District Updates

Referendum Chatbot; 20 Big Questions on the Rochester Public Schools Referendum - 10.23.24

At Tuesday, October 22's school board meeting, the majority of the discussion was focused on the upcoming Referendum. Read more.

Rochester Public Schools Launches AI Chatbot As an Additional Tool to Help Answer Referendum Questions - 10.22.24

Rochester Public Schools is launching a new Artificial Intelligence Chatbot on its Referendum website to help answer questions about the 2024 Ignite Student Learning Referendum. Read more.

2024 Referendum Videos, Virtual Information Sessions, and Early Voting Information - 10.8.24

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Virtual Information Sessions about the 2024 Referendum - 10.2.24

We will offer an additional avenue for the community to learn more about the upcoming referendum. Join Superintendent Pekel and other district leaders for a virtual information session. Read more.

Referendum Presentation Video Available - 9.17.24

As you learn more about the Referendum, another resource that is available to you is a video presentation created by Superintendent Pekel. Read more.

Rochester Public Schools Reverses Multi-Year Decline in Math, Science, and Reading Proficiency - 8.29.24

Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that Rochester Public Schools (RPS) has reversed a multi-year decline in the percentage of students who score at the proficient level or above in math, science, and reading. Read more.

A Message from the Superintendent on the 2024 Referendum - 8.22.24

One of the most important events for our school district this year is the referendum to increase local funding for Rochester Public Schools (RPS) that will be on the ballot on November 5. Read more.

2024 Referendum Q&A - 5.29.2024

Since the board’s decision, we have received several questions from the community about the plan. Read more.

"Ignite Student Learning" RPS 2024 Referendum: A Memo from Superintendent Pekel - 5.22.2024

At the May 21, 2024 School Board meeting, the Board voted to place a referendum on the November 5 ballot seeking $19.4 million annually to protect and enhance educational programs and student services. Read more.