Updates and Events
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With the season of respiratory illness here, we are seeing more students sick at school. Learn about when to keep your student home to keep our schools healthy.
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The well-being and safety of our students and staff are important to Rochester Public Schools (RPS), that is why we use SpeakUp for Safety to help keep them safe.
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Making the transition into the school system can be an emotional time for you and your student. Whether you're a first-time parent or caregiver or if this is your last student entering kindergarten, our team of staff is ready to help you along the way.
Learn more about our school.
Our mission is to inspire, challenge, and empower all students with the knowledge and skills required to reach their full potential, to contribute to future generations, and to become involved members of a global community.