Natalia Benjamin makes history as first from Rochester to be named Minnesota Teacher of the Year. Congratulations @NatBenELTeacher!
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- After an extensive search, Rochester Public Schools (RPS) is pleased to announce Dr. Efe Agbamu as the school district’s chief academic officer. Read More: rochesterschools.org/about-us/news/…
- Congrats to 3 amazing RPS AND nationally board certified teachers who were surprised today by MDE Commissioner @mcricker, NBCT President @Pbrookins44, and Senator @CarlaNelsonMN. We are SO PROUD of you @LoriRingen, @KellyStroeing, @LauraGWillis ❤️💙💛 #rochmn #rpslead
- And just like that we wrapped up another AMAZING round of fundraisers this holiday season! Our high schools collectively raised $138,326.95 for the Rochester community! Congrats to our students, staff, families, volunteers, community partners, and community members! #rochmn
- We know a lot of you are frustrated about the weather and driving conditions this morning. We made the decisions we did with the best information we had at the time. As you call in, remember there are real people dealing with many different life situations answering the phones.
- What a way to end the week! Bishop Elementary students and staff lined the halls to celebrate Principal Jared Groehler @MrGroehler winning the MN Elementary School Principals SE Division Leadership Award. We are so proud of you and thankful you are a part of our #RPSfamily!
- The Superintendent went out to check the roads on our snow day. Here's what he found. 😅😂 Have a great winter break, everybody!Update on the worst snow day ever
00:00 - .@MayoClinic is offering RPS middle school staff, students and their parents/caregivers their COVID-19 vaccinations onsite at back-to-school events this week! Abdiel is now partially vaccinated after stopping by his school for schedule pick-up! #rochmn #getvaxed
- As MDE Commissioner @hmuellermn talks about mitigation strategies and safe and open learning plans this morning, these sweet kindergartners from Jefferson snagged a hug from Gov Walz 🥰 @GovTimWalz @KentPekel #rochmn
- THANK YOU #rochmn for your support. We look forward to sharing more updates. But for tonight, as the day closes, we will give gratitude to our community. #RPSgratitude
- This year, all students attending RPS in person are able to receive one breakfast and one lunch at no cost each school day! Today, @GovTimWalz, @MnDeptEd Commissioner Willie Jett, and Minnesota's First Lady Gwen Walz visited to celebrate this initiative!
- Hey RPS Staff - we see you! Thank you for meal service, emergency childcare, keeping our buildings clean & safe, transporting students &/or meals, and keeping our students active & learning via Distance Learning. You're real superheroes & we are proud of our 535 community. 🦸🦸♀️
- Congratulations to RPS' Executive Director of Equity and Engagement @Ruffin_II for being selected as one of two recipients of the Bridge Builder Award!
- Our substitute teachers come from all backgrounds and aren't afraid to help out when they're needed. We appreciate their reliability and dedication to our students and staff, especially when we need them most. Thank you for all you do for Rochester Public Schools 🤗 #rochmn




















