Riverside Central Elementary School

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.

#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26

about 2 hours ago, Rochester Public Schools

5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily

We are proud of our vibrant school communities! Building belonging and connection is a key RPS Value. With 87 languages spoken by our students, we have much to celebrate. Embracing these perspectives creates an environment where every student feels at home and ready to learn. Learn more about our values at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

#PublicSchoolsWeek

1 day ago, Rochester Public Schools

This week, we're celebrating Public Schools Week! At the heart of Rochester Public Schools are the 4,063 staff members who show up every day for our students. One of our core values is providing exceptional opportunities to succeed, and it starts with a dedicated team willing to help every student find their unique path. From our classrooms to our front offices to our central offices to our grounds crew, we are here to ensure there is more than one path to success for every child. Interested in joining the team? Learn more at https://www.rochesterschools.org/employment.

Join us throughout the week as we spotlight the people, programs, and successes that make our public schools the heart of our community!

#PublicSchoolsWeek

2 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Meet Sonya! She's here to pull back the curtain and help you lead the way in your students’ learning journey. Through our Caregiver and Parent Empowerment (CAPE) virtual courses, Sonya provides the roadmap you need to support your elementary student and master the "ins and outs" of our District.

Don't do it alone—join an online session in March and get the inside scoop! Save your spot here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1SriIzGC_CNlScaRNM0hOWHRlbTy-5s6Wf_a9NZVBbUU/viewform?edit_requested=true

5 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Sonya Chives, Family Engagement specialist leading a Caregiver and Parent Empowerment online session for elementary schools on her work computer while looking at the camera and smiling.

Thank you to our amazing otter community who stopped by last night to support our students as they showed off their work at the Power of Words event! We're so proud to share how students have discovered the power of words in prose, poetry, and crafts. Check out some of the fun our families had and bookmark our next family engagement night on your calendar!

19 days ago, Riverside Central Elementary School

Caregiver points out a page to her student on the word net

Families doing crafts at the Power of Words family night

Families reading with their students at the Power of Words family night

A Riverside student shares her poem to an audience

Riverside student poses for a quick photo

Poets perform at the power of words family night

A family poses while crafting their family portrait

Riverside assistant principal Brandt reads a booklet on the word net

At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.

Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660

20 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

20 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Registration for Middle School Band for the 2026-2027 school year is open!
Current 5th grade students who want to participate in band must complete the linked form before Friday, March 6. Additionally, families should wait to complete the form until after the scheduled in-person visit or Google Meet between the middle school music teachers and their student's current 5th grade classroom.
https://forms.gle/XvjRLvCwcno1JaD26
Classroom visit information can be found at the website below.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/music-registration

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, January 23. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Monday!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

No school for MLK on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026

Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser

John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser

Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser

Riverside extends our sincere thanks to our partners for supporting our families during winter break. Your steadfast support means so much to our community.

2 months ago, Lisa Becker

Thank you to Operation One More, and to everyone who organized, donated, and volunteered to deliver. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for several local schools, including Riverside.

2 months ago, Lisa Becker

As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Nature came indoors for Kindergarten! Sara Holger from Project GO helped students create sound maps, using instruments that echoed animal calls like the loon and the elk, along with photos of the animals themselves.

2 months ago, Lisa Becker

Naturalist blowing through a horn that makes sounds. Kids drawing

This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29