Riverside 5th graders had an exciting hands-on science experience at Quarry Hill this week!
Students learned about phytoplankton and zooplankton and used microscopes to observe the differences between the two tiny organisms. Quarry Hill educators also shared the history of microscopes and how microbiology helped scientists discover the microscopic world.
It was a great day of exploration, discovery, and learning outside the classroom!
8 months ago, Lisa Becker
Huge thanks to Rochester Public School Foundation for supporting two inspiring residencies in poetry and art at Riverside Central Elementary.
Our Family Night celebrating the Power of Words was a beautiful showcase of creativity, connection, and student voice. We’re so grateful for your continued support in our schools!
8 months ago, Lisa Becker
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.
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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9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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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9 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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9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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!
9 months ago, Riverside Central Elementary School
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.
11 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
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.
11 months ago, Lisa Becker
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.
11 months ago, Lisa Becker
We’re grateful to HyVee and Pasquale’s for donating such delicious, quality food to our Community School Resource Rooms. Your support means so much to our families!
12 months ago, Lisa Becker
Dear Riverside Community, thank you for stepping up when food security felt uncertain. Your generosity filled our shelves—and our hearts. 💚 Our food shelf has never looked so good. A huge shout-out to Emily Soderberg for spearheading this effort and making such a meaningful impact.
12 months ago, Lisa Becker
A powerful morning at Riverside. 💜 Brass Etc. joined our Walk for Ruby Bridges, and the president of the Rochester NAACP spoke about Ruby’s legacy of courage and inclusion.
12 months ago, Lisa Becker
What a fun STEM Night at Riverside! We’re so grateful to our partners—Winona State University, the Rochester Public Library, and First Alliance Bank—for bringing hands-on learning to our students.
12 months ago, Lisa Becker
Riverside families made waves at Family Canoe Night! Big thanks to Wilderness Inquiry and RPS Family Engagement for helping our Otters paddle into adventure together.
about 1 year ago, Lisa Becker
This month, our 4th–6th graders had an amazing day at Silver Lake with Wilderness Inquiry’s giant Canoemobiles! They learned to paddle, explore nature, and connect with our local environment thanks to awesome partners from Oxbow Park and Project GO.
about 1 year ago, Lisa Becker
Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol
about 1 year ago, Rochester Public Schools
Big milestones, big smiles! Riverside kindergarteners and 5th graders celebrated the end of an amazing year as they prepare to take their next steps. From first school days to moving on to middle school -- we're so proud of all they've accomplished!
over 1 year ago, Lisa Becker
What a night! Riverside Elementary wrapped up the final Family Night of the year with Spanish Immersion dance performances, a stunning K–5 Art Showcase, street painting with Slatterly Park neighbors, and more. Art, culture, and family—what a way to end the year!
over 1 year ago, Lisa Becker
At Riverside, our Hammock Forest is a calm, nature-filled space for quiet reading, drawing, studying, and mindfulness. With the sound of the river and bustling trees, Ms. Lenz has helped students AND staff learn to slow down, notice their surroundings, and engage all their senses. These moments build focus, calm, and self-awareness - tools that support learning and well-being.
