Rochester Public Schools

It's Friday Night Lights, baby! If you are going to a high school football game, use this checklist to make sure you have all the essential items if you are watching in the stands.

The shelves at this community room in Rochester are looking very empty! Toothbrushes, soap, hairbrushes, detergent, and non-perishable food items are all needed ASAP.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) announced earlier this week that it had received a $1 million federal competitive grant.

Elementary and middle school students won't have access to the devices during the school day, while high school students will be afforded a bit more leeway.

The law firms are known for advocating conservatives causes and are targeting the district's new gender policy.

The action taken by the board Tuesday night formally aligns district policy with federal and state requirements.

The board approved the budget Tuesday night.

The board members discussed the proposed policy during a study session.

Mandatory filings with the Secretary of State’s Office indicate voters will be heading to the ballot box in August to determine which two candidates move on to November’s general election for multiple races in the Rochester area.

RPS issued a statement that says state privacy laws prevent the district from giving reasons why an employee was not chosen for contract renewal.