Are you ready to lift off for the new school year? We're so excited to see you back in a little over a month, and even sooner for our Longfellow friends (July 20-22 to be exact!). Though we know you're still enjoying the summer, we want to make sure you have the information you need to prep for the back-to-school season, including school supply lists! Just know we can't wait to see you back soon!

Learn more about Back to School: www.rochesterschools.org/backtoschool
School Supply Lists: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1pnP_ywopD8TOiNyTd7CgNokE5WgOnIjE?usp=drive_link
4 days ago, Rochester Public Schools
Back to School text with galaxy graphics and image of Longfellow student and students getting off the bus.

Exciting news! We are updating Community Education's digital platform for class registration, child care account management, and facility use reservations to improve functionality for you, our customers.

Your account data will move with you to the new system, including your current login credentials, existing enrollments, payment methods (unless expired), child care and preschool accounts, etc.

If you go to the old system today, July 6, you'll be redirected to our new system, Arux. If you bookmarked the old site, you can now update it to rochesterschools.arux.app.

You can also find your way through the district website by visiting www.rochesterschools.org, and selecting "Community Education” under "More" in the upper right.

As with any software launch, we realize there will be bumps in the road. We appreciate your patience as we smooth these out and arrive at a more modern, mobile-friendly system. Watch for updates on new features.

8 days ago, Rochester Public Schools

The last day of school might have been yesterday, but we're still reminiscing and celebrating our graduation ceremonies! Last week, our youngest graduates celebrated their big move from preschool. We are so proud of these little learners and can't wait to watch them thrive as they head to elementary school this fall!

about 1 month ago, Rochester Public Schools
family of preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera
family of preschool graduate smiling at the camera
preschool graduate smiling at the camera

In Craftopia (Gr. 2-5), creativity knows no bounds! This four-day camp invites students to explore a wide variety of art materials and crafting techniques while creating projects they’ll be proud to take home. Join CE Youth Enrichment for a hands-on, imagination-filled experience. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-craftopia.

about 1 month ago, Rochester Community Education
young child holding crafted rocket ship

At John Adams Middle School, students are taking to the skies! We're taking the saying "the sky is the limit" literally, as students explore drone technology and aerial views.

Learn more about the drone club and what students have to say about their experience online: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2937668

about 2 months ago, Bethany Dunn
Students engaged with drone headsets and controllers at John Adams  Middle School.
Two drone club members stood together posing  for a photo while holding a drone and controller
Drone club teacher lead Mr. Desart fixing equipment for student use

Is your child ready for the independence of staying home alone? Whether it’s an hour after school or a few hours during the summer, this milestone can be a positive experience when kids are prepared.

Join CE Youth Enrichment at Hoover on June 15 for our Home Alone (Gr. 2 and Up) class. Students will build confidence and learn practical skills, including safe habits, house rules, after-school routines, handling phone calls and unexpected visitors, pet safety, personal safety, severe weather, fire safety, intruders, and basic first aid. Register today at bit.ly/rochce-home-alone.

about 2 months ago, Rochester Community Education

Join CE Youth Enrichment on June 9 at Hoover for Bicycle Spin Art! Students will create their own masterpieces by pouring their favorite paint colors and designs onto a spinning canvas while pedaling a bike. The results are as fun to make as they are to see! Register online today at bit.ly/rochce-pedaler.

about 2 months ago, Rochester Community Education
bike splashing paint on canvas

2026-2027 School Year SACC Registration opens today! Kindergarten to fifth-grade students are welcome to join our wrap-around care at all RPS elementary schools. Register Today: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

2 months ago, School Age Child Care
Two siblings at SACC doing an art activity.
Four students playing with slinkys pulled across from their partners and laughing and smiling.
Family posing for a photo at the lunch table while doing a craft together.

Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year opens tomorrow, Wednesday, May 13th, at 6 a.m.!

Care available for a.m., p.m., Non-School Days, and Inclement Weather days!! Set your schedule to what works best for you.

Interested, but need more information? Visit our SACC website for more info: https://www.rochesterce.org/page/school-age-child-care-sacc

2 months ago, School Age Child Care
SACC Registration is calling!

Registration for 2026-2027 school is one week away!!

Wednesday, May 13th at 6 AM

For more information on pricing and locations click the link below

SACC Information

2 months ago, School Age Child Care
registration

SACC June Field Trip Registration today at 8 AM

Help your children stay active and make new memories by enrolling in our field trips include swimming, a baseball game and Red Barn learning Center plus many more!!

All field trips are optional

Field Trip Registration

2 months ago, School Age Child Care
field trips

Two weeks away!!

Registration for the 2026-2027 School Year Opens Wednesday, May 13th at 6 AM!!

For more information on pricing and locations please click below

School Age Child Care

3 months ago, School Age Child Care
registration

Summer School Age Child Care (SACC) Registration is almost here! Choose your own schedule that works for your family. Rates are $50 per child and registration opens at 6:00 a.m. sharp on Wednesday, April 15: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/child-care/3/school-age-child-care

3 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Summer SACC registration opens on April 15. at 6:00 a.m.

Rochester Public Schools is the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning. Whether you are three years old or eighty-three, we believe in investing in our community's future by providing exceptional opportunities for everyone to grow.

➡️ We help our youngest learners flourish through 177 Preschool Enrichment classes, 105 Early Childhood Family Education classes, and 26 RPS Preschool classrooms.

➡️ Our youth students stay engaged and inspired through 767 Youth Enrichment and 21st Century programs designed to help them find their spark.

➡️ Learning doesn't stop at graduation. We host 655 Adult Enrichment classes, 241 Adults With Exceptional Abilities classes, and 116 unique offerings at Hawthorne Education.

Learn more about our Community Education program at https://www.rochesterce.org.

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
2087 classes offered through community education
Our value of ensuring excellence through evidence means we use data and proven practices to help our students grow. To date, 90% of RPS 8th graders have used Xello to discover careers connected to their personal interests. By using these tools, we are investing in our community’s future and preparing the next generation of thinkers and doers. Discover more about how our students use the Xello tool at www.rochesterschools.org/xello.

#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
90% of 8th graders used Xello to discover career interests
At Rochester Public Schools, we want every student to be “Challenged to Strive and Supported to Thrive.” With more than 120 extracurricular options for our secondary students, we live out our Value of building belonging and connection. By offering a wide variety of activities, we ensure every student can find a place where they belong, helping them develop the social skills and confidence needed to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our mission at www.rochesterschools.org/about.

#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
120+ extra curricular options
To help our students flourish, we focus on our value of supporting the whole student. This includes their physical well-being, which is why our nutrition team serves over 16,000 meals every single day. Meeting these basic needs is essential to our mission: to equip every student with the resilience to pursue a fulfilling path. Learn more about our Student Nutrition Services Department at https://www.rochesterschools.org/student-nutrition.

#PublicSchoolsWeek #PSW26
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
5,313 breakfasts and 11,191 lunches served daily
Looking to help give back to students? Interested in science and innovation? Sign up to volunteer as a judge for the Rochester Regional STEM Fair: https://rochester.ce.eleyo.com/course/25711/2026-adult-winter-spring-catalog-tentative/volunteer-rochester-regional-stem-fair

Over 200 middle and high school students will be presenting their projects at the 68th Annual STEM Fair. Judges offer feedback to students, and a rubric (and lunch) is provided.

When: February 27, 2026, from 9:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: RCTC Sports Center

Sign up, be inspired, and give back to our future innovators!
5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
Rochester Regional STEM Fair Judges Needed. Join us as a volunteer on Friday, February, 27, 2026 from 9:45 to 1:00 p.m. at RCTC Sports Center and lunch will be provided.

Have you scheduled an early childhood screening appointment for your 3 year old? Early childhood screening is a play-based developmental screening for children three to five years old to provide information about your child's learning and development. Parents are welcome to observe, and this service is completely free to you! Book your Early Childhood Screening today: https://calendly.com/ecscreen/screening-appointment?month=2025-11

All children are required to be screened before starting kindergarten, but can be screened as early as three years old to provide you with insight into your child's learning development.

8 months ago, Rochester Public Schools
3 year old completing the hearing test during early child screening.
Parent smiling over student as they look at the screen cards presented by the teacher on the table.
Screening teacher measuring three year old's height
Student practicing their balance  on one leg in the room.
Keep an eye out around town—you might spot our brand-new ECFS Screening Outreach Van! This van helps us share the word about ECFS programming while bringing developmental screenings closer to families in the community. Convenient, accessible, and designed with you in mind.

Sign your child up for their developmental screening today: www.rochesterce.org/ecscreening
10 months ago, Rochester Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE)
ecfe screening van
ecfe screening van
ecfe screening van