
RPS offices will be closed from Monday, December 23, through Wednesday, December 25, in observance of the Christmas holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Thursday, December 26.


Dolphins of the Week!
Callalina, Wonjoon, Vedant, Jackson, Hannah, Bruce, Isla, Shrish, Gunther, Henry, Cambry, Eleanor, Olivia, Ryyan, Adeline, Maryama, Yaser, Catherine, Adeline, and Landon



Thank you to the Rotarians for their continued support of Rochester 3rd grade students. Each student received their own student almanac today!



Washington students participating in the IBM's Robotics competition. We had two teams that scored 1st and 3rd place! Way to go Washington!



Chilly temps are here to stay. We're sharing four quick tips to help keep students who walk to school in winter weather safe!


Grizzlies Game on December 13 at 7:05 at the Rec Center. Purchase tickets here and use promo code DOLPHIN. $5 for every ticket sold goes back to Washington. tickets.rochestergrizz.com/events/31792-wisconsin-woodsmen-vs-rochester-grizzlies There is also a Teddy Bear Toss Game. Fans are encouraged to bring a new or gently used teddy bear. After the Grizzlies score their first goal, fans can throw those bears onto the ice. The bears are then donated to the Salvation Army.

Dolphins of the Week!
Ethan, Rynn, Savannah, Jinan, Eric, Asher, Sophia, Nolan, Addy, Kade, Aldon, Olivia, Ethan, Gannon, Simon, Keren, Madison, Mackenzie, and James. A group of 5th graders were recognized for helping 3rd graders navigate Google Slides for a zoo project.



Future RPS kindergarten students and families, are you ready? Enrollment for kindergarten at Rochester Public Schools for the 2025-2026 school year is open! Learn about your neighborhood school, DWO school/program option, and how to enroll: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1910873


Great performance today from the Rochester Civic Theatre! We were entertained with a Junie B. Jones show! Thank you to our Washington PTA for financially supporting this great opportunity for our students.





It's not too late! Ski Club registration will close soon and you still have time to register. Students in Grades 5-12 can hit the slopes with our upcoming Ski trips. Register today: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/24226/2025-winter-spring-youth/2025-welch-ski-club-coach-bus-optional-rental-gr-5-12#5600-century


TOMORROW: Come to our Washington Kindergarten Open House on December 5 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!


RPS offices will be closed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.


RPS offices will be closed, and there will be no school on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 2.


PTA sponsored donation drive to the Women's Shelter and The Landing here in Rochester. So much to be thankful and grateful for! Thank you to all who donated!



Reminder: there is no school from Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29. Enjoy your fall break! We will see students back on Monday, December 2.


Future kindergarten students: Come to our Washington Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, December 5 or Tuesday, January 6 at 4:30-5:30 p.m. to learn about what it's like to be a kindergarten student at our school. You’ll meet our principal, see a kindergarten classroom, learn about our schedule, and more! We're excited for you to join us!

P-TECH is graduating its first cohort of students who have completed all four years of the program. The P-TECH Nursing Pathway is focused on getting RPS students ready for their professional careers as Licensed Practical Nurses.
Read the beginning-to-end experiences of first-year students and graduating seniors of the program.
https://bit.ly/3VlK4uH
Be sure to also attend the P-TECH information Night at the RCTC Hill Theater on Wednesday!
Nov. 20 @ 6 - 7 p.m.
RCTC Hill Theatre
851 30th Ave SE
Rochester, MN 55904


Dolphins of the Week!
Aurora, Hank, Noah, Estelle, Ela, Vera, Sharvari, Ellie, Max, Chanmonica, Neil, Emma, Asa
David, Jane, Zubair, Colbie



Winter will be here soon, and we want to share our procedures with you should we have an unexpected school closing. Because these closures are unexpected, all families should have a contingency plan for their children in the event of school closings. Read more on what to expect: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1859223


Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
