Century families, we are pleased to share that Jennifer Thurston will round out your leadership team as the new assistant principal!
Jen started her career at RPS as a counselor, both at the elementary and secondary levels. She has spent the last five years at John Marshall High School. Jen served as the Lead Counselor this past school year and has also provided administrative support at the elementary level for Summer of Discovery. Jen has been part of the Aspiring Leaders cohort and brings with her to Century endless energy and a strong commitment to supporting the needs of all students.
Jen will join Principal Patrick Breen and Assistant Principals Steve Akin and Peter Dodds.
We're hosting a hiring event next Wednesday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Open positions include:
- Special Education Teachers
- Education Support Professionals
- Student Nutrition Services
- Health Office Staff (Nurses)
- Substitute Teachers & Staff
- Secondary Math Teachers
- Secondary Science Teachers
- Speech Language Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
and more!
First Student and Kids on the Go will also be in attendance.
Walk-ins are welcome and virtual interviews are available at bit.ly/july-31-virtual-interview. Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN.
Did you see an RPS student overcome a challenge? Has an RPS staff person gone above and beyond to help you? Do you want to acknowledge an RPS colleague for their work? We're kicking off an initiative to #CelebrateRPS! Share your stories with us so we can share them with the RPS community. Share your positive stories at https://www.rochesterschools.org/celebraterps and we'll highlight them!
We know our students are still enjoying summer, but for those who like to plan ahead, we have our back-to-school information ready for you! A big change this school year is the school bell times! Check out https://www.rochesterschools.org/back-to-school for more info.
We're in the heat of summer, but stores are already starting to roll out their back-to-school supplies sales. Consider getting an early start on your school supplies while the sales are heating up!
Find your school's list: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1azTzTLLURXs6Pq7R2kurK83gXfQMB99E?usp=drive_link
We are excited to announce that Patrick Breen will serve as the new Century High School lead principal. Congratulations, Patrick! Read more from Superintendent Pekel: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1664509
Like many school districts, RPS has had to make difficult budget cuts in recent years that have impacted student services, reduced staff, and prompted potential school closures. On Nov. 5, voters will consider an operating levy increase to address these challenges. Learn more: www.RochesterSchools.org/referendum
RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All summer meal locations and SACC sites will be closed on July 4 and 5.
Offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5, and all meal locations will reopen on Monday, July 8.
RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All summer meal locations will be closed on July 4 and 5.
Offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5. All meal locations will reopen on Monday, July 8.
Students will not report to school on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents Day. Staff will participate in a districtwide professional development day. Students will return to school on Tuesday, February 18.
As part of the general election on Nov. 5, RPS will ask voters to consider a plan to help stabilize the district’s finances, protect class sizes, and strengthen academic and career programs.
Explore www.RochesterSchools.org/referendum to learn more about the referendum and our plan to "Ignite Student Learning."
Even in the summer you can help support the Century Panther Bands and eat good food! Please bring the flyer to show!
According to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, it wasn't until two years after President Lincoln emancipated ensalved Africans in America that Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, TX on June 19, 1865, with the news of freedom. More than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state learned of their freedom that day. This day became known as #Juneteenth, a federal, and now Minnesota state holiday. Learn more at: https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth
All Rochester Public School District and Community Education programs and buildings will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. All programs, summer meal locations, and buildings will resume standard operating hours on Thursday, June 20.
Congratulations to Mr. and Ms. Juneteenth- Matthew Omoijuanfo and Mathani Mohamed!
Happy Father's Day to all the fathers, stepfathers, grandpas, foster dads, late fathers, future dads, bereaved fathers, hopeful dads, those with estranged relationships with their dads, and fatherly figures. Thank you for your contributions to our students, families, and communities.
According to VA.gov, Flag Day commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
Happy Shavuot to those who celebrate.
Shout out to the students who are taking summer school! They are looking to catch up, get ahead, and get on track. Between the various programs and high schools, over 400 students are participating!
Congratulations to all of our track and field athletes on their great results at the state tournament:
Shawn Wysocki - Triple Jump - 2nd Place
Joshua Kyei-Baffour- 110 High Hurdles - 4th Place
Megan Lund, Clara Gerhard, Kaia Berry, Sophia Comfere - 4x200m Relay - 7th Place
Jacob Wills, Shawn Wysocki, Max Elliott, John Shannon - 4x200m Relay - 7th Place
Shawn Wysocki - Long Jump - 2nd Place
Sophia Comfere - 400m Run - 5th Place
Kaia Berry, Emma Anderson, Emily Bunce, Sophia Comfere - 4x400 Relay - 7th Place
Shawn Wysocki, Jocob Wills, Wyatt Lundstrom, Gavin Vogel-4x400 Relay - 5th Place
Boys finished 8th place in the tournament
