Rochester School's Appeal of Mental Health Grant Cut Denied
The department informed RPS of its decision to terminate the $1.9 million grant.
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Threat Prompts Early Dismissal of Rochester Catholic Schools
A series of emails sent to families is instructing Holy Spirit Catholic School families to pick up their students at Gibbs Elementary, located at 5525 56th St. Northwest.
Chronic Absenteeism Targeted in Rochester Schools Strategy
Rochester's Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discussed the strategy during a recent appearance on the Rochester Today Show.
Rochester Schools Release Math & Reading Scores for 2025
A statement issued by RPS Friday morning describes the district’s performance as "stable" from 2024 to 2025.
Rochester Police, Schools Heighten Security After Mass Shooting
Rochester police have increased patrols around schools and have placed school resource officers on heightened alert.
Rochester Schools Face $68M Deficit by 2031 Without Action
The School Board is being asked to adopt a strategic plan to begin attacking the problem now.
Disorderly Student Prompts Police Response to Rochester School
School officials reported that activities were put on a "Hold" while the situation was being resolved.
Study Predicts Significant Enrollment Drop for Rochester Schools
The district tabbed former Minnesota State Demographer Dr. Hazel Reinhardt to update the district’s enrollment projections for the next 10 years.
Rochester Hits 6-Year High with 86% Graduation Rate in 2024
The School District also reported an approximately 10 percentage point gain in the high school graduation rate for students identifying as Black or African-American.
'Tweaks' to Rochester School Start Times Under Consideration
The Rochester School District implemented major changes to school start times last fall.