Happy New Year, Warriors! We are so proud of everything our Warriors achieved last year, and we’re even more excited for what’s to come. Enjoy the final days of break—we’ll see you soon!
Reminder - School resumes on Monday, January 5.
Reminder - School resumes on Monday, January 5.
Wishing our RPS Families a Happy Winter Break!
Video from Ms. Cearns and Mrs. Kernutt
RPS had so much fun at our Minecraft-inspired recess! A big thank you to RPS FAST for purchasing the blocks for our school.
Welcome to Our New School Board Members! Please join us in welcoming our two newly elected Rochester School District Board members: Heather Harris – District 5 and Francisco Villanueva – District 1.
Both Heather and Francisco are vested in our community, and we are excited to have their leadership and commitment on our school board. We look forward to the valuable perspectives and dedication they will bring as we continue working together to support our students, staff, and families.
Welcome to the team!
Both Heather and Francisco are vested in our community, and we are excited to have their leadership and commitment on our school board. We look forward to the valuable perspectives and dedication they will bring as we continue working together to support our students, staff, and families.
Welcome to the team!
Tonight is the FINAL Performance! You won’t want to miss it! After a fantastic weekend of performances, RHS Drama is wrapping up their latest production This Murder Was Staged TONIGHT, December 15 at 7:00 PM. This fast-paced murder mystery turned comedy had audiences laughing all night on Saturday. When the body of a demanding director is discovered on stage during opening night, everyone becomes a suspect—and the chaos that follows is pure fun! Ticket Prices: $12 Adults, $10 Students, RSD Staff, ASB, Seniors, First Responders & Military, $8 Children (10 & under). Bring your friends, bring your family, and be ready to laugh—this is one wild ride you don’t want to miss!
Winter Break is Almost Here! A reminder to our Rochester families that Winter Break begins Friday, December 19 and continues through January 2. School will resume on Monday, January 5. Please note that Thursday, December 18 is a half day for all students. The District Office will be closed to the public throughout the break. Parents and guardians can find early release schedules here: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/page/school-hours-and-phone-numbers. We hope all of our Warrior families enjoy a safe, restful, and joyful winter break!
Holiday Halftime Performance Registration Now Open! RHS Basketball Cheerleaders are inviting students in Kinder–5th grade to join the Holiday Halftime Performance on December 16. Practice will take place at GMES on December 15 from 3:45–5:15 PM. The cost is $40 and includes the clinic, performance, t-shirt, and antlers. For questions, please contact dbaird@rochester.wednet.edu or tvillanueva@rochester.wednet.edu.
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Rochester School District Gives Back! We are proud of our Rochester students for collecting over 900 pounds of food for our community! Thanks to the hard work and generosity from our schools, a total of 938 pounds of food was donated to support the ROOF Food Bank.
ROOF shared that this donation made a tremendous impact during their busiest time of year. In November alone, they distributed 20,000+ pounds of food to 480 households, supporting 1,247 individuals. They also provided Thanksgiving meals to 241 families in need.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping support our community.
ROOF shared that this donation made a tremendous impact during their busiest time of year. In November alone, they distributed 20,000+ pounds of food to 480 households, supporting 1,247 individuals. They also provided Thanksgiving meals to 241 families in need.
A HUGE thank you to our students, families, and staff for helping support our community.
Thank You, Board President Thomas Trott!
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Thomas Trott for his dedicated service on the School Board for the past four years, including his crucial role as this year's School Board President!
Thomas brought a spirit of collaboration and deep community understanding to his work. His dedication to our students goes hand-in-hand with his vital role serving the community through West Thurston Fire.
We are immensely grateful for his four years of service, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building strong connections between our schools and the community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors!
We want to express our sincere appreciation to Thomas Trott for his dedicated service on the School Board for the past four years, including his crucial role as this year's School Board President!
Thomas brought a spirit of collaboration and deep community understanding to his work. His dedication to our students goes hand-in-hand with his vital role serving the community through West Thurston Fire.
We are immensely grateful for his four years of service, thoughtful leadership, and his commitment to building strong connections between our schools and the community. We wish him the best in his future endeavors!
A Legacy of Service: Recognizing Michael Langer
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to School Board Director Michael Langer for his 12 years of dedicated service (2013–2025).
Director Langer’s commitment to our district has been foundational. He leaves a lasting legacy built on thoughtful leadership, steady collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion for all students.
He was instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, expanding mental health supports, and ensuring every student has access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Thank you, Director Langer, for being a caring and approachable advocate and for your tireless commitment to building strong schools and a strong community. We appreciate you!
Please join us in expressing our deepest gratitude to School Board Director Michael Langer for his 12 years of dedicated service (2013–2025).
Director Langer’s commitment to our district has been foundational. He leaves a lasting legacy built on thoughtful leadership, steady collaboration, and a commitment to inclusion for all students.
He was instrumental in shaping our strategic direction, expanding mental health supports, and ensuring every student has access to academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Thank you, Director Langer, for being a caring and approachable advocate and for your tireless commitment to building strong schools and a strong community. We appreciate you!
Thank you, West Thurston Fire for stepping up for our kids! Yesterday, they donated a supply of warm coats for teens in our community. These coats will be distributed directly to students who need them, ensuring they can stay warm and focused during these cold months.
We are grateful for partners like West Thurston Fire who look out for our Rochester students and families.
We are grateful for partners like West Thurston Fire who look out for our Rochester students and families.
Our first student-voted themed recess results are in, click here for the reveal!
Also, check out our RPS interactive calendar for information on dress-up days and assemblies for the month of December!
Our 2nd Annual Warriors Who Glow event was such a wonderful celebration!
Students earned their admission by showing the Warrior Way—Respectful, Responsible, and Safe—and their excitement lit up the gym! Enjoy this short video of our amazing Warriors shining bright.
https://youtu.be/i2IX-cDYXWc
Students earned their admission by showing the Warrior Way—Respectful, Responsible, and Safe—and their excitement lit up the gym! Enjoy this short video of our amazing Warriors shining bright.
https://youtu.be/i2IX-cDYXWc
This month, our schools have been recognizing and celebrating National Native American Heritage month. This is an important time dedicated to celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and histories of Native peoples, and to acknowledge the significant contributions of Native Americans to our nation and communities.
As the holiday season begins, our school district wants to extend the deepest gratitude to our students, dedicated staff, supportive families, and engaged community members. You are the reason our schools thrive. We wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. We are truly thankful for you all.
We hope you have a wonderful weekend! Our 2nd Annual Warriors Who Glow event is coming up next week. Click on the link below for updates!
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Despite a little rain, our Warriors celebrated World Kindness Day with joyful hearts! During recess, students wrote and exchanged heart-shaped kindness messages and drawings with classmates and staff, spreading positivity all across the playground. Classes also walked through our “Kindness Tunnel,” where cheers and supportive greetings reminded every child that they are valued and loved. Students finished the celebration by coloring special Warrior Kindness sheets to take home.
A huge thank-you to our amazing volunteers who helped make this event such a success! Our Warriors continue to show that kindness shines—even on rainy days. Go Warriors!
A huge thank-you to our amazing volunteers who helped make this event such a success! Our Warriors continue to show that kindness shines—even on rainy days. Go Warriors!
A Deer-ly Special Moment at RPS! We had a very special visitor wander onto the high school side of our playground fence yesterday! Thank you, Game Warden Messbarger, for your quick response in safely guiding a deer visitor off our high school playground fence area this morning! Our kindergarteners were the best cheerleaders, giving the Warden a huge round of applause! The reaction was priceless. We truly have the best students at RPS! #WarriorActofKindness
Veterans Day: A Day to Remember and Thank
We pause today to recognize the profound courage and commitment of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To the veterans, active military members, and military families of the Rochester School District and beyond—thank you for your service!
As a reminder, all RSD schools and district offices are closed today.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to honor a veteran today.
We pause today to recognize the profound courage and commitment of all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. To the veterans, active military members, and military families of the Rochester School District and beyond—thank you for your service!
As a reminder, all RSD schools and district offices are closed today.
We encourage everyone to take a moment to honor a veteran today.
RPS Veteran's Day video link from our Veteran's Day Assembly. Thank you Veterans.
Veteran's Day Assembly 2025