Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate. Wishing you a restful and Joyful Holiday!
Rochester Public Schools offices will be closed on Thursday, November 23, and Friday, November 24 in observance of Thanksgiving. Regular hours resume Monday, November 27, 2023.
Reminder: There is no school Wednesday, November 22, to accommodate a Professional Development day for our Secondary staff and allow for an End of Trimester work day for Elementary staff. Longfellow Elementary students also have no school due to a Flexible Conference Day.
Edison Administration Building and Northrup Education Center will still operate under normal business hours.
More details on a great Panther finish at State!
Congratulations to Sophia Blixt on finishing 3rd place (100 yard Breaststroke) and 9th place (200 yard Individual Medley) at the MSHSL Swim Championships. The 200 yard Medley Relay finished 11th place and the 200 yard Freestyle Relay finished 13th place. The relays consisted of Sophia Blixt, Paige Magnuson, Chloe Magnuson, Sarah Homme and Camrynn Manento.
Our substitute educators are educational bridges for our students when teachers need to be out of the classroom for any reason. We're grateful for their willingness to step in and help with continuity in the classroom. Thank you to all of our substitute educators!
Our substitute educators are educational bridges for our students when teachers need to be out of the classroom for any reason. We're grateful for their willingness to step in and help with continuity in the classroom. Thank you to all of our substitute educators!
FAFSA information night 11/28
Please note that there is a new entrance for spectators at the Rec Center for hockey games. The entrance is door 7 on the North side of the building.
Let's Go Raiders! They are headed to state today!!!
Congrats to the girls' swim team on their second place finish at the section swim/dive meet at Lakeville. Our state qualifiers are Sophia Blixt, Paige Mangnuson, Chloe Magnuson, Sarah Homme and Camrynn Manento. Sophia won individual championships in the 200 freestyle and 100 breast stroke.
Wishing a happy Diwali to those to celebrate!
Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.
Rochester Public Schools invites you to come and enjoy our fall plays starting this weekend!
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, presented by the Panther Playhouse of Century High School, opens tomorrow night, November 9, and runs through November 11, with play times from 7 p.m. and a 2 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
High School Musical, presented by Mayo Stage Door Backstage Pass of Mayo High School, opens November 16 and runs through November 19, with evening showings at 7 p.m. and a 1:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday.
Mama Mia! presented by John Marshall Theater of John Marshall High school, opens November 16 and runs through November 18 with evening showings at 6 p.m. and a 1 p.m. matinee on Saturday.
Tickets can be purchased at the door or through the Hometown Fan app on your phone. To purchase tickets through the app, simply download the Hometown Fan app and search for Rochester High School hosting the play of your choice.
We hope to see you there!
Congratulations to our recent Panther Letter of Intent signees!
Today is National S.T.E.M./S.T.E.A.M. Day! The day inspires kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
It's Election Day! Polls are now open until 8 p.m. Find your voting location at https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov.
Still have questions about the referendum? Join Supt. Pekel TONIGHT at the In-Person Referendum Forum from 7-8 p.m. at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN 55902.
Ready to make your voice heard, Rochester?
TODAY is your last chance for early voting! Head over to 2122 Campus Dr. SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN 55904, or 151 4th St SE, Conference Room 2, Rochester, MN. Voting's open today until 5 p.m. Don't miss this opportunity to have your say!
Can't make it today? No problem! ELECTION DAY is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 7! Polls open bright and early at 7 a.m. and stay open until 8 p.m.
Find your voting location for tomorrow at https://pollfinder.sos.mn.gov.
Have you purchased your tickets yet? Opening night is this Thursday!
Century High School's Panther Playhouse presents "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" from November 9-11. Buy your tickets today at https://www.centurypanthers.org/
Support the band and enjoy great food!
