Rochester Primary School

The Force is strong at RPS! We had so much fun celebrating May the 4th at lunch recess today. Check out our calendar for upcoming events!

Rochester High School Drama invites you to 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.' A hilarious and heartwarming musical packed with quirky characters, unexpected twists, and plenty of spelling fun! Join us for this crowd-favorite production and cheer on the competitors as they battle it out one word at a time. Audience volunteers may even get the chance to participate in the bee!

📍 Rochester High School
📅 Showtimes: Fri, May 15 at 7:00 PM, Sat, May 16 at 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM, Mon, May 18 at 7:00 PM
🎟 Tickets: $12 Adults, $10 Students, ASB, Military/First Responders, Seniors, RHS Staff, & Children 10 and under

Come support our talented RHS Drama students and enjoy a night full of laughter, music, and spelling surprises!

Just a reminder that the deadline to turn your ballot is April 28. Ballots can be dropped off at the Grand Mound Center and Fire Station on Albany Rd. If you’d like to learn more about the Water System Capital Levy, please visit: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/capital-levy.

Welcome back, Rochester students and staff! We hope you all had a great spring break and are feeling refreshed for the final stretch of the school year. (RMS/RHS Students — don’t forget to charge up your Chromebook so you’re ready to go!)

Let’s finish the year strong, Warriors! 💙

Hey Rochester Community! Just a quick reminder—we have two chances left to learn about the RSD Water System Capital Levy: Monday, April 13 at 6:30 PM and Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 PM. Both sessions are in the RHS Library.

Come ask questions and get the details! For more info: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/capital-levy

We are proud to share that Rochester Primary School was recently represented at the Council for Exceptional Children Conference in Salt Lake City!

Mrs. Kernutt and Mrs. Whitehead had the honor of presenting alongside partners from Ukeru Systems, sharing the impactful work happening right here at RPS and across our district to support students with compassion, dignity, and safety.

This presentation highlighted a powerful approach focused on shifting mindsets around restraint and seclusion-responding to student needs with understanding, connection, and care. Through this work, we continue to grow in how we support all learners, especially during challenging moments, by leading with empathy and intention.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of a larger community committed to making a difference for students. Together, we are learning, growing, and showing that when we center relationships and trauma informed practices, meaningful change is possible.

🌸 Spring Break Reminder 🌸

There will be no school April 6–10 for Spring Break. We hope all of our Rochester families enjoy a well-deserved break, get some rest, and spend quality time together!

We invite our community to join us for an upcoming Water System Capital Levy Community Forum to learn more, ask questions, and stay informed.

📅 Forum Dates:
• Tuesday, March 31 @ 5:30 pm
• Monday, April 13 @ 6:30 pm
• Wednesday, April 15 @ 5:00 pm
📍 Location: Rochester High School Library

This is a great opportunity to hear firsthand the current condition of our water system, understand the proposed improvements, and hear how this impacts our schools and community.

For more information, please visit:
https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/capital-levy

We hope to see you there!

Mother Nature has definitely been keeping us on our toes this season! Between rainouts, reschedules, and surprise sunshine appearances, our athletes in girls golf, softball, baseball, track, and boys soccer are ready to play… whenever the weather decides to cooperate!

If you’re trying to keep up, don’t worry—you’re not alone! Be sure to check the updated schedule here: https://www.rochester.wednet.edu/o/rsd/page/athletics

Go Warriors! 💙

The School Board has selected four finalists to move forward to the interview stage.

Interviews will take place on March 23 and March 24. We will be hosting two candidates each day. The candidates will each spend 9.5 hours participating in interviews, forums, and activities within the school district. As we enter this phase, it’s important to remember that while the finalists are working to make a strong impression on our district, we are also representing Rochester and want to make a positive impression on them.

As part of the process, staff and community forums will be held on both Monday and Tuesday (3/24 & 3/25) in the RHS Library. The community forums are at 5:45 and 6:30 pm. The forums are an opportunity for you to meet the candidates, ask questions, and provide valuable feedback to the school board.

Your voice is an important part of this process, and we encourage you to attend if you are able.

This week we celebrated Education Support Professionals Week, and we want to give a big thank you to the classified staff who help make our schools run every day!

From welcoming students each morning, supporting learning in classrooms, preparing meals, keeping our buildings clean and safe, assisting in our offices, and so much more — our Education Support Professionals play a vital role in the success of our schools.

Your dedication, care for students, and commitment to our district do not go unnoticed. The relationships you build and the support you provide help create a positive environment where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

Join us in thanking our Education Support Professionals!

RPS is having a blast celebrating Read Across America Week!

This week is National School Counseling Week, a perfect time to recognize the counselors who play an important role in our schools. They support students academically, socially, and emotionally to help our students be prepared to learn. Thank you to all our school counselors for the important work you do with our students every day!

REMINDER! There will be no school on Friday, January 23, due to semester break. We hope our students and staff enjoy the day!

The Special Eduation Parent Advisory meets Tuesday (1/20) at 5:00 pm in the District Office.

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., whose work continues to inspire service, equality, and respect for all. This day serves as an opportunity to reflect on his message and the importance of kindness, justice, and community.

School will resume on Tuesday, January 20. We hope our students, families, and staff have a meaningful day of reflection.

RPS proudly celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by honoring Dr. King’s message of kindness, fairness, and treating everyone with respect and care. Our Warriors explored his legacy through a themed recess, meaningful read-alouds, student artwork, and a special video—all centered on the idea that we are better together. YouTube video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU1ekxDl99k

RPS proudly celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day by honoring Dr. King’s message of kindness, fairness, and treating everyone with respect and care.
Our Warriors explored his legacy through a themed recess, meaningful read-alouds, student artwork, and a special video—all centered on the idea that we are better together.
Youtube video link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU1ekxDl99k