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.
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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.
'Tweaks' to Rochester School Start Times Under Consideration
The Rochester School District implemented major changes to school start times last fall.
The COVID Pandemic Arrived in Rochester On This Day 5 Years Ago
The statewide COVID shutdown started just 5 days later.
Rochester Schools Act on Parent Concern - Book Removed for Nudity
Superintendent Kent Pekel stressed that his decision was not because the book focuses on the experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people.
Federal Discrimination Complaint Filed Against Rochester Schools
The complaint stems from grant money disbursed to RPS through the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.