This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, March 30, through Friday, April 3, for Spring Break.
Coming in at #4 was Jackie Fan
#3 was Airistotle ( and his side kick Socrates)
#2 was Windion
and the top vote getter was Airon Brrrr!
Join us in celebrating the amazing people who make our schools a place where every student thrives in school and in life. As a small gesture of gratitude, we're continuing our annual tradition by inviting you to share a few words of encouragement with a staff member who has made a positive impact on you or your student. Your message can go a long way in brightening someone's day and reminding them just how appreciated they are. This year's cards are a nod to Rochester landmarks.
Visit www.rochesterschools.org/staff-appreciation and choose a card (or two) to send a brief, heartfelt message. We'll make sure your words are delivered to staff members during the week of May 11-15. Submissions will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, April 10.
RPS is canceling school tomorrow, Monday, March 16, in anticipation of the blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service.
Here’s what this means:
Due to the anticipated severity of the storm, this is a complete district building closure. We will not be clearing parking lots until the storm has passed.
School Age Child Care will be closed.
All PAIIR, Preschool Age Child Care, Preschool, and Community Education daytime and evening classes for early childhood, youth, adults, and adults with exceptional abilities are canceled.
Hawthorne Education Center is closed.
All community building rentals are canceled.
All Professional Growth Academy classes are canceled.
All after-school activities and athletics are canceled.
Photo ops, costume contest, games and snacks.
Food/Snacks are for "Free will donations."
St Patrick's Day Bling will be available for purchase.
Adoptable cats and dogs will be available.
Families are encouraged to come and wear the goofiest green outfit for the costume contest.
And check out the news coverage!
https://www.kttc.com/2026/03/13/century-high-school-fccla-host-green-out-paws-claws-pet-adoption-event-tuesday/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQi0QZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEbHkwRW9jYzVWNUpic1dac3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHt6tRukjtIulcbqPegU-RnFHJmSj-OUtRetwwAxokmCrWMgHNc8f_iRYqyQT_aem_yeJOyc-ls7BcNyRzAHHooA
Even our tiniest lobbyists are getting involved! Check out this video of Ms. Heil's kindergarteners making their formal plea to Jaycob: https://youtu.be/sIDZXtotrkA
Now, with a "historic winter storm" potentially hitting this Sunday into Monday, the whole district is asking the same question: WHAT WILL JAYCOB DO?
Stay tuned... the forecast is looking interesting...
14 Century students qualified to advance to the National BPA Competition. This is an incredible accomplishment and a testament to the hard work, preparation, and dedication of our students.
Congratulations to the following students:
Banking and Finance
• Yash Saoji – 4th Place
Business Law and Ethics
• Krishna Kardivel – 1st Place
Ethics and Professionalism
• Oliver Hueslbeck – 4th Place
Financial Analyst Team
• Joshua Vang and Vikram Mannvanna – 2nd Place
Fundamental Spreadsheet Applications
• Eric Zheng – 4th Place
Health Administration Procedures
• Artina Kazemi – 1st Place
Health Insurance and Medical Billing
• Rebecca Lou – 1st Place
Integrated Office Applications
• Ria Sha – 3rd Place
Java Programming
• Jessica Li – 7th Place
Medical Coding
• Colin Chen – 1st Place
• Artina Kazemi – 3rd Place
• Winnie Lou – 6th Place
Network Administration Using Cisco
• Apollo Homb – 2nd Place
SQL Database Fundamentals
• Isha Jayakumar – 2nd Place
Congratulations to all of our Century BPA members who competed at the state level.
Century students and staff are teaming up to brave the cold and make a big impact for an important cause with the Too Cool for School Polar Plunge. Every splash supports something bigger than ourselves — and shows what Century pride is all about. Donations can be made on the link provided. All money raised goes towards the Special Olympics and the Unified Club at Century High School. Students and staff plunging need a minimum of $50 raised to take the plunge. The plunge takes place on Thursday, March 12 during extended 7th hour.
Support our Too Cool for School Polar Plunge as brave participants dive in to support a great cause — because at Century High, we’re too cool to back down! You can find a participant to sponsor or donate to our Unified Panther Team and we will make sure students who want to plunge can access the funds https://www.plungemn.org/events/century-high-school-cool-school/#down
Individual medals include:
3rd Place Anatomy & Physiology: Colin Chen and Artina Kazemi
2nd Place Circuit Lab: Ardashir Kocer and Eric Ding
2nd Place Dynamic Planet: William Yan and William Taunton
2nd Place Electric Vehicle: Guru Senthilkumar, Vikram Manivannan, and Joshua Wang
1st Place Entomology: Avalynn Arnold-Patterson and Artina Kazemi
2nd Place Experimental Design: Colin Chen, Julia Wang, and Eric Ding
3rd Place Forensics: Jerry Zheng and Rachel Lou
3rd Place Helicopter: Julia Wang and Joshua Wang
2nd Place Machines: Ardashir Kocer and Carson Herr
3rd Place Materials Science: Ardashir Kocer and Carson Herr
2nd Place Remote Sensing: William Yan and Avalynn Arnold-Patterson
1st Place Rocks and Minerals: William Yan and William Taunton
1st Place Water Quality: Colin Chen and Artina Kazemi
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By checking in on vision, hearing, and development after a child's 3rd birthday, we are living out our Value of Supporting the whole student. These free, fun screenings help us paint a picture of a child’s unique skills while connecting families with the resources they need.
Learn more about Early Childhood Screenings at https://www.rochesterce.org/early-childhood-screening
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.
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