Reminder: there is no school on Friday, September 4, for all schools except Longfellow Elementary, which will have a regular school day. Additionally, there will be no school, and RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
Over the past year, RPS has gathered input from students, families, staff, and community members to shape the priorities of our 2030 Strategic Plan — and a final draft will head to the School Board in October.
The plan is built around four priority areas:
✅ Strong Academics
✅ Student Navigation
✅ Supportive Communities
✅ Systems for Improvement
Each includes specific projects that will guide our work over the next four years — and we want to hear from you before it's finalized.
Share what you like, what concerns you, ideas you have, or questions you want answered. You don't have to weigh in on every area — just where you have something to add. Complete the form at this link: https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8979622/RPS-2030-Feedback-Form
The feedback form closes end of day September 10.
We're looking forward to welcoming students back!
Monday, August 24 - 9th graders ONLY
Tuesday, August 25 - ALL students and Night School
NOTE: Success Lab students will receive a message from Tim Limberg (principal) about setting a first meeting appointment with their Success Lab teacher.
Attendance is important to your student's success. If your student will be absent, late, or will need to leave school early, please save this absence line in your contacts: 507-328-3958 (24/7 voicemail system to report absences in advance).
We are still looking for volunteers to help care for our community garden this summer.
Our students work hard each spring to plant and prepare the garden, but with students away during the summer months, we need extra support to keep it thriving.
From June through August, volunteers are needed to assist with watering, weeding, mulching, and occasional harvesting. Your help will ensure the garden remains healthy and productive so that when students return in the fall, it is ready to continue serving as a valuable hands-on learning space.
Thank you for considering donating a few hours of your time to support this important project. Every bit of help makes a difference!
https://tinyurl.com/ralcgarden26
Thank you students and staff for all your support throughout this summer to help make Thursday's Downtown a success.
This week we welcomed our incoming 9th grade class. We had a great time sharing about RALC, the supports available to them, creating community, getting them familiar with the building and so much more.
Special shout out to Hollandberry Pannekoeken for their donation of muffins for all students and staff for Friday breakfast.
Looking forward to having you all join us in August.
Drivers Education class had more hands on learning with the guest speakers.
Kris joined us from First Student to help students understand bus safety, blind spots, and basics of the bus.
Officer Condon talked about car liabilities, laws, and how to keep a clean record.
Valeria Cristiani shared her personal story concerning the impact of organ donation.
Summer Try a Trade with RCTC
15 RALC students put their skills to test in HVAC/Plumbing, Carpentry, Welding, and Auto Tech during this 4 days camp. Great opportunities for RALC students to learn about what the like and do not like as well as building basic knowledge and skills.
Drivers Education students have started their journey to state-approved drivers this week. Their class welcomed in Shawn from State Farm to talk about auto insurance, safe driving savings, and all the ins and outs of insurance.
Cinema and Reality class has been diving deep into real-life historical events and natural disasters depicted through cinema and reflecting on the balance between entertainment and authenticity.
Way to go Abdullahi
