Tomorrow is Election Day! Today is the last day for early voting. You can vote today from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2122 Campus Drive SE, Suite 300, Rochester, MN, or 201 4th St. SE in Rochester, (Conference Room 104), Rochester, MN.
Don't forget to vote on the Ignite Student Learning referendum to increase the operating levy and allow RPS to continue helping every student reach their full potential.
Learn how to make your voice heard: https://referendum.rochesterschools.org/voting-information
Congratulations to the Century Girls Swimming & Diving team for winning the Big 9 Championship on Saturday. This is their 5th consecutive win. Individual recognition and congratulations to the Conference Champion 200 Medley Relay (Sophie Blixt, Michelle Le, Chloe Magnuson, Sarah Homme)… Conference Champion Chloe Magnuson in the 50 Freestyle … and Conference Champion Sophie Blixt in the 100 Breaststroke. Way to go Panthers!
Where does Rochester rank in the funding we receive? In this short video, Superintendent Pekel shares a fact about funding for RPS that has surprised people across our community. Check it out: https://youtu.be/b7edFAoSosU
As the weather gets colder and it remains darker during morning commutes, a reminder to go slow around school zones and pay attention to school buses. Always be prepared to stop for school buses.
🛑 Stop for a school bus with its flashing red lights activated and the stop-arm extended.
🛑 Stop at least 20 feet from a school bus.
🛑 Remain stopped until the stop-arm is retracted and the red lights are turned off.
All parents/guardians and students are welcome to join us on Thursday evening for our family engagement night . You will have a chance to meet teachers in arena style conferencing, interact with administration and student support specialists, learn about financial aid options from counselors, chat with student club representatives, and hopefully get all your questions answered!
Join us THIS week!
Bring your grade school age kids for this great community event!
Carnival type games, cookies & cider, kid friendly haunted house, costumes encouraged, CANDY! A fall craft sale for the grown ups. For questions email kagardner@rochesterschools.org
Excited to announce that Century Is officially a Unified School! We are looking forward to great, inclusive events including a Cool School Polar Plunge.
From the website: About Unified Schools
Unified Schools begin with Special Olympics Unified Sports® to build inclusive school communities for young people of all abilities. This programming creates an environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and included both in school and in their local community. Shout out to teachers Jessica Kroll and Brian Russell for making this happen.
Thank you to everyone who could attend the Century High School Homecoming Parade! Go Panthers!
Congratulations to our 2024 Homecoming Court!
Sabir Ahmed
Ava Austin
Kate Bruce
Wanjala Carlson
Jerry Castro
Sophia Comfere
Ava Eckerman
Anna Henrichsen
Owen Kelly
Josh Kyei-Baffour
Amanda Spors
Nisha Wetter
Our Resource Room (Pedro's Closet) is being reenvisioned by our TOPS students. While we have plenty of clothing donations, there are other items we are in need of.
Congratulations to our Homecoming Top 20. The voting for the 10 who will be on the court will take place on Wednesday and Thursday this week for juniors and seniors .
Sabir Ahmed, Ava Austin, *Annika Bartucz, Liv Boyum, Kate Bruce, Wanjala Carlson, Jerry Castro, Sophia Comfere, Ella Davis, Ava Decker, Ava Eckerman, Megan Gamble, *Anna Henrichsen, Owen Kelly, Josh Kyei-Baffour, Anousha Mozammel, Ryaan Speer, Amanda Spors, *Copeland Steele, Nisha Wetter
*Missed the photo
Century's drug and alcohol counselor, Jessica Bradford, is highlighted in this clip recognizing Chemical Health Awareness Month. https://www.kttc.com/2024/09/04/rps-brings-new-drug-alcohol-counselors-high-schools-this-year/
September's meal menus are ready! Download your copy to plan for next month:
https://www.rochesterschools.org/documents/school-meals-and-menus/493023
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school tomorrow, Friday, August 30. RPS is also closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you next Tuesday!
Results on the 2024 Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) indicate that 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: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1736885
Today is the first day of school for elementary students, and we expect some delays in bus transportation, especially as our bus drivers learn the new route structure with the changeover from transporting elementary students home and turning around to pick up our secondary students.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we navigate this and continuously work to improve our processes.
Families using Transportation can download the First View app to see where their student's buses are. The district code for the app is M6QE.
8/26/24: Due to an excessive heat warning issued for this afternoon and evening, all outdoor athletic sports and activities are canceled. However, some coaches may still have indoor practice plans. Please check in with them for this information.
We have slightly adjusted the bell schedule to make room for daily announcements during 7th hour.
