Bamber Valley Elementary School

Once Bamber Beavers, young and bright,
Now Mayo Spartans, strong in fight.
From little paws to Spartan pride--Our Beaver roots are still inside!

Wear your Bamber or Mayo spirit wear this Friday to support our Bamber alumni while they celebrate Homecoming!

Bonus points for kids who wear their parent's or even grandparent's OG Mayo or Bamber gear!!!

about 23 hours ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

PTO is hosting Back to school family night! Come to the school, meet other families and have some fun!!

1 day ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Back to school family night! Sept 24, 6-7:30pm

Check your email for this week's newsletter. Have a great weekend Beavers!

5 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Bamber Valley community - The school year is in full swing, and so is your chance to grab some RPS gear! Our Apparel Shop is open through Friday, September 18, 2026. You can order a tee for everyday comfort or a cozy crewneck for the cooler days ahead. Shop here: https://rps26bambervalley.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Orders are open through Friday, September 18, and will be available for pick up at your school at the end of October.

6 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

14 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

No school Friday, September 4 and Monday, September 7

Check your email for this week's newsletter, of follow this link: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/newsletters/bamber-valley-elementary/newsletters/bamber-newsletter

19 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

It was a great morning at Bamber Valley!! Thank you to all the parents who stopped by to clap in the students!

19 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

BVE would like to invite family and friends to come to the school tomorrow morning to clap the kids into school! Get creative with noisemakers, pompoms, bull horns, costumes or whatever you think will brighten our student and staff lives. It's all about making the start of school fun for the kids. See the flyer for specific times and where to line up. Go Beavers!!

20 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

👉 View the auction and place your bids here:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/bamber-valley-elementary-ptos-silent-auction

23 days ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Don't let the Superintendent drive (or yell, or throw things on) the bus! We're so excited to see you for the upcoming school year, and bus schedules are coming soon! But you need to get to school safely before you can start learning. Learn all the rules of the school bus with Dr. Kent Pekel and some of his friends from Longfellow Elementary in the RPS Bus Safety video.

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools

Come to Bamber tomorrow evening to hang out with other Beaver families and enjoy a popsicle courtesy of the BVE PTO. 🍭🦫🛝

about 1 month ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Popsicles in the park. Aug 12, 6:30-7:30

Bamber Valley PTO would love to see you at their July event. Mark your calendars and plan on a good time with new and old friends!

3 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

We love our volunteers at Bamber Valley! Be sure to sign up now so you'll be ready to go when school starts, processing can take at least two weeks.

RPS encourages parents, guardians, grandparents, and community members to share their time, talents, and knowledge with our students. Volunteers enrich the educational programs and strengthen our school relationships with families, businesses, and the community as a whole. - RPS Volunteers in Education

Follow the link to become a volunteer:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/vie

3 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

How to become a volunteer at Bamber https://www.rochesterschools.org/page/vie All volunteers working with students must have a background check completed and cleared before they can begin. Your school must receive confirmation that your background check has been cleared before you may volunteer. Allow at least two weeks for processing. At RPS, we expect our volunteers to be positive role models, set appropriate boundaries, and maintain the privacy of students.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) would like to invite all parents, caregivers, alumni and community members to attend their first meeting and learn more about the PTO and how you can get involved!

3 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

First PTO Meeting June 16th at Bamber Valley All are welcome!

Back by popular demand!!! All guardians and loved ones are invited to the last morning run of 2026, tomorrow 5/22, on the back greenspace. Last Friday was such a blast and made our kids feel so special we decided to invite everyone back to party tomorrow. So bring your noisemakers, flags, pom poms and school pride to show the kids you support them! The run starts at 7:35 and ends at 7:50

4 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Mayo HS seniors will be coming back to walk to halls of Bamber tomorrow for the traditional clap out! We're encouraging staff and students to wear the colors green or gold or wear Mayo gear and we'll give these seniors a great send-off!

4 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Who doesn't love a reason to make some kids feel special? Come to the back of the school this Friday for a special family day to cheer for our students before they finish the run next week.
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Do you remember doing the morning run if you went to Bamber? Share your stories or pictures with us, it's been a tradition for nearly 50 years!!

4 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

CE Youth Enrichment is excited to host Physics for Fun (Gr. 2-5) at Bamber on May 11. Kids will discover the exciting world of physics through hands-on projects and engaging activities. A variety of fascinating contraptions will be built, including catapults and crossbows. By the end of the class, students will understand how these contraptions use forces, energy, and motion to work. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-physics.

4 months ago, Rochester Community Education

"With quick wit and confident decision making, Mr. Sonju consistently demonstrates strong guidance and compassion. His proactive approach and ability to anticipate next steps make him a reliable leader in education and life. When it matters most, he makes a meaningful impact and a commitment to his students and staff. He is a stand - out All-Star!"
Thank you Mr S for all you do and all you give to our Bamber family!!

5 months ago, Bamber Valley Elementary

Happy Principal Appreciation Day Mr Sonju!

Does your child love beads? We have the class for you! Join CE Youth Enrichment for Bead Bonanza (Gr. 1-5) at Bamber on May 4. Students will be provided with supplies for all sorts of bead projects, including bracelets, necklaces, bead animals, and more. Register online today at bit.ly/rochce-bead-bonanza.

5 months ago, Rochester Community Education