Rochester Public Schools E-News
September 2019
It's a New School Year
We are also running a big referendum on November 5, 2019. We have a lot of information to share regarding the referendum and that's the next story, but first, check out this video that was created for the Century, Kellogg, Riverside, Jefferson, and Churchill/Hoover, and Mighty Oaks kick-off on Monday, August 26th.
We're a Growing District...Referendum 2019
Rochester Public Schools is running a bonding referendum on November 5th. Two questions will be on the ballot. The first question addresses the District’s capacity issue at our elementary and middle schools, upgrades safety and security at all schools, and enhances educational support spaces at our high schools. Question two addresses the swimming pools at the high school level and closes the pools at the middle school level.
Superintendent Muñoz and/or cabinet members will be attending District department and school staff meetings between now and November 5th to provide more information as well as to answer your questions. You are going to see more material on the referendum in the next few weeks.
We're embedding some quick access resources here for you:
- Referendum Website (frequently asked questions, fact sheet printables, voting information, property tax calculator, news/updates, and more...)
- Referendum Fact Sheet
- RPS YouTube Referendum Playlist (two new videos coming soon!)
- MSBA Guidelines on District Referendum
- Have a specific question? Email us.
First Day of School
September District-Wide Dates & Events*
- September 10th • Friedell Open House • Friedell • 6 - 8 PM
- September 12th • Community Curriculum Council Meeting • Edison Board Room • 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
- September 16th • REAT (Racial Equity Advisory Team) Meeting • Edison Board Room • 6 PM – this meeting will be focused on Ally Training
- September 16th - 21st: Century High School Homecoming Week
- September 17th • School Board Meeting • Edison Board Room • 5:30 PM
- September 19th • Gifted Services | Elementary Parent Informational Meeting • Kellogg Middle School Auditorium • 6 - 7:30 PM
- September 20th • Early Voting Begins at Edison Administration Building • 8:00 AM – 4:45 PM in the Business Services Office at Edison, Monday – Friday and on Saturday, November 2nd from 10 AM – 3 PM
- September 27th • Last day of 1st Quarter • Longfellow Elementary
- School Located Influenza Clinics begin in September. Deadline to register to take part in this for students is September 11th at 11 PM.
*Events are subject to change. Please check RPS Facebook or website, and/or your staff email for updates to events.
Connect with Us
Email: communications@rochester.k12.mn.us
Website: www.rochesterschools.org
Location: 615 7th Street Southwest, Rochester, MN, USA
Phone: 507-328-4500
Facebook: facebook.com/isd535
Twitter: @RPS535