Rochester Public Schools

Stories from the past 45 days

RPS Superintendent Advocates for Unified Strategic Plan to Secure Student Futures

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 19, 2026

Superintendent Ken Fela presented critical recommendations for the RPS 2030 Strategic Plan, pushing for district-wide alignment on advanced coursework and career pathways to address pressing education…

Rochester Public Schools Reviews MCA Performance, Charts Path for Future Improvement

Meeting Oct 7, 2026Story Date Oct 19, 2026

District officials discussed the nuances of Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments and ongoing strategies aimed at enhancing student achievement across all grade levels.

Rochester Schools approves major facility reorganization plan unanimously

Story Date Oct 8, 2026

The Rochester Public Schools board unanimously approved a comprehensive facilities strategy on August 5 designed to address declining enrollment and aging buildings while maintaining elementary school…