Future Federal Cuts Worry Rochester's School Superintendent
Rochester Public Schools Superintendent Kent Pekel discusses concerns about federal funding for the schools, work on a new strategic plan, and other topics.
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Rochester Public Schools Report Unexpected Enrollment Growth
The number of students attending classes in the Rochester School District is Nearly 500 Higher Than Forecast
Rochester School Board to Vote on New Teacher Contract
The new two-year agreement will increase the school district's expenses by more than 7%.
Rochester School's Appeal of Mental Health Grant Cut Denied
The department informed RPS of its decision to terminate the $1.9 million grant.
Threat Prompts Early Dismissal of Rochester Catholic Schools
A series of emails sent to families is instructing Holy Spirit Catholic School families to pick up their students at Gibbs Elementary, located at 5525 56th St. Northwest.
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.
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.