Bradley is all smiles after his 10:12 timed 1 mile run in PE today. Nice work!!
This school year our district Newcomers program expanded and we are now fortunate to have a cohort of students at John Marshall. They have come to us from all over the globe and we are excited to welcome and learn from them. These three students are from Chili, Benin and Japan.
Please consider registering your child to get their flu vaccine at school (if you haven't already). Registration is required and due by September 11th. Use this link to register: https://www.semnic.org/schoolfluclinics.html
Amarya was recognized as Athlete of the Meet at the St Olaf met last week for having an amazing uphill finish. Keep it up!
Huge shoutout to Principal Ruzek and the Football Team for helping to update the weight room. Students, teachers & coaches are happy 😃
Environmental Awareness students outside doing stream samples. Could it get any better on a gorgeous day?!?!
A couple of Career Exploration Opportunities for students. Please see details on the flier. Interested students should connect with Mrs. Vasquez in 3-111.
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!
