Our very own Andy Hackenmueller, is the Division III wrestling coach of the year and his RCTC Yellow Jackets are National Champs! Way to go Andy!
The JM Bands PRISM concert highlights many difference facets of our students and our band program. Not only will you hear the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Symphonic Band and Symphonic Winds, but you will also hear the JM Jazz Ensemble and many small chamber groups, featuring student-led performances. JM Band is excited to share our work with you tonight! 7 PM in the JMHS Auditorium.
Hard at work on staff cars in the Auto Shop changing out a radiator and bushings. The kids assured me they would put my tire back on before returning it :)
As you're replenishing school supplies for the last few months of school, remember to save your receipts. The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers two valuable tax benefits for parents who purchase school supplies for their K-12 students: the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction. These benefits can reduce parents’ taxes to increase their refund, but is only available for those who keep their receipts. Purchases for most school supplies, field trips, and musical instruments for school band are eligible.
Most Minnesota parents qualify for the K-12 subtraction, which reduces their taxable income. Parents under certain income limits may also qualify for the K-12 credit, which can refund up to 75% of their costs – even for parents who do not owe any taxes. More details here: https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/press-release/2022-08-03/save-those-back-school-shopping-receipts-valuable-tax-benefits
Way to go!!
Century/JM happy, not satisfied, to be in first section final in 15 years https://www.postbulletin.com/sports/prep/century-jm-happy-not-satisfied-to-be-in-first-section-final-in-15-years
Today we celebrate five of our exceptional educators for Black History Month; dressed up to represent the theme of freedom through style found in the book, "Black Ivy: A Revolt in Style."
Calling for photo submissions! Or JM muralist is busy working on our mural but needs more photos of JM kids actively doing theater, sports and/or clubs & activities. Please email me if you have some you can share for her to use for background/context/images. Need by Wednesday, March 6. Ervasquez@Rochesterschools.org
Thank you!
Last Friday, RPS hosted its third annual Special Olympics Unified Bowling event. This event was created to strengthen the relationships between RPS students with and without special needs. Our students had a great time bowling and playing arcade games!
Rochester Public Schools is surveying families and community members to engage in conversation and seek feedback about a 2024 Referendum. We invite you to participate because your opinion is important to us!
The survey will remain open for responses until 11:59 p.m. on March 8, 2024.
Take the survey at this link: https://rochesterpsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4HI6PWOEKbcIFpA
Culture Week is coming the week of March 4 at JM. The Culture Celebration is on Friday, March 8th at the end of the day. Students, if you are planning on dressing up or wearing the colors of your culture flag please fill out the form. We are also still looking for performers and families/students to bring in food. Please consider signing up!
The World, public radio’s longest-running daily global news program aired the recent news story featuring JM's celebration during Black History Month: A Taste of Africa.
Awesome!!
https://theworld.org/media/2024-02-26/through-african-foods-students-dispel-myths-about-their-home-countries
Today, we're kicking off Public Schools Week, a celebration of the heart of our communities - our public schools! Public schools are the backbone of our society, nurturing future leaders. Let's celebrate the achievements and dedication of our educators and education advocates!
Want to show support for Principal Ruzek? Want to support youth arts education? Consider voting & donating for Principal Ruzek and his wife Julie (long-time RPS educators), as they take to the dance floor at Dancing for the Arts 2024.
https://one.bidpal.net/dfta2024/welcome
The Rocket Coffee Shop opened its doors today. Thank you Yearbook Class!
Through First Student and Kids on the GO, RPS has around 160 active bus drivers and 136 a.m. & p.m. routes, as well as 63 van drivers who are dedicated to providing service to the District. We recognize the importance of every one of our drivers and appreciate their dedication to our students. #schoolbusdriverappreciationday #thankabusdriver
Head to the Athletics Website to enroll. Students MUST have an active sports physical on file to enroll (use link to see options). https://shorturl.at/gkox0
https://www.johnmarshallrockets.org/
JM students & staff make Minnesota Public Radio.
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/02/20/through-fufu-and-sambusas-rochester-students-counter-misinformed-ideas-about-africa
Join us!
We would like to honor the service of John Marshall Alumni of 2001, Adam Finseth. Adam served as a firefighter/paramedic and was tragically killed in the line of duty in Burnsville, MN yesterday morning.
https://www.kttc.com/app/2024/02/19/firefighterparamedic-killed-burnsville-incident-was-rochester-native/
Hey, RPS high schoolers! Did you know you could make $15/hour and get elective credit toward graduation by working with our School Aged Child Care (SACC) program for the 2024-2025 school year?
