In Craftopia (Gr. 2-5), creativity knows no bounds! This four-day camp invites students to explore a wide variety of art materials and crafting techniques while creating projects they’ll be proud to take home. Join CE Youth Enrichment for a hands-on, imagination-filled experience. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-craftopia.

11 days ago, Rochester Community Education
young child holding crafted rocket ship

Is your child ready for the independence of staying home alone? Whether it’s an hour after school or a few hours during the summer, this milestone can be a positive experience when kids are prepared.

Join CE Youth Enrichment at Hoover on June 15 for our Home Alone (Gr. 2 and Up) class. Students will build confidence and learn practical skills, including safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, handling phone calls and unexpected visitors, pet safety, personal safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-home-alone.

19 days ago, Rochester Community Education

Join CE Youth Enrichment on June 9 at Hoover for Bicycle Spin Art! Students will create their own masterpieces by pouring their favorite paint colors and designs onto a spinning canvas while pedaling a bike. The results are as fun to make as they are to see! Register online today at bit.ly/rochce-pedaler.

23 days ago, Rochester Community Education
bike splashing paint on canvas

Summer CE Youth Enrichment camps are starting soon! Join us at Hoover from June 8–11 for Once Upon a Movie (Gr. K-2). In this course, we will explore magical and mythical adventures through movies, crafts, and fun activities. From enrolling in Monsters University to saving a family’s magic, there are stories for every kid to enjoy. You can register for this course and view our many upcoming summer offerings at bit.ly/rochce-movie.

about 1 month ago, Rochester Community Education
2 kids in superhero costumes

Summer School Age Child Care (SACC) Registration is almost here! Choose your own schedule that works for your family. Rates are $50 per child and registration opens at 6:00 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 15: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

2 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.

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.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2087 classes offered through community 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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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests
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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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
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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4 months 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.

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4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
87 languages spoken by 4188 students
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
4 months 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.
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.
6 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
TONIGHT is our Gage PTO Dine to Donate at Taco Bell! Visit the Broadway location or click the image link to find more ways to participate. Mention the GroupRaise Meal for Gage PTO!
3pm-8pm
6 months ago, Gage Elementary School
Taco Bell Dine to Donate, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 3pm-8pm. 516 N Broadway, Rochester, MN. Participate through dine in, drive through, carry out, or deliver (Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats). Mention the GroupRaise Meal for Gage PTO in your order notes!
Your donations make a difference!

Our Gage Elementary Resource Room is currently in need of:
* winter gloves - Youth S/M
* winter boots - sizes 1-6
* Snow pants - sizes 8-14
* Lotion
* Sweatpants/leggings - girls' sizes 5-6, 14-16; boys' sizes 5-12

Visit our Amazon Wish List for more needs: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QL5OMXBOF7FL?ref_=abls_nvfly_swy&sort=priority
6 months ago, Gage Elementary School
Gage Elementary: Breaking Barriers with Open Giving - hands holding a cardboard box with hearts flying out. Donations request list and qr code link to https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1QL5OMXBOF7FL?ref_=abls_nvfly_swy&sort=priority
Gage PTO's Dine to Donate is Tuesday! Eat at Taco Bell - Broadway location - and 10% of your purchase price will be donated to Gage PTO.
You can participate in this fundraiser by:
* Dine in
* Take out
* Pick Up
* Drive thru
* Delivery - Door Dash, Grub Hub, Uber Eats, and Postmates. In the section for order notes , include "I am with the GroupRaise Meal for Robert S Gage PTO".
Thanks for your support!
6 months ago, Gage Elementary School
Dine to donate with Gage and Taco Bell logos. Come eat with us and support the cause! Taco Bell, Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 3pm-8pm. 516 N Broadway, Rochester, MN. Donating back 10% to Gage PTO

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

9 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Standard response protocol list
Hello Gage Families! Unfortunately, due to the expected very cold temperatures tomorrow, we have decided to postpone the Gage Family Night from tomorrow, February 18th, to Thursday, March 13th from 4:30pm - 6pm. We will send out more information as we get closer to that date. Take Care, Your Gage Team
over 1 year ago, Keli Retzlaff