem-fair

Over 200 middle and high school students will be presenting their projects at the 68th Annual STEM Fair. Judges offer feedback to students, and a rubric (and lunch) is provided.

When: February 27, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: RCTC Sports Center

Sign up, be inspired, and give back to our future innovators!

8 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Rochester Regional STEM Fair Judges Needed. Join us as a volunteer on Friday, February, 27, 2026 from 9:45 to 1:00 p.m. at RCTC Sports Center and lunch will be provided.

Last weekend, these awesome band students represented JA at our annual RPS 8th Grade Honor Band. Shout out to these students for spending their Friday and Saturday making great music with new faces from across Rochester.

8 months ago, Patty Whalen

Looking for a way to help your middle schooler succeed? Dig deeper into your student's experience by joining our caregiver and parent empowerment sessions. This virtual mini-series is tailored for the middle school experience, where you'll learn about middle school academics, social growth, and relationships while also preparing your student for high school. Sessions start next week, from January 20 to February 24, from 12 to 1 p.m. Drop in for one session or attend them all; we can't wait to start the conversation!

Register today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_GfuYOUxMpuXgUQYhR6LeSGGEaS3NIZlS_FuoWjyfCE/

8 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Caregiver and Parent Empowerment Program Virtual Sessions, middle school parents and caregivers scan the qr code to register.