Riverside Central Elementary School

Before we officially begin winter break, we want to take a moment to celebrate the amazing students we have at RPS! During their annual fundraising competitions, our high school students raised a combined $123,077.95 for local organizations! Thank you, students, for all your hard work and effort to invest back into our community.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Mayo High School Give One For All 2025 fundraiser

John Marshall High School JM Gives 2025 fundraiser

Century High School Bear Creek at Century 2025 fundraiser

Riverside extends our sincere thanks to our partners for supporting our families during winter break. Your steadfast support means so much to our community.

4 months ago, Lisa Becker

Thank you to Operation One More, and to everyone who organized, donated, and volunteered to deliver. Your generosity made a meaningful difference for several local schools, including Riverside.

4 months ago, Lisa Becker

As we wrap up 2025, read Superintendent Pekel's end-of-year letter to see all that we've accomplished in our district: https://rochesterpsmn.edurooms.com/engage/rochester-public-schools/newsletters/superintendent-pekel-s-end-of-year-update.

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Nature came indoors for Kindergarten! Sara Holger from Project GO helped students create sound maps, using instruments that echoed animal calls like the loon and the elk, along with photos of the animals themselves.

4 months ago, Lisa Becker

Naturalist blowing through a horn that makes sounds. Kids drawing

This is a reminder that there are no classes from Monday, December 22 through Friday, January 2. RPS classes will resume Monday, January 5 (Longfellow will resume Monday, January 12). Enjoy your Winter Break!

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Winter is officially here, which means some of us are thinking about the potential of snow days! Learn more about how we determine snow days and what to expect with school closings in the event of inclement weather: http://www.rochesterschools.org/inclement-weather

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

This is a reminder that there is no school on, Wednesday, November 26 through Friday, November 28, for Thanksgiving Break. RPS will resume normal operations and hours on Monday, December 1. Enjoy the long weekend!

4 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

No School Wednesday, November 27 through Friday, November 29

We’re grateful to HyVee and Pasquale’s for donating such delicious, quality food to our Community School Resource Rooms. Your support means so much to our families!

4 months ago, Lisa Becker

Dear Riverside Community, thank you for stepping up when food security felt uncertain. Your generosity filled our shelves—and our hearts. 💚 Our food shelf has never looked so good.
A huge shout-out to Emily Soderberg for spearheading this effort and making such a meaningful impact.

4 months ago, Lisa Becker

A powerful morning at Riverside. 💜 Brass Etc. joined our Walk for Ruby Bridges, and the president of the Rochester NAACP spoke about Ruby’s legacy of courage and inclusion.

5 months ago, Lisa Becker

Line of people with purple banner in front

What a fun STEM Night at Riverside! We’re so grateful to our partners—Winona State University, the Rochester Public Library, and First Alliance Bank—for bringing hands-on learning to our students.

5 months ago, Lisa Becker

Honoring all who served. Thank you, Veterans.

5 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Riverside families made waves at Family Canoe Night! Big thanks to Wilderness Inquiry and RPS Family Engagement for helping our Otters paddle into adventure together.

5 months ago, Lisa Becker

This month, our 4th–6th graders had an amazing day at Silver Lake with Wilderness Inquiry’s giant Canoemobiles! They learned to paddle, explore nature, and connect with our local environment thanks to awesome partners from Oxbow Park and Project GO.

5 months ago, Lisa Becker

As part of our Attendance Matters initiative, we are sending all families an attendance update today. This message will provide a current snapshot of your student’s attendance record for the year so far. Our goal is to keep you informed and partner with you to support your student's learning. You can always view up-to-the-minute attendance data in Skyward. Learn more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/attendance-matters

6 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Every day counts. Every student matters. Attendance is the first step to success!

Happening today on the Riverside Playground!
Get ready to stroll through a gallery of temporary masterpieces! The annual Chalk the Block is organized by RNeighbors and will transform two Rochester locations (including Riverside's playground) into vibrant, community-built art spaces. This free event celebrates art and positive community-building by inviting local artists to create incredible chalk murals and the public to attend and enjoy, while making connections.

From 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the public is invited to watch 13 local artists as they bring their visions to life, all inspired by the theme of “Origins.” Hope to see you there!

6 months ago, Lisa Becker

To help our students fully engage in their learning, students are encouraged not to bring cell phones or other electronic devices, including smart watches and earbuds/airpods, to school. See more information about our cell phone procedures for each school level at https://rochesterschools.org/cell-phone-procedures

7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools

Rochester Public Schools uses the Standard Response Protocol in response to emergencies that may occur in our school buildings. Students and staff will train, practice, and drill the protocol throughout the year. Learn more about what "hold," "secure," "lockdown," "evacuate," and "shelter" mean: https://www.rochesterschools.org/standard-response-protocol

7 months ago, Rochester Public Schools