For our February Monthly Wellness activity, students created matchbox cards to give to friends and loved ones. So many beautiful creations!
Nature Rx students practiced their ice skating skills at Soldiers Field! In this Public Health partnership, students experience time in nature as a "prescription" for well-being. Winter fun and learning!
Night School students learned new skills in our quarterly Student-Centered Learning (SCL) night! They chose from a variety of seminar options, including team sports at Rush World, pie-making with Black Dog Bakery, egg roll making, and diamond dots art/mindfulness!
Join us in-person or remotely for a PSEO Information Night on February 19. Join remotely with this Zoom link: PSEO Information Night Zoom Meeting.
Please contact your school's Counseling Office with questions.
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
At its scheduled meeting on February 3, the Rochester Public Schools (RPS) Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a resolution ratifying the district’s continued commitment to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students, regardless of immigration status.
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/2683660
Students learned to use sewing machines! They experimented with stuffies with great attention to detail. (We were able to purchase the machines through a Minnesota Department of Education grant to make the arts accessible to all students - thank you!)
We love engaging with our families: Parents/Caregivers and their students spent time together over food and art in a Watercolor Family Art Night!
We loved engaging with families during our ALC Scholarships Informational Night! Everyone walked with a HUGE list of scholarships (many local!) that they can click into and apply for. If you missed the session and would like a copy, please reach out to Mrs. Amy Petersilie, our Seniors Transitions Coordinator.
Students are busy crafting original creations in a fashion design unit!
We rely on community individuals and organizations to help keep our Resource Room and Food Pantry shelves stocked. Thank you to Mayo Clinic's Division of Nursing Research as well as the American Business Women's Association for hosting recent drives for us. The ALC appreciates your support!
ALC Families - Please use the RSVP form if you can join these events!
*** ALC Family Art Class - Friday, January 30, 6-8pm, ALC Art Room - RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/artralc
*** ALC Family Cooking Class - (come all 3 dates) - Fridays, February 13, 20, 27, 5:30-7:30pm - RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/ralccook1
*** ALC Family Art Class - Friday, January 30, 6-8pm, ALC Art Room - RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/artralc
*** ALC Family Cooking Class - (come all 3 dates) - Fridays, February 13, 20, 27, 5:30-7:30pm - RSVP form: https://tinyurl.com/ralccook1
Thank you to Minnesota Treads for donating to our ALC Resource Room! We rely on the kindness and generosity of community individuals, businesses, and organizations to help keep our shelves filled. Access to basic hygiene supplies and clothing helps our students to stay in school. Minnesota Treads - Thank you for thinking of our school!
RPS families: This is a reminder that except for Longfellow Elementary, there is no school on, Friday, January 23. Enjoy the long weekend, and we will see you on Monday!
RPS families: This is a reminder that there is no school on Monday, January 19, 2026, and RPS offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
ALC students did some ice fishing this week! Thank you to Public Health for organizing this Nature Rx experience!
Lori from the History Center led a jewelry-making art class for our night school students ! We love when community partners are able to bring their talents and expertise to our school!
ALC students attended the "Discover Healthcare -- Student Career Exploration" event! Thank you to Southeast Service Cooperative for hosting this hands-on learning opportunity.
We're so fortunate to partner with the Rotary Club's STRIVE program. Each month, seniors meet with volunteer Rotary mentors to help stay on track for graduation and to plan next steps.
A big thank you to TerraLoco for donating over a dozen new sneakers for our students in need. Grateful to be a #community school!
